Meeting Synopsis

Featuring CODF Members

A Treatment Planning Session (TPS) was held at Grove City Family Dentistry, the office of Drs. Bryan Simone and Kyle Lowe, on October 26, 2023. TPS is the small group session in which the members bring non-treated cases to confirm diagnosis and obtain ideas on treatment options from fellow members.

The following cases were presented:

• Jeff Angart – Complex case involving malocclusion, occlusal trauma, and mobile teeth
• Louis Susi – Root resorption case with discussion on external vs internal resorption
• Rolando Martinez – Periodontal and orthodontic case with cosmetic implications
• Allison Reed – Generalized severe wear case
• Fred Sakamoto – Using PRF for finger injury

The evening provided a wide variety of case types being presented along with extensive discussion on treatment options. Thank you for all that attended and participated. Thank you to Dr. Martinez for making a fabulous dessert! And special thanks to Drs. Simone and Lowe for hosting the meeting!

COMING UP!

• Our next CODF meeting is an all day meeting on January 19, 2024 featuring Dr. Nader Sharifi who will be presenting at the Grand Event Center on “Restorative Decision Making for Endodontically Treated Teeth”
• OTHER SAVE THE DATES:
  • CODF Meeting February 8, 2023 at Creekside (Gahanna)
  • DENTURES COURSE: February 9, 2024

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

Featuring CODF Members

The “Case Review and Treatment Planning” meeting on October 19, 2023 at the Airport Marriott is our annual evening meeting that showcases our members’ cases from beginning to completion, following records and documentation review resulting in an interdisciplinary diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment. Patient management and financial limitations are discussed as well.

Three comprehensive cases were presented:

Dr. Allison Reed – Maxillary anterior cosmetic concerns with financial limitations. The case was completed using composite veneers via the new 3M Filtek Matrix System.
Drs. Rashelle Salaita, Nick Raptou, and Fred Sakamoto – Interdisciplinary complex case that stretched over 2 decades, following the completion of periodontal treatment and maintenance by Dr. Sakamoto, orthodontic treatment by Dr. Salaita, and restorative treatment by Dr. Nick Raptou. The orthodontic treatment was completed within a compromised periodontal condition to improve anterior coupling and to level the occlusal plane. Restorative dentistry involved implants, crown and bridge, and cosmetics.
Drs. Nick Raptou and Fred Sakamoto treated a bilateral congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors and cuspids case on a 26-year-old female. Primary teeth were extracted, followed by immediate placement of 4 implants in the respective positions. Dr. Raptou showed how the case was handled with provisionals and final restorations which preserved the papillae and obtained ideal cosmetics.

Interactive discussion followed all of the cases, especially alternative treatment options. This type of meeting is the inner core and essence our study club.

Donna introduced the new SSC Club Connect App, which will allow members to access beneficial SSC materials via their cell phone including the SSC journal, Expert Tips, Practice Inspiration and monthly offers from select vendors as well as mobile access to the case studies series and customer service programs. The app also allows user to access details about our CODF programs and the ability to RSVP to meetings. While the app allows the user to complete an evaluation and receive and monitor their CE certificates, we are still trying to work out those bugs so CODF will not be using those features just yet. Members will be emailed instructions on how to download and log in (with user name and password).

Corporate Presentation:

Jason McCurdy of Whiteboard Marketing tested our study club members on their digital marketing knowledge by doing a fun and engaging quiz. The presentation highlighted questions about search engine market share, Artificial Intelligence, google reviews, and why digital marketing is so important! The winner of the quiz, Dr. Brandon Yeager, walked away with a nice bottle of red wine and bragging rights over his fellow study club members.

COMING UP!

• Our next CODF meeting is an all day meeting on January 19, 2024 featuring Dr. Nader Sharifi who will be presenting at the Grand Event Center on “Restorative Decision Making for Endodontically Treated Teeth”
• OTHER SAVE THE DATES:
  • CODF Meeting February 8, 2023 at Creekside (Gahanna)
  • DENTURES COURSE: February 9, 2024

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

“Distinctive Dental Marketing is a Team Sport”, “How to Attract, Retain and Multiply High Value Patients”

Featuring Kristie Boltz

“Lions and Tigers and Bears Need a Dentist, Too!”

Featuring Dr. Jamie Berning

Our annual Kickoff was held on September 29, 2023 at Quest Conference Center and featured Kristie Boltz of My Dental CMO. Her presentation, titled “Distinctive Dental Marketing is a Team Sport” discussed how effective marketing can be part of your practice culture and can be integrated by the team’s daily efforts. Her message was clear and concise: Your practice can stand out for the right reasons, attract the right type of patients, and improve the return on investment, without thousands of dollars. She shared her emotional and powerful life story leaving with the message of “you can do hard things”. In the afternoon doctors-only session, Ms. Boltz discussed how to attract the right kind of high-value patients and focus your practice marketing plans on retaining them. She showed how to utilize metrics to test one’s marketing methods and track its results. She concluded with “The number of new patients we see doesn’t matter”.

Our keynote featured the return of dental veterinary practitioner, Dr Jamie Berning with a presentation on “Lions and Tigers and Bears Need a Dentist, Too!” She shared intriguing stories related to her care of various animals in the zoo all over the country. She discussed the challenges of treating non-domesticated species, including the extensive precautions needed to minimize risks. The similarities and differences in dental anatomy across multiple species were quite interesting. We wish Dr. Berning success in her move to her new office in Hilliard.

COMING UP!

• The next CODF meeting is an all day meeting on January 19, 2024 featuring Dr. Nader Sharifi who will be presenting at the Grand Event Center on “Restorative Decision Making for Endodontically Treated Teeth”
• OTHER SAVE THE DATES:
  • CODF Meeting February 8, 2023 at Creekside (Gahanna)
  • DENTURES COURSE: February 9, 2024 at Spectrum Dental (Worthington)

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

Our CODF Social Event to celebrate the conclusion of our 2022-23 Program was held at the Columbus Italian Club in Grandview for a Wine Tasting and Bocce evening on June 15, 2023. The wine tasting was presented by EDV International and included a great variety of Italian wines:

Berselli – Prosecco signature collection
Vinanti – Chardonnay
Mandi – Ribolla Gialla
Flaneur – Pinot Noir La Belle Promenade
I Gaudi – Taurasi

Although the inclement weather cancelled the Bocce “Tournament”, it was a great evening for social gathering, excellent food and wine, and not to discuss any dentistry! A BIG THANKS to Marta and Chris Lovell for helping host the evening!

We hope you have a fantastic summer and will see you in September for another promising and exciting year with CODF!

COMING UP!

• We hope to see everyone back this fall as we begin our new academic year with the annual KICKOFF meeting on Friday, September 29, 2023 at Quest Conference Center. Seating for this is on a first-come, first-served basis so register your team early! Kristie Boltz will be speaking to the team about “Distinctive Dental Marketing is a Team Sport”. She will be followed by Jamie A. Berning, DVM, DAVDC with a follow up keynote to last year featuring, “Lions and Tigers and Bears Need a Dentist, Too!”. Finally, there will be an afternoon, doctor’s only session with Kristie Boltz on “High-Value Patients – Attract, Retain and Multiply”.
• The first evening meeting, “Case Presentation and Treatment Planning”, will be on Thursday, October 19th at the Airport Marriott.

Have a wonderful, relaxing summer!

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

Webinar Featuring Dr. Martin Gollner (Virtual)

Dr. Martin Gollner from Germany presented “Never Imagined This Could Happen: A Trip Down South”, via a Zoom webinar on April 27^th. The case was a postorthodontic case that was recommended for implants placement in the missing maxillary lateral incisors. This case became a challenging anterior esthetic dilemma which required further orthodontic treatment, bone and soft tissue augmentation, and restorative treatment that involved accurate clinical and laboratory considerations and communication.

Discussion with our study club members following the webinar included topics on soft tissue and bone management to maintain gingival level and papilla, and restorative options, such as the Maryland bridge. This was truly a rescue mission case.

COMING UP!

• The TUESDAY, May 16, 2023 meeting, “Digitally Driven Composite Bonding” is a hands-on LIVESTREAM session featuring Dr. Augusto Robles. 3M is offering a Filtek Matrix to all doctors in attendance (a $695 value!). Your EFDAs are invited to attend as well! Please bring your loupes, curing light and composite instruments to this session!
• OTHER SAVE THE DATES:
  • CODF SOCIAL EVENT at the Columbus Italian Club: June 15th
  • THE EXPERTS SPEAK II: Sept. 22, 2023 (near South Bend, IN)
  • DENTURES COURSE: February 9, 2024

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

Webinar Featuring Dr. Brad Purcell and Dr. Ryan Mizumoto

Dr. Brad Purcell and Dr. Ryan Mizumoto from Spectrum Dental gave an excellent overview on “Case Acceptance for Comprehensive Dental Care” on the evening of April 6th at Quest Conference Center. Their presentation stressed the need for systems and scripts in the practice to have all members of the staff on the same page. Obtaining comprehensive and complete records are a necessity to properly treatment plan and gain predictable case acceptance. A systemic method to conduct patient consultations was discussed.

CORPORATE PRESENTATION: Given by Jason Kiser from Kettenbach.

3M’s Theresa Sansone gave a short presentation regarding our upcoming May meeting with Dr. Augusto Robles which features a hands-on session introducing a new digital workflow and patient-specific matrix system of anterior composite restorations.

RETIRED MEMBERS: CODF honored retired member Dr. Chris Masoner and gave him a commemorative plaque from the Central Ohio Dental Forum. Dr. Masoner shared his appreciation for CODF and says he often encourages younger dentists to join. We are very fortunate to have had him as a CODF member for so long and appreciate his dental experience and input all these years!

COMING UP!

• Our next CODF meeting is a view-from-home webinar on the evening of April 27th, featuring Dr. Martin Gollner from Germany, who will be presenting a challenging case in the anterior esthetic zone.
• The TUESDAY, May 16, 2023 meeting, “Digitally Driven Composite Bonding” is a hands-on LIVESTREAM session featuring Dr. Augusto Robles. 3M is offering a Filtek Matrix to all doctors in attendance (a $695 value!). Your EFDAs are invited to attend as well! Please bring your loupes, curing light and composite instruments to this session!
• OTHER SAVE THE DATES:
  • THE EXPERTS SPEAK II: Sept. 22, 2023 (near South Bend, IN)
  • DENTURES COURSE: February 9, 2024

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

Webinar featuring Dr. Wael Garine, Dr. Silvia La Rosa, Dr. Todd Schoenbaum, Dr. Hooman Zarrinkelk (Facilitated by Dr. Fred Sakamoto)

This evening session on March 2nd at the Grand Event Center, “Collaborative Debate: Save or Extract” , involved a complex SSC webinar case on a challenging patient presented by Dr. Tal Morr, prosthodontist from Florida. After the case findings were presented, members engaged in group discussions as to either extract or save the patient’s anterior teeth. Different viewpoints and treatment options were subsequently “debated” by 4 national experts Dr. Wael Garine, Dr. Silvia La Rosa, Dr. Todd Schoenbaum, and Dr. Hooman Zarrinkelk. Finally, Dr. Morr presented the treatment he rendered, along with his decision-making process. Discussion topics included orthodontic extrusion, endodontic re-treatment, transitioning natural dentition to dental implants, and papilla preservation.

Dr. Jessica Kile presented findings on a complex case which has not been treated. Our members gave numerous suggestions and recommendations for treatment and sequence of treatment. Discussion topics included caries control, extractions, orthognathic surgery, orthodontics, full mouth rehab, and dentures.

Dr. Jeff Kirian gave a brief synopsis of the 2023 SSC Symposium in Orlando, Florida. Next year’s SSC Symposium is at the Ritz Carlton in Santa Barbara, California from January 24-27, 2024. All are encouraged to attend!

CORPORATE PRESENTATIONS included Sean White from Whiteboard Marketing, Jeff Jones from Straumann, and Tracy Hubbell from Stella Life.

RETIRED MEMBERS: CODF honored retired members Dr. John Haidet, Dr. Robert George and Dr. Larry Kennedy. Each was given a commemorative plaque from the Central Ohio Dental Forum and was permitted to address the group with their sage advice or general comments. We truly appreciate these members and are grateful they continue to be a part of our study club!

COMING UP!

• The April 6, 2023 CODF meeting at Quest Conference Center will be a LIVE meeting with former CODF member, Dr. Brad Purcell, who will be discussing “Case Acceptance for Comprehensive Dental Care”. We hope you can attend!

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

CODF’s evening meeting on February 16, 2023 at Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center featured cardiologist, Dr. Eric Goulder from the Heart Attack and Stroke Prevention Center of Central Ohio, and our CODF member, Dr. Barb McClatchie from the Complete Health Dentistry of Columbus. During their presentation, “On a Good Day We Save a Smile But On a Great Day We Save a Life”, each presented on the value of medical-dental collaboration to achieve better outcomes for a patient with cardiovascular disease. No cardiovascular prevention program is complete without a dentist and hygienist on the collaborative team. Dental professionals play an integral role in treating three of the major inflammatory root causes that drive atherosclerosis: disturbed sleep breathing, periodontitis, and endodontic involvement. Research today shows us that periodontal disease is a medical condition with a dental solution. Two important items were emphasized:

1. Thorough evaluation of the patient’s medical history is necessary to uncover hidden root causes to oral systemic links related to their inflammation
2. Salivary testing is the best first step into cultivating an oral systemic practice and improving the health of your patients. Identification of the top five high risk oral bacteria profoundly changes our diagnosis and treatment.

Finally, Drs. Goulder and McClatchie concluded that the risk is not limited to the oral cavity, since the same bacteria are contributing to an increased risk for heart attacks and strokes, type II diabetes, cognitive decline and much more

Rebecca Boyer, RDH presented on a patient that was treated in their practice with the medical-dental collaboration and described how it improved his health and impacted his life. A brief testimonial by this patient followed.

Julie Cox from Direct Diagnostics discussed salivary testing as the best first step into cultivating an oral systemic practice, and improving the health of your patients. Identification of the top five high risk oral bacteria profoundly changes our diagnosis and treatment as we are able to detect root cause, even in pre-clinical infections, and better understand the risk and severity of disease not limited to the oral cavity. These same bacteria have been found to contribute to an increased risk for heart attacks and strokes, type II diabetes, cognitive decline and much more.

RETIRED MEMBERS: CODF honored retired members Dr. Beth Loew, Dr. Don Metnes, Dr. Bill Waddell and Dr. James Merrell for their contributions to our study club and dentistry in general. Each was given a commemorative plaque from the Central Ohio Dental Forum and was permitted to address the group with their sage advice or general comments. We truly appreciate these members and are grateful they continue to be a part of our study club!

COMING UP!

• The April 6, 2023 CODF meeting at Quest Conference Center will be a LIVE meeting with former CODF member, Dr. Brad Purcell, who will be discussing “Case Acceptance for Comprehensive Dental Care”. We hope you can attend!

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

CODF’s evening meeting on February 2, 2023 was a view-from-home webinar, presented by Dr. Sam Bakuri from Pittsburgh. During his topic, “Does Your Office Bucket Have Holes? Re-thinking In-Office Systems to Increase Productivity and Decrease Stress”, Dr. Bakuri shared his unique ideas and marketing strategies regarding his private practice. He discussed the following:

1. New patient data collection system
2. Missed calls and phone tracking system
3. Use of a remote front desk person
4. Method to reduce the missed calls of 30-35% in an average dental office to under10%

By utilizing some of these methods, Dr. Bakuri claims dental practices can enjoy an increased number of new patients and production, without incurring more typical marketing costs. A zoom group discussion with members followed Dr. Bakuri’s presentation.

COMING UP!

• The February 16, 2023 CODF meeting at the Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center will be a LIVE meeting with fellow CODF member, Dr. Barb McClatchie along with Dr. Eric Goulder, who are presenting “On a Good Day We Save a Smile but on a Great Day We Save a Life”. This meeting is in the OHIO BUILDING, Edgewater Room. We hope you can attend!

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

Dr. Michael Scherer, prosthodontist from California, presented via webinar on “Implant Overdentures: Diagosis, Implant Positions and Execution” on January 12, 2023 at the Airport Embassy Suites. He discussed diagnosis and treatment options for full arch edentulous patients, concentrating on the overdentures, supported by implants and locators. The restorative procedures (both direct and indirect) related to overdentures were presented and augmented by a hands-on session which included locator attachment, liner placement and removal, and direct chair-side pick up using models. Further discussion included number of implants for overdentures, importance of denture fabrication and proper seating, and fixed prosthesis options. The lecture and hands-on sessions were supported by Zest Dental Solutions, represented by their rep, Keith Johnson.

The 2021-2022 Attendance Award was given to three recipients – Betty Loew, Marta Lovell, and Ray Sheridan. Congratulations!

The corporate presentation was given by Justin Baker of First Merchants Bank, who briefly discussed the current state of the economy and described products and services offered by First Merchants.

There was a presentation by the group from X Sport Mouthguard, led by Sig Settele and Dr. Jeff Tilson, who introduced a new high-end custom sports mouth guard developed for the protection of teeth as well as jaw and facial injuries. This sports mouth guard is being touted as designed by dental specialists and fabricated using 3D technology.

COMING UP!

• Our next meeting is on Thursday, February 2, a view-from-home webinar from Seattle Study Club. Dr. Sam Bakuri, periodontist from Pittsburgh, will present on improving current in-office systems to increase office productivity/income and decrease stress. He will discuss how to build a system to drop the number of missed incoming calls from 35% to below 10%.
• The February 16, 2023 CODF meeting at the Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center will be a LIVE meeting with fellow CODF member, Dr. Barb McClatchie along with Dr. Eric Goulder, who are presenting “On a Good Day We Save a Smile but on a Great Day We Save a Life”. This meeting is in the OHIO BUILDING, Edgewater Room. We hope you can attend!

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

The Seattle Study Club celebrated its 30th Anniversary Symposium, “Clinical Failure and Financial Freedom”, at the Four Seasons Resort at Disney World during the last week of January, 2023. The meeting once again excelled with the amazing lineup of world class clinical and keynote speakers, as well as financial experts, to assist us in developing our own strategies for professional and personal growth and advancement. The meeting was enhanced by the incredible venue and location, warmer weather, and world class entertainment.

Dr. Jeff Kirian and I were the only CODF members that attended.

The highlight of the meeting for us was that one of “our own”, Dr Evan Tobin, presented on the main stage, describing the collaboration between dental and medical disciplines. He was very well received and will likely get more opportunities to give future presentations for SSC clubs.

The SSC Symposium next year will be at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara, California on January 24-27, 2024. We hope you can join us!

COMING UP!

• The February 16, 2023 CODF meeting at the Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center will be a LIVE meeting with fellow CODF member, Dr. Barb McClatchie along with Dr. Eric Goulder, who are presenting “On a Good Day We Save a Smile but on a Great Day We Save a Life”. This meeting is in the OHIO BUILDING, Edgewater Room. We hope you can attend!

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

Featuring Dr. Evan Tobin

Dr. Evan Tobin from Ohio ENT and Allergy Physicians, presented on “Dentistry and ENT: Optimizing Synergies Between Specialties” on Thursday, November 10th at the Fawcett Center on the OSU campus. Dr. Tobin stressed the significant overlap between dentistry and ENT issues, conditions, and treatment. He reviewed topics including sinusitis, 3D imaging, oral-pharyngeal conditions including and involving tonsils and adenoids, lesions (both benign and malignant) involving oral and sinus/nasal areas, and Ludwig’s Angina. Nasal obstructions and its relationship to dental issues including malocclusion, bruxism and TMD were discussed. Finally, Dr. Tobin shared the importance of diagnosing sleep apnea with proper sleep studies and various available treatments. We are excited for Dr. Tobin to be presenting at the Seattle Study Club Symposium in January 2023 in Orlando and wish him the best!

Jenna Goar, a physical therapist with Ohio ENT, was introduced by Dr. Tobin. Her physical therapy practice is limited to the head and neck area, in particular the TMJ and its associated structures.

COMING UP!

• Our next meeting is a view-from-home webinar on December 14th by Erik Weihenmayer, titled “The No-Barriers Life”. Erik is one of the most sought-after speakers in the world who shares his journey as a blind adventurer that pursues an exhilarating and fulfilling life with a no-barrier mindset.
• The January 12, 2023 CODF meeting at the Airport Embassy Suites will be a LIVE meeting with a webinar recording of Dr. Michael Scherer discussing “Implant Overdentures: Diagnosis, Implant Positions and Execution”. There will be a great deal of discussion and interaction at this meeting and a hands-on component as well. We hope you can attend!
• If you are interested in attending the SSC Symposium during the last week of January 2023, in Orlando, please register soon! Benco points can be used to reduce your tuition. If you have any questions, please contact us!

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

Our first Treatment Planning Session of the year was held on October 27th at the office of Oral and Facial Surgery for Adults and Children, and our member, Dr. Tim Frey. The attendees brought cases for informal discussions to identify the etiology and diagnosis, followed by the development of treatment options. The following cases were shared:

Eric Batterton– Young adult with caries and replacing missing teeth with options on partial denture design

Tim Wigal– Bilateral large radiolucencies in the mandible of a 70+ year old

Rashee Mannava– Large radiolucency in the lower central incisors

Dave Smeltzer– Impacted second molar in a teenager

Louis Susi– Internal/external resorption of a first molar in a post-radiation patient

Fred Sakamoto – Restorative complications and retreatment on an amelogenesis imperfecta patient

Jessica Kile– Etiology and treatment implications on a patient with active degeneration of the articular eminence

Thank you to those that brought cases and to everyone that participated in our discussions!

COMING UP!

• Our next meeting will be onNovember 10th at the OSU Fawcett Center featuring Evan Tobin, MD from Ohio ENT, who will discuss the significant overlap between the dental and ENT specialties. Hope to see you there!
• Don’t forget about the upcoming Seattle Study Club Symposium inJanuary 2023, at the Four Seasons Resort at the Walt Disney Resort in Orlando Florida. I consider this one of the best dental meeting annually. I hope many of you will join me for four days of high level learning, entertainment, camaraderie, and fun.

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If you have any questions, please contact me!

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

Featuring Bonnie Davis and Dr. Jamie Berning

The 2022 CODF Team Kickoff meeting at the Quest Conference Center featured Bonnie Davis, an organizational psychologist and coach from Denver, Colorado, who presented on “Winning Difficult Conversations: Skills to Give You Confidence and Competence”. Her morning workshop with the entire team included presenting a practical five-step model followed with interactive sessions to help us learn and apply these skills when having difficult conversations in order to enhance the quality of our relationships. She showed us how her model can be applied to everyday, real conversations, not only at the dental office with your patients and co-workers, but in any life situation. Ms. Davis also helped us implement a plan to help continue learning and working on these skills beyond this meeting.

In the afternoon. Ms. Davis presented at the doctors-only session on the topic of “Getting Clear on Your Leadership Brand and Legacy”. She emphasized the clarity on one’s “brand”, and to clearly articulate your story to differentiate your value and trust with others in building relationships. She discussed how to build greater leadership presence and confidence.

Our keynote speaker was Dr. Jamie Berning, the only board certified veterinary dentist in Ohio, who presented “Veterinary Dentistry: It’s More Than Just Pulling Teeth”. Besides giving us an overview of veterinary dentistry, she intrigued us with her case presentations which covered extractions, endodontics, restorative, periodontics, orthodontics, and oral pathology treatment in mainly dogs and cats.

COMING UP!

• Our CODF TREATMENT PLANNING SESSION is Thursday, October 27that the office of Dr. Tim Frey (Bethel Rd. office).
• The Dental Hygiene Study Club has a meeting at The Grand Event Center on November 3rd featuring Denise Kissell, BSDH, EFDA, MPH, who will be presenting on “Recognizing Autoimmune Diseases and the Impacts of Immunosuppressive Medications on Oral Health”.
• Dr. Evan Tobin returns to the CODF on November 10th to speak about “Dentistry and ENT: Optimizing Synergies Between Specialties”. This meeting will be held at The Fawcett Center (near OSU campus). We hope to see you there!

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

Featuring Dr. Tal Morr Facilitated by Dr. Fred Sakamoto

Our CODF meeting on September 22, 2022 was a view-from-home Zoom presentation by Dr. Tal Morr titled, “An Anterior Esthetic and Functional Dilemma of a Growing Young Patient”. This was a treatment planning case which could certainly happen to one of our patients in our practices. Following the presentation of the case which discussed the findings, problems and concerns, treatment options, and finally the treatment rendered, our group had a live discussion to further evaluate this case. Topics discussed included:

1. Management of a fractured tooth from trauma
2. Apexification
3. Long term endodontic prognosis
4. Management of treatment in a growing young patient
5. Orthodontic treatment and extrusion
6. Implant options and timing
7. Timing of provisionals and prosthetic considerations
8. Circumferenial fibrotomy
9. Extract or not extract
10. Timing and cost related to the case
11. Other related cases

Thank you to those that joined the Zoom and participated in the live discussion!

Our next 2 meetings are the Kickoff on October 7th, an all-day meeting led by Bonnie Davis, titled “Winning Difficult Conversations” (team members included in the morning), and a Treatment Planning Session on October 27th; the location will be announced.

The Seattle Study Club National Symposium will be held at the Four Seasons Resort in Orlando, Florida from January 25-28, 2023. It is an excellent meeting and all are encouraged to attend!

Featuring Greg Tice, Ken Runkle, Dr. Brad Purcell, D​Dr. Ed McGlumphy, Dr. John Cranham, Jack Park

We opened the 2022-23 study club year with our OSU vs Notre Dame pre-game all day meeting, “The Experts Speak – The X’s and O’s of Dentistry” , at the Grand Event Center in Grandview Heights. The meeting featured various prominent speakers sharing their expertise topics.

Our opening speaker was Greg Tice, education director of Seattle Study Club and a graduate of Notre Dame. He spoke on several natural cognitive processes that we all possess to help us take advantage and maximize our growth potential by essentially stepping “out-of-the box”. Many of us left the meeting looking for of “bright yellow truck or SUV”! (You can stop sending us pictures now:)

Ken Runkle, Founder and President of Paragon Management Associates, shared how to bring about business change, growth, and profitability. He touched up on the current DSO situation in dentistry.

Dr Brad Purcell, Prosthodontist from Spectrum Dental, discussed the need for developing, utilizing, and maintaining systems in the dental practice in order to generate clinical excellence in volume. He emphasized the importance of the team in the involvement of these systems.

Our keynote speaker at lunch time was Jack Park, OSU football historian, author, and radio announcer. He entertained us with trivia and stories about Ohio State football along with tidbits of Notre Dame football history. His talk included stories about Script Ohio, Jesse Owens, Urban Meyer, Knute Rockne, and many others.

Dr. Ed McGlumphy, former OSU Professor and currently the Prosthodontist at the Columbus Clear Choice Dental Implant Center, discussed full arch implant dentistry at Clear Choice. He described the accelerated implant loading protocol, same day provisional prosthesis, patient selection, and overall work flow. He showed many cases involving this treatment on an untapped segment of the population who are willing to pay significant fees for quicker and more efficient procedures.

Finally, Dr. John Cranham, former Clinical Director of Dawson Academy, completed the day with his presentation on digital workflow. He showed how to design a stable, minimally stress occlusion, and how to visualize it in a virtual/digital environment. Emphasis was placed on the digital/virtual articulator to do wax-ups, treatment plan complex cases, and optimally plan implant cases.

We had a few items to raffle as well. The winners were Drs. Rolando Martinez and Mark Bernsdorf.

We are planning a similar meeting in South Bend, Indiana, next year on September 22, 2023, prior to the Ohio State vs. Notre Dame game on Saturday. We hope to see you there!

COMING UP!

• Our TEAM KICKOFF meeting is Friday, October 7th. It features Bonnie Davis speaking about “Winning Difficult Conversations” . Dr. Jamie Berning will share her very interesting experiences performing veterinary dental surgery. Bonnie Davis will follow for a doctor’s only course on “Your Leadership Brand and Legacy”.
• We will have a Treatment Planning Session on October 27th. The location will be announced.

We hope you can make both events!

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

We were finally able to host Dr. Jeff Rouse to a live all-day meeting at the Blackwell Conference Center on May 6, 2022, following a two year postponement due to the pandemic. His presentation, “The Evolution of Facially Generated Treatment Planning: Airway Aware and Airway Directed”, emphasized the interdisciplinary treatment options for airway directed protocols to improve airway, function, and esthetics. Some highlights included:

• Maxilla is the key to airway
• Use health to promote dentistry and use dentistry to promote health
• Emphasis on nasal breathing
• Bruxism Triad (OSA, Bruxism, GERD)
• Discussed the 3 types of patients (Fat old man, Fit young female, Child)
• Reviewed treatment options (MARPE, SARPE, DOME, SFOT)

Finally, Dr. Rouse assessed Dr. Rashelle Salaita’s case and attempted to diagnose and treatment plan with the available records. Dr. Rouse left us with up-to-date information and thought-provoking concepts in this rapidly changing field.

COMING UP!

• Our last course for this academic year will be a Zoom View From Home motivational/keynote session on June 9th at 7 pm featuring Sree Koka, DDS, MS, PhD, MBA, titled “Where Does the Rock Go When the Rock Needs Help? Living and Leader Others Through Tough Times”.
• Our Social Event will be on June 23rd at Top Golf at Polaris. Invitations have been mailed out and contain all of the details. We hope you can join us for a fun evening!

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

We met at the Grand Event Center on April 7, 2022 for a two-part orthodontic session. Part I was a live post-session Q & A with Dr. Rebecca Bockow from her pre-recorded webinar treatment planning session in March involving an orthodontic case of a teenager. The case highlighted a non-surgical orthodontic treatment using TAD-supported expander to correct a crossbite, Class II, and crowding case.

Part II featured our three orthodontic advisors/members, Rashelle Salaita, Aaron Rose, and Tim Wigal, on a panel discussion to answer “Questions You Always Wanted to Ask an Orthodontist….But Never Did”. Questions submitted from our members included topics on aligners vs conventional orthodontics, second molars, restorative-orthodontic cases, orthognathic surgery, open bites, airway, and myofunctional therapy. We thank our orthodontists for a very informative and interactive discussion.

The CODF Member Interview video featured Jessica Kile, general dentist in Urbana and Mechanicsburg. We also celebrated her recent award from the OSU Dental Alumni Society as the winner of the Young Professional Alumini Award. Congratulations and thank you for playing an active role in our study club!

The Corporate Presentations was by long time sponser, First Merchant Bank’s Justin Baker.

COMING UP!

• We will have a TPS (Treatment Planning Session) on Thursday, April 21st at the Lewis Center office of Fixari Family Dental from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. Bring cases that you need help with or would like members and specialists to discuss and treatment plan.
• We also hope to see you for the next all-day CODF meeting on May 6th, at The Blackwell / Pfahl Conference Center (Room 302, n), for a long-anticipated presentation by Dr. Jeffrey Rouse on “The Evolution of Facially Generated Treatment Planning: Airway Aware and Airway Directed”.

In the meantime, stay safe and warm!

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

We met at the Grand Event Center on March 10 2022 for a treatment planning session involving an orthodontic case of a teenager by Dr. Rebecca Bockow from Seattle via pre-recorded video-enhanced webinar. Introduction of the case with initial findings and documentation were shown, followed by interactive round table and general group discussion. Dr Bockow concluded the session by sharing how she rendered this case non-surgically using TAD-supported expander along with supporting commentatry. This session will be followed in April with a live Q and A session with Dr Bockow.

The CODF Member Interview featured Marta Lovell, a general dentist in Urbana and Mechanicsburg. We appreciate Marta sharing her passion for dentistry and her commitment to constant learning. Thank you and good luck!

Oral surgeon member, Tim Frey shared several oral pathology cases as a continuum from the Pearl and Failure evening in February.

Corporate Presentations was by Colgate’s Chuck Zavarella, who introduced the new whitening agent, Optic White New Generation.

COMING UP!

• In April, we will have a TPS (Treatment Planning Session) on Thursday, April 21st at the Lewis Center office of Fixari Family Dental from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. We hope you can make it!
• We also hope to see you for the next all-day CODF meeting on May 6th, at The Blackwell / Pfahl Conference Center (Room 202), for a long-anticipated presentation by Dr. Jeffrey Rouse on “The Evolution of Facially Generated Treatment Planning: Airway Aware and Airway Directed”.

In the meantime, stay safe and warm!

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

Our evening of “Pearls, Failures, and Complications” was at the Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center on the evening of February 10, 2022. Our members presented their particular topics and allowed the group to discuss such questions as “why is it a pearl and how to incorporate it into our practices or lives; why did it fail and how to fix and prevent it in the future”. The following members shared:

Bryan Simone: Saving a life with CPR in a public setting
Rashelle Salaita: Orthodontic case with bicuspid ankylosis Digital workflow in an orthodontic office
Larry Kennedy: Setting up data base for implant patients with manufacturers and size
Jeff Tilson: Paroject intraligamental syringe and injection as an alternative to inferior alveolar block
Marta Lovell: Restorative component complication involving a dental implant case
Fred Sakamoto: Broken local anesthetic syringe needle in the buccal mucosa
Jean Frank: Undiagnosed hypertension; Oxygen equipment failure during IV sedation

We were unable to fit everyone in, so more pearls, failures and complications will be presented at upcoming meetings!

The CODF Member Interview highlighted Dr. Chris Masoner with over 40 years of experience in dentistry. His involvement with our study club, as well as contributions to our dental community, has been outstanding and sincerely appreciated. Thank you, Chris, for sharing your story with us!

Corporate Presentations included Mike Seitz from Nobel Biocare along with Jen Huber and Scott Petroff from Benco Dental.

COMING UP!

• Our next CODF session will be on Thursday, April 7th featuring “Live Q&A Discussion with Dr. Rebecca Bockow” followed by a panel of our CODF orthodontists answering questions on “Questions You Always Wanted to Ask an Orthodontist….But Never Did!” This meeting will be at The Grand Event Center. Hope to see you there!
• In April, we will also have a TPS (Treatment Planning Session) on Thursday, April 21st at the Lewis Center office of Fixari Family Dental from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. We hope you can make that as well. Space is limited so this meeting will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

In the meantime, stay safe and warm!

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

Our CODF evening meeting at the Embassy Suites Airport on January 18, 2022 featured a livestream presentation from three internationally renowned dentists from San Paulo, Brazil, on “Digital Dentistry: From Concept to Reality”. The Brazilian Team discussed digital workflow and how digital technologies can create virtual treatment plans and visualize final outcomes. Dr. Marcelo Calamita (prosthodontist), Dr. Gustvo Giordani (oral surgeon and periodontist), and Dr. Alberta Souza Jr (orthodontist) showed how their digital process allows an efficient and predictable workflow when working together on interdisciplinary cases.

Cheryl Dunham from Merchant Advocate zoomed in and shared how their company can help merchants save money on credit card processing fees without having to switch processors.

They’ve achieved amazing results for hundreds of dentists with their collective gross savings through September 2021 surpassing $16,000,000! The process is simple and is 100% performance based in that they only share in the realized measurable savings.

For more information, click on this link https://merchantadvocate.com/what-we-do/ or contact Cheryl Dunham at 206-963-2260 or book a meeting with Cheryl using this link to her calendar https://calendly.com/cdunham-1/30-minute-meeting.

COMING UP!

• Our next CODF session will be on Thursday, February 10th featuring “Digital Pearls, Failures and Complications” where our CODF members share their tips and experiences. This meeting will be in the OHIO BUILDING. Hope to see you there!
• Our March meeting will be held on Thursday, March 10th at the Grand Event Center and will feature a webinar presentation featuring Dr. Rebecca Bockow working through a Treatment Planning session on “Non-Surgical Approaches to Skeletal Malocclusions”. This will be followed up in April with a live Q&A session and our own Ortho Panel.

In the meantime, stay safe and warm!

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

Dr. Dania Tamimi

Course Summary

The CBCT Virtually Directed Hands-On Livestream Session by Dr. Dania Tamimi was held at The Grand Event Center on November 10, 2021. This unique hands-on meeting allowed Dr. Tamimi to virtually guide our members through CBCT images using DTX software. She provided step-by-step instructions and guidance on three different cases to evaluate the normal anatomy and radiographic pathologies of the following conditions:

• Temporomandibular joint dysfunction
• Vertical fracture/root resorption in endodontics
• Common head and neck pathologic lesions
• Airway evaluation

These cases were uploaded via temporary licenses to each attendee’s personal laptop prior to the start of the session. One of the limiting factors with today’s technological advancements with CBCT is that very few of us have been properly trained to thoroughly evaluate the data. This course hopefully allows us to gain guidance and confidence in navigating through a digital software program to read and evaluate CBCT images.

COMING UP!…

• Our next CODF session will be on December 8th – a view from home session, “An Evening with Jeff Johnson: Stock Analyst and Wall Street’s Guru on Dentistry”. This zoom session begins at 6:30 pm and is scheduled to be one hour in length.
• Our first session of 2022 is on January 18th. Please note: this is a TUESDAY. This live meeting will be held at the Embassy Suites Airport from 6:00 – 9:00 pm and features Drs. Marcello Calamita, Gustavo Giordani and Adalberto Paula Souza speaking on “Digital Dentistry”. We hope to see you there!

In the meantime, Happy Holidays to all!

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

Dr. Sonia Leziy

(facilitated by Dr. Fred Sakamoto)
Course Summary

Dr. Sonia Leziy facilitated a live evening Treatment Planning Workshop via pre-recorded video-enhanced session on October 14th, titled “Anterior Esthetic Dilemma”. The case involved a complex interdisciplinary treatment involving endodontic, orthodontic, periodontic, oral surgical, and implant considerations. The video was paused, and following interactive small group round table discussions on diagnosis and treatment, much of the focus went to either save or extract teeth, along with soft and hard tissue augmentation. Following the discussions, the video was resumed to hear Dr. Leziy’s treatment plan, treatment rendered, and final commentary.

The evening concluded with a case presentation involving mobile primary teeth on #6, 7, 10, 11 on a 28 year old female. Options on replacement of these teeth and treatment sequence involving implants vs crown-bridge were discussed.

Annual Attendance Award Recipient

The annual Top Attendance Award for the 2020-21 year went to Dr Beth Loew. Congratulations and thank you for your participation!!!

Welcome to Our New (and Returning) Members!

We are so happy to welcome our new members to the Central Ohio Dental Forum family!

Our new members this year are:

• Dr. Mohamed Abdelhamed
• Dr. Kevan Green
• Dr. Randi Butler
• Dr. Tim Wigal
• Dr. Josh Ferraro

Our returning former members are:

• Dr. Greg Shelhouse
• Dr. Tara Haid
• Dr. Robert Green
• Dr. Jim Pawlecki

Please introduce yourself and help them feel welcome! Kristi Simone from Whiteboard Marketing presented to our group about “Marketing to Hire New Staff” and provided some strategies that are working right now for their clients.

COMING UP!…

• Our next CODF session will be on December 8th – a view from home session, “An Evening with Jeff Johnson: Stock Analyst and Wall Street’s Guru on Dentistry”. This zoom session begins at 6:30 pm and is scheduled to be one hour in length.
• Our first session of 2022 is on January 18th. Please note: this is a TUESDAY. This live meeting will be held at the Embassy Suites Airport from 6:00 – 9:00 pm and features Drs. Marcello Calamita, Gustavo Giordani and Adalberto Paula Souza speaking on “Digital Dentistry”. We hope to see you there!

In the meantime, Happy Holidays to all!

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

Dr. Joshua Austin

Dr. Joshua Austin, from San Antonio, Texas, presented at our annual CODF Kickoff on October 1, 2021 at the Bridgewater Conference Center, to the full team regarding the world of online reviews. Dr. Austin presented “#Reputation Matters”, using his trademark comedic style to entertain us with stories, practical information, and strategies. He discussed the following:

• The psychology of online reviews and buying decisions.
• Which review sites are most important and impactful to dental practices.
• Recognizing the systems and tools that ensure success in receiving positive patient reviews.
• The best way to respond to a negative review.
• Pinpoint options for driving more clicks to your website

In the doctors’ only session in the afternoon, Dr. Austin presented on the best new products and innovations on the market, specifically 3M products. He discussed the following:

• Impact new products/technologies have on the practice’s bottom line
• Comparing bulk fill posterior composites to their traditional counterparts
• Universal adhesives and their advantages
• Current cements and bonding agents

COMING UP!…

• Our next CODF session will be on December 8th – a view from home session, “An Evening with Jeff Johnson: Stock Analyst and Wall Street’s Guru on Dentistry”. This zoom session begins at 6:30 pm and is scheduled to be one hour in length.
• Our first session of 2022 is on January 18th. Please note: this is a TUESDAY. This live meeting will be held at the Embassy Suites Airport from 6:00 – 9:00 pm and features Drs. Marcello Calamita, Gustavo Giordani and Adalberto Paula Souza speaking on “Digital Dentistry”. We hope to see you there!

In the meantime, Happy Holidays to all!

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

Dr. Parag Kachalia

Our CODF Kickoff/Spring Meeting for the doctors and their team members was on April 9, 2021 at the Bridgewater Conference Center. It featured Dr. Parag Kachalia, restorative dentist from San Ramona, California, and Director of Educational Development and Industry Relations for the Seattle Study Club. His presentation titled, “Utilizing the Power of Technology … in Order to Get Patients Across Multiple Generations to Say Yes!” described how we have a very diverse patient pools in our offices today and we must tailor the message appropriately to each generation since the days of “Doctor, whatever you say!” are fading. He showed how various technologies can be leveraged in an efficient manner to provide compelling messages to Baby Boomers, GenX, GenY, and GenZ for case acceptance. He also added the future of technology and how it will impact Generation Glass (16 years old and under), a generation that has grown up in front of screens from the day they were born.

In the afternoon session for the doctors, Dr. Kachalia provided an overview of the recent advances in dental technology and dental materials with respect to a restorative-based practice. He discussed new trends and updates on CAD/CAM systems, digital caries detection, intraoral imaging, digital radiography, iPad integration, LED curing technology, and others. An informal Q and A session was incorporated during the discussion. COMING UP!…

• Our last in-person meeting of the 2020-2021 CODF year is May 6th at Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center (Virginia Building, Hickory Room) and features Dr. Ashleigh Briody speaking on “Oral Pathology Pearls”. We look forward to seeing you there!
• To close out the year, SSC is offerering a livestream webinar beginning at 7:30 pm on June 9th. It features Todd Williams speaking on the topic, “Strength and Growth From the Staircase We Didn’t Mean to Climb”. We hope you enjoy Todd’s words from the comfort of your home or chosen surroundings!

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

Our evening meeting on March 12, 2020 was held at The Grand Event Center in Grandview Yard, featuring Dr. Ryan Mizumoto on “Dental Photography for the Contemporary Dental Practice”. He reviewed basic and advanced photography skills and their applications in dentistry. He shared seven reasons why and how photography can improve our level of care.

• Patient education
• Patient motivation (leading to case acceptance)
• Diagnosis and treatment planning
• Lab communication
• Medical legal documentation
• Marketing
• Self-improvement

Dr. Mizumoto discussed equipment and technique for both intraoral and extraoral images. An all-day hands-on course for our study club (doctors and team members) has been proposed for later this year.

Corporate presentations were by Justin Baker of First Merchants Bank and Marc Jasinski of Nobel Biocare.

Guests included Dr. Mark Valrose (Athens, Ohio) and Ryan Huelsman (pre-dent student).

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

Our second Treatment Planning Session of the year took place at Dr. Rashelle Salaita’s office on February 27, 2020. This biannual informal session gives members an opportunity to bring and present cases to obtain feedback and recommendations on treatment options.

Challenging cases were presented by:

• Nick Raptou – Closed vertical case with anterior failing bridge
• Rashelle Salaita – Malocclusion case caused by sleep appliance
• Rashelle Salaita – Horizontally impacted cuspid on a 14-year-old
• Jeff Shirck – Macroglossia and periodontal case complicated by diabetes
• Aaron Rose – Macroglossia and malocclusion with excessive buccal inclination of teeth
• Kevin Huelsman – Poor crown-root-ratio of a short implant placed following a failure
• Fred Sakamoto – Multiple failing mini-implants with full-arch prosthesis
• Fred Sakamoto – Aggressive root resorption of central incisors on a 14-year-old

Thanks for those that presented along with those that participated in the discussion and
provided recommendations for treatment options.

Dr. Salaita also provided a tour of her office and shared the digital bonding workflow that she has incorporated into her practice for bracket placement. It begins with an intra-oral scan using the Itero Element scanner, then software allows for digital manipulation of the braces on a virtual model. Indirect bonding trays are subsequently printed using the EnvisionTech Vida printer. The braces are placed in the trays and are pre-pasted with flash free adhesive and are then ready to deliver to the patient in one easy step. Dr. Salaita also discussed other applications for the 3D printer such as printing models for clear aligners and retainer fabrication.

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

Alan Banks, CCO, ROE Dental Laboratory

Mr. Alan Banks presented on the newest dental laboratory technological advances that are progressing at lightning speed. Model-free crowns and bridges, 3-D printing of appliances and digital dentures, advanced smile design, SLM laser partial frame, and 3-D facial scanning were some of the topics that were highlighted. He discussed how they are being incorporated into the workflow of dental practices today. Finally, he introduced the CHROME GuideSMILE, an advanced revolutionary reconstruction service on full-arch cases on implants.

A SSC Symposium Update was provided by Drs. Mark Bernsdorf, Beth Loew, and Jeff Kirian

New Member: We welcomed Dr. Ryan Pasciewicz of Central Ohio Endodontics!

Corporate Presentation: Lisa Enneking and Nathalia Black presented on Henry Schein’s newest line of dental implants.

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

Dr. Lee Ann Brady dazzled our study club for the third time with her presentation on the “Artistry of Composites” on Jan 10, 2020 at OSU’s Blackwell/Pfahl Conference Center. She evaluated and compared the different generations of adhesives for both enamel and dentin. Techniques for etching, layering for color and strength, use of matrices, and finishing/ polishing were systematically discussed. She also shared some of her favorite instruments in achieving her excellent results. Finally, Dr. Brady clarified how to decrease post-operative sensitivity and increase the success of these restorations. Dr. Brady’s sharing of knowledge and experience as a clinician and teacher remains among the best.

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

Caryn Huffman, local speech pathologist and orofacial myofunctional therapist, was our featured speaker for our December evening meeting at the Columbus Country Club. She led an eye-opening and very interactive session discussing signs, symptoms, and causes of orofacial myofunctional disorder (OMD). Problem with airway obstruction causes open-mouth breathing which, in turn, negatively affects airway, sleep, swallowing, speech, dentition, and cosmetics. She emphasized the need for knowledgeable multi-disciplinary team members (ENTs, dentists, especially orthodontists and oral surgeons, and speech pathologists) to help treat and prevent OMD. Her handout for her presentation can be found on our CODF website.
(Click here to access the handout.)

The evening was highlighted by a surprise visit from Santa Claus, greeting all of us into the holiday season.

The corporate presentation was by Pam Harmon from Colgate, introducing their new Optic White whitener. Other whitening and sensitivity products were also mentioned.

Jordan Higgins from Orascoptic attended as an evening sponsor. As an industry leader, Orascoptic provides products that achieve superior visualization through enhanced ergonomics, improved magnification, and better illumination.

We also welcomed three guests from Denison University’s Predental Club.

We hope to see you at the February 13th CODF meeting at Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center where Alan Banks from ROE Dental Lab will give us a dental laboratory technical update.

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

Dr. Dan Reed, previous GPR director at the OSU College of Dentistry and currently at Worthington Dental Group, presented on “Managing the Oncology Patient Pre- and Post- Treatment” at the Grand Event Center in Grandview on November 14th. Highlights included:

• Oral management of mucositis, pain, infection, and xerostomia as a result of cancer treatment
• Understanding the oral complications of chemotherapy and radiation therapies
• Bisphosphonates and osteonecrosis (ONJ)
• Establishing communication with the oncologist to help manage these patients
• Review of various cases

The CODF annual award for top attendance for 2018-2019 was presented to Dr. Mark Bernsdorf!

The member spotlight video highlighted Dr. Mark Bersdorf. He advocated and stressed the importance of a high level of continuing education, hard work, and dedication as being the keys to the success of his practice. We appreciate his participation and loyalty to our study club for 20 plus years!

Corporate presentations were given by Joe Pappas of Biolase and Jen Huber of Benco Dental.

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

Our first Treatment Planning Session of the year was on October 30, 2019 at Spectrum Dental. This informal session gives members an opportunity to present cases to obtain feedback on treatment options.

Challenging cases were presented by:

• Rashelle Salaita
  • Anterior trauma case in a growing (non-compliant) adolescent
  • Orthodontic retreatment case with poorly placed implants
  • Progressing orthodontic case with idiopathic ankylosis of lower lateral incisor
• Jeff Angart – Cosmetic case involving orthodontics with tooth spacing and proportion issues
• Jessica Kile – Malocclusion, cosmetic, and recession case
• Louis Susi – Trauma and root resorption in 8 year old
• Fred Sakamoto – Generalized recession with severe staining case

Thanks for those that presented along with those that participated in the discussion and recommendations for treatment options.

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

The Central Ohio Dental Forum’s Annual Social Event was held on the evening of October 24, 2019 at The Columbus Idea Foundry. For most of us that had never been there (or heard of it), we found this to be an intriguing creative facility in the revitalizing Franklinton area west of downtown. The Idea Foundry has tools and technology along with workspaces and classes to explore new ideas and make things. Along with a tour of this unique place, the evening was highlighted by a virtual reality activity involving walking and jumping off a high rise plank. We also engaged in screen printing the study club logo on tote bags. Of course, we enjoyed great food and beverages, but most importantly, socializing with all that attended.

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

Our first evening meeting of the year was held at the Embassy Suites Airport on Oct 3, 2019.

• As a one-time sponsor, Kelly Salvatore from K-Procure described her unique vendor management company which works with dental practices to help consolidate, negotiate, and lower fees and save practice money. She negotiates PPO fees as well as merchandise and lab costs.
• Members introduction – Each attendee introduced themselves and welcomed new members to our club
• Dr. Louis Susi, local endodontist and CODF member, presented on “Endodontic Diagnosis: Basic Tools and Pathology”. Highlights included:
  • Being able to diagnose the difference between tooth pain and endodontic pain
  • Understanding periapical diagnosis
  • Knowing the proper radiograph to diagnose endodontic issues
  • Reviewing when and when not to prescribe an antibiotic
  • Understanding endo/perio infection

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

Central Ohio Dental Forum’s 23rd year started with our ANNUAL KICKOFF MEETING on September 27, 2019 at Bridgewater Conference Center, featuring Todd Williams, consultant and trainer with Four Season Hotel and Resort. He captivated the more than 250 doctors and team members in attendance with the concept that in today’s competitive environment, excellent is the norm and not good enough. Exceptional is the mandatory baseline. He described the difference between behaviors that create temporary satisfaction vs long-term loyalty. He stressed connecting with others at an emotional level. Moving beyond the pursuit of perfection into areas that truly differentiate is key. Mr. Williams truly provided a memorable presentation that may turn out to be one of the best we have ever had!

In the afternoon, Todd Williams conducted a workshop for the doctors only. He discussed that in order to become the best of the best, the key is to differentiate. In order to stand out in the competitive field, leadership is required to create a healthy culture and solid foundation of exceptional quality.

We hope to have Mr. Williams return to Columbus in a few years to continue and reinforce this important message and concept.

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

Our final meeting of the 2019-20 academic year was at the Polaris Brio Tuscan Grille. The evening of “Pearls, Failures, and Complications” allowed the attendees to bring topics and issues to the group followed by an active discussion. The following were discussed:

Rebecca Sexton : Zimmer Biomet App to keep track of your CEs; Encode Healing Abutments for digital impression; Trabecular Metal Implants
Bonita Benzel : Care Credit webinars; team coaching with verbiage training
Donna DePalma : Personal clothier
Larry Kennedy : Importance of medical history and researching medication interactions
Ray Sheridan : Extraction technique to preserve buccal plate
Mark Bernsdorf : Personal follow-up of patients following dental procedures
Chris Masoner : Being prepared and having a plan when medical emergencies and complications arises
Jesse Carmen : Importance of taking a panorex for oral lesions and pathology
Beth Loew : Failing/ailing dental implant
Jeff Kirian : “The Shift”, book by Dr. DeWitt Wilkerson, on complete health centered dentistry
Louis Susi : Case of endodontic misdiagnosis
Tony Lordo : Milllennial terminology
Bob Greene : Medical- dental discrepancies on antibiotic pre-medication
Kevin Huelsman : Anterior trauma case – progression to completion
Kim Laurell : Salvaging/retreating a failing/ailing full-mouth rehab case with multiple implants
Fred Sakamoto, Bob George, Louis Susi : Anterior trauma case with various options on treatment or no treatment
Tim Frey : Diagnosis and treatment of oral pathology lesion (future meeting)

We thank everyone for sharing and participating! Have a great summer!

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

Dr. Ryan Mizumoto presented on “Intraoral Scan Bodies in Implant Dentistry” at The Grand Event Center in Grandview. He reviewed the differences between analog and digital implant dentistry. Various digital workflows were discussed in using intraoral scan bodies and digital impression systems for single unit, short span, and full-arch implant-supported restorations. He described how this technology can be incorporated in one’s practice.

Case Discussions:

There were two case discussions following Dr. Mizumoto’s presentation:

Dr. Ray Sheridan – Impacted cuspid

A 52 year old female recently lost a primary cuspid and was informed that the impacted cuspid could not be brought down into the existing arch. Discussion included implant placement following decoronation of the impacted cuspid, orthodontic extrusion, possibility/probability of ankylosis, and fixed bridgework. The consent was to have a CBCT taken and seek a second orthodontic opinion on the feasibility of extrusion.

Dr. Fred Sakamoto – Root resorption of #8

A 18 year old male presented with history of a sports accident on his central incisors, which had endodontic treatment. #8 is presently showing advanced root resorption with discoloring of his crown. Discussion included timing of extraction and implant replacement, various methods of temporization, ankylosis issue, retaining the root indefinitely, orthodontic extrusion, and various final restoration/prosthesis.

Thank you everyone that attended for an interactive discussion about these 2 cases.

The Corporate Corner showcased Jen Huber from Benco Dental. She presented on Benco’s New Gold Select Membership for SSC Members. The program offers a 10% discount on all merchandise, free shipping on all orders over $100, and 1 1/2 bluchips per dollar spent. (Bluchips are rewards point to use towards free service and equipment discounts.) The $99 fee and minimum purchase amount are waived for SSC Members. Contact Jen Huber for more information at jhuber@benco.com or 614.562.6519.

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

Our evening meeting on March 14th at the Airport Marriott featured Tammie Maddy from Zimmerman, Boltz and Company presenting various human resource topics, including viewing employees as valuable resources, not expenses. She reviewed some of the Ohio-specific requirements and regulations as well as the five pillars of human resources. These are:

• Well Written Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual
• Up-to-Date Individual Job Descriptions
• Good Documentation
• Compliance Alerts and Updates
• Ongoing HR Specialist Support

The Corporate Corner Dr. Jeff Hanin was the star of our Member Spotlight Video. Did you know that Dr. Marc Hollander was Dr. Hanin’s family dentist while growing up?

Click here to watch the video interview.

We hope to see you at our next meeting on Thursday, April 4th at The Grand Event Center in Grandview Heights. The meeting topic has been changed from orthodontics to “Intraoral Scan Bodies in Implant Dentistry” and will feature Dr. Ryan Mizumoto.

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

Our second Treatment Planning Session (TPS) of the year was hosted by Dr. Tim Frey and their (Smeltzer, Masonbrink, and Frey Oral Surgery) new business office on Bethel Road.

TPS is our study club’s twice a year session where members bring their own cases to be discussed and treatment planned by our members and specialists in a small and informal environment. Cases were presented by:

Dave Smeltzer – orthognathic and cosmetic case
Monte Masonbrink – severe malocclusion case with orthognathic and
orthodontic consideration
Tim Frey – oral pathology cases with odontogenic keratocyst and
anterior granuloma
Bryan Simone – anterior fused tooth case
Tony Lordo – occlusal and wear case

The presented cases were complex and interesting with much discussion on etiology, diagnosis, and treatment options. We hope to see these cases in the future as treatment proceeds. Thank you for everyone that attended and participated.

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

Dr. Rick Schwartz, endodontist from San Antonio, Texas, gave an excellent interactive presentation on decision making and treatment planning in endodontic treatment as part of multi-disciplinary dental care. His background as a restorative dentist for 19 years before becoming an endodontist was critical in emphasizing the thought process of diagnosis, case selection, restorative considerations, and execution of the treatment. He reviewed the cases he presented on the basis of “decisions points” of prognosis, long-term benefits and cost. His case-based presentation showed many long-term recalls of treatment.

The second part of the presentation clarified the different types of tooth resorption. He discussed diagnosis, prognosis, decision-making, and clinical management if treatment is completed. All in all, many of us agreed that Dr. Schwartz was one of the most informative speakers we have had present to our study club.

At the lunch break, our members, Bryan Simone and Beth Loew, presented cases involving a fused tooth and several resorption teeth to get feedback from both our study club members and Dr. Schwartz.

Biolase, one of the leaders in dental lasers, sponsored this meeting for the day. Austin Marrero from Biolase gave a short presentation on the indications for their Waterlase lasers (all-tissue laser for both hard and soft tissue) and their Epic lasers (soft tissue laser).

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

Our evening meeting on January 10th at the Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center featured Dr. Fred Sakamoto presenting on the current status of the Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP) for treatment of periodontal disease and Laser Assisted Peri-Implantitis Procedure (LAPIP) for dental implants with active bone loss. He reviewed the biologic mechanism on how this laser procedure has been effective for arresting infection and bone loss, reducing inflammation, and reducing pockets around natural teeth. Multiple cases were shown. Contraindications and limitations of LANAP were also discussed, along with the lack of extensive research although the histologic evidence for attaining new attachment is available. LAPIP cases were shown, although no definite clinical prognosis and research are available. Guidelines for treating peri-implantitis needs to be developed.

Corporate Corner showcased Justin Baker from First Merchant Bank.

Dr. Marc Hollander presented a single tooth resorption case (lower incisor) which led to an active group discussion on diagnosis, etiology, prognosis, treatment options, and management. Treatment options included
pros and cons on endodontic treatment for different types of resorption, implant replacement (immediate vs. delayed), and orthodontic extrusion. This discussion leads well into our next all-day speaker, Dr. Richard
Schwartz, who will present on the topic of tooth resorption.

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

Ernest Boyd, Executive Director of the Ohio Pharmacists Association, presented on an eye-opening topic on “Opioid Crisis: Ohio’s Current Status and How You Can Help” at the December evening meeting held at the Columbus Country Club. He showed disturbing statistics and trends that ranks Ohio as among the top states for opioid deaths. The role that the dental profession can have in helping with the problem was discussed. New prescribing limits, alternative or optional drug therapies, prescribing suggestions, as well as precautions for our protection when treating opiate dependent patients were all reviewed.

The Annual Attendance Award was given out for the 2018-17 academic year. Winners were Drs. Nick Raptou and Larry Kennedy. Congratulations and thank you for your participation! Both are repeat winners.

Pam Harmen from Colgate presented on the new Total Colgate Toothpaste, including its benefits and research data.

The Member Spotlight Video for this month featured Dr. Mike Firouzian. He discussed how much his practice has evolved over the years, concentrating today on airway issues and sleep, apneic patients. He shared a strong message to young dentists of how little we learned in dental school and that continuing education and learning never ends. Click here to view the video!

Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

Our first Treatment Planning Session (TPS) of the year was held at Grove City Center for Dentistry, the beautiful new office of Drs. Brian Simone and Kyle Lowe. Members were definitely wowed during the tour of the new facility!

TPS is our study club’s twice a year session where members bring their own access to be discussed and treatment planned by our members and specialists in a small and informal environment. Case were presented by:

Tony Lordo – full mouth wear case
Brock Satoris – cosmetic and full-mouth case with multiple mini-implants
Rashelle Salaita – orthodontic open bite case with occlusion and TMD issues
Tim Edwards – severe malocclusion case with advanced periodontal disease and full arch splint; upper central incisor root resorption case.

The presented cases were complex and interesting, with much discussion on etiology, diagnosis, and treatment options. We hope to see theses cases in the future if treatment

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

Our Annual Kickoff Event was held at the Quest Conference Center on November 2nd, featuring two of the top practice management speakers, Kirk Behrendt and Brian Dodge. Their presentation, Super Conference to Energize Your Team and Thrive in Your Dental Practice, emphasized what makes up a successful practice and continual growth. Both presenters discussed professional growth as well as personal growth and the importance of family. Re-energizing your workday and getting more out of life were recurrent themes in their presentations.

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Kirk Behrendt hosted the informal question-and-answer doctors’ only session in the afternoon. Topics ranged from profitability, staffing, insurance, leadership, and dental service organizations to practice
transitions and partnerships/associateships.

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Tim Timmons, 20-year Major League Baseball umpire, was our keynote speaker. He shared baseball stories along with his message of constant commitment to professionalism. He discussed the difference between being
ready and being prepared and he emphasized that commitment to excellence does not get a day off!

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

Central Ohio Dental Forum’s members and guests gathered for an exciting and memorable annual Social Event at the landmark Ohio Stadium, known to all of as “The Shoe”. The event was held in the Recruit Room, which hosts Ohio State’s top recruiting prospects, and proudly commemorates OSU’s national titles, Heisman winners, and NFL draft picks. Following the social hour with appetizers and drinks, Ben Buchanan, former OSU punter and current TV college football reporter and analyst, gave an inspirational keynote talk during dinner. Ben shared football stories, including his interaction and experiences with his three head coaches (Tressel, Fickell, and Meyer) and how this experience as an OSU athlete has opened doors for his future career.

The evening concluded with a tour of The Shoe which began by walking through the tunnel through which the players run, followed by the press box, suite clubs, coaches box, and the football field where we walked across the “O” at the 50 yard line. We hope everyone that attended had a great time. Thank you for making it a special and fun evening!

VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE

We hope to see you at the Columbus Country Club for our next meeting on December 13, 2018 featuring Ernest Boyd, PharmD!

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

The CODF evening meeting on Oct 4th was held on the beautiful campus of the Pontifical College Josephinum, featuring one of our members, Dr. Mike Firouzian. His presentation, “The Impact of Sleep Disordered Breathing on Teeth, Jaws, and Your Dentistry” included recognizing and diagnosing sleep disordered breathing (SDB), nonsurgical treatment options, and preventing destruction and providing maintenance of teeth and dental work as a result of SDB. He shared how he has developed relationships with a number of other specialty health providers to create a team to help patients with SDB. With his office’s dental team present, Dr. Firouzian talked about how they are all involved in patient education in their office.

Three new CODF members were introduced:
1. Dr. Jessica Kile
2. Dr. Don Metnes
3. Dr. Isaac Raptou

Donna introduced the newly completed CODF Website, which was produced by Whiteboard Marketing. Users can access the CODF website by going to Central Ohio Dental Forum.

Access to certain pages (member roster, handouts and online forum) will require user log-in (available to CODF members only). Log-in information has been sent to CODF members via a separate email. Contact Donna if you have any questions or issues.

The CODF Online Forum was introduced by Donna and Kristi. It is an online discussion site for various questions/comments on which members can post. We hope the members use it frequently as a means to obtain input about office management issues, dental equipment, dental cases, etc. As an incentive, those posting or responding to questions on the online forum in the next few months will be entered into a prize drawing for $100 off CODF tuition for the 2019-2020 year.

Dr. Tim Edwards and Kristi Simone presented the KASH4Kidsmile Study Club Competition between the CODF and Sfumato Study Clubs that will be happening over the next 2 months to raise funds for KidSmile, the local pediatric dental clinic. More information will be forthcoming on this.

Finally, Dr. Sakamoto reviewed the remaining schedule for 2018 and spoke about the 2019 SSC Symposium, “Dentist as CEO 2”, encouraging members to attend the January 23-26, 2019 event.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE

We hope to see you and your team members at our next upcoming event, the CODF Kickoff meeting, on Friday, November 2nd at Quest Conference Center featuring Kirk Behrendt and Bryan Dodge.

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

CODF’s first all-day meeting for the year featured Dr. Lee Ann Brady presenting about “Bite Splints in Restorative Practice”. This excellent presentation followed her all-day seminar from 2 years ago regarding
occlusion and TMJ disorders. She reviewed the steps involved in the evaluation and diagnosis of the joints, muscle, and dentition. Based on the individual patient findings, she discussed the types, indications and
contraindications, and treatment protocol for the seven different appliance designs that would be appropriate. She stressed how important appliance therapy can be for creating predictable restorative results. An impressive amount of questions and discussions prevailed during the meeting, such that
Dr. Brady never got to her second topic, “Composite Artistry”. She will be returning for a third time to our study club in the near future!

Sponsors for the day were Benco Dental, Whiteboard Marketing, Nobel Biocare, Zimmer-Biomet, First Merchant Bank, Care Credit, Colgate, Kettenbach, and HealthSecure IT.*

Dr. Bryan Simone* was featured in the Member Spotlight Video.* He discussed how he and Dr. Kyle Lowe have taken their long-existing Grove City dental practice to the next level, along with the completion of their
new office facility. Apparently, he also likes to golf! Thank you, Dr. Simone! The SpotLight Video can be viewed here.

We will see you on Friday, November 2nd at Quest Conference Center for our Kickoff meeting!

Fred Sakamoto, DDS, Director
Donna DePalma, Coordinator

Central Ohio Dental Forum
PO Box 698, Lewis Center, OH 43035

The 2017 – 2018 Central Ohio Dental Forum year concluded with the annua Summer Social event on June 14th at the Columbus Country Club. It was held on their 11th Tee Shelter House, which is a unique outdoor venue on the golf course with a beautiful view. The weather turned out perfectly for the evening where everyone enjoyed the putting contest, socializing. and sampling the delicious food and beverages.

The winners from the putting contest were:
1st place: Betty Loew
2nd place: Melissa Kirian
3rd place: Chris Masoner

Dr. Melissa Drum, Director of the Graduate Endodontic Program at OSU and current Director of the American Board of Endodontics, spoke on the latest information on local anesthetic, including the effectiveness of preoperative and intraoperative medications/solutions for patients with painful teeth. She discussed the need for new medications in this era of opioid crisis.

The member spotlight video featured Dr. Larry Kennedy, a long-time member of CODF.  He emphasized the importance of knowing the cost to do business, the need to collaborate with other dentists and the importance for the younger dentists to be lifetime learners.  His interview can be viewed here and found on the CODF website.  Dr. Kennedy’s Spotlight Video

Rebecca Sexton of Zimmer-Biomet presented for the Corporate Corner.  She discussed the new Encode abutments for the Zimmer TSV implants. The Encode abutments, which were previously only available for the Biomet implants, have the capability to digitally scan the Encode without taking an impression with the traditional impression coping.  She reviewed the advantages of this innovating technique.

Finally, the 2018-2019 CODF program and registration materials were given to those in attendance.  Registrations are due July 15th but an early bird discount is given to those registering before then.

Finally, the Marketing Corner presentation by Whiteboard Marketing addressed how Google has announced several changes this year to your local marketing strategy.  We have outlined a few of most important strategies for you to focus on.

Know your target audience. Who are your most important customers, clients or prospects, and why? Know what is important to them and address their needs.