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Spring 2012
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Ohio Academy of General Dentistry is to
serve the needs and to represent
the interests of Ohio affiliated general dentists and to foster their continued
proficiency
through quality continuing dental education in order to better serve the public.
VISION STATEMENT
The vision of The Ohio Academy of General Dentistry is to improve the
quality of
comprehensive dental care. We are motivated and united by the core human
values of integrity and compassion.
Calling All Volunteers! The
Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is proud to announce its first Call
for Volunteers! In
an effort to involve more members and identify potential volunteers at all
levels of the organization, the Academy is initiating a Call
for Volunteers. As
an AGD volunteer, you'll receive:
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We
Need You!
We
also need volunteers to act as liaisons to other dental organizations, and
more! Click
Here to learn more and complete our volunteer form. Become a volunteer
today! Sincerely,
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President's Message
By: Diane T. Arel, DDS. MAGD
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It has been an honor to be a part of the leadership of the Ohio Academy of General Dentistry! I have really enjoyed being a part of such a great organization for the last 23 years. Receiving my MAGD and becoming part of the Ohio Board has really been the icing on the cake. My main vision for the OAGD is growth. As we all know with our Dental Practices, if we are not growing, we are shrinking. I believe our biggest growth potential is our “next generation” of Dentists. I am passionate for the new graduates to really understand the importance of the AGD being the voice of the general Dentist and I want them to understand the role they can and should play in their own futures. The OAGD has increased its interaction with both of our Dental Schools in Ohio over the past few years. The AGD gives us all a great opportunity to build something bigger than ourselves and allows us to help shape the practice of Dentistry for future generations. Of course we welcome graduates of any year! (please go out there and “refer a colleague” of any age). I believe if we can share our enthusiasm for our profession and for the AGD, we will have a great future and AGD organization! |
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On a personal note, I’d like to tell you a little bit about myself. I practice in Harrison, Ohio a western suburb of Cincinnati. I started my practice from scratch 20 years ago after completing a General Practice Residency at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. My only child, Aaron is a senior at The Ohio State University and plans to attend Medical School next year (finally a “real” Doctor in the family)!! My son and I ran in a 5K this summer in support of a young man who has been diagnosed with a rare lung disease ( see photo of my son and I from the race—my son actually won). Professionally, I am also involved with the ADA and
ODA. I hope if any of you have concerns, suggestions are would like to be more involved in the OAGD, you will not hesitate to contact me! Sincerely, Diane T. Arel, DDS. MAGD dentist@isoc.net |
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News
and Notes
| Region 7 Trustee
Report Ted Reese, DDS, MAGD, LLSR 
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I am happy to report favorable
news for the Academy’s efforts on several fronts. First and foremost, our Academy
of General Dentistry will become better known and recognized among the general
population due to our involvement in the National AD Council campaign,
“Healthy Mouths, Healthy Lives”. This
campaign is sponsored by the Dental Trade Alliance, which is a nonprofit agency.
Although this effort involves the financial support of several dental
alliances such as the ADA, AAP, our involvement is crucial to keep our
organization and members in the limelight as dental care providers.
The intended results are not to necessarily drive patients to our
offices, but rather to focus attention on the importance of home health care,
and professional dental care among the lower income families of our country.
Focus will be on the preventative care that should be provided for
children and the benefits of the improved lifestyle afforded by being free of
dental disease. The roll out date of
these ad’s has not been identified, but I would expect we should be seeing and
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CONGRATULATIONS TO REGION 7 Masters and Fellows AWARD RECIPIENTS! See here
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If you have friends with similar interests, membership applications are
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CONTINUING EDUCATION  |
Regional Director's
Message
By: Hans Guter DDS
Greetings! I am Hans Guter your regional director. I feel compelled to explain to you what the duties of the regional director are. While this position is a national one my main goal is to work with the constituencies within our region, region 7. So I am a conduit of communication from national to both Ohio and Indiana and vice versa. One of the main functions I have is to ensure that the constituency boards are functioning to their best potential as far as officers, committees, continuing education, etc. are concerned.
As I do with the boards that I work with I encourage all our members to use your state and national web pages as avenues of communication. Both states are in constant need of enthusiastic members who want to share their skills with us. Become involved at the state level and look at the national web page for what is known as “a call for volunteers”. While I encourage you to become involved at any level please know that starting at a state level is the best portal of entry.
Please support your constituency’s continuing education courses, visit us at our board meetings or communicate with any of us about questions, concerns or interests you might have. I wish for all of you a very healthy and successful 2012.
Hans Guter DDS Regional Director
docguter@yahoo.com
MAY 11th and 12th--Location: Columbus, (details to come)
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Registration
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8:00 AM
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Course begins
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8:30 AM
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Course begins
on time, please be prompt.
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Break
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10:15 AM
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Course resumes
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10:30 AM
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Lunch
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11:45 AM
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Course resumes
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12:45 PM
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Hands-on
patient session
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1:00 PM –
4:30 PM
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Registration
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7:30 AM
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Course begins
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8:00 AM
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Course begins
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9:30 AM
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Course resumes
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Hands on
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Continuing Education message We have an exciting year of continuing education lined up for 2012. Please log on to the Ohio State University College of Dentistry web page and look for our courses. When you register please be aware that these courses are tailored to anyone who wants to attend. These courses are designed for those of you interested in pursuing Mastership, maintenance, non-members (recruiting) and at a discount for our existing Masters. Please support your CE courses and I look forward to seeing you. Hans Guter, DDS  click
here for more
Registration: www.oda.org |
AGD Member Exclusives |
Indiana Continuing Ed.
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April 27th & 28th, 2012 Indianapolis, Indiana Crowne Plaza near the Airport DR. BOB G GOLLAHER "Interceptive Orthodontics & Introduction to Comprehensive Orthodontics" Dr. Bob G Gollaher has been teaching Continuing Dental Education orthodontic programs for general and pediatric dentists since 1977. He was instrumental in organizing and implementing the on-going extended programs that teach comprehensive orthodontics. Dr. Gollaher has been internationally recognized as one of the leading clinicians and professors of orthodontics. His programs are strongly based upon having an in-depth Diagnostic and Treatment Planning System. His teaching is concentrated on developing a direct and simplified system of understanding of the basic principles of the Straight Wire System in combination with Functional Appliance Orthopedics. A strong emphasis is placed upon Interceptive Treatment. Dr. Gollaher has proudly developed a comprehensive diagnostic and treatment planning system called the Eight-Step Diagnosis. |
Click here for more info and other details regarding
the Mastership Course Series
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Next AGD Annual Meeting
2011 San Diego
July 26th to 28th 2011 -- House of Delegates
July 28th to 31st 2011 -- Annual Meeting and Exhibits
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