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Greetings, HCDA!
I am excited and honored to serve as your president for this upcoming year. With the help of our incredible executive council, we have planned a terrific year for our organization focused on engaging speakers, continued social events, and growth of our membership. I encourage all members to reach out to friends and colleagues who would benefit from the amazing fellowship our organization provides.
We started the year off again with a kickoff party at American Social. We had a great turnout, and it was nice to reconnect after a busy summer. Our first membership meeting will be held on September 26 at Palma Ceia Golf and Country Club. We are excited to welcome Justin McElroy who will be presenting “Scan-Design-Print-Deliver,” which will encompass the rapidly-evolving digital lab workflow. Justin is the Vice President of Business Development at Midwest Dental Arts and speaks nationally on digital lab technology.
Lastly, our November meeting will be held at Top Golf Tampa for the second year, and we are honored to have our very own Dr. Rudy Liddell speak on the current climate of organized dentistry. Afterwards, we have provided ample time for everyone to enjoy socializing and golfing within our private bays.
Looking forward to a fantastic year!
Dr. Matthew Ahrens
President
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2023-2024
Executive Council
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President
Dr. Matthew Ahrens
President-Elect
Dr. James Wilson
Secretary/ Treasurer
Dr. Nicholas Britten
Council Member
Dr. Arina Doroshenko
Immediate Past President
Dr. Rebecca Warnken
Editor
Dr. Matthew Waite
Ethics Chair
Dr. Rudy Liddell
Peer Review Chair
Dr. Reza Iranmanesh
Delegates
Dr. Matthew Ahrens
Dr. Mary Awadallah
Dr. Frank Gassler
Dr. Stephanie Mazariegos
Dr. Lorraine Tomlinson
Dr. Rebecca Warnken
Dr. James Wilson
Alternate Delegates
Dr. Nicholas Britten
Dr. Arina Doroshenko
Dr. Reza Iranmanesh
Dr. Justin Mitchell
Dr. Elizabeth Perks
Dr. T. Merrell Williams
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RSVP for the September Membership Meeting | |
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About Our Speaker:
Justin McElroy graduated from the University of Nebraska-Omaha in 2005 with a degree in BioTechnology. He is currently serving as a board member on the Florida Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Justin’s early exposure in dentistry started at his grandfather's dental practice in western Nebraska. As a pre-dental student in college he spent many hours in some of the top dental practices in the Midwest. One of his early mentors was Dr. Robert Margeas who practices in Des Moines, Iowa and also lectures internationally on anterior esthetics.
In 2006, Justin joined Team Midwest Dental Arts owned by Jamey Schropp, CDT. He has attended the top dental meetings in the United States including the AAID, AACD, ICOI, FACD and spent 4 years as a contributing member to the Cambridge Study Club near Boston.
Justin is currently living in Sarasota and is the VP of Business Development for Midwest Dental Arts. In 2016 he completed the DSD Residency at NYU and has been and active contributor to the DSD concepts and an early adopter and beta tester for the Digital Smile Design App founded by Dr. Christian Coachman and Ralph George. In 2018 Justin and Dr Miguel Ortiz (Boston) have travelled the US teaching dental photography and digital workflows.
Justin and the Team at Midwest Dental Arts have been pioneers in developing digital workflows using IO scanners and advanced design softwares including the DSD App and Exocad. Currently Mr. McElroy has implemented several techniques in full mouth reconstructions including “dual PMMA protocols and stage 1&2 digital diagnostic wax ups.”
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Photos from our Kick-Off Party at American Social | |
Our members had a great time at American Social, as we kicked off our 2023-2024 membership year. You can view more photos on our website at the link below. | |
2023-2024 HCDA Meeting Schedule | |
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September 26, 2023
Membership Meeting
Speaker: Justin McElroy
Palma Ceia Golf and Country Club
November 28, 2023
Membership Meeting
Speaker: Dr. Rudy Liddell
Top Golf, Tampa
January 23, 2024
Membership Meeting
Speaker: Dr. Andrea Tsatalis
Palma Ceia Golf and Country Club
March 26, 2024
Membership Meeting
Speaker TBD
Carrollwood Country Club
May 2024
Date and Location TBD
End of the Year Party and Officer Installation
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Visit us online for updates
www.hcdafla.com
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Time to Renew Annual Membership Dues
ADA, FDA, & WCDDA
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THANK YOU to our members who have already renewed your Florida Dental Association (FDA) membership. If renewing is still on your to-do list, here are your renewal options:
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Online: Pay in full or to choose from one of our many payment plan options including AUTO-RENEW at floridadental.org/dues.
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Mail: Send in your dues statement indicating payment type to: Florida Dental Association, 545 John Knox Rd, Ste. 200, Tallahassee, FL 32303
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Phone: Speak to one of our friendly Member Relations team members by calling 850.681.3629. Thank you for your support this year! We look forward to serving you and your team in 2023-2024!
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News from the WCDDA, FDA and ADA | |
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Hurricane Season Resources from the FDA
The Florida Dental Association has many resources for to help you prepare pre-storm, handle personnel issues, and offers assistance for disaster recovery. CLICK HERE
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WCDDA Zoom Seminars for CE for License Renewal
The WCDDA is offering Zoom virtual seminars with Dr. Michael Ragan to complete the two courses required for license renewal. Cost to attend is $25 for WCDDA, FDA or ADA Members, or $50 for nonmembers.
Domestic Violence (required every third biennium)
October 11 from 6-8pm
Medical Errors (required every biennium)
November 1 from 6-8pm
Register: https://www.wcdental.org/annual-meetings-ce/wcdda-virtual-meeting
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TeamSmile and the Tampa Bay Rays: Volunteers Needed
On September 29th, TeamSmile is partnering with the Tampa Bay Rays to provide underserved children from the community with free oral health care and a one-of-a-kind baseball experience! Please join your dental community and volunteer to give back in a fun and unique way!
Friday, September 29, 2023
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Tropicana Field, 1 Tropicana Dr., St. Petersburg, FL 33705
By partnering with professional sports organizations, TeamSmiles creates an experience that develops bonds between children’s organizations, oral health professionals, surrounding communities, and the athletes that solidify the message that oral health care is vitally important to long-term health. Through this experience, children receive free oral health education, screening, treatment, and are taught that the mouth and body are linked for overall health.
Learn more: https://teamsmile.org/ks/programs/
Volunteer: https://teamsmile.org/ks/volunteer/
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