So you've seen the KDA Video Minute and thought I can do that too? Now here is your chance to appear in a video podcast. The American Dental Association is holding an audition for its podcast as is asking ADA members to submit audition DVD's. The Council on Communications will review the pilot podcast to help determine whether to recommend that the ADA consider a full series of ADA podcasts. If the concept of ADA podcasts moves forward, one of the two dentists will be selected as the official host of the ADA podcasts. (more)
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Thursday, April 10, 2008
KDA Endoreses Arch Enterprises for Precious Metal Recovery
Arch Enterprises, Inc is located in central Missouri recently won endorsed by the Kansa Dental Association for itsgold refining services. Arch purchases and refines scrap dental gold and will return an additional percentage to KDA members. Arch Enterprises also offers KDA members payment in minted gold coins. Please call us or email to learn more. info@archenterprises.com or 1-800-835-0478 or visit http://www.archenterprises.com/scrap-dental-gold.html to sell dental gold.
ADA Resources Answer Bisphosphonate Questions
Treating patients who take bisphosphonates continues to raise questions not only in dentistry, but in medicine as well.
Dentists may have questions about managing patients on bisphosphonates—a class of drugs used primarily for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis that have been associated with a rare side effect called bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw. (view document on bisphosphonates published by the ADA)
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
2008 KIDS COUNT data now available
Kansas Action for Children (KAC) today released its new Kansas KIDS COUNT data. Based upon 24 indicators, the data provides a comprehensive analysis of the education, health and economic status of Kansas children and their families.
"The new data shows that the status and well-being of children in Kansas is holding steady in most areas," said Gary Brunk, president and CEO of KAC. "Unfortunately, Kansas is seeing a decline in the percentage of pregnant women receiving adequate prenatal care.
To view more of the data, visit the Kansas Action for Children Website.
Monday, April 7, 2008
Dr. Donald B. Amend passes – The KDA loses it’s Second Past President in Month
Dr. Donald Bryan Amend (86), 1969 President of the Kansas Dental Association, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2008. An active KDA member, Dr. Amend was the KDA’s 1991 Dentist of the Year. He continued his love and commitment for his profession long after his retirement by staying involved in dental and KDA activities. He was a regular attendee at the annual KDA Past President’s Breakfast. Dr. Amend was a mentor to dentists in Salina and across Kansas. During Dr. Amend’s ’ term as KDA President he worked very hard and took great pride in helping Dr. Harry M. Klenda be elected ADA Vice President. He closed his remarks to the KDA membership at the KDA General Assembly on May 13, 1969 by saying,
"It has been a distinct privilege and pleasure to serve as your president this past year. At this time I wish to thank you, the officer and committees who have worked with me…So to one and all I say thank you for one of the finest years of my life”
Dr. Amend was born May 11, 1921, in Cummings, Kansas. He was the first son of Oda Durwood Amend and Alma Claire (Andre) Amend. He graduated from Atchison County Community High School and attended the University of Kansas in 1941 and 1942. Following his sophomore year, he enlisted in the United States Air Corps Reserve and was called to active duty for World War II. He trained at Washington University and Scott Field in Illinois. He became a plane radio operator in the U.S. Transport Command, attaining the rank of Sergeant. He flew from the United States on trans-Atlantic flights to deliver planes to different locations from England to India. In 1944, he was assigned to fly from bases in the Assam Valley of India in converted bombers to transport fuel over the Himalayan Mountains, supplying planes based in western China during the Japanese invasion. In this duty, he survived a plane crash in China then served in India until the end of the war.He wed Evelyn Lorraine Hodgson on April 7, 1946 in Salina. They moved to Kansas City where Dr. Amend completed his baccalaureate degree in economics/accounting at the University of Missouri at Kansas City before he entered the UMKC School of Dentistry.
Following a dental internship at the U.S. Public Health Marine Hospital in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Amend returned to Salina 1953 to open his private practice. His desire was to serve his patients well and to work toward continuing progress in the dental profession, with a special interest in children's dentistry. In addition to his service to the KDA, he helped found and was the second president of the Kansas Chapter of the American Society of Dentistry for Children, was the president of the Salina Dental Society, Golden Belt District Dental Society, the Alumni Association of the UMKC School of Dentistry and was a member of the Board of Trustees and the Board of the Dr. Roy J. Rinehart Foundation of the UMKC School of Dentistry. He was a Fellow in the American College of Dentists and served on the Council of the American Dental Association. He was awarded the distinction of 1999 Alumnus of the Year by the UMKC School of Dentistry and the UMKC Dental Alumni Association for his support and dedication to dentistry. He and his wife were charter members of the Flarsheim Society of UMKC.
Dr. Amend also found time to serve his church and community. Through the years, Don and Evelyn enjoyed traveling. For over 35 years, they had an active interest in Best Western Motels. During that time, they took numerous extensive trips with other world-wide owners of Best Western properties. They have visited all 50 states, with numerous trips to Hawaii, and over 100 countries on five continents, making them eligible for the Traveler's Century Club. Don also enjoyed his golf outings with his close friends.Dr. Amend is survived by his wife, Evelyn; daughters, Janet Lynn Fisher and her husband Rick of Salina, Nancy Beth Sanchez of Lawrence; and son, the Reverend Douglas Bryan Amend and his wife Belinda of Girard; and nine grandchildren.
Memorials are suggested to the "Partnership for Life" Masonic Foundation for Cancer Research.
"It has been a distinct privilege and pleasure to serve as your president this past year. At this time I wish to thank you, the officer and committees who have worked with me…So to one and all I say thank you for one of the finest years of my life”
Dr. Amend was born May 11, 1921, in Cummings, Kansas. He was the first son of Oda Durwood Amend and Alma Claire (Andre) Amend. He graduated from Atchison County Community High School and attended the University of Kansas in 1941 and 1942. Following his sophomore year, he enlisted in the United States Air Corps Reserve and was called to active duty for World War II. He trained at Washington University and Scott Field in Illinois. He became a plane radio operator in the U.S. Transport Command, attaining the rank of Sergeant. He flew from the United States on trans-Atlantic flights to deliver planes to different locations from England to India. In 1944, he was assigned to fly from bases in the Assam Valley of India in converted bombers to transport fuel over the Himalayan Mountains, supplying planes based in western China during the Japanese invasion. In this duty, he survived a plane crash in China then served in India until the end of the war.He wed Evelyn Lorraine Hodgson on April 7, 1946 in Salina. They moved to Kansas City where Dr. Amend completed his baccalaureate degree in economics/accounting at the University of Missouri at Kansas City before he entered the UMKC School of Dentistry.
Following a dental internship at the U.S. Public Health Marine Hospital in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Amend returned to Salina 1953 to open his private practice. His desire was to serve his patients well and to work toward continuing progress in the dental profession, with a special interest in children's dentistry. In addition to his service to the KDA, he helped found and was the second president of the Kansas Chapter of the American Society of Dentistry for Children, was the president of the Salina Dental Society, Golden Belt District Dental Society, the Alumni Association of the UMKC School of Dentistry and was a member of the Board of Trustees and the Board of the Dr. Roy J. Rinehart Foundation of the UMKC School of Dentistry. He was a Fellow in the American College of Dentists and served on the Council of the American Dental Association. He was awarded the distinction of 1999 Alumnus of the Year by the UMKC School of Dentistry and the UMKC Dental Alumni Association for his support and dedication to dentistry. He and his wife were charter members of the Flarsheim Society of UMKC.
Dr. Amend also found time to serve his church and community. Through the years, Don and Evelyn enjoyed traveling. For over 35 years, they had an active interest in Best Western Motels. During that time, they took numerous extensive trips with other world-wide owners of Best Western properties. They have visited all 50 states, with numerous trips to Hawaii, and over 100 countries on five continents, making them eligible for the Traveler's Century Club. Don also enjoyed his golf outings with his close friends.Dr. Amend is survived by his wife, Evelyn; daughters, Janet Lynn Fisher and her husband Rick of Salina, Nancy Beth Sanchez of Lawrence; and son, the Reverend Douglas Bryan Amend and his wife Belinda of Girard; and nine grandchildren.
Memorials are suggested to the "Partnership for Life" Masonic Foundation for Cancer Research.
The KDA Says Goodbye to Past President Dr. Edward C. Simmons
Dr. Edward Clay Simmons (82), 1982 President of the Kansas Dental Association, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2008. An active KDA member, Dr. Simmons was the KDA’s 1993 Dentist of the Year. He remained active in organized dentistry, and regularly attended the annual KDA Past President’s Breakfast to reminisce with his colleagues. During Dr. Simmons’ term as President the KDA removed “state” from its name, formed a study group to review purchasing an administrative building in Topeka and was dealing with the denturists.
Dr. Simmons was born July 19, 1925, in Ashland, Kansas, where he grew up on a farm. After graduating from High School he volunteered for active duty in World War II and served in the 508th Battalion of the 82nd Airborne Division as a Jumpmaster and radio radar operator in the paratroops. He completed his army service on the Crack Drill Squadron Honor Guard for General Eisenhower in Frankfort, Germany. After his discharge in 1946 he worked as a reporter for Associated Press covering the Nuremberg Trials. After returning from World War II he attended Kansas Wesleyan University before being accepted to UMKC School of Dentistry. Upon graduation he opened his private practice on July 20, 1953, in Salina, Kansas, where he practiced dentistry for 47 years before retiring. During his professional life he served for the progress of the dental profession. In addition to serving as President of the KDA, Dr. Simmons served as president for the Salina Dental Society, Golden Belt District Dental Society, Kansas Chapter of the American Society of Dentistry for Children, Kansas Academy of General Dentistry, Great Plans Dental Society and the Academy of General Dentistry. He received his Fellowship from the Academy of General Dentistry in 1972 and his Mastership in 1981. He served as a State Board Dental Examiner for the Central Regional Testing Service 12 years. He was adjutant professor of the College of Health, department of Dental Hygiene, Wichita, Kansas, charter member of the Clyde Davis Endodontic study club, member of the Pierre Fauchard Academy, member of the American Society of Psychosomatic Dentistry. He received the Hugh Hattan Man of the Year award in 1993 for outstanding service to the advancement of dentistry.He served as a staff member of the St. John's Regional Health Center, Asbury Regional Medical Center, as a trustee of St. John's Military School and charter member of the St. John's Mule Skinner Club. He was a Mason and member of Isis Shrine Temple and the Royal Order of Jester's. He was a member of the Salina Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Service Club, Lion's Club, patron of the Salina Community Theater and past president of the Salina Country Club.Edward is survived by his wife of 62 years, Joan; 3 children; son, Rick, of Kansas City, Missouri;,daughter, Tanya and spouse Joe Krsnich of Leawood, Kansas; son, Randy, and spouse Traci of Salina, Kansas; and 4 grandchildren.
Dr. Simmons was born July 19, 1925, in Ashland, Kansas, where he grew up on a farm. After graduating from High School he volunteered for active duty in World War II and served in the 508th Battalion of the 82nd Airborne Division as a Jumpmaster and radio radar operator in the paratroops. He completed his army service on the Crack Drill Squadron Honor Guard for General Eisenhower in Frankfort, Germany. After his discharge in 1946 he worked as a reporter for Associated Press covering the Nuremberg Trials. After returning from World War II he attended Kansas Wesleyan University before being accepted to UMKC School of Dentistry. Upon graduation he opened his private practice on July 20, 1953, in Salina, Kansas, where he practiced dentistry for 47 years before retiring. During his professional life he served for the progress of the dental profession. In addition to serving as President of the KDA, Dr. Simmons served as president for the Salina Dental Society, Golden Belt District Dental Society, Kansas Chapter of the American Society of Dentistry for Children, Kansas Academy of General Dentistry, Great Plans Dental Society and the Academy of General Dentistry. He received his Fellowship from the Academy of General Dentistry in 1972 and his Mastership in 1981. He served as a State Board Dental Examiner for the Central Regional Testing Service 12 years. He was adjutant professor of the College of Health, department of Dental Hygiene, Wichita, Kansas, charter member of the Clyde Davis Endodontic study club, member of the Pierre Fauchard Academy, member of the American Society of Psychosomatic Dentistry. He received the Hugh Hattan Man of the Year award in 1993 for outstanding service to the advancement of dentistry.He served as a staff member of the St. John's Regional Health Center, Asbury Regional Medical Center, as a trustee of St. John's Military School and charter member of the St. John's Mule Skinner Club. He was a Mason and member of Isis Shrine Temple and the Royal Order of Jester's. He was a member of the Salina Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Service Club, Lion's Club, patron of the Salina Community Theater and past president of the Salina Country Club.Edward is survived by his wife of 62 years, Joan; 3 children; son, Rick, of Kansas City, Missouri;,daughter, Tanya and spouse Joe Krsnich of Leawood, Kansas; son, Randy, and spouse Traci of Salina, Kansas; and 4 grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials to the Kaye Pogue Hospice Center of Salina or First United Methodist Church, Salina.
Monday, March 31, 2008
KDA Video Minute and Enews
The latest installment of the KDA Video Minute along with the March 28, 2008 KDA Update has been uploaded. You can view them both here.
- The annual KDA Career Opportunity Fair has been scheduled for April 4, 2008. Visit the career opportunity fair website to learn more and register.
- KMOM Registration is available. Visit the Kansas Dental Charitable Foundation site to register now.
- Registration for the 2008 Heart of America Dental Symposium is available here.
- Visit the KDA Blog to keep up on all the latest at the KDA.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
KDA Web Meeting
Since we did not stream the audio portion of the meeting, there is no sound. We hope to add sound back in and produce a quick 10 minute summary of the meeting which we can put online. Click play to watch the video from the KDA video conference meeting last night.
KDA Membership Committee meets by web conference
The KDA Membership Committee met by web conference Wednesday night. The committe discussed a number of issues, including the upcoming career opportunity fair and other initiatives of the KDA and ADA.
Dr. Wayne Thompson recongnized in JoCo Sun
R. Wayne Thompson, who practices orthodontics in Shawnee, became a trustee of the American Dental Association during a meeting of the group’s House of Delegates in San Francisco. Read more
Friday, March 14, 2008
KDA Video Minute Posted Online
The March 14, 2008 KDA Video Minute and Update is online. KDA members can view that update here.
Medicaid "Tamper Proof" Prescription Requirements - April 1, 2008
Medicaid "Tamper Proof" Prescription Requirement Effective April 1, 2008 As you know, last September the ADA, working with a coalition of organizations, fought for a six-month delay in the implementation of the requirement that Medicaid providers use tamper-resistant prescription pads.
With the April 1, 2008 start date nearing, we wanted to make sure that you are in a position to answer questions that may come from dentists and
patients in your state about this new requirement. Some key points:
1. As of April 1, 2008 a prescription pad must contain a security feature with at least one of the following three characteristic categories:
. One or more industry recognized features designed to prevent unauthorized copying.
. One or more industry recognized features designed to prevent the modification of information.
. One or more industry recognized features designed to prevent the use of counterfeit prescriptions.
2. By October 1, 2008, a prescription must contain all three security features. This includes computer-generated prescriptions that are printed using paper inserted into a printer. Please note that electronic prescriptions, faxed prescriptions and prescriptions sent over the telephone are exempt from this requirement.
3. There is NO national standard. CMS has deferred to the states to define the features that they will accept for a prescription to be considered tamper-resistant. With such potential variation, the National Association of State Medicaid Directors has compiled all state and federal guidance on its website at http://www.nasmd.org/issues/TRPP.asp. If your state requirements are not listed, it is recommended that you contact your State Medicaid Director to encourage additional clarification for prescribers, pharmacists and beneficiaries.
4. Other sources of information include:
a. American Pharmacists Association (APhA),
<http://www.pharmacist.com/am/template.cfm?Section=Home2>
b. National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS)
<http://www.nacds.org/>
c. National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA).
<http://www.ncpanet.org/>
NCPA developed educational materials for prescribers, pharmacists and beneficiaries that are available on the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) website at: http://www.ncpdp.org/pdf/Tamper_resistant_
. This link also includes recommendations to State Medicaid Directors for tamper-resistant prescription pad features as well as other materials.
5. One last source of information may be your state dental director. You
already know them, but for easy access click on the link:
http://www.astdd.org/index.php?template=memberslist.php
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Golf Tournament Video
Last year at the KDA Golf Tournament at Manhattan's Colbert Hills, I captured KDA President Dr. Glenn Hemberger's miraculous chip in. I've used that clip to create a short video promo for the upcoming HOA Golf Tournament in Branson. Enjoy.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
ADA teams up with Seseme Street for children's book
The American Dental Association has teamed up with Sesame Street and Reader's Digest for a book designed to teach young children how to take care of their teeth.
According to the ADA website, the hands-on book is designed to help children and parents learn and discuss important oral health behaviors while they are having fun. Readers can spin a wheel to see how much toothpaste they need to put on Elmo's toothbrush (a pea-sized amount instead of a large dollop), use a cutout brush to clean Marvin Monster's teeth and more.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
KDA Video Minute Released
The March 7th KDA Video Minute has been released along with the weekly KDA Update. You can view it here.
Salina children receive checkup, fluoride treatment
The Salina Journal ran an article about Dr. Lynn Wuthnow and a program she conducted which provided a check up and fluoride treatments. The article can be found here.
Friday, February 29, 2008
KDA Video Minute and Update Released
The February 29th KDA Video Minute has been released along with the weekly KDA Update. You can view it here.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Parsons to Reintroduce Fluoride
According to KOAM-TV in Pittsburg, Parsons city officials say after a few years without it, they will reintroduce fluoride into the water system. The fluoride will start flowing March 5.
Monday, February 25, 2008
KDA Video Minute and Update
The latest installment of the KDA Video Minute along with the February 22, 2008 KDA Update has been uploaded. You can view them by clicking here.
Friday, February 15, 2008
KMOM Registration is now available for dentists and staff
Dentists can now register themselves and their staff for the 2008 Kansas Mission of Mercy project in Garden City on April 18-19. Click here for the registration form. You will need a .pdf reader. If you are unable to open this registration form, download one here. Please register using this form and return it to us as soon as possible. You will receive a form in the mail, but it will not land on your desk for several days. Get your spot reserved now.
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