CONTENTS

6 Tooth & Nail Editorial by Dr. Jim Nail

8 Association Insights by Dr. Joseph Sokolowski

9 MOMOM 2015, Save the Date July 31 & August 1 in Columbia

10 MDA 150th Anniversary Backwards Glance

11 Letters

11 Team Spotlight Elisha Kleffner

12 Bites & Briefs 13 New & Deceased Members 14 Legislative & Regulatory

16 Medicare Part D Opt-In/ Opt-Out Update

17 Credentialing, Insurance Issues

18 First timers at ADA Washington Leadership Conference

20 Business Solutions Missouri Dental Insurance Services

22 Risk Management Evaluating EHR Systems

24 Outreach In Action Vacation with a Purpose

25 New Dentists Plan for 2015 ADA Conference in D.C.

26 Legal Comments Court, Dental Board Action

28 The Dental Team Vacation Leave, Seniority

30 Anniversary Book Order Form 32 Classifieds 38 MDA Endorsed Companies

CALENDAR { of } EVENTS JUNE

12-13 CONNECT 4 SUCCESS NEW DENTIST CONFERENCE. Lodge of Four Seasons, Lake of the Ozarks. Info at www.modental.org/connect4success or contact Stacey Kloeppel at the MDA.

12 GREATER KANSAS CITY DENTAL SOCIETY CE. 8:30, Hilton Garden Inn, Independence. Info at gslds.org; 314-569- 0444.

19 EFDA RESTORATIVE I. 8am to 5pm, Bromley and Broyles Dentistry, Lees Summit. Info at moefda.org.

26-27 HYBRID CERTIFICATION OF ANESTHESIA FOR DENTAL HYGIENISTS. 8am to 5pm, Ozarks Technical College. Register at www.otc. edu/workforce/dental.php.

27 EFDA FIXED PROSTHETICS. 8am to 5pm, Suchman & Darnall Family Dentistry, Independence. Info at moefda.org.

JULY

13 MOMOM ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES. Sign up to volunteer for MOMOM 2015, July 31-Aug 1 in Columbia at the Hearnes Center Fieldhouse. More info at momom.org.

17 EFDA RESTORATIVE II. 8am to 5pm, St James Dental Center, St James. Info at moefda.org.

25 ANESTHESIA REFRESHER WORKSHOP FOR DENTAL HYGIENISTS. 9am to 4pm, Ozarks Technical College. Register at www.otc. edu/workforce/dental.php.

31-1 MISSOURI MISSION OF MERCY (MOMOM) HEARNES CENTER FIELDHOUSE, COLUMBIA MO. Info at momom.org or contact Paul Roberts

Find information and available courses at www.moefda.org

ISSUE 3 | MAY/JUN 2015 | focus 3 AUGUST

6 MISSOURI DENTAL BOARD MEETING. 8am, Jefferson City. Info at pr.mo.gov/dental.asp.

14 EFDA RESTORATIVE II. 8am to 5pm, Bromley and Broyles Dentistry, Lee’s Summit. Info at moefda.org.

21 MDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING. MDA Executive Office, Jefferson City. Info by calling the MDA.

28 EFDA ORTHODONTICS. 8am to 2pm, Sherrick Orthodontics, Rolla. Info at moefda.org.

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