CALIFORNIA SOCIETY OF PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
TO A YEAR OF GOOD HEALTH
Dr. Nancy Hsieh - President
For the past 45 years, CSPD has held onsite face to face annual meetings. Although we are hopeful that the increasing number of vaccinations will be the beginning of the end for the COVID-19 pandemic, CSPD reluctantly decided to shift exclusively to a virtual meeting format for our 2021 annual meeting. When I think back to last year’s meeting, I remember how naive we all were about the year ahead. It’s difficult to believe the shutdown started almost immediately after that meeting. However, I am impressed at how adaptable and flexible we have all become.
We are excited to host the very first virtual CSPD Annual Meeting on March 19-20, 2021. The Annual Meeting Committee is working hard to provide an effective and fun virtual experience. In a year when we need enlightenment and rejuvenation, our speaker line up is simply outstanding. Huge shout out to the Annual Meeting Committee under the leadership of Ora Lowe, Chair, and Tom Tanbonliong, Vice Chair, for volunteering double overtime in order to make this meeting happen virtually.
CSPD has also been working hard to improve the online Continuing Education offerings. Thanks to both Steven Niethamer, Website Editor, and generous underwriting from the CSPD Foundation, the Online Continuing Education (OCE) committee upgraded its platform. Under the leadership of Gary Sabbadini, we made important updates to our online content. Now you can go visit the website to see past Annual Meetings Courses, on demand. The committee would also like to hear from you because OCE has become a critical member benefit during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check your inboxes/ spam folders for a member survey that was sent out specifically regarding OCE. You even get a surprise for completing the survey. The Warren Brandli Internship projects focused on the following: Shivani Keshav presented on the Mental Health & Wellness of Pediatric Dentists, which discussed the inevitable factors affecting the mental health of pediatric dentists and provided tools for wellbeing that can to incorporate into everyones’ daily lives.
"To a year of good health, compassion, and healing"
Evan Chang presented on Marketing as a Dental Specialist: Differentiating Pediatric Dentists from the General Practitioner. His goal was to provide marketing tools for our members to help educate parents on seeking a pediatric dentist specialist for their child, ultimately delivering a printable and digital handout for distribution.
Thank you to mentors Chanel McCreedy and Gary Sabbadini for your time and support.
Let’s shift gears and acknowledge the unsung heroes of this past year:
• At the heart of the inner workings of CSPD is our current Executive Director, Paul Reggiardo. He has done every job at CSPD, knows how to work with people and tirelessly strives to improve our organization. Working alongside him this past year has been a time of growth for me personally and I most appreciate his professionalism and work ethic. He works equally well with our association management company, SMA. And, most importantly, he continues to be a mentor for all of us. If you don’t know him, I would encourage you to get to know him.
• Communications Chair and Board Director North, Chanel McCreedy and Editor MyLinh Ngo, the behind the scenes smooth operators of getting information to you. Because of Chanel and MyLinh, the Bulletin gets to you faster (once I finish my article that is always late). Under their direction, the publication process and Facebook posts have been streamlined. Thank you both for your patience, kindness and unwavering positivity in completing the Bulletin every quarter and improving the content sent out by CSPD.
• Secretary and Membership Services Committee Chair, Kim Nichelini, had her hands full this past year and still managed to do an outstanding job. In addition to offering so many virtual CE classes/webinars, and streamlining applications to CSPD, Kim had a beautiful baby boy. I want to thank her for her dedication and how she always works with such care and thought. Your impact on CSPD will continue on for years to come. We cannot wait for you to return.
• Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair, Don Schmitt, your steadfast approach this year was exactly what we needed to ensure the financial stability of CSPD. Thank you for keeping the boat steady during this roller coaster year.
To the outgoing Board Directors: Nikki Fallah, Nicole LaMantia and Shan Girn. Thank you for your service to our profession. The countless hours of your participation on committees, as liaisons and your voice around the board table has been so valuable.
Finally, as my term comes to a close, I am so thankful to have worked closely with all of the amazing leaders and colleagues I have met through CSPD. I am grateful for the foundation the previous 45 CSPD presidents have built and would like to particularly acknowledge the 7 female past presidents before me.
I still remember a CSPD meeting that I attended when Dr. Ann Azama was president. I was a new mom and I was so impressed with her leadership and commitment to organized dentistry. Seeing her so involved in CSPD made me realize having a private practice and a family should not be a barrier. Several years later, Sharine Thenard nudged me to get more involved and how could I say no. So the next time someone asks you to become more involved in CSPD, say yes because your voice is important and does make a difference.
I look forward to passing on the torch to another wonderful woman, Gila Dorostkar. There is no one more fitting for this year, strong and able, one who will lead us by example of hard work, determination and excellent leadership . Let’s continue to break barriers, enjoy our successes and advocate for our patients and each other.
To a year of good health, compassion and healing.
P.S. Don’t forget to attend our Virtual Annual Business meeting on Friday March 19th, 4:00 PM 5:00 PM. See you on the screen.
2021 CSPD / WSPD Annual Meeting March
19-20,
2021 Virtual Experience
JOIN US VIRTUALLY AT OUR 2021 CSPD / WSPD CONFERENCE!
Dr. Oariona Lowe - Annual Meeting Chair
Dr. Thomas Tanbonliong - Annual Meeting Co-Chair & Vice President
The 2021 CSPD / WSPD Conference will be a premier virtual event offering attendees the opportunity to listen and learn from inspiring speakers in the comfort of their homes or offices. Attendees can also ‘share the screen’ with their colleagues at their favorite location and opt to view the lectures on a “big screen”.
The transition from a Hybrid meeting to a Virtual experience was due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It was a necessary decision for the health and safety of our members and to uphold the mandated stay-at home orders from the Governor of California.
A robust virtual platform has been engaged which is user friendly and will allow you to meet and engage with other attendees and Sponsors of the conference. Meet up with your colleagues and old friends through zoom chat and mingle with your favorite exhibitors through zoom rooms in the virtual Exhibit Hall. It will be an experience like no other! The virtual Exhibit Hall will be open 24 hours throughout the meeting beginning on March 19th. Place your orders during the meeting to receive special pricing. Our sponsors love to see you. Don’t miss the opportunity!
We look forward to hosting you in this annual meeting. “Rest and Rejuvenate with CSPD/WSPD virtually”
This year our Sedation Day Course is planned for Friday commencing at 8:00am. We are excited to present Doris Cheng, Esq. speaking on “Litigation”. Following her lecture Dr. Chris Quinn will present on “Management of Sedation Emergencies”. Dr. Jeffrey Brownstein will complete the Friday course with a lecture on “Sedation Alternatives in Private Practice.” On Saturday morning, Dr. Steve Yun will be speaking on “Sedation of the Special Needs Patient”. Completion of the courses on Friday and Dr. Yun’s lecture on Saturday morning will fulfill the required 7.0 CE units needed for the California Oral Conscious Sedation renewal. A special lecture is planned by Dr. LaRee Johnson on “Clinical Pearls in Pediatric Restorative Dentistry” which will complete the Saturday morning lecture series.
WOW Sessions I and II are member benefits and will be presented by CSPD and WSPD members. WOW session I is the “Behavior Management” track which will take place Friday afternoon following the Sedation course. WOW Session II, the “Practice Success” track is planned for Saturday afternoon. Don't miss the special occasion to listen and learn from your colleagues!
The Poster Presentations will be judged this year. They will be pre-recorded and available for viewing on the Virtual platform starting March 12th. Two (2) Grand prize winners will be chosen; one from the Research category and one from the Case Reports category. The Awards are donated and supported by SPRIG Oral Health Technologies, Inc
MEETING OF THE DENTAL BOARD OF CALIFORNIA
Dr. Paul Reggiardo - Executive Director
The Dental Board of California met by digital platform December 4, 2020. The following report summarizes actions and issues coming before the Board pertinent to pediatric oral health.
ONLINE-ONLY LICENSURE RENEWAL
In November 2019, the Board approved transition from the current mail or optional digital licensure renewal process to online-only renewal beginning January 2021. The Board presently grants 18 separate licenses and permits to approximately 55,000 dentists and other allied professionals annually. Due to COVID-19 administrative challenges, the implementation date has now been pushed back to the July 2021 renewal cycle. License holders will receive a postcard approximately 90 days prior to the expiration of their license directing online renewal.
Comment: Currently, 66% of licensure renewals are completed online. In addition to a cost-saving to the Board, renewing online offers advantage to licensees. The deficiency rate for incomplete or incorrectly submitted renewals by mail is 26% compared with a deficiency rate of only 6% for online processing. Online renewal information may be found at https://www.dbc.ca.gov/licensees/ paperless_renewal.shtml. The Board recommends that licensees who are not currently registered on the Board’s BreEZe licensing system to set-up an account in advance to avoid technological or account issues when renewing a license or permit near the expiration date.
REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT EXAMINATION STATISTICS
AND
TRENDS
For the 12 months ending October 2020, the Board reports 2,745 applicants for initial Registered Dental Assistant licensure, of which only 64% (1,750) successfully passed the necessary written examination. Currently active RDA licenses number slightly over 30,000 (active licensed dentists total 34,837). How many of these RDAs are presently practicing full or part time during the COVID-19 pandemic is unknown, although dentists anecdotally report severe shortages in availability.
Comment: The Board will provide trend information on licensing statistics at a future meeting which will allow better assessment of the RDA workforce shortage.
DENTAL BOARD PROPOSED 2021 LEGISLATION
1. Pediatric Minimal Sedation Permit Fee
Effective January 1, 2022, SB 501 (2019) creates a new Pediatric Minimal Sedation Permit to replace the current Oral Conscious Sedation for Minors Permit. Inadvertently, the maximum fee that may be levied by the Board for the issuance of the initial and renewal permit was omitted from legislation. The Board intends to include these maximums ($1,000 initial; $600 renewal) in 2021 legislation. These amounts are consistent with the costs permitted for the currently existing Oral Conscious Sedation for Minors Permit and with other similar anesthesia/sedation permits issued by the Board.
2. Elimination of the RDAEF Clinical and Practical Examination
Presently, issuance of a Registered Dental Assistant in Extended Functions (RDAEF) license by the Board requires successful completion of a practical and a clinical patient examination. The clinical examination consists of two evaluated procedures (cord retraction and final impression) requiring the candidate to secure a sponsoring dentist (most often an employer) and a patient. The practical examination consists of two evaluated procedures (amalgam and composite restorations) performed on a typodont. These two examinations have traditionally been conducted at the UCLA and UCSF Schools of Dentistry because of their size and ability to accommodate the number of candidates. Since May, secondary to the Governor’s orders and general concerns surrounding COVID-19, these clinics have not been available and the Board unable to administer either of the two required examinations. Due to ethical and practical considerations, dental licensure examinations are moving away from patientbased assessments and the Board has already eliminated the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) practical examination. As a consequence, the Board will likely seek legislation in 2021 to repeal the requirements of a RDAEF clinical and practical licensure examination.
3. COVID-19 Testing
It is expected that a COVID-19 point-ofcare rapid test for asymptomatic patients will be available in 2021 and would be useful in dental settings to identify potential disease carriers. For this to happen, California law must be aligned with federal law so that dentists can obtain the appropriate state licensure to conduct rapid COVID-19 patient testing. The California Dental Association has indicated it will sponsor such legislation and the Dental Board of California is being asked to support such an initiative. This legislation would not be a scope of practice expansion, but a technical correction of existing state law within the existing scope of dental practice.
Comment: CSPD will evaluate any legislative proposals and provide support to those advancing the practice of pediatric dentistry and improving the oral health of infants, children and adolescents in the state.
HOME OF THE BRAVE!
Dr. Jacob K. Lee - 43rd CSPD President | 11th AAPD Western District Trustee
The AAPD Board of Trustees Winter Planning Meeting
AAPD Board of Trustees met on Friday January 15, 2021. The minutes of the meeting have been approved and posted on the "Member Resources" page of the AAPD website: (https://www.aapd.org/ globalassets/2021-01-15-board-minutes.pdf )
In a time-critical action, the AAPD BOT approved an entirely virtual format for the 2021 AAPD Annual Session. We are all extremely disappointed. The reason for this decision is that it remains unknown whether a large in-person meeting can be safely held in Boston in May. Other dental associations are taking this same route as well.
AAPD Western District Political Action Committee
In spite of the pandemic, office closures due to racial violence and tensions, and raging wildfires up and down the Western coast, Western District members stepped up and contributed to the AAPD PAC. We raised $48,720! This was the largest amount of AAPD WD PAC contributions ever received! Thank you for your support! As Dr. Jonathon Lee, my successor, takes the helm, please ardently support his efforts as well.
AAPD PAC advocates for the optimal oral health for children. In doing so, it provides steadfast support for our members to do what they do best: care for children. Recently, the McCarran-Ferguson Exemption Law (H.R. 1418) was repealed. In 2019, ADA sued Delta Dental Plans Association, its affiliated national entities, and 39 independent Delta Dental companies alleging allocation of territories of their operations and the division of the national market for the purpose of restricting competition and reducing reimbursement rates. ADA was unsuccessful in this suit because of the McCarran-Ferguson Law. Undeterred, AAPD and ADA, along with other stakeholders, continued to appeal to the legislators to repeal this bill. The advocacy was fruitful, and the repeal of this law now empowers the Federal Trade Commission to enforce antitrust laws against dental insurance companies that engage in anticompetitive conduct.
Another example of AAPD PAC helping our members is the passing of the TaxDeductibility of PPP in the 2020 CARES ACT. AAPD joined a coalition of trade organizations vociferously calling on Congress to make the PPP loans tax-free. The intention was to reverse the IRS’ guidance that made expenses paid for with PPP funding that is subsequently forgiven but remained ineligible as tax deductions. Many AAPD members are private practitioners with small businesses. The AAPD PAC advocates petitioned their legislators, asking them to hear their constituents’ concerns. Their advocacy was successful, and the bill was passed!
Dr. Tommy Harrison, past ADA PAC Chair, noted that a common misconception about PACs in our political system is that money buys legislators’ votes. This is highly illegal, and votes can never be tied to money. However, AAPD PAC gives our advocates a seat at the table when policy discussions are held.
Local and Regional Volunteerism and Involvement
In 2020, members of the Western District had many accomplishments. Some of these include members vigorously supporting the AAPD WD PAC, chapter leaders inviting all the Western District members to attend their virtual CEs, and individuals such as Drs. Natalie Mansour and Natasha Bramley of iPEDO keeping members informed of AAPD activities. These are wonderful instances of members encouraging and edifying one another. Our members were inspired to stretch beyond themselves and their state borders. In recognition, I nominated the AAPD members of the Western District for the AAPD Pediatric Dentist of the Year Award. While Western District members did not win, this in no way detracts from the incredible feats they accomplished and the sacrifices they made. Members of the CSPD and the WSPD continue to be trailblazers in providing optimal benefits for their members! This is truly the home of the brave!
When the incoming-presidents Dr. Gila Dorostkar (CSPD), Dr. Dennis Nutter (WSPD), and Dr. Jeannie Beauchamp (AAPD) call on you and ask you to serve your fellow members, please continue to rise to the challenge!
P.S. During the CSPD Board of Directors meeting on January 20, 2018, Dr. MyLinh Ngo (Managing Editor, CSPD Bulletin), and Dr. Chanel McCreedy (Chair, Communications Committee), decided to revamp the CSPD Bulletin. Their fearless enthusiasm to embark on new digital and print publication formats and their tireless dedication have yielded what you are currently enjoying. Thank you Chanel and MyLinh!
HAND SANITIZER & EYE INJURIES
Dr. MyLinh Ngo, Managing Editor
In the January issue of JAMA Ophthalmology¹, authors from 2 different countries (France and India) reported eye injuries in children from inadvertent contact with alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Martin et al. found a 7-fold increase in ocular exposure in children in 2020, with a corresponding increase in surgeries required to manage severe injuries resulting from these exposures. Chemical injuries vary in severity, from mild and self-limited to severe and vision-threatening or even globe-threatening. Yangzes et al. reported 2 cases of toxic keratopathy in children after unintentional contact between alcohol-
based hand sanitizer and the eye, suggesting that increased awareness of this potential danger is needed.
Since it appears that alcohol-based hand sanitizers are here to stay, what steps can be taken to protect children?
• Post proper signage alerting people to the potential danger of contact with eyes.
• In an emergency, any clean liquid can be used to irrigate the eye following chemical exposure
• Parents need to get an eye examination if any exposure occurs in children, since early diagnosis and treatment will reduce the long-term sequelae of chemical injury to the eyes.
¹Kathryn Colby, MD, PhD. Unintended Consequences of Hand Sanitizer Use in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic. JAMA Ophthalmol. Published online January 21, 2021. doi:10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2020.6327
PRACTICE ALERT
NEW PRESCRIBING & REPORTING RULES FOR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
EFFECTIVE JAN 1, 2021
Dr. Paul Reggiardo - Executive Director
Pediatric dentists and other prescribers and dispensers of controlled substances need be aware of two new requirements of state law effective January 1, 2021, as instructed in an advisory notice by the Dental Board of California:
Updated Prescription Pad Security Requirements
Starting January 1, 2021, California state law requires 15 security elements, including a 12-character serial number and corresponding barcode, to appear on California Security Prescription Forms. State law also requires California Security Prescription Forms to be produced by printers approved by the California Department of Justice’s California Security Prescription Printers Program. (https://oag.ca.gov/security-printers/approved-list).
The Dental Board of California urges licensees to verify their prescription forms are compliant with state law prior to issuing prescriptions. Beginning January 1, 2021, except for limited emergency situations, pharmacists will be unable to fill a controlled substances prescription that is not on a compliant form.
Revised Reporting Requirements for Controlled Substances
Beginning January 1, 2021, the dispensing of a controlled substance must be reported to the Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES) within one working day after the medication is released to the patient or the patient’s representative. Previously, the deadline to report was seven days after dispensing.
This has created some confusion regarding medications provided in the office for the purpose of oral conscious sedation or pain control. The administration of drugs or medications to a patient as part of the visit does not require reporting. In the pediatric or special needs settings, this would include parent or caretaker participation in overseeing or controlling the ingestion of medication so long as it is part of the visit. The dispensing of a controlled substance in the office in which the dentist provides medication directly to the patient or guardian for the purpose of ingestion after the visit for pain control or other reason does require such reporting.
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MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING OF PEDIATRIC DENTISTS
PART 1: RECOGNIZING & ACCEPTING
Dr. Shivani Keshav, Warren Brandli Leadership Intern
The topic of mental health and wellbeing of professionals has been gaining increasing momentum over the last several years. This pandemic has forced us to recognize factors affecting our mental health and accelerated the need for us to prioritize our wellbeing. What were pediatric dentists feeling at the start of the pandemic?
“As a pediatric dentist early on in my career, my goal was to get out in the world and work as much as I can. With the bills and loan payments adding up, I was working 5-6 days a week. Right before the pandemic hit, I was feeling extreme burnout, constantly exhausted and my physical health was impacted…Although there was constant fear of the unknown and anxiety that came with the pandemic, I felt that my mental health improved because I was able to slow down.
As an academician, I had to adjust my courses for my dental students and residents to adapt to the school protocols that were constantly changing as new information was found. Transitioning hands-on courses to online formats had flipped our whole teaching model, and there was a lot of pressure to ensure that our students were learning what they needed to be taught. I found myself losing the boundary between work and home life, since it was easier to continue working remotely past the normal working hours.” – Anonymous, Academics & Private Practice
“Though it was definitely the right decision and I did it knowing I was hire all of them back, laying off my entire staff so that they could collect unemployment was a very difficult and emotional decision for me. Being an employer and providing for my employees and their families is large part of my identity. Never in a million years did I think I would ever have to let them go, even temporarily.
I got to the point where I had to really think about it to remember what day of the week it was. Everyday I would wake up thinking ok, I’m going to quickly look at my email, call the hospital to check on my dad and then put the phone down and go out for a hike…hours later I was still on the phone or on a webinar or reading a blog…it began to feel like groundhog day!” – Anonymous, Organized Dentistry & Private Practice
“A recent graduate from dental school, my aspirations and motivation to learn and experience as much as possible in residency was at its peak…The suddenness of clinic closures, suspension of in person classes, events, and meetings halted our progression as a clinician and professional…I am concerned about not being trained to the same caliber as prior classes. With the schedules being lightly loaded, we are not seeing the same volume of patients daily. Additionally, we have been unable to network within our specialty/field through professional events and conferences." – Anonymous, Pediatric Dental Resident
In the pediatric dental field, we are faced with various sources of stress, many of which are inevitable. If we are aware that these stressors exist, we can regain control and better cope with them. There are many stressors that have always existed within our profession, and many were amplified during the pandemic. Below is a chart outlining many of the concerns and emotions pediatric dentists confront.
We have a responsibility not only to our patients, colleagues, and employees, but also to ourselves. Do your best to make well thoughtout and educated decisions. Instead of placing the blame and burden on yourself, recognize that there may be situations in which you do not have all the answers—this pandemic being the perfect example. Do not let circumstances beyond your control lead to feelings of inadequacy. Be transparent with those around you and they will recognize that you are navigating situations with their best interests in mind.
Part 2 will explore the concept of resilience and provide some tools to incorporate in our daily lives for our wellbeing.
WARREN BRANDLI INTERN REFLECTIONS
Dr. Evan Chang, Warren Brandli Leadership Intern
On March 8, 2020, I was both excited and anxious to begin my one-year term as a Warren Brandli Leadership Intern. Hearing about past interns’ positive experiences energized me to take advantage of and engage in this unique opportunity. Well, we are all too familiar with the events that unfolded in the following weeks! Although my internship year did not proceed quite as expected, I have been reflecting with gratitude on my experience as my position comes to an end. I gained respect for and appreciation of the leaders in CSPD. I grew personally as I developed my skills in effective communication among board members, learned about the intricacies of public policy and child advocacy, and observed the processes involved with organizational governance. I was able to absorb and actively participate in discussions behind the (Zoom) scenes on current issues that affect CSPD members on a national, state, and local level.
As an early career dentist, I felt fortunate to be paired with Dr. Gary Sabbadini as my project mentor. I learned from his years of experience in both private practice and organized dentistry. With his guidance, I was able to design, fine tune, and eventually distribute a handout for our members to help educate families on why they should take their kids to see a pediatric dentist. My goal was to have an end product that was easily accessible and digestible for a new parent, regardless of whether they are at a private fee-for-service private practice or community clinic. I wanted to help them to understand what makes a pediatric dentist so special and highlight the importance of early preventative care.
Despite all the challenges and hurdles 2020 threw at us, I am thankful for the opportunity given to me to participate as a Warren Brandli Leadership Intern, and will surely carry forward the skills I developed into other aspects of my career.
INTRODUCING POP-UP EVENTS
Dr. Gila Dorostkar - President-Elect
Our Annual Meeting Committee is planning a wonderful virtual meeting for our members this year in light of the Covid-19 challenges to meeting in-person. We’re all probably wondering though with some wistfulness—Will I have to wait until Scottsdale 2022 to hug a colleague, see a speaker up close, and share a drink with my CSPD friends?
Maybe not! With the hope that restrictions on getting together begin to relax over the coming year, CSPD is excited to announce the creation of Pop-Up Events throughout the coming year. These intimate, limited events will be organized by CSPD across the state and feature CE courses and fun, social get-togethers.
We will begin our Pop-Up calendar with three PALS courses in San Francisco (April 17) and Orange County (March 18 & May 1). If those sell out quickly, we’ll plan more!
UP EVENT EVENT POP UP
DESIGNED TO CONNECT AND SUPPORT OUR MEMBERS
Other ideas include:
• Continuing education courses dedicated for our staff so that they can also connect and learn
• Early career pediatric dentist happy hours and outings
What else would spark your interest? Please email suggestions to DrGila@DrDorostkar.com and be on the lookout for future dates and events. FEATURED EVENT
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CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS AMENDMENTS PROPOSED
The following By-laws amendments are submitted for the consideration of membership at the 2021 Business Meeting of CSPD, scheduled as a virtual event on Friday, March 19, 2021, at 4:00 pm. Notification of electronic and telephonic links to the meeting will be posted on the CSPD website (www.cspd.org) and distributed to those members with a current email address on file. Members do not have to be registered for the Annual Meeting to attend the Business Session and to cast vote on those matters proposed for consideration. The Officers and Board of Directors recommend a yes vote on all items. All line numbers reference the current CSPD Constitution and Bylaws as posted on the CSPD website. Strikethrough words are to be removed; bold underlined words are to be added.
CLARIFICATION OF PRIVILEGES OF OUT-OF-STATE ACTIVE MEMBERS
The following proposed change to the Constitution and Bylaws was prepared by the Constitution and Bylaws Committee at the request of the Board of Trustees.
Background: Prior to the realignment of membership categories to correspond with those of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry in order to facilitate dues collection, out-of-state members of CSPD were classified as ASSOCIATE members and ineligible for elected office. As an inadvertent consequence of now correctly classifying these members as a subcategory of ACTIVE membership, it is necessary to stipulate that holding elected office is not a privilege under this membership category.
188 CHAPTER I. MEMBERSHIP
302 Section 3. Privileges.
252 (A) Active, Full Time Faculty (teaching in California) and Life: Privileges of
253 Active, Full Time Faculty (teaching in California) and Life members shall be to:
254 1. Vote on all issues brought before the membership.
255 2. Hold elected office and serve on committees.
a. Out-of-State Active members are ineligible to hold elected office but may serve on committees.
256 3. Attend the annual meeting.
257 4. Receive copies of all general membership communications and publications, including 258 the CSPD Bulletin.
REMOVAL OF MISPLACED INFORMATION
The following proposed change to the Constitution and Bylaws was prepared by the Constitution and Bylaws Committee at the request of the Board of Trustees.
Background: Chapter II (Meeting of Members), Section 3 (Voting) of the Bylaws contains information on membership privileges already more properly found in Chapter I, Section 3. Unnecessary gender reference is removed.
420 CHAPTER II. MEETING OF MEMBERS
433 Section 3. Voting. Each Active and Life member of the Society shall, at every meeting 434 of the membership, be entitled to one vote upon each subject properly submitted for a vote.
435 Active and Life members of the Society shall be entitled to hold office, serve as chairs of
436 committees and serve on committees. Election of officers and directors to the Board of 437 Directors shall be held annually. Officers and other members of the Board of Directors shall
438 be duly elected when he/she receives receiving a majority of the votes cast.
REMOVAL OF PEER REVIEW AS A STANDING COMMITTEE OF CSPD
The following proposed change to the Constitution and Bylaws was prepared by the Constitution and Bylaws Committee at the request of the Board of Trustees.
Background: Earlier this year, the California Dental Association acted to dissolve their Council on Peer Review and eliminate the long-standing Peer Review Program of which CSPD was a part. The CSPD Peer Review Committee is a standing committee of the Board, required under the Constitution and Bylaws with the single defined duty “to identify and maintain a panel of members who will act on peer review committees of the California Dental Association; and to perform those specialty peer review actives delineated by the CDA Council on Peer Review.” The action by CDA eliminates reason for the continued existence of the CSPD Peer Review Committee and makes impossible execution of its defined duties.
582 CHAPTER V. COMMITTEES
584 Section 1. Standing Committees
692 (F) Peer Review Committee. The Peer Review Committee shall be composed of 693 three (3) voting members, one of which, designated by the President, will serve as chair.
694 Members are appointed for a one-year term, renewable indefinitely. It shall be the duty of this 695 Committee to identify and maintain a panel of members who will act on peer review
696 committees of the California Dental Association; and to perform those specialty peer review 697 actives delineated by the CDA Council on Peer Review.
HOUSEKEEPING CORRECTION OF A FAULTY REFERENCE
The following proposed change to the Constitution and Bylaws was prepared by the Constitution and Bylaws Committee at the request of the Board of Trustees.
Background: Chapter V, Section 1(L) Line 786 contains an incorrect reference to another section of the Bylaws, which should correctly be Chapter IX.
582 CHAPTER V. COMMITTEES
Section 1. Standing Committees
783 L) Constitution and Bylaws Committee
784 Duties: It shall be the duty of this Committee to receive all proposed 785 amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws for study and recommendations to the 786 membership as provided in Chapter VIII IX of these Bylaws. It shall be the additional 787 duty of the Committee to review and propose changes to the Society leadership 788 documents as necessary to codify actions and amendments by the membership and 789 operation actions of the leadership.
EXTENSION OF DUES REDUCTION FOR THIRD-YEAR ACTIVE MEMBERS
The following proposed change to the Constitution and Bylaws was prepared by the Constitution and Bylaws Committee at the request of the Board of Trustees.
Background: Current CSPD dues policy provides that postdoctoral student members converting to ACTIVE membership pay no dues during the FIRST-YEAR ACTIVE membership, 50% dues reduction during SECOND-YEAR ACTIVE membership, and full dues thereafter. AAPD membership policy extends the 50% dues reduction during THIRD-YEAR ACTIVE membership. This change would align our membership dues policy with that of the National organization.
800 CHAPTER VII. DUES, ASSESSMENTS AND FEES
805 Section 2. Annual Dues. Active and Affiliate members shall pay full (100%) dues.
806 Active (Out of State), Active (Full Time Faculty), Active (Full Time Military), International, 807 Associate, Affiliate Life (if deriving income from dentistry), Life (if deriving income from 808 dentistry), and Friends of Pediatric Dentistry pay fifty percent (50%) of full dues. Allied 809 members pay twenty-five percent (25%) of full dues. International, International Student, 810 Inactive, Honorary, Postdoctoral, Predoctoral, Affiliate Life (if deriving no income from 811 dentistry), Life (if deriving no income from dentistry), and Retired members pay no dues.
812 Postdoctoral Student Members, if converted to an active member status by December 31 of the year of
813 completion of their Postdoctoral program, shall pay no application fee and no dues for the 814 year after they have graduated, 50% dues for the second year and third years and the 815 appropriate full dues thereafter.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PROTOCOL HANDBOOK
Dr. Catherine Pham, Chair of Patient Services Committee
Get your team and yourself prepared for dental and medical emergencies in the pediatric dental office! As a member benefit, CSPD Patient Services Committee has created an Emergency Preparedness Protocol Handbook. The Handbook provides resources to create an Emergency Action Plan for your office, that includes: emergency management protocols, what to have in an emergency preparedness kit, model forms and
templates to use in the office, and how to create medical emergency simulations to practice with your team.
To access the Handbook, please go to our CSPD website at cspd.org. The Handbook is located in the members-only section under the Resources tab of the main menu. You will need to login to access and download the Handbook.
We hope this resource will be beneficial to you and your team! It could be a life saver.
(Members can find the Handbook here on our website.)
CSPD MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE
Dr. Paul Reggiardo - Executive Director
As a continuing membership service, upon election to ACTIVE membership in CSPD, and upon membership conversion to LIFE ACTIVE and RETIRED membership categories, the Society provides a Certificate of Membership Status suitable for framing and display at home or office. These certificates were recently redesigned to reflect a more contemporary look and to include the AAPD State Chapter logo.
Public display of your CSPD Certificate of Membership is one more way we differentiate ourselves as trained recognized specialists in the delivery of pediatric oral health care services.
Members wishing the issuance of a new or replacement certificate, or an additional certificate for display in a second office location, may contact CSPD Account Manager Yelena Martynovskaya at yelena@cspd.org or by calling our administrative office at 916.231.2142.
VIRTUAL BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING - JANUARY 23, 2021
BOARD MOTIONS
MOTION (SABBADINI): Move that the CSPD Online Continuing Education Survey attached to the Report of the Online Continuing Education Subcommittee be approved for electronic submission to the CSPD membership. MOTION CARRIED
MOTION (SABBADINI): Move that a workgroup, task force, or ad hoc committee be charged with developing a non-dues revenue program that works with companies/ sponsors to increase branding and sales opportunities on the CSPD website, OCE platform, Membership Directory, Annual Meeting, etc., and to report back to the next Board meeting in March of 2021. MOTION CARRIED
MOTION (GUIJON): Move that the 2021 Annual Meeting transition to a complete virtual platform. MOTION CARRIED
MOTION (DOROSTKAR): Move that the Board accept the Leadership Development Committee’s recommendation of the following: Leticia Edwards, Imran Ahmed, and Ida Gorshteyn for appointment as 2021-2022 Warren Brandli Leadership Interns. MOTION CARRIED
MOTION (DOROSTKAR): Move that the Board accept the Leadership Development Committee’s recommendation of the following: JoyAh Brooks for appointment and JungSoo Kim for reappointment as 2021-2022 Santos Cortez Graduate Student Legislative Advocacy Interns. MOTION CARRIED
CALIFORNIA SOCIETY OF PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
CSPD LEADERSHIP
Full list of committee members is located at www.cspd.org.
OFFICERS
President: Dr. Nancy Kwon Hsieh
President-Elect: Dr. Gila Dorostkar
Vice President: Dr. Tom Tanbonliong
Secretary: Dr. Kim Nichelini
Treasurer: Dr. Don Schmitt
Immed. Past President: Dr. Susan Tavana
DIRECTORS
North (21): Dr. Niki Fallah
North (21): Dr. Shan Girn
North (22): Dr. Gary D. Sabbadini
North (22): Dr. Chanel McCreedy
South (21): Dr. Nicole LaMantia
South (21): Dr. Leslie Butler
South (22): Dr. John Guijon
South (22): Dr. Dora Lee
APPOINTED OFFICERS
Managing Editor: Dr. MyLinh Ngo
Associate Editor: Dr. Angela Lee
Website Editor: Dr. Steve Niethamer
Public Policy Advocate: Dr. Natalie Mansour
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dr. Paul Reggiardo
WARREN BRANDLI LEADERSHIP INTERNS
Dr. Dr. Shivani Keshav (USC)
Dr. Evan Chang (Clinical Practice)
SANTOS CORTEZ GRADUATE STUDENT LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY INTERNS
Dr. Ella Saeed (USC)
Dr. JungSoo Kim (UCSF)
Dr. Linda Young (NYU Langone – San Diego)
CONTACTS & LIAISONS
AAPD District V (WSPD) Trustee: Dr. Jacob Lee
AAPD Liaison: VACANT
WSPD Liaison: VACANT
AAP California Chapters Coordinator: Dr. Kim Nichelini
AAP CA Chapter 1 Liaison: Dr. Kim Nichelini
AAP CA Chapter 2 Liaison: Dr. Catherine Pham
AAP CA Chapter 3 Liaison: Dr. Nicole LaMantia
AAP CA Chapter 4 Liaison: Dr. John Guijon
Annual Meeting Sponsor Relations Liaison: Dr. Leslie Butler
California Dental Society of Anesthesiology Liaison: Dr. Dave Rothman
CSPD Foundation Liaison: Dr. Susan Tavana
CSPD VOTING MEMBERS TO THE WSPD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Dr. Nancy Hsieh
Dr. Gila Dorostkar
Dr. Thomas Tanbonliong STAFF
Association Management Services:
Smith Moore & Associates
CSPD Account Manager: Yelena Martynovskaya
CSPD Account Coordinator: Abi Hague
