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Welcome to KDA's
Good Vibrations &
Information Exchange!
Issue # 52
January 25, 2024
Who is this winged cherub, anyway?
Click on Cupid to learn about his beginnings
We are dedicated to sending you good vibrations and helping our dental community share good information with each other. Submissions are FREE for EVERYONE!
We invite EVERYONE in our dental community to participate, vendors too! The name of this publication is Good Vibrations, so we are looking for positive and helpful submissions to share.
Accepting submissions. Here are the particulars:
* This publication is sent on the last Thursday of each month.
* Please keep submissions to 50 words or less - you may also include one photo and one link, in addition to the 50 words (So, you will have to be creative!)
* Seriously, no negative stuff - please share positive, helpful or fun news.
* Send your submissions to melissa@kyda.org and she is gonna get the word out.
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ADA CDEL AAL/ITL Teacher Scholarship Announcement
The ADA Council on Dental Education and Licensure is granting three (3) tuition scholarships to the Academy for Advancing Leadership’s Institute for Teaching and Learning (AAL/ITL) — as part of a commitment to support dental education and ADA general dentist members interested in serving full or part-time in dental academia.
The ITL program is presented as a four-day onsite program with class discussions, small-group projects, problem-solving exercises, self-directed coursework, peer feedback, and presentations by ITL Scholars. The 2024 program will be offered on August 26-29, 2024 at the ADA Headquarters Building. Although individuals may apply at any time during the year, the 2024 deadline is March 29, 2024. Scholarships will be granted by May 16. Each scholarship is in the amount of ITL tuition ($3,500).
For more information regarding the ADA-CDEL scholarships, including the complete list of criteria and eligibility requirements, visit ADA.org at: ADA CDEL Scholarship Information. To access complete information about the AAL/ITL visit AAL/ITL.
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Will You Be a Part of the Norton Children’s Prevention & Wellness Dental Referral Program?
Norton Children’s Prevention & Wellness has focused on the promotion of preventive oral health for children in Greater Louisville since 2018.
In 2019, more than 1,500 dental referrals were sent from Norton Children’s primary care offices to dentists through an online platform. Due to lack of funding, the online platform was discontinued in early 2020. Norton Healthcare now is under contract with Unite Us, an online social needs referral platform that allows direct referrals between providers. Our goal is to revive our past dental referral programming success through the new Unite Us platform. If you are a dental office interested in joining the Unite Us platform, click here. To learn more about other patient resources, click here.
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Corporate Transparency Act Requires Most Dental Practices to Report Information about their Ownership
The Corporate Transparency Act, enacted by Congress in 2021, intends to combat the use of businesses as money-laundering operations. Effective Jan. 1, 2024, the law now requires certain businesses to report beneficial ownership information to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Unit. All existing dental practices and companies that meet the requirements have one year to file before facing penalties. The ADA created a FAQ document to help dentists with questions. Visit fincen.gov/boi to file a report, view informational videos and webinars, find answers to frequently asked questions, connect to the contact center and learn more about how to report. For sharing out with members, the ADA News article explains who is subject to reporting requirements and other relevant details.
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We’re Back! Tune in for Season 3 of the Dental Sound Bites™ Podcast
It’s no secret that dentists are perfectionists – it’s what makes us great at our jobs! In the season three premier of “Dental Sound Bites,” we’re getting real about fighting the fear of failure and celebrating the lessons our mistakes have taught us.
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts or in the ADA Member App! (Tip: if you listen in the app, you get access to exclusive bonus content!)
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It's Time to Plan for February - National Children's Dental Health Month
The ADA's Center for Public and Population Health (CPPH) and Council on Advocacy for Access and Prevention (CAAP) reminds you that it is not too late…
Spread the word and create a plan to celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM):
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Go to ada.org/NCDHM to Order FREE Bilingual Posters (12” x 18”) [English on the front and Spanish on the back]
- Order FREE Postcards (4” x 6”) [Available in English & Spanish]
- Download the additional materials [Available in English & Spanish]
- Flyer
- Maze
- Count and Color
- Coloring Sheet
- Toothbrushing Calendar
Please email ncdhm@ada.org with questions.
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They Call Me Mr. Secretary
Derrick Ramsey, one of the most accomplished University of Kentucky athletes of all time and the quarterback of the 1977 UK team that went undefeated in the SEC, teams up with our very own Dr. John Huang in Derrick's blockbuster new memoir, "They Call Me Mr. Secretary." Read all about it...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMPN9W8P
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KY VALOR is a nonprofit initiative that helps veterans capitalize on their military experience to meet career goals. We are partnering with employers throughout the commonwealth to connect veterans and their spouses with opportunities. If your business has open jobs, and you're looking for a well-qualified applicant pool, visit www.kyvalor.com or email NStewart@kstc.com
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You Need a Security Risk Assessment!
One of the most important aspects of HIPAA is your security risk assessment. Without one, your practice is vulnerable.
Why you need a risk assessment:
● Identify data security deficiencies
● Prevent breaches and fines
● Qualify for MIPS credit
Compliancy Group offers a total HIPAA solution that allows practices to conduct security risk assessments, train employees, adopt policies and procedures, and much more.
Want more information on Security Risk Assessments? Download their free guide here.
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Plus, Free Webinar for KDA Members in January from Compliancy Group
Lessons and Examples of 2023 Healthcare Breaches and Fines
January 18 @ 2PM ET
In this webinar, Compliancy Group reviews past breaches and fines, and provides insight into why they occurred and how they could have been prevented. Attendees are given actionable tips that they can implement to improve their security and privacy practices within their businesses.
Topics will include:
- Healthcare breaches and fines (what caused them, who was affected, etc.)
- How to protect your practice from breaches and fines in the new year
- Future predictions and what to look out for
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Dental Practice Sales/Transitions/
Sale Consultation
Services Designed By A Dentist
At George D. Stollings and Associates, Inc. we believe you are more than just a client. You are a unique individual with your own distinctive financial objectives, career goals, practice philosophy, and clinical style. A successful transition is more than just numbers – ultimately it is one where the buyer and seller know their fundamental values constitute a key component of the final transition.
Learn about how to make a successful dental practice transition
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Great Deal for KDA Members - Easy-Care Scrubs by Jockey
Lands’ End Business is proud to partner with Jockey® to offer comfortable, easy-care scrubs tops and pants in a wide range of colors. Designed for performance, practicality, and a great fit, they’ll keep you and your team looking and feeling great throughout the day. Your one-stop shop for quality logo'd apparel for you, your staff, plus great promotional items for special events, holidays and more. Remember ADA members get 10% off logos, promotional merchandise and Lands' End-label apparel.
Shop now at https://ada.landsend.com
*Excludes face masks, any item identified as “Promotional Product”, furniture, screen print t-shirts and other promotional products with existing quantity discounts, excluded styles as marked, logo setup fees, logo application fees, monogramming, gift boxing, program certificates, gift cards, taxes and duties, or other fees. Online promotions may differ from catalog. Discount will be applied at checkout. This offer has no cash value and is not redeemable for cash. Promotional savings may be deducted from returns. Valid on Business Outfitter orders only. Not valid on previous orders or at Lands’ End, LandsEnd.com or when combined with any other promotional offer or program discount. Offer valid through 11:59 p.m. Central, November 8th, 2023.
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DO THE MATH and SAVE
Calculate what you’re actually paying to take credit cards in your practice. Fees divided by dollars processed = Effective Rate. KDA members average effective rate is 2.2%. If you’re paying more than that, find out what you could save with Best Card. $5,516/27% average annual savings. Fax /email a recent processing statement in for a detailed savings analysis to 866-717-7247 / Compare@bestcardteam.com.
Click here to Learn more.
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Complete Prescriptions 3X Faster |
iPrescribe®, by DrFirst, brings you the full power of e-prescribing in a simple, user-friendly app with controlled and non-controlled drug prescribing, medication history data, in-workflow prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) checking, and patient-specific out-of-pocket drug costs.
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Please support our Kentucky Dental Foundation and sign up for our specialty license plate!
If we don't use it, we're gonna lose it! We are in serious need of more registrations, or our license plate will soon be discontinued!
If you are a friend of dentistry and the KDA, now is the time we really need your support!. When you renew your license plate, ask about our specialty plate and support our Kentucky Dental Foundation. $10 of each license plate sale and each license registration renewal will be donated to the Foundation. Tax-deductible! And, YES - you can personalize these plates! You DO NOT have to be a member of the KDA to purchase these plates. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!
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KASPER Prescriber Report Cards have Returned
It's easier than ever to read, identify high risk patients and view prescribing comparisons within your specialty. Follow the instructions in the KASPER - KOG User Guide to access KASPER, select your dental specialty, and view your report.
From David R. Hopkins, KY Cabinet for Health & Family Services
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Happy Groundhog Day on February 2nd! | |
And, here's wishing you GOOOD Vibrations! | | |
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Kentucky Dental Association
1920 Nelson Miller Parkway | Louisville, KY 40223-2164
502-489-9121
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