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ABGD 2008
Newsletter
Letter from the
President
W. C. “Chuck”
Janson, DMD, MAGD, ABGD
ABGD is Going
Green
This will be the last hard copy issue of the ABGD Newsletter. I personally have enjoyed receiving my copy in the mail, but many reasons make it more practical to deliver our good news and information in another format. ABGD will now be using our Web site to keep ABGD dentists up-to-date in addition to keeping the ABGD candidates informed as they challenge the board. I am sure it is obvious to all that the overall costs would be significantly reduced by using the Web site, and an annual printed newsletter could never keep up with the timeliness of the Web site. Please go to www.abgd.org, and put it in your favorites list.
This is my sixth year as an ABGD Director and I feel fortunate to have been apart of these exciting years. I have witnessed substantial changes and masterful leadership. I have witnessed the effort and leadership of past President Jim Curtis and Tom Hilton as they gained the confidence of the Federal Services Board and completed the merger of ABGD and FSBGD. I did not comprehend at the time how important this was; I do now. With the merger complete, the ABGD had to live up to the challenges and expectations of a unified board. For example, we had never examined as many as 40 Oral Exam candidates in one year. President Chris Leclaire, my fellow Seminole, was on the hot seat to make this happen smoothly. He worked with Kris Abed-Canchola, ABGD staff, to come up with all possible contingency plans to make sure the Oral Exams came off without a hitch. Because of their anticipation and planning, the first Oral Exam after the merger was completed flawlessly.
Another issue that was constant during my time on the Board came from the ABGD being in debt to AGD for start up and management expenses. Past President Len Anglis made it his goal to rid the ABGD of debt. He has to be one of the most generous people I have met, contributing annually to relieve the debt. He started a campaign to request contributions from Board Certified dentists and others to help pay down the debt. Len achieved his goal and had the honor of handing the final debt payment to Dr. Bruce Burton, the Board Certified President of AGD. Now we have an operating reserve and a financial plan to prevent the ABGD from lapsing back into debt.
As part of the original loan agreement, the AGD has overseen this organization’s governance, such as the director selection process, since the inception of CBGD. AGD has always respected the ABGD’s independence and never asserted influence over our governance or director selection. However, with the debt fully paid, past President Kraig Vandewalle approached the AGD Trustees requesting to absolve the AGD presence in all future ABGD governance. Kraig was successful in gaining their confidence and the House of Delegates agreed to our request. ABGD is now an independent and a fully matured organization that is financially self-supportive. ABGD has functioned with integrity the whole time I have been involved with the organization. I feel that is the key to achieving this independence.
Another very memorable moment for me was the week I met Dr. Buddy Boris. It was my first board meeting and it turned out to be Buddy’s last. He was President Elect and had the full intention of serving his term. He shared his thoughts and feelings very honestly with the board. He had cancer; however he had me convinced he would be fine. He immediately took me under his wing. He was one of those warm people with whom you instantly feel a bond. I truly felt like I must have known him more than a few days. It was hard to believe that he made such a vivid impression on me in such a short time. He was a tireless servant of ABGD and with his passing we created the Dr. Frank “Buddy” Boris Memorial Award for Distinguished Service to honor a deserving person each year who has served ABGD.
With the completion of the merger, successfully merged written and oral exams, retirement of the debt and the AGD giving the ABGD wings are all events that will continue to be memorable for me. I have met some of the most honorable Directors and became friends with them. What a ride it has been!
My time serving the ABGD has been a pleasure and a privilege. I encourage other Board Certified general dentists to consider serving ABGD as a Director. Just go to the website and download the ABGD Director application. I think you will find service to ABGD to be rewarding even though the pay is nil.
Lastly, the Board would like to express their everlasting appreciation to our webmaster, Dr. David Stanczyk, for volunteering to create and maintain our Web site!
Thank you,
W. C. “Chuck” Janson, DMD, MAGD, ABGD
President, American Board of General Dentistry
IMPORTANT!
New ABGD Contact Information
The contact information for ABGD
has changed. Please note the changes.
Change of address notification to the ADA and/or the AGD is not forwarded
to ABGD.
Please contact ABGD with updates on your address
changes.
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American Board of General Dentistry
Phone: 561-330-1966
Fax: 707-220-2861
Web site; http://www.abgd.org
Email: rosie@abgd.org
Rosalie A. Small (Rosie)
Executive Director
ABGD Directors
ABGD Directors serve three (3) year terms, with a maximum of two (2) terms. The Director’s terms are staggered to provide stability and continuity to the Board. As Director positions become available, candidate applications submitted to the ABGD are reviewed with qualified candidates being elected by the Board. Previous service to the Board is a significant factor in the Board’s decision in the election of new directors. Service to the Board also provides interested candidates with access to Board Directors and Board functions. It is the intent of the Board to provide opportunities for interested Board Certified general dentists to assist in Board activities and to become a Director candidate.
Service to the
American Board
There are several areas of service activities available to those who are interested in serving the Board.
1) Volunteers for the ABGD Information Booth at the AGD Annual Meeting provide information to prospective Board candidates.
2) Deputy examiners serve to assist the ABGD Directors during the Oral Exam. The deputy examiners are selected from a pool of interested Board Certified dentists.
For all service activities, the Board will attempt to rotate individuals to provide a broad experience in Board activities, and to provide the maximum number of Board Certified members the opportunity to assist in Board activities.
ABGD BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2008-2009
Alfred J. Certosimo, DMD, MAGD, ABGD – President
Blayne J. Gumm, DDS, MAGD, ABGD – Vice President
Chikka M. Raju, DMD, MAGD, ABGD– Treasurer
Robert K. Manga, DMD, MAGD, ABGD – Secretary
Timothy M. Barber, DMD, FAGD, ABGD
Barry G. Bishop, DDS, MAGD, ABGD
Grant R. Hartup, DDS, MAGD, ABGD
Steven M. Marinelli, DDS, ABGD
Howard W. Roberts, DMD, MAGD, ABGD
First Notice of
Registration Fees
The first notice of the Annual Registration fees will be sent out in September with a second notice to follow. Though it is not a bill, the second notice will be a reminder, and is done as a courtesy to the (Conditionally) Board Eligible and Board Certified dentists. If you rely on this reminder to pay the annual registration, please be sure to have your correct contact information on file with ABGD. The ABGD has put much effort into locating Board Eligible and Board Certified dentists. The ABGD asks your assistance in keeping your contact information up-to-date in the ABGD files. Some ABGD dentists think all they have to do is update their changed contact information with ADA and/or AGD. That will not help ABGD. You must contact ABGD with your new contact information.
The ABGD Board
Certified Annual Registration fee is $95 and can be paid prior to December 31,
2008 or $120 from January 1, 2009 through April 30, 2009.
The ABGD Board
Eligible and Conditionally Board Eligible Annual Registration fee is $40 and can
be paid prior to December 31, 2008 or $65 from January 1, 2009 through April 30,
2009.
Failure to pay the Annual Registration fee and/or to recertify within the five (5) year cycle (for Board Certified members) will result in a loss of one’s status. ABGD hopes to avoid this as it values all of its members. Please do your part to remain in good standing.
ABGD Thank You
to AGD (originally printed in the AGD
Impact)
The American Board of General Dentistry would like to thank
the
Dr. George Atkins
Dr. William Brokaw
Dr. Howard Bruggers
Dr. J Frank Collins
Dr. Ernest M. Edington
Dr. Dan Loving
Dr. Robert Mayhew
Dr. Clifford Miller
Dr. Anthony Tjan
AGD supported the founding director’s efforts and the efforts of subsequent boards. AGD has supplied qualified staffing and guidance to ABGD. AGD judiciously maintained oversight over the selection of ABGD directors, but never asserted its authority. AGD has always taken a position of confidence in ABGD to determine its own path. Now ABGD has repaid the financial debt to AGD, and AGD has relinquished the oversight of ABGD director selection. This is the ultimate expression of confidence in ABGD. ABGD of course feels the confidence is earned. AGD has given ABGD roots and now has given ABGD wings. It is now realized that the certification process is a major benefit to some general dentists. What was once a vision of our AGD leaders is now a fully matured functioning independent body fulfilling a need in General Dentistry. In founding and supporting a certifying body AGD has made an impact to the benefit of General Dentistry. The financial debt is repaid to AGD, but it is obvious ABGD will always be indebted to AGD for its inception and nurturing. This type of indebtedness can only be repaid with gratitude to AGD that will never fade.
Sincerely,
W.C.”Chuck” Janson, DMD, MAGD, ABGD
President, American Board of General Dentistry
Do You Have a Conditional Board Eligible Status?
The American Board assesses a conditional status to candidates who have yet to complete the requirements of their entry point. Examples of incomplete EP requirements include no copy of certificate of completion on file for Entry Point I, less than the 600 CE hours submitted for Entry Point II, or no copy of Mastership plaque on file for Entry Point III. Candidates who have a conditional Board Eligible status must complete all entry point requirements before a candidate will be allowed to apply for or sit for the Oral Examination. If you are unsure of your current status, please contact the ABGD office for more information.
ABGD Events in Orlando
The following events will occur during the 2008 AGD Annual Meeting and Exhibits in Orlando, FL. For more information on times and locations, please consult the ABGD Web site.
Information Booth – Wednesday, July 16-Saturday, July 19, 2008
Reception – Thursday, July 17
Road to Certification (Formerly the Getting There session & the Mock Oral Exam) - Friday, July 18
Written Exam – Friday, July 18
Testing Dates
|
Exam Type |
Location |
Exam Date |
Application Deadline |
|
Written Exam |
DANTES |
March 20, 2009 |
February 20, 2009 |
|
Oral Exam |
|
April 30 – May 3 2009 |
February 1, 2009 |
|
Written Exam |
AGD Mtg Baltimore, MD |
July 10, 2009 |
April 30, 2009 |
Oral Exam Review Course
A
five-day Oral Exam review course is being offered at Lackland Air Force Base on
February 2-6, 2009.
This course has been designed to specifically prepare ABGD candidates to
challenge the final portion of their board, the oral and treatment planning
examination. The course offers a fast-paced, comprehensive review of all dental
specialties, as well as a review of each specialty’s integration into
comprehensive general dentistry. The treatment planning portion of the course
offers candidates the opportunity to develop a treatment plan for a complex case
under ABGD exam conditions. Attendance is open to Federal Service Dentists, and
non-military dentists pending space availability (course fee - to be announced).
Preference is given to ABGD candidates who have passed the written examination
and are registered to take the oral exam in the current year.
Information will be available regarding
this course on the ABGD Web site beginning 1 Oct 08. If you are interested
in attending the review course, contact either of the individuals below and
request a registration form:
Contacts
Primary:
Col William Pierpont, new phone: (210) 671-9801
Secondary: Lt Col
James Knowles, phone: (210) 671-9779
ABGD
Logo
The ABGD has an official logo readily available for use on stationery, business cards and your business Web sites. Use of the ABGD logo is currently restricted to Board Certified members only who are in good standing with the ABGD. In order to obtain the logo files, all interested BC dentists must sign the logo guideline documentation that outlines the framework in which the ABGD logo may be used. All logo files are sent by electronic means via e-mail. If you are interesting in obtaining the official ABGD logo, please send a written request to the ABGD office.
New Board Certified Dentists
The Board congratulates
the following dentists who attained Board Certification in 2007 and 2008:
Kathryn L. Aasen, DDS
Abdullaibrahim Abdulwaheed, DMD
Angela Bachtell, DDS
William R. Baez, DDS
Timothy J. Barter, DDS
Haeoh Choe, DDS
Chung-Hung Chu,
BDS
John C. Davis, DDS
Robin Fontenot,
DDS
Joseph Franzke,
DDS
Richard P.
Gangwisch, DDS
Jason P. Ganong,
DMD
Bruce G. Green,
DDS
Harry J. Jackson,
DDS
David M. Jones,
DDS
Jeff B. Jorden,
DDS
David Klingman,
DMD
Fred Krey, DDS
Jeffrey K. LaDine,
DDS
Luc Langevin, DMD
Stacy L. Larsen,
DDS
Christopher
Lauritzen, DDS
Nancy C. Motyka,
DMD
Amanda Nelson, DMD
David D. Nelson,
DDS
Douglas Ness, DDS
New Conditionally Board Eligible/Board Eligible
Dentists
The Board congratulates the following dentists who attained Conditional Board Eligible or Board Eligible status in 2007 and 2008:
Angela M. Bachtell,
DDS
Genevieve DS
Bussiere, DMD
Debra M. Carter,
DDS
Myungsook Cho, DDS
John C. Davis, DDS
Willie R. Faison,
DDS
Robin E. Fontenot,
DDS
Joseph J. Franzke,
DDS
Emilie Guinto, DDS
Arne F. Gruspe,
DDS
William B. Hann,
DMD
Tyetus T.
Hohnstein, DDS
David E. Klingman,
DMD
Fred P. Krey, DDS
Luc Langevin, DMD
Christopher S.
Lauritzen, DDS
Michael R. Mansell,
DDS
Anabel Y. Natali,
DMD
Zachary A. Paukert,
DDS
Kyle E. Pelkey,
DMD
Michael E. Rudmann,
DMD
Rene Saenz, DDS
Charles G.
Stephen-Hassard, DDS
Gary W. Stone, DDS
Eric L. Swenson,
DDS
Robert T. Verceles,
DDS
Georgios
Vessiropoulos, DMD
Ryan J. Wang, DDS
Michael D. Webb,
DDS
Karen E. Young, DMD
Reminders
- If you are retiring, submit a letter to the Board verifying that you no longer earn income from the profession of dentistry and that you would like to be considered for “Retired Status.”
- Candidates with the status of “Educationally Qualified” have five years and three attempts in which to pass the Written Examination.
- Once a candidate attains a Board Eligible status, that candidate then has five years in which to complete the Board Certification process.
- Candidates who are granted a Conditional Board Eligible will not be allowed to sit for the Oral Examination until they have achieved the status of Board Eligible. Conditionally Board Eligible Candidates must complete all of the requirements of their Entry Point before they are granted the status of Board Eligible. Conditionally Board Eligible candidates have five years to achieve Board Eligible status and pass the Oral Examination.
- Oral Exam applications must be submitted to the Board by February 1st of the year in which one wishes to sit for the exam. Candidates must indicate which track they will to pursue when they submit their Oral Examination application. Once a candidate has declared a specific track, the candidate may not change that track for the examination year in which the application is submitted. Candidates who wish to change to the alternate track will be required to postpone all parts of the examination until the following year.
- Check out the American Board of General Dentistry Web
site to find a PowerPoint presentation on Standardized Treatment Planning
and Rationale portion of the Oral Exam as well as guidelines and sample
cases.
- Interested in giving a presentation to a residency program about the American Board of General Dentistry and the benefits of becoming Board Certified? The ABGD now offers a Speaker Presentation package. For more information or to request a free copy of the ABGD Speaker Presentation package, contact the ABGD office. Please allow four weeks for delivery.
- The ABGD Board offers an Outcomes Assessment Examination to assist AEGD/GPR program directors in assessing their residents’ progress and programs, as well as to fulfill the accreditation requirements for post-graduate programs, as revised by CODA in January 2000. If you are a Program Director and would like more information on the Outcomes Assessment Examination program, please contact the ABGD office.
- Board Certified members only!! Want to show your support and membership in the ABGD? Purchase an official American Board of General Dentistry Lapel pin. To order your official ABGD lapel pin, send a check for $25 or contact the ABGD office directly with your credit card information. Expect 7-10 business days for delivery.
- Need help preparing for the ABGD Written Exam? The ABGD 2008 Study Guide is now available. The Study Guide contains 100 sample study questions, reflecting the content make-up of the Written Examination. To order your official ABGD Study Guide, send a check for $45 or contact the ABGD office directly with your credit card information. Expect 7-10 business days for delivery.
Recertification – Questions & Answers
1) What is the
Recertification requirement?
Board Certified (BC) dentists must recertify their credential every five years in order to maintain their status once they have been granted a Board Certified status by the American Board of General Dentistry (ABGD).
2) What is required
to Recertify?
Board Certified dentists must submit 125 continuing education hours in clinical or basic science or regulatory matters related to dentistry within their five-year period.
3) Is there a fee
for Recertifying?
Yes, Board Certified dentists must submit a $75
recertification fee with their continuing education hours.
The recertification fee is in addition to the annual registration fee.
4) Will I be
notified of my pending recertification?
Board Certified dentists will receive written notification within one-year of their pending recertification in addition to a notice by September 1st of the recertification year.
5) Is there a
penalty for not Recertifying?
Failure to meet recertification requirements will result in a loss of Board Certified status and the revocation of one’s certificate.
6) How can I find out when I need to Recertify?
Contact the ABGD office at 561.330.1966 or e-mail us at
rosie@abgd.org.
New Examination Content for 2010/2011
At the May 2008 Board meeting,
the ABGD Board of Directors approved the following updates to the content
outline for the Written and Oral Examinations.
· Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics will be combined into one discipline called Prosthodontics.
· Oral Diagnosis, Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology discipline will be changed to Oral Pathology, Oral Medicine and Orofacial Pain.
· Sleep therapy questions will now be incorporated into the Oral Pathology, Oral Medicine and Orofacial Pain discipline.
·
A new discipline called Implants will be added
into the content outline for the exams.
These updates will
be incorporated into the 2010 Written Examination and into the 2011 Oral
Examination. Please refer to the
updated Rules and Procedures booklet and the ABGD Web site for more information.