American Board of General Dentistry

ABGD 2012 NEWSLETTER

ABGD President’s Message

Esteemed Certified Dentists,

Once again, another year of service to the Board has rapidly come to a close and it amazes me how much was accomplished in such a short period of time. The Board of Directors has done a tremendous job of furthering the mission of the organization which, as you know, is to elevate the standards and advance the art and science of General Dentistry by encouraging its study and improving its practice. To that end, our Executive Director, Sandra Mitchell, provided the prerequisite administrative guidance and support to help us reach the mark.

It is my pleasure to pass on to you the list of significant accomplishments for the 2011-2012 year:

The ABGD is in the process of developing a 3-day “Comprehensive Dentistry” review course to be presented at various AGD regions to assist AGD members in their pursuit of AGD Fellowship and ABGD certification goals.
Added updated references to the ABGD “Written Exam Study Guide”.
Developed a new “Treatment Planning Study Guide” to better assist candidates with their preparation for challenging the treatment planning section of the oral board examination.
Developed a new instructional “Getting There” presentation for potential candidates seeking information pertaining to the ABGD board examination process.
Developed a collaborative relationship with AGD leadership to further our common goal of advancing the knowledge and science of general dentistry.
Published letters of motivation in the AGD Impact Journal and various regional AGD newsletters encouraging AGD Masters to challenge the ABGD board examination.
Sent out letters of motivation to AEGD-1/GPR-1 programs for graduating residents to consider challenging the ABGD board examination in the future.
Pursued specific executive goals and improved internal administrative processes.

The Board has worked very hard this year to achieve these significant milestones and we hope that these efforts will reap dividends in the future with many more general dentists achieving Board Certification.

It was my sincere pleasure to present the coveted “Buddy Boris Award” to Dr. Fred Certosimo at the 2012 ABGD Annual Reception. This honor is bestowed upon a very special individual whose selfless contributions further the mission of the American Board of General Dentistry. The reception turned out to be quite a success with a large number of ABGD certified dentists, new AGD Masters, and members of the Executive Board of the Academy of General Dentistry attending. Thanks to all attendees for their tremendous support of this very special event.

There is no doubt that the recognition and credibility of the ABGD certification is ever growing. It continues to be a sought after credential for those in the private, educational and military sectors. An interesting fact is that more and more people are contacting the ABGD office on a regular basis requesting a list of ABGD certified dentists in their area. Furthermore, a significant number of private sector candidates who challenge the board exam come from all areas of the globe, not just the United States. To further strengthen and grow the organization, I continue to encourage all of you to get the word out to your dental colleagues about the value of ABGD certification.

Best wishes and success to all the ABGD certified dentists!

Sincerely,
Steven M. Marinelli DDS, ABGD
President 2011-12, American Board of General Dentistry

NEWS FLASH!

New ABGD Contact Information

Please note the address and phone numbers of the ABGD below. You are required to send any updates on your personal information directly to the ABGD at these contacts.

American Board of General Dentistry
PO Box 7613
Seminole, FL 33775-7613

Phone: (561) 809-5491
Fax: (727) 586-3331

http://www.abgd.org
support@abgd.org

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.

ABGD Volunteer Opportunities

Service to the American Board

There are several areas of service activities available to those who are interested in serving the American Board of General Dentistry.

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.

If you would like to volunteer for the ABGD, please send an e-mail to: Admin@ABGD.org.

Also include your CV and letter stating why you would like to volunteer for the ABGD.

NOTE: Annual Dues and CE hours must be current. CV's must be received by August 31st in order to be considered for the subsequent year.

ABGD 2012-2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	President, Terence Imbery, DDS, FAGD, FICD, ABGD Dr. Terence Imbery earned his dental degree from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry in 1983. He completed a General Practice Residency in 1984 and a two–year General Dentistry residency in 1991. He currently is an Assistant Professor and Vice Chairman of the General Practice Department at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry. Dr. Imbery is a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry, International College of Dentist and American College of Dentists. He achieved ABGD board certification in 2003. Dr. Imbery is the lead author of a textbook chapter and more than 35 scientific articles and abstracts in international peer reviewed journals. Dr. Imbery served as Vice-President from 2011-2012.
	Vice President, Nicholas J. Miniotis, DDS, MAGD, ABGD Dr. Nicholas Miniotis is a graduate of Penn State University and The Kornberg School of Dentistry, Temple University. He completed a GPR at Chanute AFB and a 2-year AEGD at the Naval Dental School in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Miniotis is a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry and has been board certified by the American Board of General Dentistry since 1993. He completed a 30-year military career in the United States Air Force, serving as a general dentist, residency director and commander. Currently Dr. Miniotis is a Clinical Assistant Professor at LSU School of Dentistry. He has served as an ABGD board director since 2009 and served as Treasurer from 2010 to 2012
	Treasurer, Jon M. Dossett, DMD, ABGD Dr. Jon M. Dossett is the Director, Dental Biomaterials Evaluation and Vice-Commander at the USAF Dental Evaluation and Consultation Service. He graduated from the University of Kentucky with a BS in Chemical Engineering in 1983 and a DMD degree from the College of Dentistry in 1987. He completed a two-year General Dentistry Residency in 1994 at Keesler AFB, MS and has served as Director, AEGD-1, USAF Academy, CO and as Training Officer, AEGD-2, Lackland AFB, TX. He is a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry, a Fellow of the International College of Dentists and a Diplomate of the American Board of General Dentistry. Dr. Dossett has served as an ABGD board director since 2011.
	Secretary, Nancy Motyka, DMD, MAGD, ABGD Dr Nancy Motyka is a Board Certified Dentist who is currently serving as the Dental Squadron Commander at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. Dr Motyka graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University Dental School in 1983 and served as an associate for several years before opening her own practice in 1988. She ran a general practice in Middlesex, New Jersey for 15 years before joining the Air Force in 2003. Dr Motyka completed the 2-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency Program at Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB in 2006. She achieved ABGD board certification in 2007 and has served as Secretary 2011-2013.
	Les Campbell, DDS, ABGD Dr. Campbell spent 20 years in the Canadian Armed Forces where he lived across North America. He also served in Haiti and In Afghanistan. In 2004, Dr. Campbell graduated from the Advanced General Dentistry - 2yr program at Ft. Hood, Texas. He was awarded the Joseph L. Bernier Research Award for his work there. He became board certified with the ABGD in 2005. He has an interest in forensic dentistry and endodontics, with a research focus in nickel titanium rotary files and their failure behavior patterns. Dr. Campbell has served as an ABGD board director since 2009.
	Randolph A. Coffey, DMD, MS, MAGD, FICD, ABGD Dr. Randolph A. Coffey graduated from the University of Florida, College of Dentistry in 1988. He completed his residency at The Naval Postgraduate Dental School in 2004 and also earned a Masters of Science from the George Washington University in Oral Biology in 2004. Dr Coffey is the Senior Dental Executive, Senior Health Services Officer: US Coast Guard District 7: Airstation Clearwater /Sector St. Petersburg. Dr. Coffey has served as an ABGD board director since 2011.
	Jack Leverett, Jr. DMD, MAGD, ABGD Dr. Jack Leverett, Jr. completed his undergraduate education in Chemical Engineering in 1986 from The Georgia Institute of Technology and his DMD degree from the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry in 1992. He earned his Masters in the Academy of General Dentistry in 2006. Dr. Leverett, Jr. attained Diplomate status in the American Board of General Dentistry in 2008. He maintains a General Practice in Bainbridge, Georgia. Dr. Leverett has served as an ABGD board director since 2012.
	Nathan C. Parrish, DDS, ABGD Nathan C. Parrish is currently serving in the U.S. Army as a Dental Officer at Fort Sill, OK. He is the deputy director for the Comanche Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency Program and has a full scope practice with an emphasis toward the disciplines of dentoalveolar and periodontal surgery. Dr. Parrish is married to Kim and has two children, Abby and Ethan. Dr. Parrish has served as an ABGD board director since 2011.
	Chikka Raju, DMD, MAGD, ABGD Dr. Chikka Raju earned his dental degrees from Bangalore University in India, and at Washington University. He also earned a post-graduate degree in Oral Medicine. He is a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry and a Diplomate of the Academy of Pain Management. He has lectured on Occlusion, TMJ and Infection Control. Dr. Raju has been active in the AGD since 1992, serving on several committees. Dr. Raju has served as an ABGD board director since 2007.
	Steven Marinelli, DDS, MAGD, ABGD Dr. Steven Marinelli earned his dental degree from the University of Oklahoma, and completed his Dentistry residency at the Naval School at Bethesda. He has served as a Naval residency program director, and in a number of stations for the Navy. He currently is Past-President of the ABGD. Dr. Marinelli served as an ABGD board director from 2007-2012.
	American Board of General Dentistry PO Box 7613 Seminole, FL 33775 Website: ABGD.org	Executive Director ~ Sandra Mitchell Email: SandraM@ABGD.org Telephone: 561-809-5491 Fax: 727-586-3331

Annual Dues

The first notice of the Annual Dues will be sent to all members September 1st. The 2nd notice is sent as a courtesy in December. Please be sure to have your correct contact information, including current address, e-mail and telephone number(s) on file with ABGD. The ABGD kindly requests your assistance in keeping your contact information current. Please note; Change of contact information with other dental organizations such as, ADA or AGD does not update your contact information in the ABGD database. You must notify ABGD in order to update your records accordingly.

The ABGD Board Certified Annual Dues are $125 if paid prior to December 31st, or $175 from January 1 through August 31st.

The ABGD Board Eligible and Conditionally Board Eligible Annual Dues are $50 if paid prior to December 31st or $65 from January 1st through August 31st.

Failure to pay the Annual Dues and/or failure to recertify each five (5) year period for Board Certified members will result in a loss of one's certification. ABGD values all members. Please do your part to remain in good standing.

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 Entry Point requirements include: failure to submit documentation of the completion of your residency, for Entry Point I, less than the 600 CE hours submitted for Entry Point II, or failure to submit a copy of Mastership Certificate 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.

American Board of General Dentistry 2013 Testing Information

Exam Type	Location	Exam Date 2013	Application Deadline
Written Exam	Tampa, FL	April 5	February 5
Written Exam	Military Facility	April 5	February 5
Oral Exam	Tampa, FL	May 2 - May 5	February 1
Written Exam	AGD Meeting: Nashville, TN	June 28	April 28
Written Exam	Military Facility	June 28	April 28

Oral Exam Review Course

A five-day Oral Exam review course is offered at Lackland Air Force Base each February. 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. If you are interested in attending the review course, contact either of the individuals below and request a registration form:

Contacts:

Primary: Lt Col Jeffrey Casey via email: jeffrey.casey@us.af.mil 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 interested in obtaining the official ABGD logo, please send a written request to the ABGD office.

ABGD Logo Guidelines

New Board Certified Dentists

The Board congratulates the following dentists who attained Board Certification in 2012:

Dena Ali, DDS
Ali Al Hamad, DDS
Qoot Alkhubaizi, DDS
Hong V. Baker, DDS
Donald W. Begezda, DDS
Paul E. Boquet, DDS
John A. Brewster, DDS
Steven M. Brooks, DDS
Tyler R. Burningham, DMD
Eric Danko, DMD
Jonathan M. Hardy, DMD
Mark W. Henderson, DMD
Joshua F. Henson, DDS
Jason H. Huber, DDS
Kenneth Jo, DDS
Thomas B. Jordan, DDS
Kurtis G. Kobes, DDS
Nathan D. Krivitzky, DDS
Matthew A. Meyer, DDS
Ghadeer N. Molla, DM
Matthew D. Morris, DMD
Nathan T. Schwamburger, DDS
Jennie L. Stoddart, DDS
Rian W. Suihkonen, DDS

New Conditionally Board Eligible/Board Eligible Dentists

The Board congratulates the following dentists who attained Board Eligible status in 2011:

Dena A. Ali, DDS
Hong V. Baker, DDS
Paul E. Boquet, DDS
Tyler R. Burningham, DMD
Eric Danko, DMD
John J. Doucette, DDS
Kyle R. Griffith, DMD
Mark W. Henderson, DMD
Joshua F. Henson, DDS
Jayson H. Huber,DDS
Ken Jo, DDS
John King, DMD
Kurtis G. Kobes, DMD
Nathan D. Krivitzky, DDS
Ramzi Matar, DMD
Masoud Milani, DMD
Jennie L. Stoddart, DDS
Nathan T. Schwamburger, DDS
Rian W. Suihkonen, DDS
David S. Weldon, DMD

Reminders

To change to Retired Status, submit a letter to the Board verifying you no longer earn income from the profession of dentistry.
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 wish to pursue when they submit their Oral Examination application.
A PowerPoint presentation on the Standardized Treatment Planning and Rationale portion of the Oral Exam, as well as guidelines and sample cases can be found on this website under the Board Exams header, at the "Study Aids" dropdown.
Interested in giving a presentation to a residency program about the American Board of General Dentistry and the benefits of becoming Board Certified? Contact the ABGD office.
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 at (561) 809-5491.
ABGD Lapel Pins are available. 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 10-14 business days for delivery.
The ABGD 2012-2014 Study Guide is now available. For assistance to those preparing for the ABGD Written Examination a Study
Guide is available that 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 10-14 business days for delivery.
The ABGD 2013 Oral Examination Treatment Planning Study Guide is now available. For assistance to those preparing for the ABGD Oral Examination a Study Guide is available. To order your official ABGD Oral Examination Treatment Planning Study Guide, send a check for $45 or contact the ABGD office directly with your credit card information. Expect 10-14 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). Deadline for submission of CE hours is August 31st of the year due.

2) What is required to Recertify?

Board Certified dentists must submit 125 continuing education hours in clinical, 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 notification one-year prior to their pending recertification.

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 561.809.5491 or e-mail us at support@abgd.org.

Recertification - Rules and Procedures

ABGD Thank You to the AGD (originally printed in the AGD Impact)

The American Board of General Dentistry would like to thank the Academy of General Dentistry for the AGD’s vital support of ABGD over the years. Visionary leaders in AGD saw the need for a certifying board for General Dentistry. The Academy of General Dentistry financially supported the organization of the Certifying Board of General Dentistry in 1984. The name later changed to American Board of General Dentistry. Nine diligent founding directors of the CBGD were chosen, all are General Dentists:

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,
ABGD

W.C.”Chuck” Janson, DMD, MAGD, ABGD
Former President, American Board of General Dentistry