Introducing Your New Washtenaw District e-Newsletter!

July/August 2023

New WDDS President Dr. Leen Khatib’s Welcome Letter

Dear esteemed members of the Washtenaw District Dental Society,

It is my pleasure to welcome you to another exciting year of learning, growth, and collaboration within our professional community. As the newly appointed president, I am deeply honored to lead our organization and to work alongside such talented and dedicated colleagues in the field of dentistry.

The Washtenaw District Dental Society has a rich history of promoting and fostering meaningful connections among dental professionals in our district and state. Our mission is to advance the art and science of dentistry through education, advocacy, and service to our community. We are committed to providing our members with the resources they need to stay informed, engaged, and inspired.

Throughout the coming year, we will be hosting a variety of events and activities designed to enhance your professional development and provide opportunities for networking and collaboration. From continuing education courses and peer-to-peer mentoring, to community outreach programs and social events, there is something for everyone in our diverse and vibrant community.

As we move forward together, I encourage you to stay connected, stay engaged, and stay passionate about the work we do as dental professionals. Your involvement and contributions are essential to the continued success of our organization and to the ongoing improvement of oral health care in our region.

Thank you for your commitment to excellence in dentistry, and I look forward to working with you all in the year ahead.

Sincerely,

Leen Khatib, DDS MS
President, Washtenaw District Dental Society

Save The Date for Dr. Seena Patel’s CE Course

Dr. Seena Patel will present, "Non-Odontogenic Sources of Tooth Pain and Temporomandibular Disorders Made Easy," on September 22, 2023 at Washtenaw Community College, in Ann Arbor. This course will run from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., with registration at 8:30 a.m., and breakfast and lunch will be provided. There is no fee for the first 200 Washtenaw and Livingston District Dental Society member dentists. For others it will cost $275 for member dentists, $143 for staff and life retired dentists, and $375 for nonmember dentists. This six CE credit course counts toward the Michigan Board of Dentistry's Pain Management requirement.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Or call 517-346-9408

Additional Course Information: The morning portion of this course will provide a comprehensive review of non-odontogenic sources of tooth pain. Attendees will learn how to differentiate between odontogenic and non-odontogenic toothaches, the appropriate examination methods, diagnostic tests, and management of non-odontogenic toothaches.

In the afternoon the speaker will review the various types of TMDs: arthrogenous disorders, myogenous disorders, internal derangements, as well as other orofacial pain disorders. Etiology, pathogenesis, pain mechanisms and dysfunction, examination methods, diagnostic tests, and management strategies will be discussed.

ADA information on June 27, 2023 DEA License Renewals

Washtenaw members are contacting board members in regards to the new Medication Access and Training Expansion Act. This created a new one-time training requirement for ANY provider who is applying for or renewing their Drug Enforcement Administration registration. An active DEA registration is required for any provider who prescribes controlled substances. Read more here.

The ADA has a guide to learn more. Many of your WDDS CE courses count towards this requirement. Simply log in to your ADA account, the same as your WDDS log in, then:

• Click ‘My ADA’ on the toolbar
• Click ‘CE’ on the left side
• Click on ‘transcripts’
• The WDDS transcripts (proof of CE) go back several years, and can be filtered to your need.

Please contact Barb if you have any questions with this process.

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