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PCSO to Name AAO Trustee in 2012

PCSO is currently accepting Letters of Interest from potential candidates for the position of AAO Trustee. Dr. Robert Varner will complete his term as trustee in May, 2013 when he ascends to the position of AAO Secretary-Treasurer. The new trustee will be appointed for a two-year term beginning May, 2013. The ideal candidate will plan to serve as trustee for 4 2-year terms as well as to serve as an AAO officer for 4 years immediately after his/her term as trustee.

Duties of an AAO Trustee include:

Attend all meetings of the Board of Trustees - 3 meetings per year (typically Friday & Saturday in St. Louis, MO), pre- and post-Annual Session meetings and a multi-day board planning session.

Attend conference calls of the Board of Trustees.

Act as liaison to an AAO Council or Committee which includes attending meetings and conference calls.

Attend PCSO Board and Executive Committee meetings and conference calls.

Serve as member of the PCSO Delegation to the AAO House of Delegates.

Represent the AAO and its memberes at all professional functions and meetings and consider all AAO members in all positions taken as a Trustee.

Note that AAO Trustees receive an annual honorarium for their service as well as reimbursement of expenses incurred in fulfilling their duties.

The PCSO Board of Directors has constituted a Review Committee to interview candidates and report to the Board. The committee will begin their work this summer and selected candidates will interview with the full Board of Directors in September, 2012.

Qualified candidates must be an AAO and PCSO Active Member in good standing and must remain an Active member throughout his/her term of service if named Trustee.

Interested candidates should send a current CV and a Letter of Interest to Lauri Repp at lrepp@aaortho.org. Questions regarding the position of Trustee or the selection process may be directed to Jill Nowak at jnowak@aaortho.org or by phone at 888-292-3425.

Council Position Open for College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics (CDABO)

The College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics (CDABO) is seeking nominations for a position on their council to represent the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists. The term would begin after the College's Annual Summer Meeting in July of 2012 and run for approximately nine (9) years from junior councilor to immediate past president.

The College of Diplomates is an organization of over 2200 active and retired members. Membership is open to orthodontists who are Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics. Its purpose is to encourage orthodontists to search for continuing professional excellence, encourage their orthodontic colleagues to pursue certification and to educate the public and dental community on the merits of board certification.

Those interested in standing for nomination should send a CV to Dr. Dorothy Whalen, chair of the CDABO Nominating Committee, by December 15, 2011 to her email address at remsens@aol.com.

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A Century of Smiles
PCSO Centennial 1912-2012
Monterey, CA
October 4 - 7, 2012

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Central Regional Meeting
February 3, 2012
San Mateo Marriott, San Mateo, CA

Speaker: Mr. Roger Hill

Topic: Overhead Control, Developing Trends in Orthodontics and Transition Planning - Are They Related?

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Northern Regional Meeting
February 24, 2012
Seattle Sheraton Hotel, Seattle, WA

Speakers: Joint Doctor/Staff Session: Ms. LeeAnn Peniche; Topic: Destination Success

Doctor Break-Out Session: Dr. James Mah; Topic: 3-D Volumetric Imaging: An Emerging Diagnostic Took

Staff Break-Out Session: Ms. LeeAnn Peniche; The Sky's the Limit!

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Southern Regional Meeting
March 2, 2012
LAX Hilton Hotel, Los Angeles, CA

Speaker: Mr. Ken Alexander

Topic: From Good to Great in a Tough Economy

Podcasts and Webinars

Timely Information - Financial Strategy in a Down Economy; a podcast with Dr. Norman Nagel! Dr. Norman Nagel, PCSO Past-President and respected banker, is featured in our latest installment of PCSO podcast and webinars. Dr. Nagel is fielding questions from Dr. Jerry Nelson, Dr. Nagel will share advice for navigating the tricky financial waters of today's business climate.

While managing a small business is tougher than ever, there are strategies that can help ensure that your practice maintains equilibrium in a difficult climate. This podcast will provide good information to all members and special tips for those members who are just starting a practice or who are trying to find success in a young practice. As always, this podcast is free and available for download 24/7 so members can listen whenever and wherever they like.

Download our latest installment in our Podcast series as Dr. Norman Nagel answers questions from some of our residents and practitioners. Download now.

Accreditation needed for Medicare-covered ADI

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 -0600

Washington—Suppliers of the technical component of advanced diagnostic imaging services for Medicare beneficiaries must be accredited to be reimbursed for the claim if the service is performed on or after Jan. 1, 2012. The accreditation requirement applies to suppliers of the images and not the physician's interpretation.

California bill calls for "rigorous study" of expanded dental procedures

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 -0600

Sacramento, Calif.—Legislation approved by the state senate Jan. 26 would create a dentist-led Statewide Office of Oral Health within the state Department of Public Health charged with addressing the "significant human and financial costs" of unmet dental needs.

Report cites quality improvement efforts, opportunities

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 -0600

Washington—Quality improvement efforts in organized dentistry and throughout the health care system offer opportunities to increase access to care and “improve and maintain the oral health of the U.S. population,” says a report funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and DentaQuest Institute and intended to advance the national health policy dialogue.