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BULLETINSMayor Wagner Presses For Prompt Fluoridation Mayor Wagner declares belief strengthened that New York fluoridation would be "effective, safe and urgently needed to fight tooth decay." Calls for action "as promptly as possible;" hopes for Board vote by Dec. 19. Mayor's announcement followed fluoridation hearing which lasted from 9:30 A.M. Nov. 18 to 6:30 A.M. Nov. 19 without intermission. More than half of 375 scheduled witnesses testified. For earlier story see p. 899.
Copies of Soviet Mission Report Available Limited supply of copies of Report of United States Dental Mission to the Soviet Union are available free. May be obtained from Secretary's Office, 222 E. Superior St., Chicago 60611. Condensation of report was published in December 1962 issue of The Journal.
A.D.A. To Have Commercial Time On February Dick Van Dyke Show Association to present three minutes of dental health mes sages on February 5 Dick Van Dyke TV show. Show's sponsor, Procter and Gamble Company, is relinquishing commercial time for Association's use. More than 30 million viewers watch Dick Van Dyke's 30 minute show every Wednesday night. Dick Van Dyke also has agreed to do several spot announcements for network broadcast saluting National Children's Dental Health Week.
More Costly Medical Care Plan Proposed Compulsory medical care program for the aged, more costly than President Kennedy's plan, proposed by private study group. Special committee includes Arthur S. Flemming and Marion B. Folsom, welfare secretaries during Eisenhower administration, and Sen. Jacob K. Javits (R— N.Y.). Javits plans to introduce bill incorporating main features of social security-financed plan. Program would provide for payment of all hospital costs for persons over 65 for 70-90 days. It would also provide for private insurance coverage for professional fees and drugs. Proposal drew immediate opposition from American Medical Association and is expected to draw fire from Rep. Wilbur Mills (D— Ark.) who opposes Kennedy's bill because it entails increase in social security deductions.
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Keogh Deductions Self-employed dentists wishing to take advantage of tax deferment privilege afforded under Keogh Lav; must act this month as far as 1963 income is concerned. Special government bond may offer best quick-purchase plan. Members considering such action should consult with attorneys and tax consultants to avoid future complications.
Members to Receive Information Bulletin On Dental Laboratory Accreditation Association to mail information bulletin to all members and 7,500 dental laboratory owners. Bulletin to describe programs of Joint Commission on Accreditation of Dental Laboratories. Will be sent out in December.
Two Association Films Win International Awards Two dental films sponsored by A.D.A. win CINE awards. Awards presented by Annual Committee on International Non-Theatrical (film) Events. Winning films are "Play for Keeps," A.D.A. film produced in 1962, and "Concept of Jaw Function with Related Clinical Application," which was prepared by Theodore Messerman, Cleveland. This was first year that dentistry was entered in this world-wide film competition.
Special Committee on Trustee Districts Named President Hollers names six to Special Committee of Associ ation on Trustee Districts: Harry Lyons (chairman), William McGill Burns, Keith Devoe, Charles E. Hebert, Jr., Billy F. Pridgen, and Gerald D. Timmons (consultant). Committee to consider redistricting. Largest trustee district now has three times as many members as smallest.
HIGHLIGHTS—
Trenton, N.J., to Fluoridate; Mayor Wagner's Assistant Advocates Fluoridation Trenton, N.J., City Council votes to fluoridate city's water supply. Will affect more than 220,000 residents (p. 901). Charles H. Silver, Mayor Wagner's executive assistant for education and industrial development, urges Mayor, City Council and Board of Estimate to fluoridate New York's water supply (p. 901).
V O LU M E 67 . . . DECEM BER 1963 • 3
Ground Breaking Held for New A.D.A.
Building
President Hollers presides at ceremony initiating 22 story headquarters. Building expected to be completed in August 1965 (p. 895).
Dentist Dies of Botulism Poisoning G. Thomas Quigg, San Rafael dentist and past president, California State Dental Association, dies of botulism poisoning. Wife hospitalized, family friend also dies (p. 911).
Dentists' Contributions to Relief Fund Reach 50 Per Cent of Goal Relief Fund contributions reach $63,404.75 All dentists urged to contribute as soon as possible to meet goal of $125,000 (p. 901).
Appliance Devised for Denture-Wearing Musicians Patterson devises appliance to aid musicians in retaining dentures. Device does not interfere with musical technics (p. 862).
Never Judge Book By Its Cover New study points out how little one can determine about tooth positioning from exposed crowns of teeth and roent genograms. Dempster, Adams and Duddles prove long accepted concepts wrong (p. 779). Editorial praises study (p. 894).
Metal Crown Form Developed For Direct Full Cast Crowns Ewing describes direct technic for full cast crowns using wax-corrected cadmium crown shapes. Method conserves operatory time, needs minimal tooth preparation (p. 822).
Porcelain Denture Teeth Affixed to Bridge Original technic presented by Tamarin for affixing porcelain denture teeth to bridge. Teeth can be replaced easily in case of breakage without damage to bridge (p. 827).
Three Methods of Prepayment Dentistry Discussed Papers from conference on prepayment dentistry discuss three methods of prepayment. Commercial insurance, dental service associations, and employee benefit plans presented by Denenberg, Eilers and Melone. Highly recommended reading (p. 829).
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Dr. Timmons' Presidential Report Profession's Steady Advances
Traces
Gerald D. Timmons, retiring president, traces profession's advancement and puts today's issues in perspective. Calls for review of trustee district representation and objects to growing provincialism in profession (p. 884).
Reports on Dentist Busyness, Retirement Planning and Standards Slightly over one fourth of all nonsalaried dentists reported two days or less waiting time for an appointment ; 21 per cent checked "one week;" 16.3 per cent "three to six days," and 15.8 per cent two weeks (p. 930). Sixty-one per cent of dentists aged 60 and older have savings and investment programs for retirement (p. 936). Standards for shapes and dimensions of excavating burs and diamond instruments adopted by Council (p. 943).
Dues Increase Effective for 1964 Members are reminded to pay dues on time. $40 instead of $30 (p. 901).
Annual dues now
'Washington Report' Analyzes Status of Health Care for Aged Report discusses new National Committee on Health Care of Aged and House Committee hearings. Points out Asso ciation's position on King-Anderson bill (p. 908).
F.B.I.
Fugitive May Seek Dental Care
Howard Jay Barnard, one of F.B.I.'s Top Ten Fugitives, has roentgenograms of his teeth and may seek treatment from another dentist. He is considered dangerous. Dentists are asked to check past and current records for this man (p. 910).
Treatment of Severe Malocclusion and Mandibular Sulcus Deepening Mortazavi reports on treatment of severe malocclusion which couldn't be corrected by orthodontic treatment (p. 872). Yrastorza presents modified technic of mandibular sulcus deepening (p. 879).
President Hollers Sends Sympathy to Mrs. Kennedy President James P. Hollers wires Association's deepest sympathy to Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy on death of her husband, President John F. Kennedy.
Copies of Soviet Mission Report Available Limited supply of copies of Report of United States Dental Mission to the Soviet Union are available free. May be obtained from Secretary's Office, 222 E. Superior St., Chicago 60611. Condensation of report was published in December 1962 issue of The Journal.
A.D.A. To Have Commercial Time On February Dick Van Dyke Show Association to present three minutes of dental health mes sages on February 5 Dick Van Dyke TV show. Show's sponsor, Procter and Gamble Company, is relinquishing commercial time for Association's use. More than 30 million viewers watch Dick Van Dyke's 30 minute show every Wednesday night. Dick Van Dyke also has agreed to do several spot announcements for network broadcast saluting National Children's Dental Health Week.
More Costly Medical Care Plan Proposed Compulsory medical care program for the aged, more costly than President Kennedy's plan, proposed by private study group. Special committee includes Arthur S. Flemming and Marion B. Folsom, welfare secretaries during Eisenhower administration, and Sen. Jacob K. Javits (R— N.Y.). Javits plans to introduce bill incorporating main features of social security-financed plan. Program would provide for payment of all hospital costs for persons over 65 for 70-90 days. It would also provide for private insurance coverage for professional fees and drugs. Proposal drew immediate opposition from American Medical Association and is expected to draw fire from Rep. Wilbur Mills (D— Ark.) who opposes Kennedy's bill because it entails increase in social security deductions.
2 • T H E J O U R N A L O F T H E A M E R IC A N D EN TA L A S S O C IA T IO N
Keogh Deductions Self-employed dentists wishing to take advantage of tax deferment privilege afforded under Keogh Lav; must act this month as far as 1963 income is concerned. Special government bond may offer best quick-purchase plan. Members considering such action should consult with attorneys and tax consultants to avoid future complications.
Members to Receive Information Bulletin On Dental Laboratory Accreditation Association to mail information bulletin to all members and 7,500 dental laboratory owners. Bulletin to describe programs of Joint Commission on Accreditation of Dental Laboratories. Will be sent out in December.
Two Association Films Win International Awards Two dental films sponsored by A.D.A. win CINE awards. Awards presented by Annual Committee on International Non-Theatrical (film) Events. Winning films are "Play for Keeps," A.D.A. film produced in 1962, and "Concept of Jaw Function with Related Clinical Application," which was prepared by Theodore Messerman, Cleveland. This was first year that dentistry was entered in this world-wide film competition.
Special Committee on Trustee Districts Named President Hollers names six to Special Committee of Associ ation on Trustee Districts: Harry Lyons (chairman), William McGill Burns, Keith Devoe, Charles E. Hebert, Jr., Billy F. Pridgen, and Gerald D. Timmons (consultant). Committee to consider redistricting. Largest trustee district now has three times as many members as smallest.
HIGHLIGHTS—
Trenton, N.J., to Fluoridate; Mayor Wagner's Assistant Advocates Fluoridation Trenton, N.J., City Council votes to fluoridate city's water supply. Will affect more than 220,000 residents (p. 901). Charles H. Silver, Mayor Wagner's executive assistant for education and industrial development, urges Mayor, City Council and Board of Estimate to fluoridate New York's water supply (p. 901).
V O LU M E 67 . . . DECEM BER 1963 • 3
Ground Breaking Held for New A.D.A.
Building
President Hollers presides at ceremony initiating 22 story headquarters. Building expected to be completed in August 1965 (p. 895).
Dentist Dies of Botulism Poisoning G. Thomas Quigg, San Rafael dentist and past president, California State Dental Association, dies of botulism poisoning. Wife hospitalized, family friend also dies (p. 911).
Dentists' Contributions to Relief Fund Reach 50 Per Cent of Goal Relief Fund contributions reach $63,404.75 All dentists urged to contribute as soon as possible to meet goal of $125,000 (p. 901).
Appliance Devised for Denture-Wearing Musicians Patterson devises appliance to aid musicians in retaining dentures. Device does not interfere with musical technics (p. 862).
Never Judge Book By Its Cover New study points out how little one can determine about tooth positioning from exposed crowns of teeth and roent genograms. Dempster, Adams and Duddles prove long accepted concepts wrong (p. 779). Editorial praises study (p. 894).
Metal Crown Form Developed For Direct Full Cast Crowns Ewing describes direct technic for full cast crowns using wax-corrected cadmium crown shapes. Method conserves operatory time, needs minimal tooth preparation (p. 822).
Porcelain Denture Teeth Affixed to Bridge Original technic presented by Tamarin for affixing porcelain denture teeth to bridge. Teeth can be replaced easily in case of breakage without damage to bridge (p. 827).
Three Methods of Prepayment Dentistry Discussed Papers from conference on prepayment dentistry discuss three methods of prepayment. Commercial insurance, dental service associations, and employee benefit plans presented by Denenberg, Eilers and Melone. Highly recommended reading (p. 829).
4 • TH E JO U R N A L O F TH E A M E R IC A N DEN TAL A S S O C IA T IO N
Dr. Timmons' Presidential Report Profession's Steady Advances
Traces
Gerald D. Timmons, retiring president, traces profession's advancement and puts today's issues in perspective. Calls for review of trustee district representation and objects to growing provincialism in profession (p. 884).
Reports on Dentist Busyness, Retirement Planning and Standards Slightly over one fourth of all nonsalaried dentists reported two days or less waiting time for an appointment ; 21 per cent checked "one week;" 16.3 per cent "three to six days," and 15.8 per cent two weeks (p. 930). Sixty-one per cent of dentists aged 60 and older have savings and investment programs for retirement (p. 936). Standards for shapes and dimensions of excavating burs and diamond instruments adopted by Council (p. 943).
Dues Increase Effective for 1964 Members are reminded to pay dues on time. $40 instead of $30 (p. 901).
Annual dues now
'Washington Report' Analyzes Status of Health Care for Aged Report discusses new National Committee on Health Care of Aged and House Committee hearings. Points out Asso ciation's position on King-Anderson bill (p. 908).
F.B.I.
Fugitive May Seek Dental Care
Howard Jay Barnard, one of F.B.I.'s Top Ten Fugitives, has roentgenograms of his teeth and may seek treatment from another dentist. He is considered dangerous. Dentists are asked to check past and current records for this man (p. 910).
Treatment of Severe Malocclusion and Mandibular Sulcus Deepening Mortazavi reports on treatment of severe malocclusion which couldn't be corrected by orthodontic treatment (p. 872). Yrastorza presents modified technic of mandibular sulcus deepening (p. 879).
President Hollers Sends Sympathy to Mrs. Kennedy President James P. Hollers wires Association's deepest sympathy to Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy on death of her husband, President John F. Kennedy.