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NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADA HOUSE REVISES ETHICS CODE ON SPECIALTY ANNOUNCEMENT The House of Delegates of the American Dental Association voted in New Orleans to adopt the recommendations of its reference committee in deference to an ADA Board of Trustees recommendation that the various proposals regarding the announcement of specialty practice be referred to the Council on Bylaws and Judicial Affairs for study and report at the 1981 annual session. The House reference committee recommended the use by specialists of either "specialist in" or "practice limited to," and no change in Section 5-D of the Principle of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct pertaining to the announcement of services by general practitioners. The pertinent amended paragraph in Section 5-C of the Code now states "Dentists who choose to announce specialization should use 'specialist' in or 'practice limited to' and shall limit their practices exclusively to the announced special area(s) of dental practice, provided at the time of the announcement such dentists have met in each approved specialty for which they announce the existing educational requirements and standards set
New forms for case histories submitted by ABE Copies of the new forms to be used for submission of case histories to the American Board of Endodontics have been sent to all directors of advanced accredited programs in endodontics. The Directors of the Board have tried to make the requirements responsive to the needs of the candidates. T h e instructions have been expanded and rewritten to clearly delineate the requirements of the Board. The major changes are the number of cases required is decreased from 25 to 20; 42
forth by the American Dental Association." In the process of changing the membership records of the American Association of Endodontics to computor processing, correspondence was sent to each member for verification of the information in the Association's roster. O f particular concern was the number of members of the Association who apparently have not registered with their local dental society or notified the American Dental Association of changes in the designation of the character of their practices, Members who, in fact, are ethically conducting specialty or limited practices and are listed under the code 00 (General Practice) rather than code 15 (Endodontics), are not listed as specialists in the
ADA Directory of Members. For the American Association of Endodontics to make a change in the character of practice code designation for a member, the member must, along with his request for such a change, provide documentation from the secretary of his local component or constituent dental society that such a change is in order.
the follow-up period required is one year instead of two; the categories of cases have been eliminated. The first sentence of the General Instructions clearly states the expectations and requirements of the Board. If further information is desired, please contact a member of the Program Directors Liaison Committee: Dr. Melvin Goldman, Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine, 1 Kneeland St, Boston, 02111, (617) 956-6634, or Dr. James H. Simon, The V A Medical Center (160), 5901 E 7th St, Long Beach, Calif, 90822, (213) 498-1313, ext 2227.
In the fifteen states which license specialists in dentistry (Alaska, Arkansas, Illi. nois, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Mis. sissippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia and the District of Columbia), announcement of specialization or limitation of practice requires, in addition to meeting the existing educational requirements, licensure as a specialist by the State Board of Dental Examiners in accordance with the dental practice acts of that individual state. The American Association of Endodontics does not make determinations as to who may or who may not ethically announce limitation. These determinations are the perogative of the constituent dental societies a n d / o r the individual state dental practice acts. It is the individual's responsibility to notify his dental society if indeed his character of practice code designation is in error and to effect the necessary corrections. Further, it is the individual's responsibility to conduct his practice in conformity with the dental practice acts of his community.
New Diplomates of the Board The American Board of Endodontics takes pleasure in announcing the certification of 16 new diplomates of the Board. These men successfully completed oral examinations given by the Board on Nov 7 and 8 in Chicago. They are as follows: L. Craig Baumgartner; George E. Biron; Robert V. Brovin; William H. Fowler; Robert A. Heyman; Richard C. Jacobs; Gary L. LaBounty; Rush A. Lenroot; L. Ronald Martin; Nelson I. Mendell; Bruce A. Merriam; Alan J. Nevins; David L. Powell; Victor L. Ratkus; Ronald R. Riley; and J o h n T. Streiff. The Board also conducted written examinations taken by 73 candidates for certification on Nov 6 at Northwestern University.
Viewing an AAE exhibit are (from left) Dr. William E. Borman, Indianapolis, Dr. Sidney Epstein, San Francisco; and Dr. Franklyn E. Copeland, New Orleans.
Dr. L Lawrence Kerr (left), ADA president, and Dr. Edward Osetek, AAE president, skate an amusing story during the ADA anfatal session.
ADA officials get together during a social gathering. From left: Dr. John J. Houlihan, president-elect; Dr. Warren 77. Wakai, second vice-president.
ENDODONTIC PROGRAMS ATTRACT INTERESTED AUDIENCES IN NEW ORLEANS AT ADA ANNUAL MEETING New Orleans." Endodontic programs drew large audiences at the ADA's 121st annual session. The traditional pre-meeting reception, moved this year from the AAE to the ADA headquarters hotel, was attended by several leading ADA officials, including Dr. I. Lawrence Kerr, president; Dr. John J. Houlihan, president-elect; and Dr. John M. Coady, executive director. The receiving line was headed by Dr. Edward Osetek, AAE president, and Dr. Donald Arens, professional affairs committee chairman. Meeting participants were introduced to the "Fundamentals of Endodontic Surgery" at an extended-day workshop directed by Dr. James L. Gutman, with
Dr. Eric J. Hovland, assistant director. The essay programs on endodontic-periodontic interrelationships, trauma, as well as other endodontic sessions, were well attended. Six endodontic section speakers joined with five other AAE members to help staff the AAE's scientific exhibit, which was awarded an honorable mention in its category. Exhibit winners were the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, and American Dental Political Action Committee. Dr. Noah Chivian, assisted by Dr. Stephen Schwartz, arranged the endodontic section program. After 1981, the section format is expected to be replaced by a general programming system.
Or. James L. Gutmann (left) of Baltimore and Dr. Sarah E. Martin of Guntersville, Ala, at a full-day workshop on "Fundamentals of Endodontic Surgery."
New antiherpes agent
Dr. Hal E. Bailey (left) and Dr. Ronald S. Bourgeois are shown at a table clinic on "Esthetic Apical Retr@lling. "
studied
A recent issue of the Journal of American Medical Association reported that a new antiherpes agent is being tested. Acyclovir, a potential new antiviral agent, is being studied for its potential effectiveness against herpes-virus infections. According to Dr. Jonathan H. Lass, Harvard Medical School, the agent is active only when inside an infected cell, disrupting its replication but leaving uninfected cells alone. In addition, its metabolic properties, including the speed with which it is cleared from the body, furthers its attractiveness for herpes-infection therapy.
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ADA HOUSE REVISES ETHICS CODE ON SPECIALTY ANNOUNCEMENT The House of Delegates of the American Dental Association voted in New Orleans to adopt the recommendations of its reference committee in deference to an ADA Board of Trustees recommendation that the various proposals regarding the announcement of specialty practice be referred to the Council on Bylaws and Judicial Affairs for study and report at the 1981 annual session. The House reference committee recommended the use by specialists of either "specialist in" or "practice limited to," and no change in Section 5-D of the Principle of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct pertaining to the announcement of services by general practitioners. The pertinent amended paragraph in Section 5-C of the Code now states "Dentists who choose to announce specialization should use 'specialist' in or 'practice limited to' and shall limit their practices exclusively to the announced special area(s) of dental practice, provided at the time of the announcement such dentists have met in each approved specialty for which they announce the existing educational requirements and standards set
New forms for case histories submitted by ABE Copies of the new forms to be used for submission of case histories to the American Board of Endodontics have been sent to all directors of advanced accredited programs in endodontics. The Directors of the Board have tried to make the requirements responsive to the needs of the candidates. T h e instructions have been expanded and rewritten to clearly delineate the requirements of the Board. The major changes are the number of cases required is decreased from 25 to 20; 42
forth by the American Dental Association." In the process of changing the membership records of the American Association of Endodontics to computor processing, correspondence was sent to each member for verification of the information in the Association's roster. O f particular concern was the number of members of the Association who apparently have not registered with their local dental society or notified the American Dental Association of changes in the designation of the character of their practices, Members who, in fact, are ethically conducting specialty or limited practices and are listed under the code 00 (General Practice) rather than code 15 (Endodontics), are not listed as specialists in the
ADA Directory of Members. For the American Association of Endodontics to make a change in the character of practice code designation for a member, the member must, along with his request for such a change, provide documentation from the secretary of his local component or constituent dental society that such a change is in order.
the follow-up period required is one year instead of two; the categories of cases have been eliminated. The first sentence of the General Instructions clearly states the expectations and requirements of the Board. If further information is desired, please contact a member of the Program Directors Liaison Committee: Dr. Melvin Goldman, Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine, 1 Kneeland St, Boston, 02111, (617) 956-6634, or Dr. James H. Simon, The V A Medical Center (160), 5901 E 7th St, Long Beach, Calif, 90822, (213) 498-1313, ext 2227.
In the fifteen states which license specialists in dentistry (Alaska, Arkansas, Illi. nois, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Mis. sissippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia and the District of Columbia), announcement of specialization or limitation of practice requires, in addition to meeting the existing educational requirements, licensure as a specialist by the State Board of Dental Examiners in accordance with the dental practice acts of that individual state. The American Association of Endodontics does not make determinations as to who may or who may not ethically announce limitation. These determinations are the perogative of the constituent dental societies a n d / o r the individual state dental practice acts. It is the individual's responsibility to notify his dental society if indeed his character of practice code designation is in error and to effect the necessary corrections. Further, it is the individual's responsibility to conduct his practice in conformity with the dental practice acts of his community.
New Diplomates of the Board The American Board of Endodontics takes pleasure in announcing the certification of 16 new diplomates of the Board. These men successfully completed oral examinations given by the Board on Nov 7 and 8 in Chicago. They are as follows: L. Craig Baumgartner; George E. Biron; Robert V. Brovin; William H. Fowler; Robert A. Heyman; Richard C. Jacobs; Gary L. LaBounty; Rush A. Lenroot; L. Ronald Martin; Nelson I. Mendell; Bruce A. Merriam; Alan J. Nevins; David L. Powell; Victor L. Ratkus; Ronald R. Riley; and J o h n T. Streiff. The Board also conducted written examinations taken by 73 candidates for certification on Nov 6 at Northwestern University.
Viewing an AAE exhibit are (from left) Dr. William E. Borman, Indianapolis, Dr. Sidney Epstein, San Francisco; and Dr. Franklyn E. Copeland, New Orleans.
Dr. L Lawrence Kerr (left), ADA president, and Dr. Edward Osetek, AAE president, skate an amusing story during the ADA anfatal session.
ADA officials get together during a social gathering. From left: Dr. John J. Houlihan, president-elect; Dr. Warren 77. Wakai, second vice-president.
ENDODONTIC PROGRAMS ATTRACT INTERESTED AUDIENCES IN NEW ORLEANS AT ADA ANNUAL MEETING New Orleans." Endodontic programs drew large audiences at the ADA's 121st annual session. The traditional pre-meeting reception, moved this year from the AAE to the ADA headquarters hotel, was attended by several leading ADA officials, including Dr. I. Lawrence Kerr, president; Dr. John J. Houlihan, president-elect; and Dr. John M. Coady, executive director. The receiving line was headed by Dr. Edward Osetek, AAE president, and Dr. Donald Arens, professional affairs committee chairman. Meeting participants were introduced to the "Fundamentals of Endodontic Surgery" at an extended-day workshop directed by Dr. James L. Gutman, with
Dr. Eric J. Hovland, assistant director. The essay programs on endodontic-periodontic interrelationships, trauma, as well as other endodontic sessions, were well attended. Six endodontic section speakers joined with five other AAE members to help staff the AAE's scientific exhibit, which was awarded an honorable mention in its category. Exhibit winners were the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, and American Dental Political Action Committee. Dr. Noah Chivian, assisted by Dr. Stephen Schwartz, arranged the endodontic section program. After 1981, the section format is expected to be replaced by a general programming system.
Or. James L. Gutmann (left) of Baltimore and Dr. Sarah E. Martin of Guntersville, Ala, at a full-day workshop on "Fundamentals of Endodontic Surgery."
New antiherpes agent
Dr. Hal E. Bailey (left) and Dr. Ronald S. Bourgeois are shown at a table clinic on "Esthetic Apical Retr@lling. "
studied
A recent issue of the Journal of American Medical Association reported that a new antiherpes agent is being tested. Acyclovir, a potential new antiviral agent, is being studied for its potential effectiveness against herpes-virus infections. According to Dr. Jonathan H. Lass, Harvard Medical School, the agent is active only when inside an infected cell, disrupting its replication but leaving uninfected cells alone. In addition, its metabolic properties, including the speed with which it is cleared from the body, furthers its attractiveness for herpes-infection therapy.
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