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News, comments, and service announcements CDABO holds 28th meeting At the unique Stein Eriksen Lodge in Park City, Utah, the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics (CDABO) focused on evidence-based orthodontics (EBO) as seen through the eyes of a carefully selected group of experts. Bob Nemeth handed over CDABO leadership to Dick Ridgley at the end of the 4-day meeting in July and had every right to be proud of a scientific meeting that met all expectations of its attendees. Tom Southard introduced EBO by describing his experience in working the last few years with the Council of Scientific Affairs of the AAO. His presentation was highlighted by a discussion of systematic reviews and conclusions that can be drawn from research findings, many from the University of Iowa. Representing the department of orthodontics in Nijmegen, The Netherlands, Anne Marie Kuipers-Jagtman expressed concern for the pace at which clinicians are applying EBO to improve treatment outcomes. In medicine, evidence-based practice is increasingly common. Her solution: “Let’s try to make it better!” With the accepted belief that anterior open bites are difficult to treat, Greg Huang presented an evidence-based assessment of open-bite therapy. Using a well-accepted hierarchy of evidence, he summarized the success and stability of orthodontic therapy for open-bite and combined orthodontic/surgical treatment. Charlie Burstone kept the audience on its toes with a highly animated presentation entitled, “Flat-earth orthodontics—myths in goals and therapy.” Topics included orthopedic change, smile mechanics, what facemasks really do for a Class III patient, and his view of illusions in orthodontics. Dave Turpin took the next step of relating EBO to the daily practice of Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2006;130:422-3 0889-5406/$32.00 Copyright © 2006 by the American Association of Orthodontists. doi:10.1016/j.ajodo.2006.07.015
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orthodontics by examining early Class II treatment, the correction of posterior crossbites, and the treatment approach when little evidence supports any therapeutic modality. Harry Legan explored various treatment approaches for a patient with obstructive sleep apnea and the evidence to support specific treatment outcomes. His experience in treating over 70 obstructive sleep apnea patients with orthognathic surgery to advance both the maxilla and the mandible proved valuable to the participants. Jason Cope tied up many loose ends in EBO controversies by summarizing the evidence to support the use of temporary anchorage devices in orthodontics. He concluded that those devices are fundamentally an evidence-based treatment modality when used properly. During this meeting, David R. Musich received the CDABO Award of Merit for his unselfish dedication to the organization’s activities. Raymond C. Thurow was the 2006 Honorary Chair. Newly installed officers included Dick Ridgley, president; Tom Skafidas, president-elect; Tucker Haltom, secretary; and Philip Markin, treasurer. The 29th Annual Meeting, July 15-19, 2007, at the Ritz Carlton, Half Moon Bay, Calif, will be dedicated to Dr Art Dugoni.
Dugoni receives accolades The University of the Pacific (UP) Board of Regents voted to award Dr Arthur A. Dugoni the highest honor any faculty or staff member can receive, the Order of the Pacific. Dugoni was presented the prestigious Order of the Pacific medal for his illustrious 56-year career as an educator during the All-University Commencement on May 12 and again formally at the dental school graduation on June 11 in San Francisco. “This award is given selectively to those who have given distinguished service and made outstanding contributions to the UP that extend beyond the expectations of that person’s position,” stated President Donald DeRosa at that ceremony.
Richard Ridgley (left), Palo Alto, Calif, accepts his new job as president of the CDABO from outgoing president, Robert Nemeth, St Cloud, Minn. UP’s Alumni Association also recognized Dugoni at the 48th annual Distinguished Alumni Awards banquet June 24 on the Stockton, Calif, campus. The Alumni Association awarded Dugoni, a 1948 dental-school alumnus, its Medallion of Excellence, which honors alumni who exhibited outstanding service to the UP, their professions, and their communities. The he highest honor the association can award an alumnus, it has been given to only 7 others in the UP’s history. In addition to those accolades, Dugoni was the first dentist to receive an honorary degree— doctor of humane letters— from the University of Louisville, School of Dentistry. He accepted this degree on May 13 during its commencement ceremony, when graduating students and guests gave him a standing ovation for his inspiring address, “Live a life that matters.” Dugoni was also the featured speaker at the dental schools of the Universities of Michigan and Indiana in May. He has given 29 commencement addresses at various universities in the United States. Although Dugoni concluded his deanship at the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry on June 30, 2006, he is still involved with the school and the UP as dean emeritus and senior executive for development. An exemplary educator, practitioner, and leader, Dr Dugoni became dean of the UP in 1978 and is a respected figure
American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics /September 2006
American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Volume 130, Number 3
Federation List of Honour, limited to 30 people worldwide. He has presented more than 800 lectures, papers, clinics, and essays and has written more than 150 published articles. He also was the first and only person in the United States or Canada to have a dental school named in his honor while serving as dean.
National Provider Identifier Dr Arthur A. Dugoni
in dentistry. He is currently president of the American Dental Association Foundation (its philanthropic branch) and served as its president; he was also president of the American Association of Dental Schools, the American Board of Orthodontics, and the California Dental Association. He was a member of the council of the FDI World Dental Federation for 9 years and served as treasurer and member of the FDI Executive Committee for 6 years. Dugoni has received many awards and citations. In 1998, he was elected to the prestigious FDI World Dental
Although isinformation about the National Provider Identifier (NPI) is spreading, the American Dental Association (ADA) website contains information to help separate fact from fiction. Most importantly, the website stresses that dentists considering the purchase of commercial NPI implementation guides should know that NPI enumeration is free to all eligible health-care providers. Dentists should avoid falling prey to other NPI myths. Myth: 2006 is the compliance deadline. Fact: The deadline for compliance is May 23, 2007. Myth: All dentists must have an NPI.
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Fact: Technically, only dentists who use HIPAA standard electronic healthcare transactions must use NPIs. Some health plans might require an NPI on paper claims, but current indications are that many will not, at least for now. Myth: Claims will not be paid without an NPI. Fact: A claim submitted electronically without an NPI on or after May 23, 2007, might not be paid. It is impossible to say how much a paper-based dentist will need to use NPIs. Many paper claims doubtless will be processed and paid normally without NPIs up to the deadline, and probably for some time after. Paper-based dentists should consider applying for NPIs, but they need not pay a middleman to do it for them, and, in most cases, they will not need to pay anyone to teach them how to use their NPIs. Myth: Prescriptions will not be honored without NPIs. Fact: Although some states might require provider identifiers on pharmacy transactions, federal law does not require NPIs on prescriptions, either electronic or paper. More information about NPI is available from the ADA website: ADA.org
News, comments, and service announcements CDABO holds 28th meeting At the unique Stein Eriksen Lodge in Park City, Utah, the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics (CDABO) focused on evidence-based orthodontics (EBO) as seen through the eyes of a carefully selected group of experts. Bob Nemeth handed over CDABO leadership to Dick Ridgley at the end of the 4-day meeting in July and had every right to be proud of a scientific meeting that met all expectations of its attendees. Tom Southard introduced EBO by describing his experience in working the last few years with the Council of Scientific Affairs of the AAO. His presentation was highlighted by a discussion of systematic reviews and conclusions that can be drawn from research findings, many from the University of Iowa. Representing the department of orthodontics in Nijmegen, The Netherlands, Anne Marie Kuipers-Jagtman expressed concern for the pace at which clinicians are applying EBO to improve treatment outcomes. In medicine, evidence-based practice is increasingly common. Her solution: “Let’s try to make it better!” With the accepted belief that anterior open bites are difficult to treat, Greg Huang presented an evidence-based assessment of open-bite therapy. Using a well-accepted hierarchy of evidence, he summarized the success and stability of orthodontic therapy for open-bite and combined orthodontic/surgical treatment. Charlie Burstone kept the audience on its toes with a highly animated presentation entitled, “Flat-earth orthodontics—myths in goals and therapy.” Topics included orthopedic change, smile mechanics, what facemasks really do for a Class III patient, and his view of illusions in orthodontics. Dave Turpin took the next step of relating EBO to the daily practice of Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2006;130:422-3 0889-5406/$32.00 Copyright © 2006 by the American Association of Orthodontists. doi:10.1016/j.ajodo.2006.07.015
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orthodontics by examining early Class II treatment, the correction of posterior crossbites, and the treatment approach when little evidence supports any therapeutic modality. Harry Legan explored various treatment approaches for a patient with obstructive sleep apnea and the evidence to support specific treatment outcomes. His experience in treating over 70 obstructive sleep apnea patients with orthognathic surgery to advance both the maxilla and the mandible proved valuable to the participants. Jason Cope tied up many loose ends in EBO controversies by summarizing the evidence to support the use of temporary anchorage devices in orthodontics. He concluded that those devices are fundamentally an evidence-based treatment modality when used properly. During this meeting, David R. Musich received the CDABO Award of Merit for his unselfish dedication to the organization’s activities. Raymond C. Thurow was the 2006 Honorary Chair. Newly installed officers included Dick Ridgley, president; Tom Skafidas, president-elect; Tucker Haltom, secretary; and Philip Markin, treasurer. The 29th Annual Meeting, July 15-19, 2007, at the Ritz Carlton, Half Moon Bay, Calif, will be dedicated to Dr Art Dugoni.
Dugoni receives accolades The University of the Pacific (UP) Board of Regents voted to award Dr Arthur A. Dugoni the highest honor any faculty or staff member can receive, the Order of the Pacific. Dugoni was presented the prestigious Order of the Pacific medal for his illustrious 56-year career as an educator during the All-University Commencement on May 12 and again formally at the dental school graduation on June 11 in San Francisco. “This award is given selectively to those who have given distinguished service and made outstanding contributions to the UP that extend beyond the expectations of that person’s position,” stated President Donald DeRosa at that ceremony.
Richard Ridgley (left), Palo Alto, Calif, accepts his new job as president of the CDABO from outgoing president, Robert Nemeth, St Cloud, Minn. UP’s Alumni Association also recognized Dugoni at the 48th annual Distinguished Alumni Awards banquet June 24 on the Stockton, Calif, campus. The Alumni Association awarded Dugoni, a 1948 dental-school alumnus, its Medallion of Excellence, which honors alumni who exhibited outstanding service to the UP, their professions, and their communities. The he highest honor the association can award an alumnus, it has been given to only 7 others in the UP’s history. In addition to those accolades, Dugoni was the first dentist to receive an honorary degree— doctor of humane letters— from the University of Louisville, School of Dentistry. He accepted this degree on May 13 during its commencement ceremony, when graduating students and guests gave him a standing ovation for his inspiring address, “Live a life that matters.” Dugoni was also the featured speaker at the dental schools of the Universities of Michigan and Indiana in May. He has given 29 commencement addresses at various universities in the United States. Although Dugoni concluded his deanship at the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry on June 30, 2006, he is still involved with the school and the UP as dean emeritus and senior executive for development. An exemplary educator, practitioner, and leader, Dr Dugoni became dean of the UP in 1978 and is a respected figure
American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics /September 2006
American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Volume 130, Number 3
Federation List of Honour, limited to 30 people worldwide. He has presented more than 800 lectures, papers, clinics, and essays and has written more than 150 published articles. He also was the first and only person in the United States or Canada to have a dental school named in his honor while serving as dean.
National Provider Identifier Dr Arthur A. Dugoni
in dentistry. He is currently president of the American Dental Association Foundation (its philanthropic branch) and served as its president; he was also president of the American Association of Dental Schools, the American Board of Orthodontics, and the California Dental Association. He was a member of the council of the FDI World Dental Federation for 9 years and served as treasurer and member of the FDI Executive Committee for 6 years. Dugoni has received many awards and citations. In 1998, he was elected to the prestigious FDI World Dental
Although isinformation about the National Provider Identifier (NPI) is spreading, the American Dental Association (ADA) website contains information to help separate fact from fiction. Most importantly, the website stresses that dentists considering the purchase of commercial NPI implementation guides should know that NPI enumeration is free to all eligible health-care providers. Dentists should avoid falling prey to other NPI myths. Myth: 2006 is the compliance deadline. Fact: The deadline for compliance is May 23, 2007. Myth: All dentists must have an NPI.
Ortho news 423
Fact: Technically, only dentists who use HIPAA standard electronic healthcare transactions must use NPIs. Some health plans might require an NPI on paper claims, but current indications are that many will not, at least for now. Myth: Claims will not be paid without an NPI. Fact: A claim submitted electronically without an NPI on or after May 23, 2007, might not be paid. It is impossible to say how much a paper-based dentist will need to use NPIs. Many paper claims doubtless will be processed and paid normally without NPIs up to the deadline, and probably for some time after. Paper-based dentists should consider applying for NPIs, but they need not pay a middleman to do it for them, and, in most cases, they will not need to pay anyone to teach them how to use their NPIs. Myth: Prescriptions will not be honored without NPIs. Fact: Although some states might require provider identifiers on pharmacy transactions, federal law does not require NPIs on prescriptions, either electronic or paper. More information about NPI is available from the ADA website: ADA.org