ODDS Meeting Minutes

Minutes Record History

The Omaha District Dental Society Board of Directors meets once a month, typically on the first Tuesday, at the Metro Omaha Medical Society building. ODDS members are welcome to attend any meeting that interests them.

The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. and lasts about 90 minutes. The Board discusses goals, opportunities and upcoming events at the meetings.

  • 2010 Board of Director Minutes

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  • 2010 General Membership Meeting Minutes

    ODDS General Membership Meeting
    February 16, 2010
    6:30 PM
    Anthony’s Steak House

    Meeting called to order about 6:30 PM by Dr. Randy Nordstrom

    Continuing Education Speakers:

    Dr. Scott Morrison introduced the student presenters from UNMC Pedo program, and Creighton second year students

    Dr. Libby (Rolfsmeyer) Johnson and Dr. Bryan Skar, students from the UNMC Pedodontics program, presented research done to determine the effectiveness of different modes of decay prevention, including herbal lollipops that have antibacterial elements incorporated into them.

    Dr. Mark Kampfe, a graduate student in the UNMC General Practice Residency program, discussed popular prescription medications and the side effects that impact the teeth, particularly dry mouth. He gave each attendee a booklet of the 300 most commonly prescribed drugs for 2009.

    Second year Creighton Dental School student Alexandra Keelor discussed a research project on shade selection in relation to the color of the sclera of the eye.

    Matt Anderson, also a second year Creighton student, presented the most common deficiencies in class I and II composite fillings.

    Business

    Corporate Sponsor:
    Iowa Dental Supply sponsor Jeff Mumford discussed Dental Cheques, a way to make charitable contributions when ordering supplies

    An online program on special needs dentistry is available, with more information in a flyer available on the back table.

    Scholarship Presentations:
    Dennis Anderson presented the annual ODDS scholarships to two dental assisting students and one hygiene student from Iowa Western and Metro Community Colleges. Donations were solicited to add to the scholarship fund, and an additional $800.00+ dollars were collected.

    Community Dentistry:
    Dr. Marty Matz reported on the annual GKAS event, where volunteer dentists saw 60 children from 8 AM to 4 PM and donated about $23,000.00 in free dental work. It was mentioned that the ODDS and individual members need to be more vocal about the services they provide to the community.
    Board of Trustees Meeting Report:
    Members were urged to fill out a community dentistry survey to help the board determine needs relative to access to care.

    Dr. Ken Hermsen mentioned that the legislature has approved the use of the NOMAD x-ray unit, contingent upon taking a training course.

    Treasurers Report:
    Dr. Gary Westerman reported that “We have money.”

    Dr. Scott Morrison reported the LB 813 prohibits insurance companies from setting fees for non-covered services. Dr. Morrison said the bill has widespread support in the legislature and in the community and will most likely pass. Good news for dentists.

    The meeting was adjourned at about 8PM.