FSOMS Newsletter

October 2010

In this Issue:

• 50th Anniversary Celebration
• 2010 FSOMS Dental Implant Conference
• FLOMSPAC Scores in Primary Elections; General Election Next
• Nominating Committee Report
• Legislative Weekend
  

50th Anniversary Celebration
A GRAND NIGHT

When Hank Holderfield asked me to capture in words the essence of our 50th Anniversary event, I realized that it would be like trying to catch a rainbow or preserve a beautiful butterfly without taking the life out of it.  Without a doubt, the evening of Saturday July 24, 2010, provided an event that will rank as the most elegant, prestigious, memorable and sheer fun that the FSOMS will ever plan.  The weekend of July 23 - 25 also presented one of the very best CE programs we have ever offered.  When the attendees find a presentation so pertinent that they ask the lecturer to come in early (at 7:30 AM Sunday after a wild night of celebration) that says a lot about the quality of the subject matter and the presenter.  This course was on rh-BMP, and was given by the engaging and personable Dr. Daniel Spagnoli.  I didn't see a single person duck out early on Sunday morning.  The members hung on every word of this contemporaneous presentation.

Saturday evening's 50th celebration began with an elegant cocktail party.  The ladies were gorgeous in their finest and the gentlemen, spiffy in their tuxes.  While the cocktail party was in progress, four of our Founding Fathers: Drs. Ernie Cervis,  John Coker, Fred Novak and Don Tillery Sr., who had honored us by their somewhat difficult trek to the venue -- had a special photo sitting to record their presence fifty years after helping to found our Society.  They had a very special good ol' boys reunion, because as luck would have it, these four are also the very best of friends who have always enjoyed each other's company.  Minutes later, twenty-seven Past Presidents lined up on the steps of the Breakers courtyard for their group photo.  The presence of so many Past Presidents came close to assembling nearly every living Past President, and the camaraderie was palpable.

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Founding Fathers (L-R)First Row: Drs. John Coker and Don Tillery Sr., Second Row: Drs. Fred Novak and Ernie Cervis	FSOMS Past Presidents

Both the cocktail party and delicious dinner were held in the elegant Circle Room of the Breakers Hotel, in Palm Beach.  This room is without a doubt a National Treasure - exuding an elegance that most OMSs could not have afforded in the early years of the past century!  The planning committee had engaged the Debbie Taylor Band from Miami.  This fabulous musical group produced lovely light jazz and pop music as a background for the cocktail party.  During dinner they added lovely soft music, which allowed much pleasant conversation.  When dinner was over, President Diaz introduced Larry Cook who gave a vignette of the life and contributions of the four attending Founding Fathers.   A special gold medallion, in commemoration of their contribution to our Society, was given to each Founding Father as they were introduced to their fellow oral surgeons.  President Diaz presented Dr. Don Tillery, Sr. with a special new award named: "The Bridge Builder's Award," -- based on Don's favorite poem which  tells about a traveler through life, who, now near life's end, builds a bridge over the troubled waters blocking his path, and when asked why, responds:  "There follows after me today a youth, whose feet must pass this way.  This stream that has been as naught to me, to the fair-haired youth might a pitfall be.  He too, must cross in the twilight dim: Good friend, I'm building the bridge for him."  Dr. Diaz, introduced Don's son, Don Tillery, Jr., who narrated a presentation with photographs, of his dad's life.  It was an honor to which Don Sr. is most certainly entitled.  Few men have extended such sincere friendship to so many members of our Florida, South Eastern and AAOMS Societies.  It was an emotional honor, and with father and son interacting, lovingly presented!

After the Founding Father and Past President introductions, the Debbie Taylor Band took off in full force, and things really started to swing!  They played so much good dance music, the dance floor was packed all evening.  What fun for the dancers and great entertainment for the folks who didn't dance.  Debbie, and members if her group, sang great vocals and played from so many genres of music that anyone could find something they loved for their dancing or listening pleasure.  Debbie and the band were supposed to finish at 11 PM, but folks were having so much fun that she obliged with an extra 15 minutes of dance tunes.

From all the comments heard, the 50th Anniversary celebration was the most fun of any meeting - ever.  We can thank the Breakers highly professional staff, our professional suppliers (each of whom contributed substantial financial support for this special event) and Hank Holderfield and staff, for their great effort to make this event such a success.  It was indeed,  A GRAND NIGHT!

Dr. Lawrence Cook, General Chairman
50th Anniversary Celebration

Dr. Larry Cook, General Chairman, Dr. Don Tillery Jr, President Elect and Dr. Marcos Diaz, President, congratulate Dr. Don Tillery Sr (second from left), recipient of the Bridge Builders Award.	Founding Fathers Drs. Tillery, Cervis, Novak and Coker (note medallions) with General Chairman Larry Cook.
The Grand Circle Ballroom

For a complete viewing of all photos, go to
http://www.lilaphotos.com/Recent-Events/FSOMS

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2010 FSOMS Dental Implant Conference

By popular demand, our implant conference is returning, featuring Dr. Michael Block with the Center for Dental Reconstruction in Metairie, Louisiana.  On Sunday, Prosthodontist Gary Morris will join Dr. Block in a lively discussion about the dental implant practice in down economy. The Resident programs will also be making brief presentations.  The entire weekend will offer 8 1/2 hours of CE credit.
 
The FSOMS room block at the Orlando World Center Marriott is now open. You can book online. You can also call the hotel directly at 800-228-9290.
 
Please do not delay in making your reservations, as the room block is limited. Deadline to reserve a room at our group rate of $149 including self-parking is October 22.

Here’s a quick glance at the weekend’s program and activities:

Friday, November 12:
4:00-6:00 pm	FSOMS Board Meeting
6:00-7:00 pm	Welcome Reception
9:00 until	Cirque du Soleil ( limited # of tickets available)
Saturday, November 13:
7:30-8:30	Breakfast with Exhibitors
8:30 - 10:30	Scientific Session Speaker:  Dr. Michael Block Esthetic Restorations: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning:
	Recognizing the need for orthodontic extrusion, soft tissue grafting, placement of healing abutments with gingival contouring The use of CAD CAM abutments for ease of final use

10:30 - 11:00	Break
11:00 - 12:00	Resident Presentations
12:00 - 1:00	Lunch/Business Session:
1:00 - 3:00	Treatment Planning the edentulous maxilla and mandible:
	Includes a detailed step-by-step discussion on how to immediately load the mandible, followed by how to make the final restoration Includes a detailed step-by- step discussion on how to immediately load the maxilla - 6 implants without grafting

3:00 - 3:30	Break
3:30 - 4:30	Posterior mandible:  Short implants vs. Interpositional Osteotomies vs. Onlay Grafting:
	Splinting short implants The importance of crown/root ratio

6:00pm

President’s Reception & Dinner

Sunday, November 14:
7:30-8:30	Breakfast with Exhibitors
8:30 - 10:00	Scientific Session Speakers:  Drs. Michael Block and Garry Morris Immediate Molar Implants.  When, How, Why

10:00 - 10:30	Break
10:30 - 12:00	Battlefields:  Dental implant Practice in a Down Economy This lecture will address the challenges of dental implant practice to the oral and maxillofacial surgeon in a down economy. Economic concerns as well as turf battles have created a difficult environment for us to navigate. Prognosis should rule treatment planning, however other factors influence a dentists referral for implants. An algorithm for success will be outlined and recommendations for practice growth given.
12:00	Adjournment

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FLOMSPAC Scores in Primary Elections; 
General Election Next

FLOMSPAC enjoyed strong results for its backed candidates during the PAC’s first Florida primary election.  Below are our primary election results and 2010 general election campaign contributions.

Florida Attorney General

Florida Senate

Florida House of Representatives

FLOMSPAC 2010 General Election Contributions

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Nominating Committee Report to be Presented at
Annual Meeting

The following slate of Officers, Trustees, Delegates and Alternates will be presented to the membership for approval at the Annual Business Meeting on November 13 at the Marriott World Center in Orlando:

President (Automatic)	Dr. Don Tillery, Jr.
President-Elect	Dr. Rigo Cornejo
Vice President	Dr. Tirbod Fattahi
Treasurer (serving 3 yr term ending in 2012)	Dr. Ed Meszaros
Immediate Past President (Automatic)	Dr. Marcos Diaz
Trustees (Three Yr. Terms Ending in 2013)	Dr. Carlos Coro Dr. Jennifer Schaumberg Dr. Todd Reuter
AAOMS Delegates (Two Yr Terms Ending 2012)	Dr. Steve Kotkis Dr. Howard Fisher
AAOMS Alt. Del: (Two Yr Terms Ending 2012)	Dr. Richard Joseph Dr. Dan Gesek

FSOMS Nominating Committee

• Dr. Lance Grenevicki, Chair
• Dr. Howard Fisher
• Dr. Rolf Wolfrom
• Dr. Stephen Kotkis
• Dr. Matt Dennis
• Dr. Richard Mufson, Alternate

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SAVE THE DATE

FSOMS “Cast and Blast” Weekend & Legislative “Day on the Hill” Set for March 18-21 Mark your calendar now for the Society’s Annual Hunt and “Day on the Hill” to be held March 18-21.  There will be great food, fun and fellowship…and an opportunity to make a difference for our specialty. Here is the schedule:

• Friday, March 18:  Arrive at the beautiful Dogwood Plantation in Cairo, Georgia or stay in nearby hotels.  Shooting instruction available for begiinner and experts. Optional quail hunting, skeet shooting and fishing available in the afternoon. 


• Saturday, March 19:  We will start the day with a delicious country-style breakfast at the Plantation to be followed by our Annual Pheasant Hunt.  We will have lunch at the camp to be followed by the Quail Hunt and other optional activities in the afternoon.  In the evening we will gather at Kevin’s Guns and Sporting Goods in Thomasville for a specially prepared wild-game dinner.  Kevin will offer a private showing of this unique facility that features hunting and fishing gear, sports apparel, plantation furnishings and a high value Beretta Show Room.


• Sunday, March 20:  We will begin the day with breakfast, followed by a optional fly-fishing school and quail hunting and skeet shooting.
  
  The FSOMS Board of Directors will be meeting from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. in Tallahassee at the office of our lobbyist, Mike Huey.  All attendees are encouraged to attend the Board meeting to hear about the important issues facing our specialty.


• Monday, March 21:  “Day on the Hill” This is the key day of the year for our organization.  We will begin with an orientation breakfast at Mike Huey’s office.  Our lobbying team will review the key issues before our specialty and prepare for our individual visits with the Legislators.  We will have a joint lunch with several of the Legislators, to be followed by more Legislative visits in the afternoon.  Those not interested in the Hunt can attend the “Day on the Hill” only.

Watch for registration materials after the first of the year.