District VI Trustee Report - Spring 2010
6/6/10

Jade Miller, DDS
AAPD District VI Trustee  

I want to congratulate the CSPD and specifically, Oariona Lowe, on an outstanding Annual Meeting in Cancun, Mexico. Everything about it was a tremendous success: the resort, the scientific sessions and the social events. Co-sponsoring your meeting with the Western Society of Pediatric Dentistry Annual Meeting expands the potential attendees and fosters collegiality amongst our district (District VI).  

I would like to encourage everyone to attend the AAPD Annual Meeting in Chicago on May 27 -30. It promises to be a great session in a terrific city. On Thursday, May 27th, the AAPD Leadership Institute is putting on a Mini Leadership Institute class which provides a good overview for those who may be considering attending the Institute.  

In Congress’ recent passage of the Healthcare Reform Act, they included provisions for oral health services for children. I would encourage you to read the details by going to the Children’s Dental Health Project website to see a summary:  www.cdhp.org.  

The American Board of Pediatric Dentistry currently has 2743 diplomates, which is 53% of all eligible AAPD members. The AAPD recommends that all pediatric dentists consider becoming diplomates. Administration of the Oral Clinical examination will be given once annually in September. For time-limited diplomates, a Renewal of Certification Protocol will be launched in July, 2010 so check their website for further information (www. abpd.org).  

As always, e-mail me at  jmkiddds@aol.com  if you have any questions or concerns.  

 

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