SSOMS

Gayle Davies

Dental Anesthesiology Recognized As Dental Specialty

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ADA has announced that dental anesthesiology has become “the 10th dental specialty recognized by the National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards.” On March 11, the National Commission “adopted a resolution based on an application from the American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists to recognize dental anesthesiology as a dental specialty.”

Dr. James Tom, president of the American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists, said, “This historic vote by the National Commission certainly reflects the ADA’s ongoing efforts towards improved patient care and safety in the areas of dental sedation, dental anesthesiology and access for those with special health care needs.”

In addition to dental anesthesiology, other recognized dental specialties include dental public health, endodontics, oral and maxillofacial pathology, oral and maxillofacial radiology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, and prosthodontics.

Pancreatic Cancer takes Two SSOMS Members

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Dr. Greg Grantham

Sharon Hunt

Dr. Greg Grantham, SSOMS member from Panama City and Past President of FSOMS, and Sharon Hunt, former SSOMS Executive Director and Honorary Member, both died on February 16 from the same diagnosis, pancreatic cancer.

Greg was one of the nicest men you will ever meet. A consummate gentleman in every respect. He was a loyal servant of the specialty, his community and his church.

Click here to see his published Obituary.

Please send condolences to: Greg Grantham family, 2856 Tupelo Drive, Panama City, FL 32405

Sharon served SSOMS as Executive Director for 11 years as Vice President of Hank Holderfield’s company Professional Association Management, Inc. Sharon left PAMI in 1995 to take the position of Executive Director of the Southern Society of Orthodontists.

PRE-CONFERENCE Ireland – Dublin, Doonbeg

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Explore Dublin before Killarney.

Click for More Information: Post  Conference K Club in Straffan, Ireland

This trip includes the spectacular highlights like Georgian Dublin, Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin Castle, Dingle Whiskey Bar, The Shelbourne, Kilmainham Jail, Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library, Golf Links at Doonbeg, White Horse Spa, Doonbeg Village & Beaches, the Cliffs of Moher and Burren National Park.

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This package includes the following:

• 2 nights at The Shelbourne in 10 Deluxe Rooms
• 1 night at Lodge at Doonbeg in 10 Ocean View Suites (mix of 1-Bedroom Suite and 2-Bedroom Suites)
• VAT on all hotels
• Breakfast each morning
• Professional Walking Guide for a 3-hour group walk through Georgian Dublin
• Driver & Separate Guide in Dublin to include Kilmainham Jail, Trinity College (Book of Kells) and Guinness Storehouse – entrances are included to all 3.
• Driver & Separate Guide in Ireland for 2 days
• Dingle Whiskey Experience

This package excludes the following:

  • Entrance fees, activities, distillery tours – unless noted above
  • Gratuity
  • Meals or refreshments (unless otherwise noted)
  • No arrival transfers included

The rate for this 3-night package is $1,600.00 per person sharing strictly based on 10 Rooms – all double occupancy.

A deposit of 20% of the tour price is required at time of booking and to confirm the hotels, transfers, and touring. The remainder of the cost of the tour is due 90 days before travel commences at which time we reserve the right to make an adjustment based upon fluctuations in the exchange rate.  If you wish to lock in the current package price you may do so by paying the full amount at the time of booking. Cancellations received 90 days or more prior to departure will be subject to a cancellation fee of 20% of the total price; cancellations 89 to 30 days, 40%; cancellations 29 to 15 days, 75%; cancellations 14 days or less, 100%.  Once the initial payment has been taken, there will be a $75 revision fee per change.