South King County Dental Society Spring Newsletter

SPRING 2013 VOL 11 / ISSUE 3

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President’s Page with Dr. Princy S. Rekhi ........................................................... 4

Seattle-King County Foundation Awards ........................................................ 5

Gala Success................................................................................................... 6

Fund -A-Need .................................................................................................. 7

Give Kids a Smile......................................................................................... 9

Welcome New Members ...............................................................................11

One Half Day A Month Can Change the World................................................12

Election Results.......................................................................................... 13

Life Members 2013...................................................................................... 13

WSDA 12th Man Challenge .............................................................................. 19

Exposures with Dr. Al Munk ............................................................................ 22

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COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEEDr. Victor Barry, Chair Dr. Gary Heyamoto Dr. William Hooe Dr. Dan Middaugh Dr. Gregory Ogata Dr. Jason Pehling Dr. Christopher Pickel Dr. Douglas Walsh Dr. Leah Worstman

OFFICERSDr. Princy S. Rekhi, President Dr. Patrick E. Taylor, President-electDr. Cynthia R. Pauley, Past president Dr. Timothy A. Hess, TreasurerDr. Kimberly A. Winton, SecretaryMs. Jennifer L. Freimund, Executive Director

EXECUTIVE COUNCILDr. Bart Johnson, Executive Council 2013Dr. Edmond L. Truelove, Executive Council 2013Dr. Amrit K. Burn, Executive Council 2014Dr. Audrey K. Tatt, Executive Council 2014Dr. Michelle Caldier, Executive Council 2015Dr. James W. Reid, Executive Council 2015Dr. Joseph A. Schneider, Executive Council 2015

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Seattle-King County Dental Society Membership Quarterly SPRING 2013 Volume 11, Issue 3

CONTENTS

with our membership as our guiding light, we were able to provide clear, concise solutions for issues that affect our profession.

Never have I held dentistry more near to my sense of self or closer to my perception of purpose than during this past year of my presidency. During my year as President-Elect and even in the weeks and days leading to my induction, I could have never imagined where these months would lead. I did, however, know that I wished to remain cognizant of the strides we had made in the past as we continued to aspire towards our future. With that would come the recognition that we simply could not remain content with the status quo. To fully embrace progress, we must be willing to welcome change. As Margaret Mead once reminded us, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, concerned citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has.” I was fortunate to fi nd that coalition of members yearning for change in each and every one of you and in the dedication you so dutifully displayed. I could not fathom leading the Society alone; it was only by the continuous commitment and clairvoyance of our staff that we were able to keep our ideas moving forward. A well-deserved thank you to Jennifer for herassiduous drive and to Sandra and Krystal who all makean unstoppable force and without whom I could not have accomplished even half of what, together, we all did. I also want to thank my parents, my sister and my staff who all were instrumental in keeping everything together as I embarked on my journey as your leader. A special thanks to my good friend who has alwaysprovided great insight in the creation of these President’s Messages.

I hope that my time in this position has reminded you all that the onus is now on us. As they say, we don’t come closer to our destination by owning a map, but by taking the diffi cult fi rst steps in the right direction. We don’t only fi ght for dentistry during our visits to the capitol, we fi ght for dentistry through the work we do, the smiles we create and the lives we touch. Now is a time of shifting paradigms in which we must focus on building alliances, not burning bridges. It is a time atwhich the horizon is ablaze with the promise of our aspirations and a time at which I am deeply humbled to have served both you and theSociety.


Just as the seasons have come and gone over this past year, my term as President has brought with it the heat of debate countered by the cool breezes of collaboration. As my time in this position comes to a close, I am proud to report that, although it was an experience beyond my anticipations, together we were successful in our ambitions.

Stepping into this role, my premier goal was to encouragemember engagement in an effort to create a Society that was more relevant and further aligned with the needs and best interests of our member dentists. In front of my very eyes, I watched as you all became engaged, chimed in, shared opinions and showed up in numbers to voice your concerns and demand better solutions. You participated because you cared. And you cared because you held the fi rm belief that, together, we can create change.

I quickly learned that the change we so desired doesn’t stem from the status quo, but rather demands that adversity be our greatest teacher and guide. While I wasn’t prepared to deal with a major crisis, I found that, when one is brimming under the surface, there is no better option than to embrace it and face it immedi-ately. Your actions and your support helped us to not only fi ght, but to defeat midlevel provider legislation and preserve the scope of our practice of dentistry in the hands of professionals who are properly trained to provide appropriate care. My goal was to engagemembers and in doing so, we engaged more legisla-tors than ever before. Though the discourse was often contentious, this year taught us all that controversy doesn’t necessarily beget animosity; when we stand up for our values and demand change in line with those beliefs, we can often gain the respect of those with an opposing mindset.

Certainly, our annual Gala was proof enough of the respect we gained as we brought together not only our dental membership, family and friends, but also enjoyed the company of some of those very legislators whom we had challenged. The night was an incontrovertible success, having sold out before it even began and raising an unprecedented $164,000! These statistics scream engagement and are further reinforced by the fact that in the upcoming SKCDS elections, we have more people

running than ever before to represent our profession. This is the strength of our dental community, that at a time which requires us to carve our own path, we come together in solid support of our future objectives.

As my term wound down, I found myself refl ecting on the lessons I’ve been taught through the challenges we have faced. Writing these articles, working with dental organizations and representing dentistry on a local and state level has been a wonderful treat and is certainly one that I will miss dearly. The duties and responsibilitiesI have toward organized dentistry may continue to evolve over the next years but what will not change is the valuable guidance I received this past year and the subsequent lessons I can take with me for our future endeavors. While the engagement of membership was certainly the platform which I held most dear to my presidency, I discovered that I can’t simply demand your participation and involvement without becoming more familiar with the needs of our members; having direct knowledge of the questions, concerns, fears and expectations of our Society is the key to being a successful leader. In attempting to forge deeper connections with you, the men and women I served during my term, I found that there was much I could learn from each one of you. You donated your time and efforts on our committees, task forces and the Council. You communicated at a basal level with one another and with our greater community. You stood together as one and demanded that your voice be heard…and it was.

This year has been one of building community and alliances. In light of this goal, we pressed forward in creating a strong relationship with our Dental School at University of Washington and, in particular, earned the support of their new visionary leader, Dr. Joel Berg. Such a partnership lay inherent in our shared desire to create a new generation of dental professionals with the skill and foresight to take on the many challenges that our community will undoubtedly face in coming years. I look forward to stimulating a long-term relationship and bond with the students, faculty and School to ensure a bright and prosperous future for our profession.

As we build alliances, it’s important to note that we also worked on relationships with our state and national associations. As many of our members become involved not only at the local level but increasingly on a larger scale, we fi nd some of our own membership serving at all three levels, allowing the creation of positive and amicable relationships throughout. Differences of opinion are inherent to any situation of organized dentistry and it is these opposing views that help us more deeply decipher our joint goals. Discussion and debate are paramount to ensuring great outcomes and,

ThePresident’s Message

Dr. Princy S. Rekhi


The Seattle-King County Dental Foundation has established several awards to recognize individuals who help advance the Foundation’s work in eliminating dental pain and infection. During our most recent Gala, the Board of Directors honored three individuals for their contributions. Please join us in congratulating them for their work.

The fi rst award, The Lifetime Achievement Award, is presented to the Seattle-King County Dental Society member who has contributed substantially and consistently to the work of the Dental Society and Foundation for at least ten years. Dr. Karen Sakuma was presented with this fi rst annual award. Dr. Sakuma was president of the Dental Society when it was decided to form the Dental Foundation. Without her tireless work, the Seattle-King County Dental Foundation would not have come into existence. In addition, she has been a long-term fi nancial supporter of theFoundation.

Community Partner of the Year is presented to a non-dentist who has contributed time and/or treasure to the initiatives of the Dental Foundation. The Board chose to recognize Mr. Robert Brown of Max Technologies for his energetic and generoussupport of the Foundation’s annual Gala. Mr. Brown has been on the Event Planning Committeefor over ten years and works tirelessly to secureauction items and helps make the Gala as successful as possible.

Dr. John R. Fitzgerald was selected as the Donated Care Award recipient. This award is presented to the SKCDS member who has made a signifi cant impact on access to dental care through his/her donated dental care in our community. Dr. Fitzgerald has been a tireless volunteer at the Johnny Johnson Memorial Dental Clinic at PROVAIL. Please see his accompanying article (page 12) for more information about his volunteer efforts.

Each year, the Foundation Board will award these awards along with the Volunteer of the Year award at its annual Gala. Watch for nomination forms

Seattle-King County Dental Foundation Awardsand deadlines in January of each year. We want to recognize and honor the heroes among us!

Dr. Princy Rekhi and Dr. Karen SakumaDr. Princy Rekhi and Dr. Karen Sakuma


Gala a HUGE success!The Seattle-King County Dental Foundation held another successful Auction and Gala on Saturday, March 16th. Our sold-out crowd held its very own “Casino Royale” at the Herban Feast in SoDo. Gambling, wine-tasting, a live auction and GREAT fun was had by all! The photo booth and red carpet pictures next to the hot Barrier Audi R8 sports car started the evening off in a party spirit.

Guests did not lose sight of the important cause they were there to support, however. Their generosity allowed the Foundation to raise $164,000—one of the highest amounts ever raised! These funds will be used by the Foundationto further their mission to eliminate all dental infection and pain among King County residents.

We were also honored to be joined by some special guests that evening. State Representatives Richard DeBolt, Cathy Dahlquist, Mike Hope and Jay Rodne all participated in our Foundation’s efforts. Ms. Samantha Colton, deputy director of the Reagan Fund, also joined us. We were honored to host Dr. Joel Berg, dean of the UW Dental School, and Dr. Jeffrey Cole, president of the Academy of General Dentistry, and Dr. Linda Edgar, president-elect of the Academy of General Dentistry. The Seattle-King County Dental Foundation appreciates the time and support of so many dignitaries.

We owe a special debt of gratitude to the Event Planning Committee so ably chaired Dr. Cynthia R. Pauley. Other Committee members included Dr. Karim Alibhai, Dr. Franco Audia, Mr. Robert Brown, Dr. Michelle Caldier, Dr. Sarah Fraker, Dr. Sabrina Habib, Ms. Robin Haley, Ms. Lisa Hess, Ms. Bre Hill, Ms. Tracie Kellogg, Dr. Princy Rekhi, Dr. Karen Sakuma, Dr. Nina Svino, Dr. Rick Taylor and Dr. Amy Winston. They worked very hard to make the Gala a night to remember and they succeeded!

Please remember to express your appreciation to all the wonderful corporatesponsors of our event. Without their generosity, we wouldn’t have raised nearly as much money for our important cause. So, please thank thefollowing Premier Sponsors: Constantine Builders, DP, Inc., Pacifi c ContinentalBank, Swedish Medical Center Foundation and the Washington Dentists’Insurance Agency. Underwriters: NORDIC and the Washington Dental Service Foundation. Gold Sponsors: Barrier Audi, Burkhart Dental Supply, Durham Law Offi ces, PLLC, First Citizens Bank, Henry Schein and Physicians & Dentists Credit Bureau.

Finally, we would like to thank Brookside Dental as well as Max Technologies for their donations to the entertainment. Thank you!

We will keep you posted on the 2014 date and location. We can defi nitely promise you that it will be another fun evening—and one that you will NOT want to miss! (More photos on page 8)

(L to R) Drs. Bart Johnson, Jennifer Westcott, Amy Winston, Noah Letwin and Shannon Tierney and Bob Strimer

(L to R) Michael Grant, Judy Loucks, Dean Joel Berg, Dr John and Mary Jo Wataha, Dr. Rebecca Slayton and Lawrence Peterson

(L to R) Dr. Jeffrey M. Cole, National AGD Presidet and Dr. Linda Edgar, National AGD President Elect

(L to R) State Representative Mike Hope, Dr. Michelle Caldier,State Representative Cathy Dahlquist

(L to R) Drs. Bart Johnson, Jennifer Westcott, Amy Winston, Noah Letwin and Shannon Tierney and Bob Strimer

(L to R) State Representative Mike Hope, Dr. Michelle Caldier,

(L to R) Michael Grant, Judy Loucks, Dean Joel Berg, Dr John

(L to R) Dr. Jeffrey M. Cole, National AGD Presidet


Thanks to the generosity of our guests – and a special few who were unable to attend – theSeattle-King County DentalFoundation’s Fund—A—Need portion of the evening raised $45,800.

Fund A Need $2,500Dr. Roger and Becky ChinDrs. Gilbert and Patricia PauleyDr. Princy Rekhi

Fund A Need $2,000 – $2,499Dr. Tom and Lindsay RudeDr. Karen Sakuma

Fund A Need $1,000 - $1,999Dr. Karim and Alicia AlibhaiDr. Charles and Mary AritaDr. Steve and Midge CarstensenDrs. Peter Chiu and Deirdre YenDan DixonDr. Linda EdgarDr. Michael and Melinda JohnsonShannon KingDr. John Liu and Kari JordahlDr. Barton SoperDr. Gannon and Jayme StahlDr. Rick and Frances TaylorDr. Rod Wentworth

Fund A Need $500 - $999Dr. Ken and Hitomi AkimotoRobert and Lisha BrownDr. Michelle CaldierGeorge and Kay ConstantineDr. Tim and Lisa HessDrs. William Hooe and Kelly WashingtonDr. Susan IsaacsonDr. Kathleen Isdith and Richard AndersonDr. Kevin and Beatrice JoeDr. Bart JohnsonDr. Namou Kim and Elizabeth MuellerDr. David and Susan MinahanDrs. Craig and Michelle NealDr. Gregory and Pon Ogata

Kristi Reinsch and Don AndersonDr. Brie Roloff and Dr. Ryan ChiangDr. Henry RowshanMoya SkillmanBob Strimer and Dr. Shannon TierneyDr. Audrey and Jeffrey TattDr. John and Angela WallstromDr. Amy WinstonDr. Richard and Debbie Crinzi

Fund A Need $250 - $499Bill and Ann BowdenMike Brancheau and Nancy PacharzinaClarence and Trudy CalDr. Chris and Bonnie DeleckiKristi DonellyDr. Sarah Fraker and Jim JensenMatthew and Megan FrenchTom Gibbon and Gary BlanchardDr. Mary JenningsDr. William and Tiffany JollyBracken and Kate KillpackDr. Christy Kirchner and Jason LittleDr. Elizabeth KutcipalDr. Noah and Rebecca LetwinDr. Carrie MagnusonChristine and Michael MartinSallie NeillieDr. Shane and Emily NessRandy and Meryl ReberDr. Joseph Schneider and Monique NadeauDr. Christian and Kelly Shewey Dr. Bryan and Ellen Williams

Fund A Need $100 - $249 Dr. Steve Albright and Paula CipollaGreg and Caroline AndersonDrs. Franco Audia and Susan Abdun-NurDr. Lucas BeattyDr. Amrit BurnClarence and Trudy CalRichard and Jules CalvoDr. Sarah and Ryan CassidyCatherine CavnerDrs. Wisanu Charoenkul and Stephanie SuAmy and Richard DeBoltMeg EnderbyMichelle FerrellDr. Ross and Deanna FrakerJennifer Freimund

Dr. Tim and Lisa HessDr. Susan IsaacsonAmy KennerlyRobin KochChris KudrnaDr. Elaine LamKris Larsen MedowellDan and Celeste LavenderSuzanne LynchCarolyn McDougalDr. David and Susan MinahanDr. Shane and Emily NessDr. Randy Ogata and Wendy AlexanderDerek and Francis OlsonDrs. Cynthia Pauley and Brian CaveDan and Jane PryorDr. Henry RowshanDr. Eve and Brent RutherfordDr. Karen SakumaBen and Cara ThayerDr. Sarah and Michael Vander BeekDr. John and Angela WallstromRich WeatherfordDr. Judson and Amelie Werner

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GIVE KIDS A SMILEFEBRUARY, 2013 February in Seattle not only signaled the nearing end of winter, it also heralded the 10th year of the American Dental Association’s Give Kids A Smile month! Started in 2003 as a way for ADA members to join with others in the community to provide dental services to underserved children, the Seattle-King County Dental Society has been thrilled to support our members every step of the way in their selfl ess efforts to provide desperately needed oral health services to the children in our community. At the time of printing, theestimated number of kids seen nationwide is 403,074 in 2013 alone! The data is still coming in on the number of children treated by SKCDS members, but we have already seen indications of over $17,630 in care provided to over 236 children! With four member dentists and their stellar staff members participating this year, we are most defi nitely impressed by those numbers. We are thankful to all of the dentists who contributed to this year’s success. Additionally, we would like to thank the Washington State Dental Foundation for their contribution of $1,500 which helped to offset the cost of the goody bags presented to the children who received care. We acknowledge that dentists alone will not be able to solve the ever-growing oral health access crisis. We urge our members to continue their

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It is hard to believe that I started volunteering when the Clinic opened in 1962—over 50 years ago!—joining a handful of dentists who committed one half day a month to help an underserved population in desperate need. We didn’t set out to change the world. But, in many small ways, I know we have.

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Like so many other programs which serve the less fortunate in our community, the PROVAIL Dental Clinic needs new volunteers in order to serve more patients, especially now, during these challenging and uncertain financial times.

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One Half Day A Month Can Change the WorldBy Dr. John R. Fitzgerald

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Dr. John R. Fitzgerald


Congratulations to the winners of the Seattle-King County Dental Society’s most recent election. We appreciate all the members who ran for election. Their dedication to organized dentistry is both vital to our success and deeply appreciated.

Our new president is Dr. Patrick “Rick” Taylor. He is currently a member of the Seattle-King County Dental Society’s Budget & Finance, Forensic and Membership Committees. He has served a member of the Executive Council for the Dental Society. He has also been a delegate to the WSDA’s House of Delegates. Additionally, he has been a Board member for the American Association of Endodontists and President of the Washington Association of Endodontists. He is an associate affiliate professor in the Department of Endodontics and teaches in the graduate clinic one half day per week, two quarters per year. Active in the Bellevue Community, Dr. Taylor’s a member of the Bellevue Rotary Club and serves on its Board of Directors. He is an avid reader and supporter of the King County Library System, serving on the KCLS Foundation Board. He also enjoys walking, gardening and cooking.

Our new president-elect is Dr. Audrey Tatt. Dr. Tatt has been a member of the Executive Council for five years. She has been a member of the Program & CDE, Leadership and Membership Committees for many years. After obtaining her undergraduate degree from the University of Washington, she earned her dental degree at Northwestern University. Dr. Tatt practices general dentistry in Bellevue and is a member of Pierre Fauchard Academy. She has volunteered with the Medical Teams International dental vans and done screenings for Special Olympics. When she is not practicing dentistry or volunteering, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children.

We have three new members of the Executive Council.

Dr. Noah Letwin is a general dentist who practices at Seattle Specialty Care Dentistry in Seattle. He is a 2010 graduate of the University of Maryland Dental School and did his residency at the Swedish Community Specialty Clinic at Swedish Hospital in Seattle, where he is now the Dental Director. Dr. Letwin has a PhD in Pharmacology and a Masters in Biochemistry, both from George Washington University. Dr. Letwin has been active on the SKCDS Access Committee. He and his wife, Rebecca, are the parents of two young children.

Dr. Shane Ness is a general dentist who practices on the Eastside. He is a 2006 graduate of Creighton University Dental School and has been a member of organized dentistry since 2002. Dr. Ness has given generously of his time to volunteer with the NW Kidney Center project, donating much-needed dental care to patients undergoing dialysis. He is a native of King County and practices with his father, Dr. Arne Ness, in the Redmond Ridge neighborhood. Dr. Ness lives with his wife, Emily, and his son, Maddox.

Dr. Kim Winton is a general dentist who recently graduated from the University of Washington’s GPR program. She is a 2010 graduate of the University of Missouri, Kansas City Dental School. When not practicing dentistry, she enjoys the outdoors -- skiing, biking or running trails. She also loves to cook. She enjoys a bad joke just about any time.

Several Seattle-King County Dental Society members were elected to serve as delegates to the Washington State Dental Association’s governing body, the House of Delegates. The Class of 2015 includes Dr. Audrey Tatt, president-elect, and Drs. Steven Albright, Christine Kirchner, Linda Edgar, Sarah Fraker, Michelle Neal, Cynthia Pauley, Goichi Shiotsu and Amy Winston.

Last but not least, the Society thanks our outgoing Executive Council members and delegates for their dedication over the years. Please join us in thanking Dr. Cynthia Pauley, past president; Dr. Kim Winton, secretary; and Drs. Bart Johnson and Ed Truelove, outgoing Council members. We also wish to recognize outgoing WSDA delegates: Drs. Chris Delecki, Tammy Eckart, Dr. Christine Kirchner, Anthony Lovrovich, James W. Reid, Kimberly Santiago, and Collins Woodside.

Thank you to all of the members who work so hard on behalf of our membership

Election Results are Final!

Dr. O. Ross BeirneDr. Beirne received his DMD from Harvard School of Dental Medicine in 1972, his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of California, San Francisco, and his certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. He served as Professor and Chair of

the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Washington School of Dentistry from 1999 – 2010; and Chief of Hospital Dentistry at the University of Washington Medical Center. He is a founding member of the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology. He has been a tripartite member for 34 years and has been in practice for 39 years. He lives in Redmond.

Dr. Neil E. BergstromDr. Bergstrom received his degree from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 1973. He is a Seattle native and has practiced in Enumclaw, Washington almost his entire career. Because of poor oral health in the area, Dr. Bergstrom was pressed into providing a full range of general dentistry that is not seen today. His interests in surgery, pain and anxiety control lead to receiving I.V. sedation certification. He later pioneered dental implant surgery and bone grafting in the Plateau area. Dr. Bergstrom is a past member of the University of Washington Dean’s Club where he garnered support from various corporate dental sponsors. He is a member of organized dentistry and has served on the DQAC board, formulating Washington State Anesthesia Regulations. He is also a former member of the Rotary Club and has served with Medical Teams International. He has enjoyed 38 years in practice and has been an ADA member for 41 years. Dr. Bergstrom lives on Lake Tapps and has three grown children.

Dr. Darlene M. ChanDr. Chan went to school in Wisconsin before completing her dental studies at the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 1979. She attended Oregon Health Sciences University and graduated in 1983 with a specialty in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. She practiced in Seattle for 32 years until her retirement in 2012. Dr. Chan has numerous publications to her credit as well as many presentations and teaching experience at both the University of Washington and the University of Oregon. She has held hospital appointments at both Children’s and Swedish Hospitals. Dr. Chan has been a member of organized dentistry for 33 years and in that time, she has given generously of her time by serving on various committees. She has also been involved with the Washington State Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, the Western Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, and she is a Fellow with the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. She recently served as President of the American Association of Dental Consultants. Dr. Chan is married to Dr. Gregory Chan, MD and is the mother of three children.


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Dr. Richard A. CrinziDr. Crinzi practices in Redmond, Washington, and has been an ADA member for 37 years. Dr. Crinzi has held many leadership positions with the Seattle-King County Dental Society including President from 1990 - 1991, and has been a delegate to the House of Delegates for many years. He attended the University of Washington Dental School and graduated in 1972. Dr. Crinzi followed this by attending the University of Chicago for graduate studies, which he completed in 1976 with a specialty in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Pathology. Dr. Crinzi has held academic positions at both the University of Chicago and the University of Washington. Additionally, he has held numerous leadership positions in the various organizations he has aligned with including: President of the University of Washington Dean’s Club, President of the Western Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, President of the WSDA, and Chairman of Washington State DentPAC. Dr. Crinzi is married to Debbie and is father to Ricci. They live in Bellevue.

Dr. F. Mike FarleyDr. Farley attended the University of Washington for undergraduate training in Chemistry, graduating in 1969, before attending the University of Washington School of Dentistry, graduating in 1973. He has also done advanced training through Doctor Alliance Group, Sleep System Clinical Training, 2012 and he is an Invisalign Certified provider since 1996. From 1973 to present, Dr. Farley has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of continuing education with emphasis on orthodontics, TMJ, cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign, general dentistry, restorative materials and techniques and dental sleep medicine. Some highlights from Dr. Farley’s career include finishing out his career with his daughter as his lead hygienist and providing dental care in the backwoods of Honduras with his daughter. He practices with Dr. David Mace at Precision Dental Care in Federal Way where he has worked for 38 years. Dr. Farley has been an ADA member for 40 years. When he is not in the office, Dr. Farley enjoys spending time with his family. His passion is skiing and he enjoys his vacation house at Stevens Pass. He is frequently joined by his son for fly fishing and skiing adventures. He also loves Husky football, the Seahawks and just about every other sport! He lives in Seattle near Alki Beach and is married to Cheryl, his wife of 40 years.

Dr. Ronald E. FrostDr. Frost graduated from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 1974. Following his time in Dental School, he served in the Army from 1974 – 1976. Dr. Frost has been practicing in Redmond for 37 years and works with Dr. Michael F. Kern. Dr. Frost and his

wife, Marlene, live in Sammamish. He has been an ADA member for 32 years.

Dr. Robert GelbDr. Gelb received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Washington and his dental degree from Northwestern University. In Dental School he received many honors for scholastic and clinical achievement, including election to the Omicron Kappa Upsilon national dental honor society. Dr. Gelb has remained a perpetual student his entire career. He regularly attends continuing education classes and belongs to three dental study clubs which meet monthly. Dr. Gelb is a member of the Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Northwest Center for Implants and Periodontics Study Group and the Greater Eastside Seminar Group. Additionally, he has been an ADA member for 42 years. Family time has always been important to Dr. Gelb. He and his wife have raised two sons. Dr. Gelb’s other interests have included boating, playing guitar and being an active part of his community. Recently, Dr. Gelb and Mrs. Gelb became grandparents for the first time of triplets! So for the next few years, helping with the triplets will be their primary leisure time activity. Dr. Gelb lives in Bellevue.

Dr. J. Michael HardyDr. Hardy grew up in the Kirkland area and graduated from Lake Washington High School. He earned a BA and MBA from the University of Puget Sound. He received his dental degree from the University of Washington in 1978. After Dental School he set up a practice in Renton, Washington and volunteered as a clinical instructor at the school for several years. He is the past President of the Dental Alumni Board and a current member of that board. He is also on the Peer Review Committee of the Seattle-King County Dental Society. He has been involved in several study clubs over the years and graduated from the Pacific Aesthetic Continuum. Outside dentistry, he is a board member of the Renton Community Foundation and a current member and past board member of the Renton Rotary Club. When Dr. Hardy’s kids were young, he was involved with Eastside YMCA Indian Princess and Guide Programs where he was the Nation Chief for the Eastside. Outside interests include water and snow skiing and not enough golf time. Dr. Hardy and his wife enjoy travel and have a few more spots on their bucket list.

Dr. James D. JohnsonBorn in 1943, James David Johnson DDS, DMD and MS practices endodontry. Dr. Johnson served his country in the Navy for 35 years, from 1969 until 2004. He graduated from Northwestern University and attended

Illinois Northwestern University for graduate school. He is licensed to practice in three states. He lives in Seattle and has taught at the University of Washington School of Dentistry Department of Endodontics.

Dr. Walter W. KegelDr. Kegel was born in South Africa where he lived and worked until 1973. He holds license to practice in two states and three countries. Dr. Kegel is currently a practicing periodontist in downtown Seattle. His career has taken him to practice dentistry in Johannesburg, South Africa where he earned his degree from the University of the Witwatersrand. He did his residency in Chicago and then worked in private practice in London, England. He moved to Seattle in 1975 to pursue a Masters in Dentistry at the University of Washington, and he has made Seattle his home ever since. Dr. Kegel has held an appointment at Swedish Hospital, and he has been involved with organized dentistry for 37 years, holding positions on numerous committees. He teaches at University of Washington School of Dentistry. He has membership in numerous professional organizations including Seattle Rotary, the Pierre Fauchard Academy, and the Washington State Society of Periodontists. He has held many offices including President of the Washington State Periodontist Society, President of the Washington State Dental Service Foundation and President of the Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity. He is currently the Board Chair of the Physicians & Dentists Credit Bureau. Dr. Kegel lives in Woodway, is married to Bernice and the father of three grown children. When he has free time, he enjoys photography, soccer, gardening and travel.

Dr. Larry V. KuhlDr. Kuhl had a distinguished 25-year career in the Navy Dental Corps. He served as Commanding Officer for two Naval Dental Centers, Department Chairman and director for a two-year Dental Residency Training Program, and spent four years on the White House Presidential Support Team providing direct clinical care for two U.S. presidents, their families and staff. Dr. Kuhl earned his DDS degree from the University of Iowa and his certificate in Comprehensive Dentistry at the Naval Graduate Dental School in Bethesda, Maryland. He also earned a Masters’ Degree in Education at George Washington University. He has a current faculty position at the UW School of Dentistry and previously held faculty positions at the University of Minnesota and the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences. Dr. Kuhl is a diplomate of the American Board of General Dentistry and served as an examining member of that Board for six years. He was awarded Fellowship status in the International College of Dentists and the American

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Dr. Wyatt T. LeeDr. Lee graduated from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 1976. He has worked for 35 years on Capitol Hill in Seattle. Dr. Lee lives in Shoreline.

Dr. Don MayerDr. Mayer graduated from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 1973. Following Dental School, he served in the Navy from 1973 – 1976. Dr. Mayer practices in Renton. He has been an ADA member for 39 years. He lives in Bellevue.

Dr. Charles W. Millington - “Dr. Chuck”Dr. Millington graduated from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 1973 and has worked in the Seattle area for 40 years. In his first 12 years of practice, Dr. Chuck specialized in the treatment of people with dental phobias. To assist with this, he completed training in advanced hypnosis techniques and was active in the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis. In 1984, Dr. Chuck started a practice providing on-site (mobile) dentistry to homebound residents in Long Term Care, Adult Family Homes and Assisted Living Communities. He was inspired to work in this specialty when he realized he could not transport his aging mother-in-law to his conventional office for much needed treatment. When not “making house calls,” Chuck spends time with his wife, Charlie, and pup, Tillie. Occasionally, his daughters and granddaughters will visit the ol’ guy too. Chuck likes to sail, kayak and garden.

Dr. Thomas MitchellDr. Mitchell graduated from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 1972 and has been practicing in Bellevue where he and his wife, Linda, also live. They have a son, Graham, who is a practicing psychiatrist in Los Angeles. Dr. Mitchell completed the Gerard Shultz program in Advanced Restoration Dentistry at UW in 1992 and became a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry in 1999. He has served two years on the SKCDS Executive Council and three years as a Washington Dental Service Trustee. Along with his practice, he is also an affiliated associate professor at the University of Washington Restorative Department in the Anatomy and Occlusion program and leads a study club in Bellevue. He has been an ADA member for 41 years.

Dr. Yoshinari NakayamaDr. Nakayama went to dental school overseas and did his United States dental training at Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Nakayama retired in 2009after 35 years in practice. He now lives in Tacoma.

Dr. Kent NelsonDr. Nelson attended the University of Washington and graduated with the class of 1973. Following graduation, he did service in Public Health from 1973 to 1974. Dr. Nelson retired in 2005 from general practice. He lives in Federal Way and has been an ADA member for 39 years.

Dr. Norman NishikawaDr. Nishikawa graduated from the University of Washington in 1982. He has worked as a general practitioner for 29 year in the Bellevue area. Dr. Nishikawa holds a fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Nishikawa regularly attends restorative and periodontal seminars, in addition to continuing dental education programs, and is also a member of the Summit Dental Study Group. Dr. Nishikawa lives in Woodinville. He has been an ADA member for 32 years.

Dr. Robert O’NealDr. O’Neal graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina in 1971. He has worked as a periodontist for 40 years in downtown Seattle. Following graduation from Dental School, Dr. O’Neal joined the Army where he served for 21 years, from 1971 - 1992. During this time, he attended the Army Dental Research Institute for Graduate Studies and graduated in 1977. He now works part-time and teaches at the University of Washington School of Dentistry part-time. He has taught at UW since 2003. Dr. O’Neal lives in Seattle. He has been an ADA member for 36 years.

Dr. James PetersenDr. Petersen received his Bachelors of Science in Zoology from Washington State University in 1970. He then attended University of Washington School of Dentistry and graduated in 1974. After graduation he pursued a two year general residency program at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City from 1974 – 1976. His career then took him to Colorado where he served as Assistant Professor of Restorative Dentistry at the University of Colorado School of Dentistry. Dr. Petersen started the GPR program at University of Colorado that is still in operation today. In 1980, Dr. Petersen moved back to Seattle and worked as an Associate Professor of Restorative Dentistry at UW and Chief of Dentistry at Harborview Medical Center. In 1984, he went into private practice in the Crown Hill neighborhood. He is still in the same office at the corner of NW 85th and Mary Ave NW where he has been for past 29 years. Dr. Petersen’s family includes his wife, Cookie, and his son Matt, daughter-n-law Vanessa who all live in Seattle, and his daughter Jenna who lives in San Francisco. They have no grandkids yet!

Dr. Dale PetrichAfter graduating from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 1976, Dr. Petrich worked full-time in Tukwila for 35 years before retiring on April 1, 2013. He is transitioning his practice to Dr. Korn. Dr. Petrich lives on Mercer Island. He has been an ADA member for 38 years.

Dr. William H. RaleighDr. Raleigh is a lifetime King County resident. The lifestyle of Seattle works for him. He was raised water skiing, sailing and scuba diving in Puget Sound. He has extensively in the Cascades and Olympics and snow skied all throughout the west. Most recently, he and his wife share a passion for golf. He is an alumnus of Roosevelt High School and the University of Washington and he received his post graduate degree from the University of Washington Dental School. He believes in giving to the community, serving as a Commissioner on the Seattle Parks and Recreation Board and as a board member for the Boys and Girls Club. He has also participated on the Zoo Commission to establish the long term plan for the Woodland Zoological Gardens. Continuing education creates the ability to utilize the newest dental procedures. To that end he has belonged to many study clubs, including Pacific Northwest Periodontics Dental Study Club, Pacific Coast Study Club, Seattle Study Club, Renaissance Study Club and West Seattle Endodontic Study Club. Dr. Raleigh has 42 years as an ADA member.

Dr. Arnold ReichDr. Reich received his B.A. from Clark University and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. While attending Dental School, Dr. Reich received numerous honors for scholastic and clinical achievement. Dr. Reich and his wife moved to Seattle where he served a one-year residency at the United States Public Health Service Hospital, gaining further experience in all aspects of dentistry. Dr. Reich regularly attends continuing education classes and belongs to three dental study groups, which meet monthly. Professional memberships include: Eastside Treatment Planning Seminar Group, Alpha Omega Study Group, Northwest Center for Implants and Periodontics Study Club and Donated Dental Services participant. Dr. Reich has been an ADA member for 41 years. He lives on Mercer Island.

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continuing study include: helping the fearful patient (trained at the Dental Fears Clinic), cosmetic dentistry, dentofacial esthetics, restorative dentistry, implant dentistry and pediatric dentistry. Dr. Voget also participates in restorative and periodontal Study Clubs. He has contributed to the community through volunteer service with the PROVAIL Dental Clinic (formerly the United Cerebral Palsy Dental Clinic) and as a founding dentist with the Joe Whiting Dental Clinic (open door, low-income facility). He lives in North Seattle.

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Around the dental offi ce I am agreeable as well. This sometimes makes for a real smooth running operation and other times makes for some odd happenings. For example, my last dental assistant starting calling me Munk. Not Dr. Munk, or Doc, but just Munk. Such as, “Hey Munk do you want the forceps now?” This was the mode of greeting when I was in junior high and seemed very grown- up and sophisticated at the time. “Hey Munk, throw me the basketball” etc. Being the agreeable sort, I let her get away with it and actually found it quite entertaining. The patients did not seem to take offense and I doubt they have ever viewed me as being very professional anyway. Why is it that the patients remain loyal to us when the majority of us are such doofuses? (Perhaps the fi rst time that word has appeared in plural form in print.) I have always avoided staff meetings for this reason as well. Being the agreeable sort, I would just agree to whatever the staff asked me to do anyway. By avoiding the staff meeting, I fi gured it would give them less chance to ask me for stuff. I always go along with what the patients say as well. I mean really, who could fi ght over a stupid lower denture anyway? I used to work in my Dad’s store and he taught me the customer is always right, even when they’re wrong. Would you like me to refund your money for this denture? Would you like me to throw it in the food processor? See how easy that is? I think that on the whole, being agreeable has been a good thing for me, despite the marriage thing and all. That’s all for now from Ballard.

I just may be too agreeable. Some might term it wishy-washy, some indecisive, but I like to call it agreeable. I’m not sure how I came to be the way I am—is anyone? My parents certainly weren’t too agreeable. They both liked a good fi ght better than anyone. I have three sisters and if that is not enough to turn a man into a disagreeable wretch, I don’t know what is. I had my share of fi st-fi ghts in junior high like the rest of the kids I grew up with but somehow did not develop into a fi ghter as I grew up. I’m more of a glider than a fi ghter. There are certainly some advantages to being agreeable. It can save you some time in tasks that ordinarily, for less agreeable people, might take a long time. For example, thirty years ago or so, I woke up one Sunday morning and read the Sunday paper like I always did, and happened to read an article about how the price of Seattle housing was going up. Mind you, this is the sort of article which no doubt has appeared in the Sunday paper about a zillion times in the past, but, for some reason, it got my attention this particular day. I was a contented single man living in a cozy studio apartment with fi ve single girls living down the hall. This was not a bad place to live! Anyway, for somereason, I called a realtor and said I wanted to buy a house. Of course she knew where one was, and thirty minutes later I was standing on the porch of said house. She let me in and I walked around inside the house for a few minutes. I noticed the house had a kitchen and bathroom, the features I was looking for at the time. I told her I would take it. This was a surprise to her. How many houses have you looked at she asked? Just this one I said. See, she didn’t realize I was agreeable. Why should buying a house take any longer than buying a pair of shoes? There are some problems being the agreeable sort. For example, shortly after I bought that house, I met this girl. She ended up living with me in that house within a few days and about a year later, she told me that we were getting married. I don’t remember responding to that announcement in any manner except stunned silence. But, being the agreeable sort, I went along with the idea and thirty years later, that girl still lives in my house. I still don’t know what hit me and intend to think about it deeply one of these days.

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