2010 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Meet the 2010 Executive Committee Members: President      Rosette Nguyen, DDS Vice President      Tuan Thomas Phan, DDS Secretary      BaoKhanh Nguyen, DDS Treasurer      Nancy Phan, DDS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Spring 2010 Events TBA • C.E. Course: TBA

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Dear Colleagues, I would first like to thank you for welcoming me as your president for 2010. It is my pleasure to give back to this professional organization as much as it has given me through these years. This organization is a place where you will find great friends and mentors as well as expand on your dental knowledge and cultural pride. I truly believe, to be a great practitioner, you need a good balance in your professional and personal life. I am here to help provide you of what they would say both "business and pleasure". For the business part, we will provide interesting continuing education courses throughout this year. For the pleasure part, we have upcoming galas to give you a chance to celebrate the New Year and meet your friends and colleagues. On this note I would like to personally invite you to attend our first continuing course of this year in January and also to our Annual Gala on February 27 at Dynasty Restaurant to bring in a great year to come! Thank you, Rosette D. Nguyen

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Santa Clara County Dental Society. NCAVAD is honored to announce one of our own members who has been selected to serve as President of the Santa Clara Dental Society, Dr. Thien Duy Bui on January 8, 2010. Our best wishes to Dr. Bui for a successful year to come. Please join us to congratulate Dr. Thien Bui. 2010 NCAVAD Scholarship. Download the application here. (Microsoft Word document.) AVAD will be hosting the first Dental Conference to be hosted in San Jose, CA in 2010.  Hoi Nha Si Viet Nam Hoa Ky. Announcing the 1st National Convention for all Vietnamese Dentists in America. Location: Stanford University, Palo Alto, California Date: July 16-18, 2010 Continuing Education:     8 CE Units provided Link: WWW.AVAD-US.ORG Amalgam Separators and Their Impact on Your Practice. Dental offices in Santa Clara County will be required to install amalgam separators to minimize any mercury discharged into the water system. Mr. Steve Aaron, Regional Manager of Henry Schein Dental, will discuss the mandates and regulations required by the city, the types of amalgam separators available, and answer any questions you may have to help make your practice compliant. Membership 2010. We are now accepting membership and payment for 2010 at the upcoming meeting. You can also fill out the form provided in the newsletter and send in your payment. We also encourage any donation for the Scholarship Endowment. Thank you for your generous support. Star Search. NCAVAD is looking for talents for Van Nghe 2010. Please contact us for details or if you'd like to participate, help organize or share your creative ideas in future shows, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Dr. Nicole-Diem Hoang. NCAVAD Volunteers. NCAVAD is seeking volunteers to help with the editorial staff. This includes helping with writing articles, editing, creating layouts, mailing and labels. We also have other committees that you can join to help make this organization strong and healthy. These committees are: Continuing Education Committee, Entertainment & Cultural Committee, Membership Committee. Please give us a call if you can contribute your time and talents. Contact Dr. Giang Chu at 408-710-3024 or Dr. Tram Hoang at 408-251-2022. We look forward to hearing from you. ADVERTISEMENT (Please inquire regarding ad space.)

HIGHLIGHTS OF PAST CE SEMINAR

Infection Control and The Dental Practice Act On August 30, NCAVAD hosted a continuing education course on Infection Control and the Dental Practice Act. The class was conducted by Ms. Carolyn Mortensen, the President of May I Help You?, an OSHA consulting firm. Ms. Mortensen reviewed the Minimum Standards for Infection Control as detailed in the Dental Practice Act Section 1005. For example, topics such as Standard Precautions, levels of disinfection, and classifications of instruments were discussed. Personal protective equipment requirements and care for instance laundering of reusable gowns in accordance with Cal-DOSH Bloodbourne Pathogen Standards. Hand hygiene was discussed with mention of hand sanitizers and their alcohol component requirements to meet OSHA standards. Instructions for treating medical waste were reviewed and a Medical Waste On-Site Log was distributed for office use. The following files were handouts Ms. Mortensen provided for your convenience (all in Microsoft Word format): Medical Waste On-Site Treatment Log (43 KB) Instructions for Treating Medical Waste (36 KB) Minimum Standards For Infection Control (38 KB)

HIGHLIGHTS OF PAST CE SEMINAR

Infant and Toddler Oral Care for the Dental Team A. Jeffrey Wood, DDS Professor & Chairman, Department of Pediatric Dentistry University of the Pacific School of Dentistry Dentistry is facing some radical changes in how we are expected to care for our youngest patients, and some enormous opportunities for helping these patients and their families toward better oral health. Our knowledge base has exploded, resulting in a new paradigm in early childhood caries. We have the potential for collaboration with our medical colleagues in ways which we have never had before. More and more parents are seeking oral care for their infants and toddlers thanks to better understanding of pediatric oral health. Young children are easy to work with and the potential benefits of early care can literally be life-altering for them and their families. As primary oral care providers dentists and their office teams need to be comfortable accepting the challenge of caring for this portion of our population. As respected members of our community we serve as a vital information resource for our friends, colleagues and others. There are important messages to be shared with our community about the oral care of the youngest among us. The goal of this presentation was to make dentists and the entire office team aware of the oral health needs of infants and toddlers, as well as give attendees the necessary tools to care for these young children and enjoy themselves while doing it! This presentation covered: Changes in public and professional awareness of the need for early childhood oral care and how those changes impact contemporary dental practice Early Childhood Caries (ECC): etiology, demographics, predisposing factors and recognition Practical office strategies for managing early childhood exams and care including: implementation in the office setting, patient risk assessment, prenatal counseling, first dental visit and subsequent dental visits Useful techniques including: communication tips, knee-to-knee technique, fluoride varnish, alternative restorative technique (A.R.T.) If you have missed this presentation and would like to read about it in detail, or if you've attended and would like to review this material, all slides during the presentation could be downloaded by clicking on the link below: Infant and Toddler Oral Care for the Dental Team (9.51 MB)

MEMBERSHIP 2010-2011

A COMMITMENT OF GIVING BACK NCAVAD will continue to participate in the Vietnamese Community Health Events and to build stronger ties in the community that has given us so much. We are in the initial planning stage to create an endowment fund for scholarships that will benefit and encourage young Vietnamese students with academic potentials and need of financial aid. Thus, your active involvement and contribution will play a key role in the success of NCAVAD as we push forward in our plan to bestow scholarship support to the Vietnamese Community. We encourage your ideas and donations! Your contribution is essential for future academia. To show our appreciation and help facilitate others to give, we will acknowledge contributors in future publications for your generous gift. The following table lists the schedule of past, present and future dues amounts. Fiscal Year Fee Amount Payment Period 2011 Annual Membership Dues: $75 Paid during January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010 2010 Annual Membership Dues: $75 Paid during January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009 Submit Payment & Form Payable to: NCAVAD/Membership Dues P.O. Box 32933 San Jose, CA 95152 3 Easy Steps To Submit Your Dues: Please click on the link below ("Form.doc") to download a printable form. After clicking on the link, select "Save to Disk" on your computer. Open the file, print it, fill out your information. Submit the filled out form and your check in the amount for the corresponding year to the address above. The file: Form.doc The file is in Microsoft Word.

PAST EVENTS

Annual Gala Van Nghe 2010. February 27, 2010. C.E. Course: How to Achieve Predictable Results of Periodontal Regenerative Therapy. January 31, 2010. C.E. Course: TMD - Standard of Care. October 18, 2009. TMD: Standard of Care lecture was presented by Dr. Charles McNeill, DDS on Sunday, October 18, 2009. Dr. McNeill shared the latest management concepts and also a hand-on approach to TMD treatment. He informed us on the importance of coordinating treatment with physical therapists and demonstrated examination techniques. He explained the introduction of TMD, radiographic and scanning aids, and diagnosis and treatment modalities of this complex temporomandibular disorder. C.E. Course: Infection Control and The Dental Practice Act. August 30, 2009. Amalgam Separation Workflow. May 31, 2009. Mr. Steve Aaron, Regional Manager of Henry Schein Dental, informed us on how to implement an amalgam separator into our practice. Initially, a Service Technician needs to evaluate the existing vacuum system and help determine the size amalgam separator the practice needs. He discussed the costs and unit types available. In addition, he had a model on display. The budget for the installing the amalgam separator and other planning items were detailed. If interested, members can call the Henry Schein Reno Service Hub at 1-800-645-6594 to schedule a preliminary site visit. C.E. Course: Infant and Toddler Oral Care for the Dental Team. May 31, 2009. This course was presented by Dr. A. Jeffrey Wood. Topics covered included cChanges in public and professional awareness of the need for early childhood oral care and how those changes impact contemporary dental practice; etiology, demographics, predisposing factors and recognition of ECC; practical office strategies for managing early childhood exams and care; and useful techniques in treating the pediatric patient such as communication tips, knee-to-knee technique, fluoride varnish, alternative restorative technique (A.R.T.). NCAVAD Spring Gala. March 19, 2009. On March 19, 2009, NCAVAD hosted its annual Spring Gala event with the presence of 250 members. The social event was welcomed by our two dynamic hosts: Dr. Que Le and Dr. Chloe Chu. They presented Dr. Mindi Thai who is our newly elected President 2009. Dr. Thai commemorated her installation speech followed by the farewell speech by Dr. Dieu Lien Tong. Dr. Tong received her achievement award for her dedication and tremendous work in 2008. Also, several members of NCAVAD were presented with gifts for their active volunteering involvement in the Association. Another highlight of the event was the scholarship endowment fund awarded to two dental students: Anthony Hoang and Lynda Tran.  Anthony Hoang is a fourth year UCSF student and will be attending Columbia University’s Orthodontic Residency in the fall.  Lynda Tran is a second year UCSF dental student and also enrolled in the university’s MBA program. The evening also included our members’ talent show.  Dr. Thai Nguyen enticed the audience with his opening solo followed by a romantic duet with Dr. Le Vu.  The guests were energized with a performance by Drs. Quang Do, Phan Truong and Kiet Nguyen.  The trio’s song was accompanied by a dance ensemble from the Vietnamese Boys and Girls Scouts.  Dr. Bich Hai Duong debuted her new comedy script about an internet love affair.  The cast included the writer herself, Dr. Leanna Linh Chi Nguyen, Dr. Ngoc Lan Van and Mr. Dat Nguyen.  The talent show concluded with the stand-up comedy act of Dr. Canh Tu Vuong. The Gala concluded with the guests dancing the night away to the performances of singers, Nguyen Hung and Ho Le Thu. C.E. Course: Periodontics for the General Dentist - Non-surgical and Surgical Therapy. December 7, 2008. Dr. William Lundergan discussed the classification of Periodontal Disease and its conditions, followed by proper periodontal examination, diagnosis and treatment planning for the general dentist. The 6th International Convention of Vietnamese Physicians, Dentists, and Pharmacists. August 7-10, 2008. This event was hosted in San Jose and consisted of a four day conference that involved multi-events such as continuing education courses, social gala, cultural forum, and exhibitions. The dental continuing education courses featured three renowned speakers, Dr. Steve Buchanan, Dr. Pascal Magnee, and Dr. Hieu Pham. We were honored to have them share their cutting-edge knowledge with us. The two nights of social events, The Reunion Night and The Gala, were filled with entertainment, including live music, talent shows, and dancing. The success of the Convention was due to the efforts of many members.  Their volunteerism and energetic spirit were and will be greatly appreciated.  We extend a sincere THANK YOU to those who attended the event and hope you to see in many upcoming events. NCAVAD would also extend many thanks to our sponsors: Dentsply International, Henry Schein, Inc. and Nobel Biocare for their generous donations. The 7Th International Convention will be held 2012 in Toronto, Canada. We hope to see you all there. Spring Gala Van Nghe 2008. March 8, 2008. NCAVAD’s Annual Spring Gala was held on March 8th at the Wyndham Hotel. The event was attended by approximately 300 members, among them are friends and family. The NCAVAD program was led by the Masters of Ceremony, Drs. Le Van Que and Nguyen Leanna LinhChi as they introduced the new Executive Committee. Dr. Tong Dieu Lien, our newly elected President took the center stage as she presented the Plaque of Appreciation to our Past President, Dr. Hoang Tram. The evening opened with a bang thanks to Dr. Nguyen Thai’s performance of “Sway,” followed by the comedic act of Dr. Vuong Tu Canh and the song/dance performance of Drs. Vu Le, Ngo Florence, Thai Mindi and Britney. The Association’s program ended with the high energy and creative performance of Drs. Truong Van Phan, Nguyen Anh Kiet, Do Quang, Nguyen Thien Tam, Phuong and Lan. The NCAVAD Scholarship was presented by Dr. Nguyen Quon, the major scholarship contributor, and awarded to Vivien Lao, a UCLA second year dental student. In addition, Dr. Bui Duy Thien discussed the new NCAVAD Lifetime membership program. The dance program was led by singers, Don Ho and Thuy Tien, accompanied by Phuong Hoang Band. The dance floor was completely filled with guests enjoying the festivities all evening. Thanks to the efforts of many volunteers, the gala was fun and memorable. C.E. Course: A New Standard for Caries Management By Risk Assessment. February 17, 2008. A New Standard for Caries Management: A team approach using chemical treatments and minimally invasive dentistry was the last topic presented by Douglas A. Young, DDS, MBA, MS. This presentation reviewed the newest areas of prevention and early caries management using chemical and microsurgical approaches. In addition, Dr. Young showed how to prevent and even reverse early lesions using oral disinfectants, modified sugars, fluoride, and new salivary diagnostics and replacement therapies, rather than traditional surgical techniques. New technology in caries prevention was discussed. The presentation was an interesting and excellent update that is clinically relevant. C.E. Course: Fundamental of Endodontics: Featuring Protaper Universal Rotary Instruments and Obturators. October 7, 2007. This course was lectured by Dr. William Palank who gave a detailed outline of trouble shooting diagnosis. This section covered the basic diagnostic techniques to confirm that the patient has an endodontic problem. He also covered the non-endodontic problems and keys in their diagnosis such as periodontal problems and cracked-tooth syndrome. In addition, Dr. Palank described a good access will greatly aid in shaping technique with endodontic rotary instrument. He also mentioned about MTA and its use. Afterwards, Dr. Palank demonstrated the use of both hand files and ProTaper instruments. Our members had a chance to do a hands-on portion using the ProTaper and its Obturator system. This course was sponsored by Tulsa Dental a division of Dentsply International, Inc. Our gratitude goes to the representative, Doug Dodd for making this a successful course. C.E. Course: Piezo-Surgery - An Option To Explore (Lecture and Hands-on). July 22, 2007. Our last CE course was given by two renown speakers from France: Dr. Jean-Francois Michel and Dr. Marie Grace Poblete-Michel. The doctors interchangeably spoke about newer techniques of ultrasonics used in today's dentistry. A hands-on demonstration of the use of piezo-ultrasonic was given on topics of osteotomy, sinus lift, and bone harvesting. The introduction of advance technology provided us with an overview on preserving the vital hard and soft tissue structures in procedures and treatment options in today’s practice. This course was sponsored by Satelec Co. NCAVAD would like to extend its gratitude towards the speakers as well as all the representatives present for setting up a well informed, quality C.E course for our members. Annual Summer Picnic. July 15, 2007. On Sunday July 15, 2007, NCAVAD hosted the Annual Summer Picnic at Alum Rock State Park. A group of our members, families and friends gathered at a familiar site for another fun-filled picnic. It was an enticing summer day to be away from daily practice and to catch up with old friends for BBQ, laughter and socializing under a nice shady spot. Please join NCAVAD again as we host our next event. C.E. Course: Predictable Esthetic Success with Dental Implants. April 15, 2007. Dr. Scott Keith lectured on Predictable Esthetic Success with Dental Implant. The course outline the overall success of an implant case, these outcomes can only be considered optimal if they are maintained over time. Dr. Keith further demonstrated how the Straumann® Dental Implant System is uniquely designed to facilitate "restorative driven" implant therapy, treatment planning and soft tissue management for predictable esthetic results. New product developments and innovations was also be highlighted along with the hands-on application. This course was sponsored by Strau-mann USA, LLC. NCAVAD would like to thank the representatives: Kurt Blythe and Megan Keena for their generous time and donation. Spring Gala Van Nghe 2007. March 13, 2007. NCAVAD hosted our Annual Spring Gala to celebrate our traditional Vietnamese New Year, The Year of the Golden Pig. The event was held at Hyatt Hotel with more than 300 attendees who came to enjoy an enchanted evening. NCAVAD members while being busy with the daily work schedule, had put on fabulous talents show. To kick off the event, Dr. Tuan Ngo along with Dr. Thien Bui raffled some prizes donated from our Corporate Sponsors: Denstply Tulsa Dental with the presence of Doug Dodd and Brett Garrett; JK Medisource with Kimberly, Anna Badger Insurance Co. with Anna Badger, Sikka Software Corporation, George Baez; TDIC Insurance Solutions and CDA with Dr. James Wood and John Greene, and JD Commercial sponsoring memorabilia photos. In addition, a warm thank you to Dr. Phuc Nguyen for his wonderful artwork displayed as a backdrop. An introduction from our MCs: Dr. Le Van Que and Dr. Nguyen Linh Chi presented the evening with our Past President, Dr. Nicole-Diem Hoang giving her farewell speech and handing it off to our new successor, Dr. Tram Hoang. The evening followed by a knock out performance by our famous Trio: Dr. Truong Van Phan, Dr. Nguyen Anh Kiet and Quang. A runway fashion show highlighted a history of Ao Dai, directed by Dr. Nguyen My Hang with gracious walk from our Dentist models. Dr. Vuong Tu Canh finished it off with his comedic act. The Gala continued with the second half of the entertainment portion as members danced away throughout the night. C.E. Course: Anterior Veneer Restoration and Worn Dentition. January 28, 2007. Speaker: Dr. Sajid Jivraj. He outlined case selection and proper techniques for cementation of Veneers and Posterior Resin restorations. In addition, he discussed the etiology of worn dentition, diagnosis and treatment planning for it. This course was sponsored by Sikka Software Corporation. On behalf of NCAVAD, we would like to extend our appreciation to Sikka Company for its generous donation to the Continued Education and our Gala Event.