New Haven Dental Association

This information was posted in the last email. If you are a NHDA member and did not receive this email, please email us at [email protected] so we can update your email address.

N95s for Purchase: Through the collaborative efforts of the NHDA officers and the Board of Trustees, we have been able to purchase NIOSH approved Harley L-188 N95s by Honeywell. Each member will be eligible to purchase 2 boxes in the month of October. Starting November 1, all members will be eligible to purchase an additional 2 boxes regardless of previous purchase history. Each box contains 20 respirators and will be sold for $70 per box. Orders can be paid for by credit card or check but check is preferred. To be clear, this does not result in any profit for the Association and solely covers expenses.

Pick up information for N95s: Starting October 19th, you may pick up your purchase from either -

Mark Ryan's office 622 Save Ave West Haven between Tuesday to Thursday 8 am to 6pm, preferably during lunch between 1 to 2pm

Tam Le: Tam has offered to either deliver the N95 or have members pick up their order from his Hamden office (4193 Whitney Ave). To coordinate this, please text Tam at 203.589.4321. Remember to include your name.

We will be making fit tests available November 7th. Please check your email for details.

NHDA is proud to share that our free fit test event was a success! On August 1, twenty three individuals were tested and some individuals brought multiple models of respirators, which we were happy to test. Thank you to our volunteers: Drs. Mark Ryan, Jennifer You, Bruce Y. Cha, and Nicole Brasil Becker

Help the CSDA assess your PPE needs by completing this 1 minute survey before 11:59 PM Wednesday the 17th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PPE_Update

Update on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Availability Take this survey to provide important information to the CSDA!

Does your office still need a fit test? Did you receive a new brand of N95s and now require an additional fit test? The NHDA purchased the fit test equipment and received it today! We are still ironing out details, but we plan to administer fit tests free of charge to our members.

In order to assess the need of this service, please complete the following survey. This is the same survey seen in the newsletter. If you or your partner have already completed it for your office, please do not duplicate your response. The survey takes about 1 minute to complete. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MPVY9PP

Fit Testing Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

Do you have any tips you want to share with other members? Please email them to us at [email protected] with the subject line "member tips." We will include them in a new section of our newsletter called "Tips by Members for Members."

These are not meant to be clinical tips but information about getting your office ready during this pandemic. Are there products (PPE, barriers, air filtration, ect.) you have ordered that you would recommend? Are there companies you have enjoyed working with that may benefit others? Please share!

Round 2 of N95 purchases is now open! All CSDA members can purchase 2 boxes (20 per box) even if you purchased 2 boxes during round 1. www.csda.com/ppe-for-sale

Loginpo3 Most U.S. dentists and dental students, regardless of membership status, have an ADA number, which functions as your User ID.

Who is ready for round 2 of CSDA N95 ordering? Round 2 starts June 2nd. Please refer to the CSDA website for instructions on how to order.

People who placed orders for their N95s through the CSDA will be able to pick up their boxes starting Monday! Please check your email for details.

If you are a member of the NHDA and did not receive an email, please email [email protected] and we will update your address on our mailing list.

Join Dr. Tam Le, CSDA President, along with other CSDA leaders on Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m. for a virtual “Town Hall” to review the Best-Practices for Dental Offices Considering Expanding Operations beyond Emergency Care.This virtual Town Hall will allow CSDA members the opportunity to ask the questions that are most important to you. This Town Hall will be recorded and available online. Click here to register: https://www.csda.com/ce-and-webinars

CE and Webinars Join Dr. Tam Le, CSDA President, along with other CSDA leaders on Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m. for a virtual “Town Hall” to review the Best-Practices for Dental Offices Considering Expanding Operations beyond Emergency Care. Based on the ADA’s “Back to Work Interim Guidance Toolkit,” the B...

Best Practices for Dental Offices Considering Expanding Operations Beyond Emergency Care to
Include Non-Urgent and Elective Procedures During the COVID-19 Pandemic from the DPH

https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/Office-of-the-Governor/News/20200518-COVID19-Best-Practices-for-Dental-Offices.pdf?la=en&fbclid=IwAR0WAMmirsjXmbpNaLkXwKXNvE9JY6vF0HzgYchiBPP7fHBOq_fod2C2ewE

portal.ct.gov

Here are some photos from our 121st Annual Banquet zoom meeting from Thursday. Sorry for repeated photos of my head since I took screen shots on my phone 😆.

The NHDA is proud to have celebrated its 121st Annual Banquet! This was our second zoom meeting as an association and we were honored to have Rep. Robin Comey present! We thanked Normita Gomez for the tremendous leadership and guidance that she has provided and the gavel was *virtually* passed to Mark Ryan. Please help us reach dentists who are not currently members of the NHDA. Ask your colleagues if they are members and tell them what you like about NHDA.

Tonight I’m pleased to be virtually attending the Connecticut State Dental Association’s Annual Banquet and learning how they are working with the ReopenCt team to provide care in a safe environments for patients while keeping their dental hygienists protected. I’m feeling hopeful that there will be a mutual agreement very soon. Thank you Dr. Tam Le and Jennifer You for your work on this.

Just a reminder to complete the PPE CSDA survey by tonight! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CSDA_PPE

Additionally, if you have not received the NHDA weekly newsletter and are a NHDA member dentist, please email us at [email protected]

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Availability Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

In order for the CSDA to accurately communicate our PPE needs to the State, the CSDA sent out a survey on May 7th with 7 quick and simple questions. If you have already responded to this survey, please do not respond again. If you have not responded yet, please do so now. The survey will be available until midnight May 11th. Here is the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CSDA_PPE

The NHDA wishes to congratulate Drs. Tam Le and Mimi Delessio-Matta for being elected as CSDA President and President-elect. We also thank Drs. Al Natelli and Norma Gomez for their tireless work this past year.

Please check your Evite🙏🏼
Thanks

Check your Evite and Reserve your seat.
One Mandatory CE in Cultural Competency by Mrs. Joelle Murchison @ ExecMommy: Joelle Murchison
Plus a short presentation on Dentistry and Nutrition by Dr Michelle Yanover @ Fuel MY Smile by Dr. Michelle Yanover

Happy Holidays from the New Haven Dental Association members to all our friends and patients. Here are some highlights of a memorable Cocktail party. Special Thanks to the Chef Arturo Franco Camacho
and the awesome service Shell & Bones Oyster Bar & Grill. For an unforgettable night!

Last get together before our Winter recess. Check your Evite and reserve your place. Seating is limited.

We are proud of this Successful joint meeting between New Haven Dental Association and Shore line Dental Society, with the participation of the FBI.
More than 60 members participated, and we were all moved and enthusiastic about helping on the fight against Opioids.

Our event includes an interacting discussion of the Opioids Epidemic, lead by the FBI. Dinner catered by , so we are expecting awesome food!
See you all there

Successful Legislative night!
Learning about State Politics,
National Health issues,
Working to strengthen Organized Dentistry,
Plus the amazing food and service of

Happy Dentist
Day! 😃

Check your email and reserve your place. Seating is limited.

Our NHDA Board of directors, as well as our CSDA board members are working hard today at the “2019 House of Delegates”
Representing all of us and our profession. 👏

Here are some pictures from our 120th Banquet:

All NHDA active members are invited. Formal attire. Surf and Turf dinner. Live Music and Special Speaker for an unforgettable get together!
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And confirm ASAP.

Mark your calendar
May 2nd, 2019
120th
Annual Banquet

Successful Talent night!
Thank you to all the participants, Speakers, Sponsors, New members, and our constant troop of supporters and their contributions to Organized Dentistry in New Haven.

Spring is here, and so is our local talent night!
Please check your Evite and come for this get together of Delicious food, friendship and Work for our professional wellbeing 🦷

Our Association is growing and getting stronger! Many legislative achievements from our members were discussed and celebrated at last night dinner! Thanks to ALL of you who care, and understand the importance of Organized Dentistry.

Please check your Evite
For our Dinner/lecture at Wine bar and Kitchen this Thursday March 14. YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS This valuable information/HOW TO KILL “The Audit ghost” for your PRIVATE PRACTICE!!! 🏆