The Livingston District Dental Society
...represents dental professionals in Livingston County, Michigan and the surrounding areas. Our mission is to professionally, passionately, and responsibly represent the dental profession and care for the public we serve.
“Gold for Food” Generates $34,000 for Gleaners
Started by Dr. Bonine in 1995, Gold for Food encourages patients to donate old gold crowns and other fixtures, which are then cashed in to fund meals for the poor. The 2011 donation of $17,188.45 was matched by Prentice Restaurant Group and Walmart, for a total of $34,000 donated to Gleaners Food Bank. Through the efforts of Dr. Bonine and other local dentists, the program has generated $109,555 to date, which amounts to 328,665 meals! From left to right, Dr. Bonine, Dr. Rondeau, Dr. Matuszak, Dr. Metz, Dr. Giammalva and Dr. Andrusyszyn pose with Michelle Ounanian of the Livingston County Gleaners Food Bank. 2011 participating dentists’ offices include Dr. Matuszak, Drs. Fuhst-Wylie & Kahn, Dr. Metz, Drs. Petersburg & Giammalva, Dr. Rondeau, Dr. Todd Charlick, C.S.W. Dental, and Dr. Bonine.
ADA Honors LDDS with Golden Apple Award
The American Dental Association has recognized LDDS with a 2009 Golden Apple Award for excellence in dental health promotion to the public. The award recognizes the work of LDDS’ nonprofit VINA Community Dental Center, which serves low-income Livingston County residents. More...
Calendar of Events 2011-12
- Aug 23, 2011 - Executive Committee Meeting
- Sep 9, 2011 - WDDS/LDDS Meeting - Dr. David Hornbrook speaks on aesthetics and restorative dentistry. Weber's Inn, Ann Arbor.
- Oct 4, 2011 - Executive Committee Meeting
- Oct 18, 2011 - Pravina Ramanathan speaks on civil rights. 6 to 9 pm; location TBA. 2 CE credits.
- Nov 1, 2011 - Executive Committee Meeting
- Nov 9, 2011 - Karen Baker speaks on the dental impact of alternative medicine, and drug reaction and interaction in the dental office. 9 am to 4 pm, MDA Building, Okemos. $100 fee includes lunch. 6 CE credits.
- Jan 10, 2012 - Executive Committee Meeting
- Jan 24, 2012 - James Geiste, DDS speaks on radiography. 6 to 9 pm; location TBA. 2 CE credits.
- Mar 6, 2012 - Executive Committee Meeting
- Mar 20, 2012 - Elnian Gilbert, Zingerman's training consultant, speaks on building a culture of great service. 6 to 9 pm; location TBA. 2 CE credits.
- Apr 3, 2012 - Executive Committee Meeting
- Apr 17, 2012 - LDDS meeting, 6 to 9 pm; location and program TBA. 2 CE credits.
2011-12 Officers
| President | Dr. Aaron Ruskin |
|---|---|
| President-Elect & Vice President | Dr. Erika Johnson |
| Secretary | Dr. Steven Edlund |
| Treasurer | Dr. Todd Charlick |
| Executive Director/Secretary | Dr. William Metz |
| Editor | Dr. Vejayan Krishnan |
| New Dentist Committee | Dr. Dana Radtke |
| Membership Committee | Dr. Samuel Daniels |
| Peer Review, Dental Care | Dr. Walter Goodell |
| Peer Review, Ethics | Dr. Kevin Hale |
| Website Coordinator | Dr. Brad Rondeau |
| Programming & VINA Committees | Dr. C. Gordon Niles & Dr. Fredric Bonine |
| Government Political Action Committee | Dr. Samuel Daniels |
