DTA Announces National Dentist Survey
Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Like each of you, DTA is concerned about the rash of bad economic news and how it may affect our industry.

One thing is clear. At times like these, we need more information to make informed business decisions. For that reason, DTA is launching a nationwide dentist survey – to better understand how the economy is affecting the dental profession. Results of the survey will be available in early December.

DTA will share overall results with the membership. The complete survey will be available for purchase along with an executive summary by Richard Fishbane, VP of Strategic Dental Marketing. DTA will announce a survey release date soon. The survey will be an indicator of the way dentists plan to manage their practice in the coming year. We hope it helps your business.

Best wishes for the upcoming holiday season.

Gary

DTA CEO Gary Price Updates Members on a variety of topics: the economy, the ADA Meeting in San Antonio, DTA Work Group Updates from the ADA Annual Session, upcoming events in New York, DTA's Mini Dental School as well as a few DTA housekeeping notes. All DTA members are encouraged to view the entire newsletter.

Exciting DTA Educational Opportunities - Register Now!
DTA Members are invited to sign up for these upcoming educational events,
offered at times to coincide with the 2008 Greater New York Dental Meeting in New York City
and the 2009 Yankee Dental Congress in Boston.

"Top Challenges Facing Dentistry" Monday, December 1 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Dr. Charles N. Bertolami, Dean, NYU College of Dentistry, will help DTA members prepare for the future.

Young Leadership Beer & Food Pairing Tuesday, December 2 7 - 9 pm Michael Augins, President, Sirona Dental Systems, LLC, USA will discuss leadership and his work experiences. Sponsored by DTA's Young Leadership Work Group, this evening for junior executives features beer and food pairing instruction by Heartland Brewery Chophouse staff.

"Know Your Customer - Today and Tomorrow's Dentist" Wednesday, January 28, 2009 8 am to noon Dr. Craig Yarborough, Executive Associate Dean, University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, will present his successful workshop. Meet a group of younger dentists to learn their needs first-hand.

DTA Exports Work Group Held First Meeting
at the ADA Annual Session in San Antonio, Texas.

Chaired by John Scott from Pentron Corporation, (pictured left with Carey Lyons, DTA Chairman of the Board) read about the work group's initiatives.

DTA Market Data Services
A new "Dental Procedure Trends Report", a comprehensive analysis of in-office dental procedures, based on insurance claims, is now available to DTA members.

Chicago Dental Society responds to DTA Position Paper on Trade Shows
The Chicago Dental Society has responded positively to the DTA Position Paper on Trade Shows by changing its show dates for 2010 to a Thursday through Saturday format. This change will coincide with the Mid-Winter Meeting's move to the new West Building at McCormick Place. DTA is pleased with the position taken by CDS on its format change. To see more about the changes at the Mid-Winter Meeting, see the CDS brochure.

DTA members receive discounts on purchases of market data products from
Strategic Dental Marketing.

California State Board of Pharmacy has voted to delay any implementation of new pedigree requirements. Read background information and get a direct link to the California Board's report in our Regulatory section.

On-line version of Introduction to Dental Learning is available! DTA’s popular 17 module training series is now available on-line, available to DTA members exclusively. Members purchase training licenses for their employees who can use the valuable tool at anytime. Testing is included; members can monitor the progress of employees. Watch this short video that gives more information, and visit www.dtatraining.com to sign up now.

DTA has developed a Position Paper on Dental Meetings, after a great deal of study of US dental meetings, focusing efforts on finding ways to improve the trade show experience for dentists and for the trade. The Position Paper on Dental Meetings contains guidelines for what the trade considers a successful exhibition and dental meeting. Read about the process and the position paper itself.

DTA Large Equipment Sales Reports Improved!

Additional Market Data Reports for Dental Consumables
DTA Members may receive reports with market share information on a state-wide or even by a 3-digit zip code basis.

2008 Dental Laboratory Report now available!

FDA Quality System Training is a 10 CD set of regulatory training for just $445 for DTA members. Topics include Production, Process and Equipment Control, Corrective and Preventive Actions and FDA Export Certificates.