Twice today it’s been removed from their Facebook page.
Thursday, March 08, 2012
Confused about the “Dental Crisis” here in the U.S.
There is little doubt I am completely confused as to the so called “Dental Crisis” here is the U.S.
I am not understanding why the Pew Institute or any other “institute” wastes time and money on access to care and certainly no one is wasting their time on studying access to quality care.
For the primary teeth we are lucky enough to be born with, corporations want to “drill ‘em, fill ‘em, cap ‘em and bill ‘em. They stress the importance of early treatment of caries and developing good hygiene habits so you can keep your natural teeth for the rest of your life. Hell, the AAPD is now recommending you get your infant to the dentist at age 6 months or when the first tooth erupts, even if in-utero I suppose.
Why?
The clinics down the street, such as Aspen, Affordable Dentures and the like, what to pull every last tooth in your head and slap in some cheap ass dentures.
What’s the whole point?
It’s not about proper medical treatment, it’s about Sales!
See – The below is from Aspen Dental.
As you can see about, it’s about the “prize”, it’s about highest possible sale comes first, it’s about “hey, office manager, even if the patient says they are not interested in the “treatment” plan, get the doctor or hygienist first so they can “re-stress” the sale, it’s not about medical care.
Below you’ll see a note. These notes are attached to each file reviewed (audited)by regional operations managers at Aspen clinics. Read this carefully, Aspen was NOT concerned about the medical care the patient needed, only the commitment to a sale.
Ocean Dental gets a D- from the BBB
Ocean Dental, headquartered in Stillwater, Oklahoma is not receiving very good reviews. In fact the Better Business Bureau is giving it a D-.
Over on Topix there was a thread started in 2009 when a parent complained and told what happened to her child at an Ocean Dental in Arkansas. Here
No wonder so few parents speak up about the terrible experiences that happen to their children at these dental mills. This was was literally attacked! One person even said, that if they were bad, they wouldn’t be in business.
Lord, it must be nice to live in land of Oz.! Last I checked the “waterboarding” dentist, Megann Scott worked at one of their OK clinics.
Guardian Angel "Raven's Song" has gone viral
The song was produced in honor of Raven Maria Blanco who died because of an ill-prepared dentist and staff sedating children in his office – Dr. Michael Hechtkopf.
The five year anniversary of Raven's death is Friday, March 9th 2012. The video has received nearly 400,000 hits in the last few days. You can purchase the song on itunes. Proceeds go to purchase AED's-Automatic External Defibrillators which are donated to dental offices across the county. Put there to save a child! Please consider purchasing Raven's Song.
This week major news outlets have all but promoted sedation dentistry for children. Not a word was mentioned about the 19 deaths of children due to sedation complications that has taken place since Raven’s death 5 years ago.
Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
Why would a Florida state representative, who is a CPA, own a business that contracts with Private Equity financed corporate dental practices to train their dental hygiene departments?
Let’s start here -
Does anyone find it the least bit odd that:
Douglas W. Brown of Dental Works, Dental One, Dental Care Partners Dental Works and Secretary of the Dental Group Practice Association owns Regional Clinical Consultants, a company designed to train hygienists the art of upselling.
Does anyone find it the least bit odd that:
Douglas W. Brown of Dental Works, Dental One, Dental Care Partners Dental Works and Secretary of the Dental Group Practice Association owns Regional Clinical Consultants, a company designed to train hygienists the art of upselling.
“Hygiene at DentalCare Partners (DCP) has experienced a huge paradigm shift in recent years, from the hygienists being“prophy queens” to “periodontal therapists.”Doug Brown, CEO, hired a consulting group in 2004 that worked with DCP-affiliated dentists to develop the first periodontal protocol. Brown knew that the investment to provide training and development to all hygienists throughout DCP, as well as comprehensive care to doctors and auxiliary staff, would pay off. This company wide initiative occurred from 2004 to 2005 and was worth every penny in not only monetary rewards but by fostering patient stability and improving quality of care. n 2005, Brown created the Regional Clinical Consultant position at DCP.
NYT fell for the bullshit - Rise in Preschool Cavities Prompts Anesthesia Use
Rise in Preschool Cavities Prompts Anesthesia Use - NYTimes.com – Pure bullshit!
This is RIDICULOUS!
Front page?
Imagine, the story comes out of Seattle! DOCS Education’s home town!
The story quotes:
"Dr. Megann Smiley, a dentist-anesthesiologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio" SURPRISE! - Home of one of Small Smiles advisory board members and former/current office of the corrupt AAPD -Paul Cassamassmino .
The NYT is playing with the lives of children, shameful!!
Another great quote:
“We have had a huge increase in kids going to the operating room,” said Dr. Jonathan Shenkin, a pediatric dentist in Augusta, Me., and a spokesman for the American Dental Association. “We’re treating more kids more aggressively earlier.”
No shit, Sherlock! That’s why Texas is going broke, from the over aggressive fraud being committed! At least you admitted it, Dr. Shenkin!
You gotta love the last line:
"Multiple studies have shown that even children who undergo general anesthesia to treat dental decay end up with cavities again. Janine Costantini, the ambulatory practice director at Children’s Hospital Colorado, said the staff treated a 3-year-old who was making his second visit to the operating room for dental work. The boy arrived with a bottle of Coca-Cola. "
Yes, the exact same hospital where Randall Ellis of Small Smiles fame resides, as well as where Small Smiles Founder, William Mueller was head of the department! Oh and let's not forget, that Coca Cola he probably got it at pre-school... After all it was Small Smiles other founder, Dan DeRose who made that happen for the kiddies.
It’s a shame the powers that be don’t pay attention to these Pew studies. They are 3 years old or more before they release them! Half the report quoted stuff from 2007! It’s 2012 people!!!
Funny the title is “The Cost of Delay” since the data in it is so friggin “delayed” !!
Me.. FURIOUS!! Not good!
Not good at all!
The sharia-compliant group, Arcapita Bank, who is heavily invested in Small Smiles Dental Centers, is facing $1bn toothache.
Last updated: February 27, 2012 8:31 am
Bahrain’s Arcapita faces debt challengeBy Simeon Kerr in Dubai and Camilla Hall in Abu Dhabi
Bahrain-based private equity investor Arcapita Bank is facing a potentially painful debt workout as it mandates advisers ahead of the March deadline for the Manama-based group to repay $1.1bn of loans.
Privately-held Arcapita, which declined to comment, owns a broad portfolio of companies in the US and Europe, including UK rail cargo company Freightliner, Irish utilities group Viridian and US women’s apparel retailer J Jill.
Blog visits so far this week
Visitors of this blog use a variety of keyword and search terms to arrive here. Some truly make me laugh out loud, others send chills down my spine, while others are just odd. But many lead me to look for more information on the subject.
In the past 3 days, these are a few I picked out:
1. Why is South Texas Dental such a shitty dental practice
2. Western dental centers quality of care decisions California state dental board death in chair
3. Rules about soliciting new medicaid patients
4. Advertise on dentist the menace blog (BTW – Not interested, not gonna happen, no way)
5. Arcapita bank load payment (BTW- it’s 1 billion I believe and they don’t have it)
6. Dental group practice private equity backed in texas
7. Undercover police close illegal dental offices in atlanta
8. Death child dentist North Carolina
9. 1 800 dentist attorney susan (BTW-it’s Susan Keenberg)
10. Heartland dental care airplane tail number
In the past 3 days, these are a few I picked out:
1. Why is South Texas Dental such a shitty dental practice
2. Western dental centers quality of care decisions California state dental board death in chair
3. Rules about soliciting new medicaid patients
4. Advertise on dentist the menace blog (BTW – Not interested, not gonna happen, no way)
5. Arcapita bank load payment (BTW- it’s 1 billion I believe and they don’t have it)
6. Dental group practice private equity backed in texas
7. Undercover police close illegal dental offices in atlanta
8. Death child dentist North Carolina
9. 1 800 dentist attorney susan (BTW-it’s Susan Keenberg)
10. Heartland dental care airplane tail number
Monday, March 05, 2012
Galdi v Megdal and Bright Now! Dental
Anyone know what this is about:
Case No: United States of America Cr-02-00349CAS
Case No YCO30202: Galdi vs. Megdal
Mimi Villegas Galdi
vs.
Bright Dental Now! Phillip Megdal,
Jordan Moss,
Katrina Mejia-Blom,
Dale Blom
City of Redondo Beach
State of California
United States of America.
Read the story here
More on it here.
It appears this Dr. Philip Megdal was the same dentist accused of negligence in the death of 4 year old Javier Villa, Jr. in 1998
Consumer Dental bought the Megdal clinics after Javier’s death
Sunday, March 04, 2012
JLL Partners Completes Acquisition of American Dental Partners–February 9, 2012
American Dental Partners Launches Syndication of Senior Secured Facilities
WAKEFIELD, Mass., Jan. 18, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Dental Partners, Inc. ("American Dental Partners" or the "Company") today announced that it has launched the syndication of $241 million of senior secured facilities ("Senior Secured Facilities"), consisting of a $36 million revolving facility and a $205 million term loan. The proceeds from the Senior Secured Facilities, together with equity from JLL Partners Fund VI, L.P. and certain other investors, are being used to finance the acquisition of American Dental Partners and to pay certain fees and expenses.
- Details
- Published on Wednesday, 18 January 2012 15:16
Trader Huddle
KeyBank National Association ("KeyBank"), CIT Capital Securities ("CITCS") and NXT Capital, LLC ("NXT") will act as joint bookrunning managers of the debt financing.
This press release does not constitute an offer to purchase any securities or a solicitation of an offer to sell any securities.
American Dental Partners Stockholders Approve Merger Agreement
- Details
- Published on Tuesday, 07 February 2012 15:15
Trader Huddle
WAKEFIELD, Mass., Feb. 7, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Dental Partners, Inc. (Nasdaq:ADPI) announced that at a special meeting of stockholders held earlier today stockholders voted to adopt the previously announced merger agreement with JLL Crown Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and JLL Crown Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation, affiliates of JLL Partners, Inc. Under the terms of the merger agreement, upon consummation of the merger, holders of outstanding shares of common stock of American Dental Partners will receive $19.00 per share in cash.
At the meeting, the merger was approved by holders of 12,496,939 shares of the Company's outstanding common stock, and 3,702 shares voted against the merger.
JLL Partners Acquisition of American Dental Partners Creates Committed Partnership
February 09, 2012Trader Huddle
On February 9, 2012, JLL Partners, Inc. completed its acquisition of American Dental Partners, Inc. American Dental Partners is now privately held and no longer listed on NASDAQ.
The deal creates a partnership committed to American Dental Partners’ core values and goals as well as a dedication to quality care and a long-term outlook. Both organizations will pursue a shared vision and work to enhance growth of American Dental Partners.
American Dental Partners will continue to be headquartered in Wakefield, Mass., and is one of the nation’s leading business partners to dental group practices. American Dental Partners is affiliated with more than two dozen dental group practices in more than twenty states across the country.
JLL Partners is a New York-based, leading private equity investment firm. Their investment philosophy is to partner with outstanding management teams and invest with them in companies that can continue to grow into market leaders. JLL Partners has a special focus on healthcare services in addition to financial and business services. More information on JLL Partners (Joseph, Littlejohn, & Levy)is available at www.jllpartners.com.
American Dental Partners “Affiliates”
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- American Dental Partners Announces End of "Go-Shop" Period – JLL Partners, Inc the only “shoppers” at the “blue light special” of ADPI.
Today Lady Gaga's DJ, Richard Roles, is tweeting about “Raven’s Song” Thank you @BUMSQUADDJZ!
Over 25 children participated in the "Inspire a Nation, Save a Child" project. The track, Guardian Angel "Raven's Song", written by Michael "Magnedo7" Crawford and his wife Shameia Crawford in memory of little Raven Maria Blanco, is dedicated to all of the world's lost little angels.
It is now available to purchase on several music outlets including iTunes: Guardian Angel -- "Raven's Song" This version of the song and the Video were produced by Alisha "M'jestie" Brooks and was Directed by Visually Inklined. Purchase this song on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/guardian-angel-ravens-song/id497280283?i=497...
Raven died in 2007 due to complications from a medical emergency during a routine dental visit. 19 Children have died since 2007. Please help us spread awareness, so another family does not have to go through what ours did... http://www.rmbfinc.org
Friday, March 02, 2012
Remembering Marrisa
It was one year ago today that Marrisa Kingery went to Dr. Henry Mazorow of Lorain, Ohio and days later became the second patient killed by his irresponsible behavior.. Earlier this year, Dr. Mazorow’s insurance company settled with Marissa’s family for $1M.
Pictured is Marissa and her still grieving grandmother, Mona.
Think of them today.
Pictured is Marissa and her still grieving grandmother, Mona.
Think of them today.
Thursday, March 01, 2012
Could Texas Medicaid Dental Program Suck Anymore? Yes.
Just saying…
Big Changes in Medicaid Dental Coverage Could Mean Increased Wait Time 3/1/12
Shelley Childers
CBS 7 News
schilders@cbs7.com
March 1, 2012
ODESSA, TX - Big changes to the Medicaid dental program may mean some children in West Texas have to wait even longer to get treatment.
It's a change that came with very little warning or information from the Medicaid program.
Now it has pediatric dentists across the state scrambling to help their patients maintain their appointments.
"It was a very bad day for pediatric dentists across the state because we do serve the Medicaid population and a lot of patients went without being seen today," said Dr. Joel Edwards, the only pediatric dentist in Odessa who serves Medicaid patients.
He says Medicaid patients went without being seen because of big changes to their insurance coverage that all took effect Thursday.
For years Medicaid dental insurance was a state run program, but now it's being handed over to three different insurance companies Delta Dental, DentaQuest and MCNA Dental.
Yes, Senator, there is a crisis alright!
U.S. Senator puts spotlight on country's oral health crisis
By Mary Otto, DrBicuspid.com contributing writer
March 1, 2012 -- The witnesses called to testify before a U.S. Senate subcommittee February 29 brought stories of unmet dental needs across the country.
And Vermont Senator Bernard Sanders (I-VT), who called the hearing, said he had stories of his own -- some 1,200 of them, gathered from his constituents and other Americans. They were personal accounts, Sanders said, of the struggles that poor, elderly, and working Americans face trying to find and pay for dental care.
"We are in the midst of a dental crisis in America," said Sanders, who chairs the Senate Subcommittee on Primary Health and Aging and released a report to coincide with the hearing. "More than 47 million people live in places where it is difficult to get dental care. We don't have enough providers to serve all of those in need."
The hearing was called to explore the problems with the high cost of care and the lack of access to it, Sanders noted. The witnesses included oral health experts with sobering statistics and providers who said they had found innovative ways of reaching poor and underserved people within their communities.
“We are in the midst of a dental crisis in America.”
— Sen. Bernard Sanders (I-VT)
The lack of access comes at a high cost, not just in human suffering but in tens of millions of misspent state health care dollars, said Shelley Gehshan, director of the Pew Children's Dental Campaign. She cited a Pew study released this week that estimated that preventable dental conditions were the primary diagnosis in more than 830,000 emergency room visits in 2009, a 16% increase over 2006.
Grassley Seeks Information on State Rate-setting for Medicaid Managed Care Plans
http://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/Article.cfm?customel_dataPageID_1502=39308
For Immediate Release
March 1, 2012
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa has asked each state for information to help determine whether the states and the federal government are conducting enough oversight of their rate-setting for Medicaid managed care plans.
“In light of the billions of dollars already spent on Medicaid, including managed care, and the planned expansion of Medicaid, it’s important to look at whether states are setting their managed care payment rates appropriately and in keeping with federal law,” Grassley said. “If the payment rates are out of whack, and scrutiny is lacking, Medicaid money could be ill-spent to the detriment of vulnerable beneficiaries and the taxpayers.
CSHM-Small Smiles Dental Unsecured Creditors Committee
The unsecured creditors meeting in the bankruptcy of Church Street Health Management had their first meeting today. The committee appointed Jim Moriarty of Moriarty-Leyendecker law firm in Houson, Texas as thier Chairman.
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell and Berkowitz, law firm in Nashville, Tennessee was chosen to be the counsel for the committee.
See the Appointment and Notice of Appointment Committee here
Senior Mobile Dental - Licensed Dental Hygiene Care
Senior Mobile Dental
Seniormobiledental.com and .org– website true owner hidden
Contact Privacy Inc. Customer 0117132607, seniormobiledental.com@contactprivacy.com
96 Mowat Ave
Toronto, ON M6K 3M1
CA +1.4165385457
Website says found is – Patricia Michelle Noblet – Vacha
Senior Mobile Dental – Colorado Secretary of State:
20071451146 – Filed 9-16-2009 True name - Dental Hygiene Professionals. Michelle P. Vacha 2604 Flintridge Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80918
2010163317 – Filed 10-12-2010 True name – Licensed Dental Hygiene Care. P. Michelle Vacha 2604 Flintridge Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Licensed Dental Hygiene Care dba -Senior Mobile Dental. Logo registration in Colorado – Senior Mobile Dental with a toothbrush and swirl of toothpaste. Patricia Vacha 2604 Flintridge Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80918.
Licensed Dental Hygiene Care – Patricia Michelle Vacha and Michael David Vacha. Date of Non-Profit incorporation 7-27-2006.
Executive Director – Patricia Michelle Vacha, RDS
President – Dr. Sandra Swing, DDS 5410 Powers Center Point,Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Vice President – Nicole Spurgeon CDS 3860 Half Turn Road, Colorado Springs, CO. 80917
Secretary – Grace Wolf Trujillo E.D.D.A 6465 McNichols Ct., Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Treasurer – Tammi Moore, Accountant 8235 Chochise Rd. Colorado Springs, CO. 80908
Member - Dr. Kenneth Pollary, DDS 5815 Mesa Mtn. Way, Colorado Springs, CO 80923
Member - Sherri Thompson, RN 2955 Leoti Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80922
Texas dental centers recruiters solicit Medicaid patients outside food stamp offices promising ipods and more
WFAA
Posted on February 29, 2012 at 10:03 PM
Updated yesterday at 10:49 PM
NEWS 8 INVESTIGATES
Thousands of kids get free dental care under Medicaid in Texas. Texas taxpayers foot the bill, including putting crowns on the teeth of toddlers who don't yet have their permanent teeth.
A News 8 investigation finds that some dentists want that Medicaid business so badly, they hire recruiters to bring in patients.
At a Texas Health and Human Services Office on Masters Road near Dallas, a man quietly stands in the parking lot, waiting for mothers who've just received food stamps to emerge from the waiting room.
He is a recruiter. He's handing out cards for Happy Teeth Dental, just two doors down in the same complex.
At another HHS office across town, two women also wait for new food stamp recipients. They're handing out cards for Lancaster Dental a few miles away.
And at another HHS office just up the road, Bear Creek Family Dentistry has a small kiosk set up to recruit new patients.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
WANTED - Kool Smiles Dental Centers Pictures
If you have a Kool Smiles near you, I’d very much appreciate if you would stop by and take a picture of their front door and send it to me.
Thanks!
David Milton Lewis, DDS- Barred from practicing dentistry until allegations are resolved. He’s accused of unnecessary root canals and offering rewards for referrals!
Board accuses Sacramento dentist of unnecessary work
By Darrell Smith
dvsmith@sacbee.com The Sacramento Bee
By Darrell Smith
Published: Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 - 12:00 am
Last Modified: Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 - 11:20 amA Sacramento dentist has been suspended by the Dental Board of California on allegations of performing unneeded root canals and fillings on the healthy teeth of at least 17 of his patients and collecting insurance payments for work he did not do.
David Milton Lewis was barred by the state board from performing dentistry until the case against him is resolved, officials said.
In addition to causing damage to patients' healthy teeth, the board alleged Lewis submitted numerous bogus insurance claims and offered cash rewards to United Parcel Service employees for referrals.
According to allegations filed by the dental board, Lewis targeted UPS employees because Delta Health Systems, the firm's dental insurer, covered 100 percent of dental treatments with no maximum payment or co- payment.
According to board filings, insurance investigators believe Lewis began performing the unnecessary work as the recession worsened in 2008, with claims soaring from an average of $154,000 a year before 2009 to about $870,000 per year afterward.
A hearing is pending against Lewis, who has a practice at 4350 Marconi Ave.
Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/02/29/4299094/board-accuses-sacramento-dentist.html#storylink=cpy
Parents complaining about Kool Smiles Dental and have been for years I might add–socks over their hands, tied down and blindfolded.
This is the crap you get when you get Private Equity firms, or as I call them, “Lenders for Criminals” are involved in medical care. It’s about the bottom line, not whether treatment is needed, nor is it delivered in professionally acceptable standards!! It’s illegal on so many levels and so far, we’ve not seen an Attorney General with the balls to stop it!
Hey, all you AG’s out there, I’ve got a back up set I’ll loan you! Give me a call!
Pro8News
Hey, all you AG’s out there, I’ve got a back up set I’ll loan you! Give me a call!
Pro8News
Parents Complain About Kool Smiles
By KGNS News
Story Created: Feb 28, 2012 at 10:12 PM CST
Story Updated: Feb 29, 2012
A dental office with a local branch could be in a lot of trouble.
Parents complained about what they call ‘unprofessional treatment’ their children received at Kool Smiles.
They described their kids having their hands covered with socks and tied up while a dental procedure was being done.
[I suppose this is somehow deemed better than Dr. Steven Adair’s Superman Cape idea!]
Some even complained of having procedures done without the proper sedatives.
[I’ve been told over the years, when giving nitrous, they only turn on the oxygen to give the appearance of giving nitrous to parents, bill for nitrous but save on nitrous. I’d like an audit of amount of Nitrous billed and the amount of Nitrous purchased at each clinic!]
Now a San Antonio law firm says all Kool Smiles locations in south Texas are being investigated.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Feds link orthodontist to Medicaid fraud scheme
By BOBBY CERVANTES amarillo.com Copyright 2012 Amarillo Globe-News. All rights reserved.
February 29, 2012 - 12:18am
Feds link orthodontist to Medicaid fraud scheme
bobby.cervantes@amarillo.com
Patients and former employees likened the Amarillo Medicaid fraud scheme to “herding cattle.”
Amarillo orthodontist Dr. Michael Goodwin scheduled up to 400 Medicaid patients a day and frequently billed the government for work he never performed, according to court records.
In late May and early July, authorities seized $244,235.67 from five JP Morgan Chase commercial and personal bank accounts associated with Goodwin, his wife and his business.
Goodwin billed the government a total of $1.67 million in fraudulent claims from April 2008 to April 2011, according to a federal forfeiture complaint the government filed Monday seeking to keep the seized money.
Goodwin, who also has an office in Indiana, has not been charged with a crime. His Amarillo office at 3629 Wolfin Ave. was closed Tuesday and messages were not immediately returned.
Goodwin and his wife, Patricia, did not file a claim to the seized money, according to the complaint.
Florida State Congressman Michael Bileca drowning in dental companies. He’s a CPA, not a DMD!
What would a Florida State Representative have his name on so many dental companies? Congressman Bileca is on the following either as a member of the LLC, Executive of the Corporation or the Registered Agent. He’s also the treasurer of the Dental Group Practice Association, that nasty little group whose goal is convince Private Equity firms to invest their every last dollar in corporate dentistry as they have defined it. (FFL seems to be a huge sucker for this one, or they run DGPA..hmmm) Among the odd things on this list, is there are ONLY dental companies. Not, lawn care companies, not roofing companies, not your general smorgasbord of companies one would expect if he were just their “registered agent”.
Got a complaint about this; don’t write your state representative, he knows all about it. Contact the Florida State Dental Board:
Department of Health Board of Dentistry
4052 Bald Cypress Way
Bin C-08
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3258
Phone: (850) 488-0595
Fax: (850) 921-5389
Dentist gets plea deal in Medicaid fraud case | The News Journal | delawareonline.com
WILMINGTON -- Prominent Wilmington dentist Marieve O. Rodriguez admitted to 10 misdemeanor counts of filing false Medicaid reports on Monday in exchange for state prosecutors dropping 19 felony counts of health care fraud.
Rodriguez will also pay a $100,000 fine, repay $72,000 to the state's Medicaid program and $50,000 to cover the costs of prosecution.
The case against the operator of Gentle Care Family Dentistry on Gilpin Avenue in the city had been scheduled to go to trial this week.
Shortly after the charges were filed against her in August 2010, Rodriguez was allowed to keep operating her practice, though her ability to prescribe medications was suspended by state regulators. Under the terms of the plea deal, Rodriguez will now have to close the practice and will lose her license for at least a year.
Monday, February 27, 2012
What does Michael Dell and Kool Smiles Dental have in common?
Dentistry, that’s what. Dental Care Partners to be exact. Scary! What’s scarier? Having a Florida State Representative up to his neck in the corruption of Private Equity owned and operated dental clinics!
Dental Group Practice Association (DPGA)f/k/a National Dental Practice Management Association (NDPAM)
OHIO
OHIO
Founded 5-14-2007
Sole Incorporator – David Slezak
Founding Members:
Sole Incorporator – David Slezak
Founding Members:
Dental Care Alliance – Steven R. Matzkin
Dental Care Partners – Douglas W. Brown*
Dental One – founder R. Kirk Huntsman with Dr. Edward Meckler and Doug Brown*
Gentle Dental – John Steinburn
Great Expressions – Richard Beckman
(which is the same address as ReachOut Healthcare Mobile Dentists
Great Expressions 25882 Orchard Lake Road Farmington Hills, Michigan 48336 )Dental Care Partners – Douglas W. Brown*
Dental One – founder R. Kirk Huntsman with Dr. Edward Meckler and Doug Brown*
Gentle Dental – John Steinburn
Great Expressions – Richard Beckman
(which is the same address as ReachOut Healthcare Mobile Dentists
Heartland Dental – Rick Workman*
Midwest Dental – Jeff Moos (Friedman Fleischer & Lowe (FFL)
The Players
David G. Slezak – Sole Incorporator of (DGPA) (non-profit) May 14, 2007
2008- Present VP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Dental One Partners, Inc.
2003 – 2008 VP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Dental Care Partners, Inc.
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Bankrupt Small Smiles Holdings, LLC list of 1205 Creditors
- A. J. RIGGINS HEALTH SEARCH LLC
- AARON & SANDERS, PLLC
- ADIRONDACK CABLING INC.
- ADVENTURE 3 PROPERTIES LP
- ADVOCATE NETWORKS LLC
- ALABAMA ATTORNEY GENERAL
- ALFRED SMITH
- ALFRED SMITH
- ALFRED SMITH
- ALTAIR DATA RESOURCES INC.
- ALTAIR DATA RESOURCES, INC.
- ALVAREZ & MARSAL
- AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER
- AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER
- AMERI-FORCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
- AMERICAN CAPITAL
- AMERICAN CAPITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
- AMERICAN CAPITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
- AMERICAN CAPITAL, LTD.
- ANGELA CRAWFORD
- APPLIANCE THERAPY GROUP
- APPLIANCE THERAPY GROUP
- ARAMARK UNIFORM - SYRACUSE 308
- ARCAPITA INC.
- ARCAPITA INC. AND AT&T SERVICE AGREEMENT
- ARES CAPITAL
- ARES CAPITAL
- ARIZONA ATTORNEY GENERAL
- ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
- ASSOCIATED BANK, N.A.
- AT&T CORP
- AUTONOMY INC.
- AUTONOMY INC.
- AVERY CROSSWHITE
- AVERY CROSSWHITE
- AXIS DIRECT INC.
See the Rest of the list here
Local Dentist Allegedly Caught Doing Drugs Before Treating Patients « CBS Pittsburgh
Local Dentist Allegedly Caught Doing Drugs Before Treating Patients « CBS Pittsburgh
February 23, 2012 7:34 PM
EDGEWOOD PA (KDKA) — The KDKA Investigators have uncovered charges against a local dentist.
Police arrested 52-year-old Dr. Anthony Monteleone on Wednesday in the back parking lot of his office.
They say he was caught snorting lines of suspected cocaine and then going inside Katsur Dental and Orthodontics in Edgewood to treat his patients.
Undercover agents grabbed Monteleone after they witnessed him using what appeared to be cocaine.
“There was a police officer observing what appeared to be drug use,” Edgewood Police Chief Robert Payne said. “It was outside the car.”
Chief Payne, who made the arrest, asked Dr. Monteleone if he had a problem. The doctor, according to the criminal complaint, admitted to using marijuana, Xanax and cocaine.
“He admitted using various drugs over a period of time,” Monteleone said.
Edgewood police acted immediately on a complaint filed Wednesday morning by a witness who alleged Dr. Monteleone was using cocaine and then going back to work on patients.
“We need to protect those people that are certainly patients coming over and expecting to get service from someone who isn’t impaired,” Payne said.
Police found Xanax and a small amount of Marijuana in Dr. Monteleone’s car.
“People are going to doctors and dentists and expecting to have someone work on them that isn’t under the influence of drugs or impaired in any fashion,” Payne said.
Monteleone is charged with possession of a controlled substance and disorderly conduct. KDKA Investigator Marty Griffin reports a check of Monteleone’s criminal history revealed prior drug charges, tax evasion charges and conspiracy charges.
Kool Smiles buying up “complaint” referenced domain names.
http://whois.domaintools.com/complaintkoolsmiles.org
Looks like Kool Smiles is preparing for war. Note NCDR,LLC owns approximately 225 other domains!
C’mom…that’s funny!
Funniest part is the contract email address:
Not so, “private registration”…
Friday, February 24, 2012
Dentist charged with fighting elderly patient
Dentist arrested after brawl with 80 year old woman!
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Dental Dreams moving into South Carolina under the name–Family Dental
Dental Dreams has opened 3 clinic in SC under the name Family Dental. I suppose they are poised and ready to take former Small Smiles employees and patients, especially since it is right across the street.
Fraud is a renewable resource, I'm reminded. Family Dental is in Greenville, Rock Hill and Columbia. All are staffed with foreign dentist as the other mills. These folks have to go to work somewhere or go back to the mother land. Sad they have gotten into such a pickle.
Family Dental Locations;
6134 White Horse Rd / Greenville
2022 Cherry Rd, / Rock Hill
2941 Two Notch Rd/ Columbia (just across the road from Small Smiles Dental Center)
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Who is Small Smiles Dental Chief Restructuring Officer?
So who is Martin McGahan, Church Street Health Management’s Chief Restructuring Officer? Well he’s a director with Alvarez and Marsal – Private Equity Services and more.
Here is Mr. McGahan’s bio from their webstie.
Martin McGahan
Managing Director
Martin McGahan is a Managing Director with Alvarez & Marsal Healthcare Industry Group in Atlanta. He brings more than 15 years of healthcare operations and finance experience to the firm.
Mr. McGahan works with healthcare organizations to drive operational and financial performance improvement. In addition, his expertise in corporate finance, restructuring and the raising of capital-including public, private sources of both debt and equity-enables his clients to strategically re-engineer their balance sheets for long-term stability and growth.
Mr. McGahan is presently advising several companies in both the healthcare services and pharmaceutical / bio-technology industries. He is currently serving as Restructuring Advisor to a major provider of Assisted Living Facilities and Senior Housing. He is also advising a Clinical Research Organization on operational restructuring and capitalization alternatives.
Waller Lansden received retainer payments from Church Street Health Management totaling $400,000 between September 28, 2011, and February 17 of this year.
Church Street Health Management
The embattled operator of roughly 70 Small Smiles dental centers in 22 states filed for bankruptcy in Nashville on February 20, listing assets of $895.3 million against liabilities of $303.4 million, according to Bloomberg.
Several years ago, an ABC News investigation accused Small Smiles of mistreating children, something the company vehemently denied. But Small Smiles did reach an agreement with the Justice Department in 2009 to pay $24 million over five years to settle charges that it had billed Medicaid for unnecessary dental procedures performed on low-income children, according to the Nashville Business Journal.
Bankruptcy court filings by Nashville-based Church Street Health Management, the parent company for Small Smiles, show that Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis chair John Tishler ($550 per hour), corporate partner Don Moody ($450), and restructuring partner Kathleen Stenberg ($370) are representing the company in its Chapter 11 case.
Waller Lansden partners are billing between $290 and $600 per hour, of counsel between $150 and $650, and associates between $190 and $335, according to court records, which note that the firm has represented Church Street since 2006 and is thus familiar with the company's operations.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Church Street Health Management: Forced into money laundering because of religious reasons? WTH!
On page 4 of Affidavit of Martin McGahan he starts in about the Sharia Law practices of the Bahrainian billionaire banker and it basically says, we had to set up dummy corporations to operate these dental clinics and dummy corporations to run the money through because of religious beliefs! OMG!
It’s also interesting I might add, that the very law firm who advised that this scam was completely legit is representing them in the bankruptcy. Wonder whose interest has their top priority. Just saying…
This basically comes down to:
A bunch of us shady people got together, found a couple of bankers, the Caryle Group and a Bahrainian billionaire, gave the DeRose family $435 million to get out of the sandbox and let them in for a while. They tortured hundreds of thousands of children, raided our Medicaid system, and ran up huge bills at various supply companies and law firms. They got caught,and fined and monitored. That cut down on the “take” from Medicaid. Seeing declining profits they scrapped out as much cash as possible thru compensation and leaving creditors hanging, the taxpayer raped and are telling a court in Tennessee that it was their religious beliefs that cause this to happen. PLUS, they want to buy their own company back through more dummy corporations, but not pay their creditors, continue raping the taxpayer and torturing children saying it’s in the best interest of the the children to let them continue raiding the Medicaid coffers.
I about flipped out when Martin tried to say the business plan was good! He more or less blamed it on owning the $24 million in settlement with the US Government. Not sure how he figured that since they’ve only paid back $9M in the last two plus years!!!
WTF!
Comment: MDavis
Again, I'm back to what's really demonstrated in the McGahan Affidavit.
Seemingly, there's a united front of the true owners of CSHM, The Carlyle Group, Arcapita Bank, & American Capital, masking themselves as First Lien Creditors. This powerful Troika shouldn't hold together, because of very diverse interests.
Firstly, Arcapita Bank's Annual Report goes on for page after page, about their corporate ethics & compliance w/ strict Shari'ah Code. Well, since they can't lend money as a creditor & collect interest, they are an OWNER. They bought equity in CSHM. They will be a prime target of Creditors. But, who got Arcapita Bank into this scheme?
Examining the types of businesses Arcapita Bank invests in, those involved w/ swindles of government money aren't too much there. Ahhh... but let's look at The Carlyle Group. Yes, the very same Carlyle Group w/ heroic founder David Rubenstein, who gives so generously. Yes, the same Carlyle Group which "assisted" the government of Abu Dhabi buy into their investments w/ Mubadala Development Company, which one might assume to be Compliant w/ Shari'ah Code. LOL!
The Carlyle Group seeingly loves government money. Yes, Medicaid money from CSHM (d/b/a Small Smiles). Medicare money from HCR Manor Care and Heartland Nursing Homes. And even, state pension money from the NY State Common Retirement System. Unfortunately, these issues all surround alleged fraud & abuse of government Taxpayer money. They also surround multiple civil malpractice actions. Well, at least persons w/in The Carlyle Group are well-connected in Washington circles, to run political & legal cover. This fact alone must have appealed to American Capital & Arcapita Bank.
So, in the most recent Annual Report of American Capital, they reported an elevated equity share in CSHM. Who motivated American Capital to assume this additional risk, w/ a company (CSHM), which had Compliance problems w/ the USIG's Office, and a laundry list of legal problems. Gee, do I again smell The Carlyle Group?
Investors in CSHM got hoodwinked, by other Investors. So no, I doubt this Troika will hold. Besides, certain Parties like Todd Cruse and Dan DeRose have a history of talking to the Feds, as evidenced in the John Ford (Mister 15%- because of his skim of government projects in TN) Federal Case.
So, who is gonna talk to the Feds first, and talk about what, in exchange for what?
Michael W Davis, DDS
Maybe Small Smiles Dental Center “Owners” Should-Sell-Sell-Sell
Dentists who supposedly own the 67 Small Smiles dental centers that Church Street Health Management says they personally don’t own, could just start selling off your assets, right?.
In the Church Street Health Management-Small Smiles Dental Chapter 11 Bankruptcy filings Martin McGahan, in a sworn Affidavit, stated:
“The dental centers are owned by licensed dentist” (p.2)
He further states CSHM simply:
“…provide “dental practice management services” to 67 dental centers serving low income and underprivileged families in 22 states…”(p1) and have, ..“As of the Petition Date, the Debtors, through EEHC, Inc. (“EEHC”) had
approximately 72 full-time, 2 part-time, and 2 “as needed” employees (collectively, the “Employees”).” (p.3)
I suppose you owners could find another company to do your payroll and other bookkeeping, since Church Street Health Management is a bit pricey:
Kool Smiles facing claims of alleged mistreatment, excessive...
Not a good week for interstate corporate Medicaid dental mills is it?
Kool Smiles facing claims of alleged mistreatment, excessive... | www.kfoxtv.com
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Church Street Health Management-Small Smiles Dental Centers Chapter 11 Bankruptcy “Potential Parties In Interest” List - Who They Owe
I’m thinking this list is the very very short list and will grow!!
Church Street Health Management Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
List of Potential Parties In Interest
[Doc-19-3]
ACAS Equity Holdings Corp.
Adventure 3 Properties, LP
Advocate Networks, LLC
AlA Limited
Al Smith
Can a criminal organization file Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Morgan Joseph TriArtisan LLC has been hired by Church Street Health Management to oversee the sale of assets it claims to not own-referred to herein as “mystery assets”- remember, CSHM has always maintained it is simply a management company hired by independently owned Small Smiles dental centers to “manage” the day to day operations. LIE LIE LIE
In the Affidavit of Martin McGahan, he lied like a dog on page 2. The dental centers are NOT owned by individual dentists and CSHM has admitted as much.
CSHM will pay Morgan Joseph-referred to as “Investment Banker”-$75,000 a month, plus expenses, to provide financial advice, assist in capital raising, and/or the sale, of CSHM’s “mystery assets”. This should be fun to watch!
I’m thinking that is far from a fair fee; David Copperfield demands much more to perform magic tricks.
I believe the last company to assisted in the sale of this illegal operation (the DeRose’s sale to Arcaptia and the Nashville crooks) failed to do their due diligence.
Here is an excerpt from the Retention Agreement between CSHM and Morgan Joseph- (link to the full agreement at the end)
[FYI-employees weren’t told until this morning. But told there was nothing to worry about, money would be coming soon. LMAO! ]
Church Street Health Management Files for Bankruptcy With Plan for Sale - Bloomberg
I’m not really a betting person, but I’m guessing, the Small Smiles at Church Street Health Management are now down to wee little bitty smiles. No, I’m sure they are down right frowns and have been for a while now.
Want to take a guess where there is a ‘Big Smile” ?
Maybe Interstate corporate dentistry is NOT exactly the investment Private Equity firms think it is!
Read on… documents related to the case at the end.
Church Street Health Management Files for Bankruptcy With Plan for Sale – Bloomberg
Church Street Health Management LLC and four affiliates, providers of management services to 67 dental centers, filed for bankruptcy as part of a plan to sell the businesses.
The companies had assets valued at $895.3 million and debt of $303.4 million, according to Chapter 11 documents filed yesterday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Nashville, Tennessee, where Church Street is based.
A sale in bankruptcy is the “best option to maximize the value of the assets for stakeholders and to safeguard the welfare of the patients,” Martin McGahan, Church Street’s chief restructuring officer, said in court papers.
Affiliates Small Smiles Holding Co., Forba NY LLC, EEHC Inc. and Forba Services Inc. also sought court protection from creditors. Small Smiles is the parent of a group of companies that provide management services to dental centers serving low- income families in 22 states.
Want to take a guess where there is a ‘Big Smile” ?
Maybe Interstate corporate dentistry is NOT exactly the investment Private Equity firms think it is!
Read on… documents related to the case at the end.
Church Street Health Management Files for Bankruptcy With Plan for Sale – Bloomberg
Church Street Health Management LLC and four affiliates, providers of management services to 67 dental centers, filed for bankruptcy as part of a plan to sell the businesses.
The companies had assets valued at $895.3 million and debt of $303.4 million, according to Chapter 11 documents filed yesterday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Nashville, Tennessee, where Church Street is based.
A sale in bankruptcy is the “best option to maximize the value of the assets for stakeholders and to safeguard the welfare of the patients,” Martin McGahan, Church Street’s chief restructuring officer, said in court papers.
Affiliates Small Smiles Holding Co., Forba NY LLC, EEHC Inc. and Forba Services Inc. also sought court protection from creditors. Small Smiles is the parent of a group of companies that provide management services to dental centers serving low- income families in 22 states.
Documents Related to Small Smiles Dental Center’s Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
- Top 20 Creditors
- Affidavit of Martin McGahan –Chief Restructuring Officer of CSHM (45 pages)
- Debtor In-Possession Credit Agreement (92 pages)
- Cash Flow Forecast
- Consolidation of Case Motion
Some of the highlights of the Top 20 Creditors are:
| Creditor | Amount Owed |
| US Govt toward $24 settlement | $10,714,233.36 |
| Michael G. Lindley | $859,955.27 |
| Alfred J. Smith | $674,545.81 |
| Henry Schein, Inc | $568,478.11 |
| Shary Retail, Inc, | $542,125.00 |
| Seeway Asst Mngt | $326,162.00 |
| Shearman and Sterling, LLP | $310,700.20 |
So, has this captured the attention of the other Interstate children Medicaid dental mills? You bet! Visitors to this site today come from several other corporate mills, including Ocean Dental out of Stillwater, OK.
Comment MDavis:
Yes, the Affidavit of Martin McGahan is particularly troubling in its veracity, or lack there of.
"In many cases, SSHC or CSHM has guaranteed the dental centers’ performance under those leases or assumed obligations under existing guarantees." That is the action of an OWNER, not a distanced management service organization (MSO).
On page 2, "The dental centers are owned by licensed dentists." Sorry, that simply doesn't pass the smell test either. These bogus figurehead dentists were paid an addition sum, to pose as "Owners" for State Regulatory Boards. We also realize from Case Law in Orthodontic Centers of America, Inc No. 07-30430 (Fifth Circuit (Texas) 12-30-2008) that the Court found these typical management services (from MSOs) constituted the practice of dentistry.
On page 3, "The Debtors do not own any real property." Even if the real estate is leased, the dental equipment has a tangible value, and dental equipment doesn't come cheap. This dental equipment is no longer owned by the former owner "Old FORBA" (the DeRose, et.al. group). The bogus "Lead Dentists" don't own it. It's an asset of value to Creditors.
On page 4, there is mention of Shari'ah Law. This was to conform w/ the investment of Arcapita Bank. Well guess what? Under Shari'ah Codes one can't make loans, and generate profits though interest payments. An investment banking firm, i.e. Arcapita Bank, may buy into a business, then later sell off the business, hopefully generating a profit. This makes the Party buying in, a Partner in the business. They share risks, liabilities, & potential profits. So, we're now talking about potential fiscal liabilities of Partner, Arcapita Bank, and not simply CSHM.
Page 4 & 5 get more into the "dance" of compliance w/ Shari'ah Codes. Ever read the Annual Report of Arcapita Bank, & the pages directed to their strict compliance w/ Shari'ah Codes? It certainly looks like they go to lengths, to avoid issues which they seemingly hold highly ethical. Does it break w/ Shari'ah Code to be involved in business, which harms small children & defrauds the taxpayer? Heck, just read the Release of the US Justice Department, w/ the $24 Mil Settlement.
Page 7 gets into who they want to establish as First Lien. In other words, CSHM goes bankrupt, and the real owners, the investment bankers of Arcapita Bank, The Carlyle Group, and American Capital are first in line to collect. That doesn't pass the smell test either. Do you believe a Bankruptcy Court would buy into that? Representatives of these Investment Companies openly sat & served on the Board of CSHM. They were involved in business decision making, or were positioned to do so, even if they attempt to pass the responsibility.
Page 10 "The Company is party to a Management Services Agreement (“MSA”) with each dental center for which the Company provides management services (collectively the“Dental Centers”). Pursuant to each MSA, the Company provides the Dental Centers with management services such as billing and collection, bookkeeping, accounting and tax services,dentist and staff recruitment, payroll services, human resources, information technology support,equipment and supplies procurement, leasing, repairs and capital improvements, and assistance with compliance, legal issues, governmental affairs, and licensing and permitting. In exchange for providing these services to the Dental Centers, the Company receives a management fee from which it funds its operations." This is all the activity of Practice of Dentistry, and OWNER of a Dental Practice. “Dental Centers”). Pursuant to each MSA, the Company provides the Dental Centers with management services such as billing and collection, bookkeeping, accounting and tax services, dentist and staff recruitment, payroll services, human resources, information technology support,equipment and supplies procurement, leasing, repairs and capital improvements, and assistance with compliance, legal issues, governmental affairs, and licensing and permitting. In exchange f r providing these services to the Dental Centers, the Company receives a management fee from which it funds its operations." This is all the activity of Practice of Dentistry, and OWNER of a Dental Practice. They spell it out, in attempt to circumvent reality.
More later.
The attorneys will have fun over this nonsense.
Michael W Davis, DDS
Comment Debbie:
Just think, there is 35 more pages of this BS for this document. Ole Martin failed to mention, at least so far as I’ve gotten through this, that it’s management services are in exchange for 100% of the profits, and we give the owners of the clinics a flat fee of $1250 for each clinic! It’s that just a upside down and backassward way of saying, we own and operate dental centers and the dentists are our employees! Guess, the word management has taken on an all new meaning…. No, I just mange that car in the driveway for the bank. Yep, that works for me if any liability issues were to come up. LOL
Comment: MDavis
If I were a Creditor, I'd also do serious background check into real estate assets, especially the early clinics established in CO, NM, & AZ, by the DeRoses. I would not assume, at face value, all the real estate is leased. It may be leased through yet another dummy corporation, of The Carlyle Group, Arcapita Bank, & American Capital.
Yes, this takes the effort of going to County Records & Deeds. Anyone familiar w/ this blog will soon recognize certain names & titles, to have an eye open for.
In my time, I've met certain Judges, who've presided over Federal Bankruptcy Court. IMHO- they won't broker liars or BS. And, they've seen every scheme in the book. They've got a HUGE case workload, and have no time for manipulators & cheats.
The Martin McGahan Affidavit is a HUGE risk, by The Carlyle Group, Arcapita Group, & American Capital. If right from the get-go, these parties appear the schemers, which they are, the Judge is likely to get POed. And believe me, one doesn't want to be on the wrong side of a POed Federal Judge.
Michael W Davis, DDS
Dr. Todd Bjur–Savannah Fake Dental Center Owner
Nothing brings me greater pleasure much more than when Church Street Heath Management puts one of their "fake owner" dentists on TV. I dare someone to ask him if he really owns his Small Smiles dental clinic and if he practices dentistry with the patients interest in mind, or Arcapita Bank's best interest in mind.
According to documents filed with the Georgia Secretary of State, Dr. William Nash, DDS is the CEO, Dr. Danial Spears, DDS is CFO and Dr. Todd Bjur is Secretary. In reality none of these guys own this clinic or any other in Georgia but receive $1250 each pay period for allowing his name to be used on state business forms. Forms, likely he didn't even sign but were rubber stamped with his signature. He and Dr. Danial Spears were both paid this amount. It's a mystery why Dr. William Nash would put his name on these documents
Watch this at WSAV Savannah GA
According to documents filed with the Georgia Secretary of State, Dr. William Nash, DDS is the CEO, Dr. Danial Spears, DDS is CFO and Dr. Todd Bjur is Secretary. In reality none of these guys own this clinic or any other in Georgia but receive $1250 each pay period for allowing his name to be used on state business forms. Forms, likely he didn't even sign but were rubber stamped with his signature. He and Dr. Danial Spears were both paid this amount. It's a mystery why Dr. William Nash would put his name on these documents
Watch this at WSAV Savannah GA
Not a soul looks happy to me. But I see a lot of stainless steel crowns!
First off, it doesn’t look to me that all these children need free screenings. Second, it’s not free… nothing is. Rest assured the taxpayer is picking up this dime, which is all well and good, IF… and that is a HUGE if… It’s needed. Looks to me like at least one of these children were regular patients. Just saying..
SAN ANTONIO -
A trip to the dentist is a visit that's often dreaded by children and their parents.
For children, a dental checkup can be a pain in the mouth. For parents, it can be a pain in the pocketbook.
"It's expensive," said Hilda Calderon, mother of 7-year-old Crystal Calderon.
Calderon got a break on Monday morning when Texas Smiles Dental Center offered free dental screenings in recognition of National Children's Dental Health Month.
They called it "Healthy Smile, Happy Child Day".
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Private Equity's slave trade in America.
This may come off as racist, but it is not. I say this because its true, inhumane and needs saying.
Our dental offices are beginning to look like nail salons!
Private Equity firms are bringing foreign trained dentists to assist them in stealing every last dollar they can from our Medicaid system. They are doing this by training the unwitting immigrants to over treat and under protect children, preferably under age 5, in our poorest communities, through Medicaid dental chop shops.
Private Equity firms, such as the Carlyle Group and others are brain washing the foreign professionals into believing they are serving the poor here in the US.
Little do the poor souls know they are being brought here to assist Private Equity firms in raiding the US treasury. Not until it's too late, do they realize what has happened; they are not here to bring a better tomorrow to our children as well as themselves.
This seems to be a business model the greedy in America are unwilling to stop.
Just because they are flown in on a jet instead of a wooden ship crossing the ocean does not make it different.
Today instead of plantation owners it's executives of Private Equity firms, but still the same ole shit.
Shameful!
Our dental offices are beginning to look like nail salons!
Private Equity firms are bringing foreign trained dentists to assist them in stealing every last dollar they can from our Medicaid system. They are doing this by training the unwitting immigrants to over treat and under protect children, preferably under age 5, in our poorest communities, through Medicaid dental chop shops.
Private Equity firms, such as the Carlyle Group and others are brain washing the foreign professionals into believing they are serving the poor here in the US.
Little do the poor souls know they are being brought here to assist Private Equity firms in raiding the US treasury. Not until it's too late, do they realize what has happened; they are not here to bring a better tomorrow to our children as well as themselves.
This seems to be a business model the greedy in America are unwilling to stop.
Just because they are flown in on a jet instead of a wooden ship crossing the ocean does not make it different.
Today instead of plantation owners it's executives of Private Equity firms, but still the same ole shit.
Shameful!
Friday, February 17, 2012
Kool Smiles facing alleged claims of mistreatment, excessive... | www.kfoxtv.com
EL PASO, Texas —
Kool Smiles Dentistry for Kids is the target of San Antonio attorneys who are soliciting claims against the dental offices for allegedly using force on children or providing unnecessary treatment.
KFOX14 took a look into the claims.
TV ads sponsored by the attorneys are dark and allude to dental nightmares for children.
They are attention-grabbing and prompted KFOX14 to ask parents via Facebook about their own Kool Smiles experiences.
We received nearly two dozen positive responses, including Penelope Alba, who has been taking her two children, Greg Diaz and Ada Alba, to Kool Smiles for years. She said her kids love Kool Smiles.
Dr. Mark Jerman–Ohio-indicted on prescription fraud.
A Franklin County grand jury indicted a "Top Dentist" on Monday after he allegedly wrote false prescriptions to employees and friends.
Mark Jerman allegedly wrote false prescriptions for hydrocone pills, according to Franklin County prosecutor Ron O'Brien.
According to O'Brien, Jerman, 45, allegedly wrote prescriptions to employees and friends who were not treated as patients. They would allegedly fill the prescriptions and bring the drugs to Jerman.
Jerman was named to a list of "Top Dentists" in the December 2011 edition of "Columbus Monthly." His arraignment was scheduled for Dec. 16.
[It can’t be more evident that “Top Dentist” criteria standards are very low at the “Columbus Monthly” publication in Ohio. This is humiliating for them, or at least should be. I don’t even want to know who was “Bottom Dentists” !]
From Jerman Family Dentistry webstie:
Dr. Mark grew up in Central Ohio. He graduated from Upper Arlington High School in 1984. In 1990 he graduated from The Ohio State University in Economics. After several years working in the dental industry for Patterson Dental Supply, Dr. Mark decided to fulfill his dream of becoming a dentist like his father. He attended The Ohio State University College of Dentistry and graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1999.
During his 10 year career in dentistry, Dr. Mark has taken many hours of continuing education courses to ensure he is providing the most advanced dentistry available to patients.
Dr. Mark and his wife, Debbie, live in Upper Arlington with their two children, Taylor and Jason. Family and friends are very important to Dr. Mark. He also loves golf and when it's warm and he is not in the office, he is on the golf course. Dr. Mark is a member of the American Dental Association, the Ohio Dental Association, the Columbus Dental Society, Columbus Dental Veterans and the Seattle Study Club.
Update: February 17, 2012
By
John Futty
A Worthington dentist was placed on probation for two years and fined $500 today for feeding his
addiction to pain pills by writing prescriptions that were filled by employees and friends.
Mark S. Jerman, 45, pleaded guilty in Franklin County Common Pleas Court to five counts of
illegally processing drug documents.
Judge Guy Reece imposed the sentence, which was recommended by the prosecution and defense.
The judge said he would send Jerman to prison for eight months if he violates the terms of
his probation, which include continuing treatment for his addiction. Reece also suspended Jerman’s driver’s license for six months but will allow him to drive for work or treatment.
Jerman, of Burbank Drive in Upper Arlington, has a dental practice at 510 High St. in
Worthington.
Jerman’s dental license remains active, but the Ohio State Dental Board is likely to take
disciplinary action at its next meeting on April 11, said Lili C. Reitz, the board’s executive
director.
In the meantime, Jerman could reach an agreement with the board that would suspend his
license while he undergoes treatment, Reitz said.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Virginia Regulatory Commission asking for public comment on Dental Rule change to help save lives - Dentists Appose The Rule Change
The Virginia Regulatory committee is asking for public comment on a rule change that would require dentist to train in the 6 links of survival for emergency preparedness.
I sit here shaking me head astonished. For some reason I'm still surprised, dentists are opposing this. Every person opposing the rule change are dentists, their patients are supporting it! The dentists are citing reason after reason but basically it's too "burdensome" or "costly" on their asses! Their patients are citing their lives need protecting!
I sit here shaking me head astonished. For some reason I'm still surprised, dentists are opposing this. Every person opposing the rule change are dentists, their patients are supporting it! The dentists are citing reason after reason but basically it's too "burdensome" or "costly" on their asses! Their patients are citing their lives need protecting!
8 Children have died in the last 12 months
20 Children since 2007
Is a first-aid kit too much trouble and costly as well??
It's simply training in the 6 links of survival~!
Dental Treatment Deaths - 20 Dead Children Since February 2007
Deamonte Driver dies in February 2007, from a brain infection due to a cavity. http://deamontesdentalproject.org/.
Since then there have been at least 20 children die during or just after dental treatment. Those are just the ones we know about. It is my personal belief there are three others in 2011.
The pediatric dental community stormed the halls of Congress demanding better access to dental treatment. In the process of trying to do something good, as what many times happens within the Halls of Congress, a good intention has gone terribly wrong.
Children are dying at a lightening speed, children are being over treated with high reimbursement procedures where the money lands on Wall Street and state budgets are off the charts. But NOT a soul, NOT ONE, from the Pediatric Dental Community has made their way to the halls of Congress demanding something be done to stop the deaths from the dental treatment its self. 1 can die from lack of treatment, 20 can die because of treatment, and we can't even get a 2 minute segment on the morning talk show to run a story sitting in their vaults.
WTH!
ABC News has had a segment filmed and completed for well over a year. It was to be shown on Good Morning America.
NBC News started to film a story about this in mid December 2011, the postponed it. Likely didn't plan to run it at all. Then the next day or two, a couple of teens dies during Christmas break. They decided to bring everyone back to NYC and film the segment the first week of January. Not seen it yet!!
Since then there have been at least 20 children die during or just after dental treatment. Those are just the ones we know about. It is my personal belief there are three others in 2011.
The pediatric dental community stormed the halls of Congress demanding better access to dental treatment. In the process of trying to do something good, as what many times happens within the Halls of Congress, a good intention has gone terribly wrong.
Children are dying at a lightening speed, children are being over treated with high reimbursement procedures where the money lands on Wall Street and state budgets are off the charts. But NOT a soul, NOT ONE, from the Pediatric Dental Community has made their way to the halls of Congress demanding something be done to stop the deaths from the dental treatment its self. 1 can die from lack of treatment, 20 can die because of treatment, and we can't even get a 2 minute segment on the morning talk show to run a story sitting in their vaults.
WTH!
ABC News has had a segment filmed and completed for well over a year. It was to be shown on Good Morning America.
NBC News started to film a story about this in mid December 2011, the postponed it. Likely didn't plan to run it at all. Then the next day or two, a couple of teens dies during Christmas break. They decided to bring everyone back to NYC and film the segment the first week of January. Not seen it yet!!
3 year old Juan Quiej's and 6 year old Kyneicha Pagan death by Dr. Patrick Bamgboye, DDS - Both children Papoosed!
NEWARK — An Irvington dentist who was disciplined by the state after a 6-year-old girl died during a routine procedure eight years ago is again under investigation following the death of a second child in his care last week.
Patrick Bamgboye, 64, was still on probation for the earlier incident when 3-year-old Juan Quiej and his mother arrived at Dental Health Associates last Wednesday.
Juan, who was there to have cavities fixed, was restrained in a cocoon-like papoose to limit his movement and administered a local anesthetic, his mother said.
[FYI to investigators - There was a death much like this in NM a few years ago. Dr. Mathew Nolen, since deceased was working for Dr. Eddie DeRose at the time in the Small Smiles Dental Clinic]
Shortly afterward, the boy went limp, his lips turning blue. He had stopped breathing. He was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
- Dr. Patrick Bamgboye-Another dentist has killed two children - One in 2004 and another one last week
IRVINGTON, N.J. (WABC) -- Two sets of parents are demanding a criminal investigation into the same dentist in New Jersey.
"He was my dream.. My future. The light of my life," said Jose Quiej, the patient's father.
Little Juan Quiej was just three years old and suffered cardiac arrest during a routine dental procedure. His mother watched helplessly as Juan slipped away.
"I started shaking and crying," Antonia Chajchalac-Garcia, the patient's mother said, "To this day, I don't know what happened or why."
She brought her son to Dental Health Associates in Irvington, New Jersey.
The procedure was conducted last week under local anesthesia by Patrick Bamgboye.
His dental license was suspended after a six-year-old patient died under somewhat similar circumstances in 2004.
"This is shocking, and they should have done something in the first place," said Farah Torres, the patient's mother.
Kyneicha Pagan had cerebral palsy and suffered a seizure.
But, his license was suspended for, "Failing to obtain an appropriate medical history, failing to adequately assess the patient's medical condition, and failing to ensure all emergency equipment was available."
Dr. Bamgboye, the board concluded, "Has engaged in repeated acts of negligence."
State regulations allowed the dentist to resume practicing under probation.
Joseph Ginarte is now representing both families.