The Public Session meeting was called to order by President, Dr. Maxine Feinberg at 10:00 A.M.

ATTENDANCE: The following members were in attendance:

Emil Cappetta, DDS; Patricia Delaney, RDH, Ed.M; Peter DeSciscio, DMD; Herbert Dolinsky, DDS; Maxine Feinberg, DDS; Ms. Karen Golding; John Ricciani, DMD; Arnold Rosenheck, DMD

OTHER ATTENDEES: Deputy Attorneys General Nancy Costello Miller and Joseph Donofrio; Cecilia Moreira, Senior Management Assistant

ABSENT AND/OR EXCUSED: Ms. Belinda Caraballo; Alexander Hall, DMD; Beverly Kupiec, RN, Ph.D.; Sally-Jo Placa, DMD

I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: December 19, 2007 - Approved as amended
January 2, 2008 - Approved as amended
January 16, 2008 - Approved as amended

NOTE: Arthur Meisel, Esq. for the New Jersey Dental Association commented that the information stated in the Board?s minutes of December 5, 2007 page 3 and 4 concerning Mr. Sanborn?s request for interpretation of Board regulations should be amended to indicate that the "individual must be a bonafide principle". The Board in a motion by Ms. Golding, seconded by Dr. Cappetta approved this addition.

II. COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Dental Auxiliaries:

1. Laura Sisk - Application for a dental hygiene license by credentials. Ms. Sisk meets all requirements for licensure. The committee recommends approval.

2. Angela Morris - Application for a dental hygiene license by credentials. Ms. Morris meets all requirements for licensure. The committee recommends approval.

3. Loren Carrigan - Application for a dental hygiene license by NERB past five years. Ms. Carrigan meets all requirements for licensure. The committee recommends approval.

4. Virginia Cuccio-Araoz - Application for reinstatement of her dental hygiene license which expired in 1994. Ms. Cuccio-Araoz is requesting approval of the refresher course she wants to take at Joyce Turcotte. The committee recommends this course be approved, however, Ms. Cuccio-Araoz?s application is still incomplete.

5. Dawn Loper - Application for a registered dental assistant. Ms. Loper meets all requirements for licensure. The committee recommends approval.

Dental:

1. Dr. Alex Meneshian - The Board reviewed a request from Dr. Meneshian indicating that he would like to assist a colleague who practices as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon in New Jersey to do certain facial cosmetic procedures. Dr. Meneshian is not licensed in New Jersey. He holds a dental and medical license in New York. The Board determined that he be advised that he would be required to obtain a New Jersey dental license.

2. Dr. Sun Won - Application for reinstatement of his New Jersey dental license which expired October 31, 2005. Dr. Won disclosed an arrest on his application. The committee recommends that he submit an explanation of the incident and the status of the criminal charges. He will also be requested to provide proof of the required continuing education credits and a letter indicating what he has been doing in the last two years.

3. Dr. Allen Finkelstein - Application for a New Jersey dental license. Dr. Finkelstein meets all requirements for licensure. The committee recommends approval.

Credentials:

- Dr. Suzanne Pallingston-Gilman - Request for reinstatement of her dental license. In March 2003 Dr. Gilman voluntarily placed her dental license on inactive status due to a shoulder rotator cuff tear and fibromyalgia. Dr. Gilman is requesting licensure reinstatement and indicates she would like to teach and agrees not to treat patients. The Board in a motion by Dr. Dolinsky, seconded by Dr. Rosenheck, approved the reinstatement of Dr. Gilman?s license with restrictions. Dr. Gilman must voluntarily agree to discontinue the clinical practice of dentistry. Should the medical condition resolve sufficiently to return to clinical practice, the Board will require certification from a physician confirming her improved medical condition and the ability to practice with reasonable skill and safety.

- WREB - The Board discussed the WREB and the NERB examinations. The Board determined that WREB and NERB examinations are not comparable. A licensee applying under WREB would not meet the requirements for licensure in New Jersey.

2. Continuing Education:

- The Board discussed correspondence from Dr. Robert L. Albin, NJ Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons requesting that the "office evaluators" be granted four hours of continuing education towards the anesthesia permit. The Board determined that a list of the evaluators and the protocol used for the inspections be obtained. The Board will review Dr. Albin?s request once the additional information is obtained.

- The committee recommends approval of 78 continuing education courses. The Board approved the recommendations.

The Board in a motion by Dr. Cappetta, seconded by Ms. Delaney, approved the committee?s recommendations.

III. REPORTS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 13:30-8.8:

New Reports:

1. Dr. Helen Kim - The Board determined that a copy of the patient?s treatment records be obtained as well as the hospital records. The Board requested that the following information be obtained:

- Explanation of how the lingual artery was cut.
- Explanation of anesthetic used.
- Why did Dr. Wolinski manage the case postoperatively?
- How many units of blood were lost?
- Why did he take over two months to report the incident?
- Obtain explanation from Dr. Wolinski concerning this incident.

2. Dr. Hani Braidy - The Board took this as informational.

Additional information requested:

1. Dr. Abraham Wenger - The Board took this as informational.

IV. REQUEST TO DISCONTINUE PARTICIPATION IN THE PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AS REQUIRED BY BOARD ORDER:

1. Carly Woodward, RDA - This matter was moved to Executive Session. The Board determined that Ms. Woodward be scheduled for an appearance.

V. OTHER MATTERS:

1. The Board reviewed a request from Dr. Richard M. Celko for a limited registration certificate as stated in dental consultant bill A-2134. The Board referred this matter to the Board?s committee to create an application.

2. Dr. Philip R. Geron - The Board reviewed correspondence concerning the information in the Board?s minutes and posted on the internet with regard to his training in the use of Botox. The Board determined that the Division be questioned as to the mechanism to change entrees on the Board?s Public Minutes posted on the Board?s website. Also, the Board requested that Dr. Geron be advised that when listing diplomate of unrecognized specialties on his letterhead he must use a disclaimer as required by Board regulation NJAC 13:30-6.2(I).

3. Dr. Mitra Abdollahi - The Board reviewed information concerning Dr. Abdollahi?s sentencing for Medicaid fraud. Decision in this matter was tabled. The Board is in the process of obtaining the Judgment of Conviction.

4. DOCS - The Board reviewed correspondence from Michael D. Silverman, DMD, President of the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation requesting to demonstrate the "High-Fidelity Patient Simulator" used to teach enteral sedation to dentists. He is also inviting the Board to attend their 3-day oral enteral sedation seminar. The Board determined that Dr. Silverman be advised that their course does not meet the Board?s requirements. The course must be at an accredited dental school, in a hospital-based program or in a college or university clinical setting. A copy of the Board?s Enteral Sedation regulations NJAC 13:30-8.4 will be sent to him.

VI. APPEARANCES:

1. 11:00 A.M. - Dr. Neal A. Demby & Dr. Susan L. Dietrich - Dr. Demby and Dr. Dietrich appeared before the Board to discuss the Lutheran Medical Center dental resident placement in New Jersey to treat underserved populations. Their presentation included specifics with regard to inspection of sites to assure it follows CODA standards, funding for this program and peer review audits.

The Board tabled decision in this matter until the next meeting.

VII. ADJOURNMENT:

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