Success is a natural result of our ethical, personal as well as professional accomplishments. The SLE is a resource that can combine the personal best of each of us into a collective well of knowledge and progress. As participants in this dynamic, we can influence the success of the SLE and our mutual welfare if we plan to invest in our future.
I firmly believe that planning without action is as bad as action without planning .For the past 2 years, the board of the SLE adopted a plan with several objectives, some are achieved and others are the upcoming events of the year to come.
-Bring everyone closer to the SLE while staying in the Association mission was our prime objective.We looked to improve the quality of Endodontics nation wide without affecting the decision making mechanism of the society. So the board proposed 2 membership status (Associate and active members) .This will encourage general dentists who likes our specialty to be involved in our scientific activities and therefore to do better Endodontics .the active member status will remain exclusively to registered Endodontists, adhering to the society, who will form the General assembly. These constitution and bylaws changing’s approved by general assembly and therefore, starting January 2009 Endodontists only will be in charge of the advancement of our specialty.
-Improving communication with members and the public is another concern this year.
The new website www.LSE.comdebuted on February 15th.It is designed to be informative and interactive. The site gives our members a place to exchange information and share experiences. Visitors can view photos of members as well as their contacts. One of the most important areas is the “For the patients” section, it provides valuable information for patients and the public, and can also be a useful educational and promotional tool for SLE members.
-Defending our specialty will be the main issue for the upcoming year. The SLE is launching the Root Canal Awareness Week July 1-7, 2009. The importance of this project is that our specialty will receive a national media attention in a format that is lighthearted and highly informative. The Objectives of this campaign would be to:
Increase public awareness of Endodontists and their role and to motivate patients to ask their dentists for referrals to Endodontists or seek their services directly.
For this purpose, the SLE will work with a public relations firm to elicit continuous media coverage of the specialty, encourage referrals to Endodontists, and dispel myths and misconceptions about root canal treatment.
We shall keep in mind that this organization belongs to every member of this association. And everything to be done should be in the best interest of our members. I worked hard to unite our forces and work together in order to make a change and to step forward into the future. I seek for your commitment and support to ensure that Endodontists remain leaders in dental health community.
