find fulfilling iowa’s need for dentists powerful partnerships across iowa
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FIND
Fulfilling Iowa’s Need for Dentists
Powerful Partnerships Across Iowa
Since 2008 A Partnership of Collaboration
All IOWA DENTISTSAge Distribution Comparison
1997-2010
501
241
49
291311
94 17164 31
321
542
317
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
Under30
30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70 andOver
Year Total Dentists Average Age 2010 1487 47 1997 1446 46
Targeted Dental Education Loan Repayment Program
The Delta Dental of Iowa Dental Education Loan Repayment Program
Overview
• Grant funds are tax-exempt• Full-time dentist in one of the Delta
Dental shortage areas• $50,000 over a 3-year period
The Delta Dental of Iowa Dental Education Loan Repayment Program
Ongoing Requirements
• 35% patient load allocated to underserved patients
• Underserved patients include uninsured, Medicaid,handicapped, elderly, nursing home, refugees, homeless, indigent, etc.
The Delta Dental of Iowa Dental Education Loan Repayment Program
Qualifications
• Must have at least $50,000 in educational debt
• Must be fully trained, licensed (or in the process) and good standing with the Board of Dental Examiners
Delta Dental of Iowa 2010-2011 LRP Applicable Counties
The Delta Dental of Iowa / FIND Dental Education Loan Repayment Program
2010-2011
• Current State Appropriation – 2 slots available
• Up to $100,000 award – repayment of dental education debt (w/community involvement)
• Must meet the Delta Dental program qualifications and at a minimum the ongoing requirements
• Must have a state license before June 15th, 2012
Delta Dental of Iowa Loan Repayment Recipients 2003 -2010
Community Outreach Opportunities & Testimonials
IADG MISSION
• Advance business and community development projects and strategies on behalf of our utility sponsors, members and economic development partners.
IADG History & Overview
Electric Cooperative Service Territory
• IADG Partners & Services – Electric Cooperatives & Municipals– Independent Telephone Companies – Services
• Incentive Financial Packaging • Site & Building Location Services • Project Management & Technical Support• Existing Business & Industry Outreach • Marketing Support Efforts / 5-Points
– Accomplishments & Projects • Projects / Jobs / Capital Investment
Connecting Points
• Recognize the Importance of Good Health Care in Rural Iowa for Business & Industry.
• Business & Industry Needs Your Services • Dental Practice Sales, Retirements, Transfers
& Closures• Incentives, Business Financing & Available
Space • Community Preparedness & Marketing• Coaching & Support
The StrategyFIND Outreach to Dental Students
Liaison with Practice Opportunities Office,
U of I School of Dentistry (70 to 75 students
graduate each year)Creighton University Graduates Outreach to Private Sector Partners Annual Practice Opportunity Fair –Annual Rural Community Resources PanelProvide CONNECTIONS To Iowa
Communities
The StrategyFIND Outreach to Communities
• Plan early• Assist/facilitate with dental profession
succession• Cultivate local engagement• Compile/Assemble your resources (financial,
real estate, grants, funders, etc.)• Community profile on FIND website• Take action – call us with your needs
Success Story
Dr. Maria Fuller - Corning
Burlington, IA native Conducted bus tour of the state Chose Corning City, CIPCO, and USDA partnered to
make offer Maria could not refuse Thriving practice, has become community
leader, AND Plans to stay in rural Iowa until she retires!
Dr. Maria Fuller
Dr. Fuller: “If you want to be busy in your practice, go to rural Iowa!”
Beth Waddle*: “This was not a text-book method, the project happened by the nature of the unique local leadership of Corning.”
*Adams County Development
Success Story
Dr. Louie Ching – Sac City
o Native of the Philippineso Had considered Nebraska, BUTo Decision to locate based on the quality of
life in rural Iowa for his familyo Other factors included-affordable housing,
daycare services, and job opportunities for Mrs. Ching
Dr. Louie Ching
Dr. Ching: “I chose Sac City because of its openness and welcoming attitude. The local leadership was very accommodating and openly concerned about my wife’s needs in locating to Sac City.”
Shirley Phillips, Sac County Development: “Spin-off you don’t think about - having a dentist in the community prevents retail leakage.”
Dr. George North Dr. Travis Harbaugh
Allison, Iowa
Location Highlights:
•Mentor Arrangement•Succession Management •Building Customer Base from Dr. North •Hometown Area •FIND Recipient •Local Foundation Match•Other Incentives
Dr. Roberto Mareno West Liberty, Iowa
Location Highlights:
•Family Practice / Mentor Arrangement •Delta Dental Loan Repayment Recipient •He is gaining a “huge amount of experience” with the underserved population
Project FIND Reaches $1 Million Mark
Dr. Kirstina GratzBloomfield, Iowa (Office Opened This Week)
Location Highlights: •Renting Space •Bought the Equipment •FIND Recipient •Local Revolving Loan Funds Helped Project•May consider USDA financing in the future•IADG assistance with application
Bloomfield, Iowa Davis County
New Partners: Downing Construction• Great History / Proven Record
• 40 Locations in Five Years • Partner for the Future• 17 Point…Plan of Action• Debt Financing • Path for Ownership
Downing Action Plan for “Turn Key” Operation…
•Vision•Feasibility Study •Site Selection or Remodeling•Financial / Legal •Design •Planning & Zoning•Technology through Patterson•Cost Analysis •Construction •Accounting Services
•And Much More…
Planning / Consultation Drawings / Estimates are all free of charge prior to construction.
Examples of Community Incentives
Among Others Signing bonuses; Low interest loans; (RLF / USDA / other) Facility purchase assistance; Financial assistance for leasehold
improvements; Existing Practice Purchase Support; Community Visitation / Interview Expense
Reimbursement;
Examples of Community Incentives
Continued - Employment assistance for spouses; Housing assistance; School integration assistance for children,
and Delta Dental School Loan Repayment!
FIND Marketing Opportunities
University of Iowa College of Dentistry Office of Iowa Practice Opportunities
Strategies
• Student Mentor Program
• Lunch-and-Learns
• Practice Opportunities Website
• Office of Iowa Practice Opportunities
• Iowa Practice Opportunity Fair
• Rural Practice Panel
• Student Surveys
www.dentistry.uiowa.edu04/18/23
Website picturewww.iowafindproject.com
What Can You Do To Help the FIND Mission?
Start Today!
1. Be aware: Take note of dental practices and other business changes in your territory.
2. Be knowledgeable: Visit the FIND website; learn more about communities that are seeking new dentists.
3. Be in touch: Contact IADG when we can be of assistance to you with rural communities or businesses in Iowa.
How to Engage with FIND Partners
For Delta Dental of Iowa Dental Education Loan Repayment Program--
Suzanne Heckenlaible, Delta Dental, [email protected],
(515) 261-5559
For Practice Opportunities in Iowa --
Deb Hoyle, Office of Iowa Practice Opportunities, The University of Iowa College of Dentistry, [email protected]
(319) 335-9865
How to Engage with FIND Partners
For Community Assistance-- Rand Fisher, Iowa Area Development Group
[email protected] , (800) 888-4743
Bruce Hansen, Iowa Area Development Group, [email protected], (800) 888-4743
Sue Cosner, Ripple Effect
[email protected] , (800) 888-4743
For Dental Demographics and Economic Research of Iowa’s 99 counties & the
I-Smile Program --Dr. Bob Russell, Oral Health Bureau, Iowa Department of Public Health, (866) 528-4020