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I finally discovered what it is all about! Here we are, past the halfway post of my Presidency term, and at last I am catching on to the nuances of what is what. Sure, the by-laws tell all about the stuff of the President appointing committees and organizing and administering the Board of Trustees Meetings. It also goes without saying that working closely, including daily contact with our expert and hard driving Secretary-Treasurer, Dr Richard Kozal, is what makes the Academy run like a well-oiled machine.
But nowhere is there recorded a detailed record of what a President is expected to learn or grow into by doing the job. Maybe it cannot be explained. But let me try. The education of a President begins as he or she moves around in the various Regions and Sections of the PFA organization. I have been more than impressed by the enthusiasm, the inventiveness, and the creativity of the leadership, and yes, the cooperation and helpfulness of the sideliners and the leaders-to-be of our great organization. I am likewise impressed by the foresight of our forebears who created this Academy that encourages inventiveness, which leaves the administration and the details of local activity to Section leaders. The Academy also emphasizes that the first priority is on service to our fellow practitioners, particularly the younger and newer ones, and it also does care about dental literature. It proclaims that recognizing our profession’s priceless history through our Hall of Fame and learning from the greats of the past are of signal importance. Our Foundation helps us toward our goals. Back to the top to answer the question, what is it that can be at long last learned about the Presidency? It is that the President is not, nor does he or she need to be, either a |
dictator, or even a strong and forceful leader. Rather the President is simply a symbol of what the Academy stands for. The President is a perception of a representation of all the qualities of the Academy and its leadership, conveniently packaged in one person.
The event that focused my thinking on all this was my wife Woodie’s trip with me to the Asia Region Nine, ably administered by Trustee Dr Eiichi Katagiri, and the Japan Section, competently chaired by President Dr Sadao Wakamoto and co-President Dr Masanori Kawaguchi. The charming Mrs Tomiko Nakayama and her Executive Manager of the Hakusui Trading Company, Mr Mitsuhiro Tatani, hosted us. We were most honored and privileged to present to the noted clinician and researcher, Dr Takao Fusayama, the Mitch Nakayama Memorial Gold Medal Award. As we participated in their meetings, they accepted us cordially and with open arms, a most heartwarming experience. Surely they regarded us properly as the PFA CEO, but more than that, as a one-person embodiment of the thousands of PFA brothers and sisters across the globe with their assortment of different and strange languages and ways. Just as Woodie and I, they have skimpy or no knowledge of the Japanese language. But beneath the trappings of language and customs, we all think alike. We together espouse the principles and goals of our Academy. That is what I have learned, and that is what counts. Frederick J. Halik, DDS President |
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Dear Editor Brophy,
I am writing to apologize to you and the membership of the Pierre Fauchard Academy for the recent problems and delays we have experienced in the publication of Dental World. We have enjoyed our long-term relationship with the academy, going back to the time when you worked with the staff of the Mosby offices in Chicago. Your decision to publish Dental World as part of our Dental Abstracts publication marked the beginning of a collaborative effort that has lasted more than a decade. We believe the combined content of Dental Abstracts and Dental World helps meet your organization’s objective to contribute to and raise the quality level of dental literature. As you have pointed out to me, the need is greater than ever to provide a vehicle for quality information on the work being done in the field by legitimate researchers and dental facilities. I think our combined efforts have met that need. Unfortunately, a combination of recent changes has created an extremely difficult situation for both of our organizations. After Mosby closed its Chicago office in 1998, Dental World and Dental Abstracts were edited by an independent contractor. This arrangement was advantageous because both our organizations benefited from that person’s depth of knowledge and familiarity with the publications. This transition, at that time, went smoothly. We both were satisfied with our relationship. Late last year, that contracted editor experienced some health-related problems, which we were assured would not interfere with our publication responsibilities. However, unforeseen by everyone, including that editor, these |
complications worsened and publication deadlines ran behind schedule. Consequently, Dental Abstracts and Dental World were assigned to another managing editor in-house at Mosby.
By that time, the publications were seriously behind schedule. We experienced additional complications when we moved from a sheet-fed printer to a web press. I know that these changes, coupled with the delayed schedules, have created a series of problems for both you and the Academy. The situation has created confusion for your members as well as additional work for your board, and it reflects poorly on you as editor even though none of the problems were of your making. For this, I cannot apologize enough. Please assure your board and members that we value our relationship with the Pierre Fauchard Academy and share your goal to make Dental Abstracts and Dental World valuable resources for your members. We have a solid team in place with all necessary safeguards implemented to ensure continuity of service. The September/October issue is on schedule, and we anticipate no delays with future issues. Change always creates some level of frustration, but it also brings new opportunities. I am confident the new team brings many talents to the publications, and we will find many new opportunities to work collaboratively with your organization. Cordially, Nathania Sawyer Acting Publisher Mosby, Inc. Little Rock, Arkansas |
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Following the North Star
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Past PFA president Larry Barrett and Editor Jim Brophy met with PFA Section Chairpersons Virginia Merchant of Michigan and Howard Mark of Connecticut at the American Association of Dental Editors’ workshop sponsored by PFA last April 26-28 in St Paul, Minn, during the Minnesota Dental Association’s Star of the North Dental Meeting. ADA Journal Editor Larry Meskin and ADA News Manager Jim Berry gave the in-depth presentations and did personal reviews with the 30 workshop participants. PFA Foundation Publicity Chairman Larry Barrett gave a presentation on the Foundation Grants Program and Student Scholarship Awards. Past Minnesota Section Chairman, Dean Mike Tills, welcomed his PFA Fellows and invited us to his University of Minnesota Dental School reception. On Sunday morning, Editor Jim Brophy attended the PFA Minnesota Section’s annual business breakfast at the University Club, greeting the many Fellows who took time from their busy schedules to attend. Wisconsin Jumping on a plane, Editor Brophy made the Wisconsin PFA Section’s annual Luncheon held during their Wisconsin Dental Association Meeting in Milwaukee. Chairman Glenn Maihofer inducted 9 new Fellows into the Academy before a crowd of nearly 200. International Trustee James Englander was presented their Distinguished Service Award. The new Marquette University School of Dentistry Dean William Lobb was introduced. Toronto May 14 found PFA President Fred Halik, past PFA President Ray Klein, and Editor Jim Brophy joining International Trustee for Canada Kevin Roach at the Ottawa Dental Association Meeting where Trustee Roach hosted their annual PFA Luncheon. President Halik and Trustee Roach inducted 13 new Fellows into the Academy. Their Distinguished Service Award was presented to Dr Donald Rife. Hall of Fame Chairman Ray Klein addressed the Canadian Section on the formation of the PFA International Hall of Fame and proceeded to officially install Dr James B. Willmott as the first Canadian dentist to be honored with Hall of Fame status. Japan President Fred Halik and his wife Woodie attended the Japan Section Meeting with International Trustee for Japan Eiichi Katagiri and Section Chairmen President Sadao Wakamoto and co-President Dr Masanori Kawaguchi. Mrs Tomiko Nakayama and her Executive Manager Mitsuhiro Tatani of the Hakusui Trading Company hosted our President. President Halik presented the Mitch Nakayama Gold Medal Award to Dr Takao Fusayama. |
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On June 8, President Fred Halik, Secretary/Treasurer Richard Kozal, past PFA President Ray Klein, and Editor Brophy joined Belgium/ Luxemburg Section Chairman Jose Dahan for their annual dinner meeting. Professor Dahan gave an outstanding continuing education presentation. President Halik and Chairman Dahan inducted 4 new Fellows into the Academy. Paris The next day, come noon, our officer entourage was at the headquarters of Le Conseil National de l’Ordre des Chirurgiens-dentistes to meet with International Trustee for Europe Pierre Marois, France’s Section Chairman Huburt Ouvrard, Germany’s Section Chairman Frank Braun, and President Andre Robert of the National Council of the Order of Dental Surgeons. During the ensuing ceremonies, President Robert presented their Gold Medal to our President. The Academy then honored Professor Charles Berenholc, President of the Academie Nationale de Chirurgie dentaire, with Honorary Fellowship into the Pierre Fauchard Academy. Hall of Fame Chairman Ray Klein gave the history of our International Hall of Fame and proceeded to place our recent inductees–Drs L. D. Pankey of Florida and James Willmott of Canada–formally on the Wall of Fame at the French headquarters. During the reception that followed, Dr Andre Robert gave the officers a tour of the mobil dental van that the Foundation has helped fund. Later that evening, the French dignitaries were hosted to a dinner by the PFA Officers at Fouquet’s on the Champs des Ellyses. London On the way home, President Fred Halik, Secretary/Treasurer Richard Kozal, International Trustee Pierre Marois, and Editor Jim Brophy met with Sir Brian Parkins, past United Kingdom Chairman, for dinner to discuss expansion of that Section’s role in the Academy As these events occurred over a brief 6 weeks, the complete reports have not been made. In our next issue, we will highlight their importance and particularly those honored in following the North Star from Japan to Paris covering the internationality of the Pierre Fauchard Academy. |
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From the Desk of the Foundation Executive Director
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As of late May, 102 grant applications have been sent to requesting applicants. Eighteen more grant applications have been submitted to the Foundation for review. Probably about 50 applications will be discussed at the October Chicago Meeting.
Sixteen US dental schools have submitted the name of their student recipient for this year. Australia and Hong Kong have submitted their student names from the non-US dental schools. |
Seventy-five Foundation Certificates have been mailed to the 1999 scholarship recipients.
I want to thank Mrs Betty Lu Marvin for her donation to the Foundation. Donations are essential to increasing our ability to provide scholarships and grants. Your consideration in donating to your Foundation is deeply appreciated by a world of people the Foundation serves. |
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Calendar 2000
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15 August 16-17 August 13-15 October 14 October 14-18 October 29 November-2 December |
FDI Jubilee Conference, London FDI Third World Conference on Oral Health Promotion, London PFA Academy and Foundation Board Meetings, Chicago President’s Luncheon, Swissôtel 140th ADA annual Meeting, Regency Hyatt, Chicago FDI Centennial Congress, Paris |
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13-15 October 2000—Swissôtel, Chicago
Friday, 13 October, 7:30 am-5 pm Academy Board Meeting, Vevey Room, 3rd Floor Saturday, 14 October, 7:30-11 am Foundation Board Meeting, Engelbert Suite, 3rd Floor 11:30 am-2 pm President’s Awards Luncheon, Grand Ballroom 2:30-5 pm Foundation Board Meeting, Engelbert Suite, 3rd Floor 2:30-3:30 pm Section Chair Caucus, Asora Board Room 6:30-8 pm President’s Reception, Matterhorn Room, 42nd Floor |
Sunday, 15 October, 8 am-noon Foundation Board Meeting, Vevey Room, 3rd Floor 1-5 pm Academy Board Meeting, Vevey Room, 3rd Floor 6:30-10:30 pm PFA Dinner Party, (**by reservation**) tba (All reports for this meeting are to be received by the Central Office by 11 September to be included in the Meeting packet agenda.) |
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Australasia
University of Melbourne Head of the School of Dental Science Eric C. Reynolds presented the 1999 Scholarship Award to student Quentin C. Rahaus. Captain Quentin Rahaus sent a thank-you letter stating that he is now serving in the Australian Regular Army before entering private practice.  L-R: Professor Eric Reynolds, PFA Fellow Gerard Clausen, award recipient Quentin Rahaus and his father Karl Rahaus Dominican Republic The University of Laval School of Dental Medicine was awarded a Foundation grant of $10,000 to support their Student Outreach Program providing dental treatment to the disadvantaged in the Dominican Republic. Costa Rica The Loader-Brenes Espinach Mutimedia Center, Data Processing and Clinic Video Unit, sponsored by the PFA Foundation was dedicated on 27 March this year. This culminates the Academy’s desire to establish a memorial to our late benefactor Dr Fernando Brenes Espinach of San Jose, Costa Rica. Over $100,000 of the Foundation funds have been donated to erect this most modern facility in memory of past PFA President (1978) Clifford Loader, who chartered the Foundation, and past Elmer Best Award recipient (1984) Dr Brenes Espinach, who funded our programs through his bequest. It was Dr Espinach’s expressed wish that this and the annual lecture award in Costa Rica be named the “Loader-Espinach Awards.” France President Hubert Ouvrard presented their Foundation Awards to University of Reims student Marjorie Corroy and to University of Paris V student Estells Kitsis last November.. President Andre Robert of the Le Consil National de l’Ordre des Chirurgien-dentistes proudly gave tours of the mobile dental van that the Foundation helped to fund. This was done at the Hall of Fame presentation in Paris on June 9th. Netherlands Section President Peter Crielaers made the Foundation Scholarship presentation to University of Amsterdam dental student Casper Bots last March in Utrecht with Dean Robert Bausch in attendance. Dean Bausch sent a letter of appreciation expressing that “we are very proud that one of our students has been selected for this award.” United Kingdom Wales Chair Rash Patel reported the presentation of the Foundation Scholarship to senior student Jennifer Edwards of the Coleg Meddygaeth Prifysgol Cymru Ysgol Deintiol at Cardiff (The University of Wales College of Medicine Dental School) by Dean M. L. Jones and Cardiff & District NHS Trust Dr. Siva Nithiananda.  L-R: Dean M. L. Jones, student Jennifer Edwards, Dr Siva Nithiananda |
United States
The ADA News, April 3rd issue, page 38, has an article by Karen Fox on the 1999 PFA Foundation grants and scholarships. US Fellows have donated $17,800.50 to date this year for the Foundation. International Fellows have added another $570. President Robert Shira extends his thanks to all those who have included the Foundation in their generosity. There is still time to make a contribution even if you have already sent in your dues notice. Just mark your check for the Foundation and send it to Dr Kozal at the Central Office. Illinois Trustee James Englander reports that Foundation Scholarship Awards were presented to Northwestern University’s dental student Mohammed Al-Asadi in April,1999; Southern Illinois University’s dental student Thomas Ocheltree last May, 1999; and University of Illinois’ dental student Michael Scherer last May, 1999. Kentucky Trustee James Englander reports that the Foundation Scholarships were presented to University of Louisville dental student Maylene Chu last May, 1999, and to University of Kentucky dental student Mario Chorak last April, 1999. Michigan Trustee James Englander reports that Foundation awards were presented to University of Detroit Mercy dental student Clay VenderWall last March, 1999. Nebraska Chairman Paul Tamisea presented the Foundation Award to the University of Nebraska College of Dentistry senior Ben Walline.  Student Award recipient Ben Walline Ohio |
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Trustee for Canada Kevin Roach inducted 21 new Fellows with the assistance of past PFA Presidents Jim Long and Michael Cripton during their Fall Meeting in Halifax, Nova Scotia, during the Canadian Dental Association’s Convention. PFA Honour plaques were presented to Drs Brian Barrett (PEI), John McMullen (NB), John Christie (NS), and Charles Daly (NFLD). Dr Jim Long addressed the meeting on the current activities of the international Academy and what is in store for the future millennium.  L-R: Trustee Kevin Roach, Drs John Christie, Brian Barrett, John McMullen, and past PFA Presidents Michael Cripton and James Long  Newly inducted Fellows Czech Republic Chairman Josef Vacek reports that their 10 members are focusing on the planning for the September 2001 European Prosthodontic Association Congress in Prague. Dr Josef Vacek is Chairman of the event. Finland Chair Leila Telivuo has retired, recommending Dr Kai Masalin of Helsinki to succeed her. Dr Masalin has served as assistant Secretary General of the Finnish Dental Association (1972-1989) and Secretary Treasurer of the Finnish National Committee of FDI (1976-1999). He has been a delegate to the FDI and to the ERO Meetings, member of the FDI Commission on Dental Education and Practice (1988-1993), and he was presented the 1997 FDI Merit Award. France Section President Hubert Ouvrard and Secretary Charles Gastaud report that their June Golf Outing was a huge success. Seven new Fellows were inducted—Drs De BeAuquis, Hazan, Fitoussi, Chiche, Wierzba, Milcent, and Altglas. Last December, they presented an evening program at the Musei Jarviss de Paris on the Life of Pierre Fauchard. Germany Chair Frank Braun increased his membership to 51 Fellows, a 27% growth. India Chairman T. Samraj announced hosting their all day continuing education seminars during the Golden Jubilee Celebration of the Department of Dental and Oral Surgery of the Christian Dental College at Vellore last March. Nearly 300 attended. Ireland Chair Robin O’Sullivan hosted their meeting last December at the Crawford Art Gallery Café in Cork. Their Student Certificates of Merit were presented to Cork Dental School students Chris Lynch and Lutfiya Al-Harthy. Their next meeting will be held in Cashel, the former Kingdom of Munster capitol. Agenda items are to explore the establishment of a Jordanian Section through the Chairman’s contacts there; continue to support the Irish ICD with an exchange program of students with the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery; and to continue participating in the European study of student stress at 7 dental schools.  Dr Paul C. K. Lee of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Section Chairman, conferred with PFA President-elect David Campbell and Secretary/Treasurer Richard Kozal at the FDI Congress in Mexico City |
Italy
Chair Guido Bracchetti of Milano reported presenting their Section’s PFA Award at the Italian Academy of Prosthodontics meeting last November. They are working on an affiliation with the dental schools in Milano and Chieti for student awards. Israel Chair Mario Ulmansky reported at the Chicago Meeting that his country has about 6000 dentists for a population of 6 million. PFA recruitment is one of interest rather than of monetary concerns. He plans to begin in the dental schools. He has ten Fellows in Jerusalem and is actively recruiting now in Tel Aviv. After that he will approach the Bersheba Dental Association and in Haifa.  Chair Mario Ulmansky Netherlands Secretary Robert Barnasconi celebrated their second quinquennium in London with Dr Laurence Lando addressing the Section on the state of affairs between private practice versus socialized dentistry in the UK. This was held at the Park Crescent Conference Center of the International Student House in London last October. Treasurer Henk Schotte addressed the Board at the Chicago Meeting noting that his Section is a “think tank for Dutch dentistry” in stimulating thought and debate about dental matters. Their membership includes three dental school deans and the President of their dental society. He also noted that they have a Dental Museum in Ultecht. He reported that Drs DeMar and Mollar have passed away. Past Section Chair Jan Reiner Dam Backer was decorated by Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands with the Orde van Oranje-Nassau medal and was appointed an Officer in the Royal House of Orange Nassau. This took place at the Townhall with a luncheon that followed with some 80 attending. This is one of The Nether-lands’ highest decorations and well deserved by our Fellow Dam Backer.  Treasurer Henk Schotte Peru Section Chair Javier Flores-Araoz presented International Trustee Bernardo Levit with an Appreciation award for his service as PFA Trustee for Latin America. International President Fred Halik attended the event held during the Academia de Estomatologia del Peru Octavo Congresso Internacional in Lima last November.  Chair Javier Flores-Araoz presenting award to Trustee Bernardo Levit with President Fred Halik |
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Florida Fellow Samuel O. Dorn of Plantation was elected Vice President of the American Association of Endodontists during their 57th annual Session last April in Honolulu. Dr Dorn is a Professor and Director of Postgraduate Endodontics at Nova Southeastern University School of Dental Medicine in Ft. Lauderdale since 1996. He is also a Fellow in ICD and ACD. Georgia Trustee Gordon Stine received a letter from Dr E. Joseph Alderman, Director of the Georgia Office of Oral Health, thanking the Academy for sponsoring the seminar “Smokeless Tobacco: The Silent Addiction.” Dr Alderman, a member of the Georgia Spit Tobacco Education Program, went on to say, “The Pierre Fauchard Academy and the College of Dental Medicine Medical University of South Carolina are to be commended for partaking in this worthwhile endeavor.” Illinois Fellow Bruce Graham has assumed the duties as the new Dean at the University of Illinois School of Dentistry. Dr Graham was a faithful supporter of the Michigan PFA Section. Indiana Chairman Ray Maddox hosted their Section Meeting last May to induct 5 new Fellows into the Academy. Section Membership Chairman David Matthews of Fort Wayne welcomed into Fellowship Drs Steve Holm, Chuck Kerkhove, Doug Reed, Terry Schechner, and Barry Whateley.  L-R: Chairman Ray Maddox and Fellows Steve Holm, Terry Schechner, Chuck Kerkhove, Doug Reed, Barry Whateley, and Membership Chairman David Matthews Michigan Chairperson Virginia Merchant attended the AADE Editor’s workshop in St Paul. She followed up her attendance with an evaluation to AADE about the conference and her thoughts to the Academy as sponsors. “I appreciated PFA’s co-sponsoring this workshop and think the Board/Foundation should consider doing more of this. I think, given that, ‘One of the primary objectives of its (PFA) founding was the extension of control by the dental profession over its own literature,’ PFA should be very involved with the AADE and a primary sponsor of that group and its workshops. It was suggested during the workshop that the Colleges should be more involved and should bear an equal responsibility for sponsorship. I disagree. Neither of the Colleges has dental literature as a primary objective. PFA, on the other hand, does.” |
Nevada The United States Secretary of Defense acknowledged our Secretary/Treasurer, Colonel Richard A. Kozal, retired, with a Certificate of Recognition for his “service during the Cold War in promoting peace and stability for this nation.” The colonel continues to do the same job for the PFA. New York Fellow John Zapp, ADA Executive Director, regretfully informs us of the passing of past New York Section Chair Howard F. Lyboldt on May 22. Dr Lyboldt had served as ADA Vice President (1965-66) and as ICD Regent. Interment was in Rochester, NY, in June. He will be sorely missed by us all. Pennsylvania Our Fellow John Lathrop was elected Treasurer for ICD. Rhode Island Chair Christine Benoit held their annual meeting to induct new Fellows. International Trustee Robert Friedman welcomed new Fellows Drs Vito Buonomono, Brian Hogan, Hali Kaufman, Steven Lassor, Patrick Morganti, and Joseph Pezza. Dr Robert E. Bartro was honored with their Distinguished Service Award. RIDA’s attorney and lobbyist Patrick Quinlan was presented a Certificate of Appreciation. Mentorship Chairman Richard Walsh recruits new dentists to the State to pair them with PFA mentors. South Carolina Chairman Bill Cranford reports that his Section will host a combined meeting with the South Carolina Academy of General Dentistry in Charleston on Sept. 15-17th to sponsor continuing education courses. The conference is supported in part by the National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research and the Center for Disease Control. For more information, computer to http://www2.musc.edu/cl/home.htm. |
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The New York State Section of the Pierre Fauchard Academy met on June 17 at the Rye Town Hilton Hotel in Rye, NY. The luncheon was held during the annual meeting of the New York State Dental Association. Nearly 60 members and guests attended the event.
Section Chair Edward Feinberg delivered a rousing welcome and NYSDA Secretary Treasurer Kirk Gleason set the tone with the invocation. Several guests were introduced, including ADA Trustees Chris Mangos and Gregory Chadwick, ASDA representative Vera Tang, and NYSDA officers and staff. A moment of silence was held for Fellow Howard Lyboldt, former PFA New York Section Chair, past ICD Regent, and ADA Vice-President. Regional Trustee Robert Friedman offered greetings on behalf of the Academy. After touching on the Academy’s purpose and objectives, he emphasized that the Academy is not just an honorary organization; it is a service organization as well. He gave a wonderful presentation about the Academy’s Foundation that aroused a great deal of interest among attendees. NYSDA Governor Lois Weiss explained that the Academy is an honorary organization, and that members of a committee extend invitations for membership to those who have demonstrated outstanding accomplishments, leadership, and dedication to the profession. Serving on the Committee are Elliot Moskowitz, Tony DiMango, Peter Collins, Kirk Gleason, Michael Fallon, James Orcutt, Bill Calnon, Larry Wolfgang, Stuart Coleton, Bert Bildner, Frank Murphy, Lois Weiss, and Bob Benton. This year, 10 members out of more than 14,000 possible candidates were selected for membership. |
The Academy is proud to welcome the following new Fellows: Drs Lawrence Busino of Albany, Salvatore DeRicco of White Plains, Anthony Forcella of White Plains, Bhagwati Mistry of Tarrytown, Allan Mohr of Massapequa Park, Nicholas Nicosia of Rochester, Ashok Soni of Hawthorne, Jeffrey Stein of White Plains, Robert Tauber of Pleasantville, and Jeffery Watson of Fayetteville.
Section Chair Ed Feinberg presented the Pierre Fauchard Academy Plaque to NYSDA Executive Director Roy Lasky. Mr Lasky has done a great deal to assist the Pierre Fauchard Academy in New York State. His support has made it possible to appropriately honor achievement and promote the advancement of the Academy. Mr Lasky has transformed the state association from a small operation to a thriving, modern association. He has assembled a first-rate staff of experts who are a joy to work with. With this extraordinary team, the NYSDA has assisted countless colleagues and patients. Under his direction, NYSDA has created award-winning, innovative programs. As New York’s Chief lobbyist and Executive Director of EDPAC, Mr Lasky has performed absolute miracles in the state legislature to the benefit of dentists, educators, patients, and health care institutions. Mr Lasky holds a BA in English from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and an MA in Political Science from SUNY Albany. He joined NYSDA after having served as the Executive Director of the New York Association for the Learning Disabled and as a Research Analyst for New York State Assemblyman Saul Weprin. After the luncheon, NYSDA President-Elect Michael Fallon launched a new tradition by offering a champagne toast. The toast honored the new Fellows, guest of honor Roy Lasky, members, and guests. |
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Fred Halik President New York M. David Campbell President-elect Michigan Scott Welch Vice President Wyoming Richard A. Kozal Secretary/Treasurer Nevada James M. Brophy Editor Illinois James E. Long Immediate Past President Mississippi |
REGION 1—Europe
Pierre Marois France REGION 2—N.E. USA Robert Friedman Connecticut REGION 3—S.E. USA Gordan Stine South Carolina REGION 4—Midwest USA James A. Englander Wisconsin REGION 5—Western USA Gary Lowder Utah REGION 6—Canada Kevin Roach Ontario REGION 7—Latin America Bernardo Levit Argentina REGION 8—Australasia William Winspear Australia REGION 9—Asia Eiichi Katagiri Japan REGION 10—Central USA Michael Perpich Minnesota |
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