Monmouth-Ocean County Dental Society

2026-2027 Officers

Dr. Akriti Gupta
President

Dr. Rachel Elice
Vice President


Dr. Paulina Miller
Treasurer

Dr. Daria Klemick
Secretary
Email:
MOCDSSecretary@gmail.com

Dr. Mitch Friedman
Editor

2026-2027 Meeting Schedule

Meeting Date
Topic & Speaker
Meeting Time
Location
RSVP
September 16, 2026
Social at the Shore / Legislative Night (Legislators representing Monmouth and Ocean counties are invited to share the benefits of networking)
6-9pm
Please RSVP here. Free for members – food & drinks provided! All members are encouraged to come, especially our residents, newest members and prospective members.
October 13, 2026
"The World of Ethics in Dentistry" by Dr. Bob Shekitka (2 CEUs)
Reception: 6-7pm
Meeting: 7-9pm
Please email RSVPMOCDS@gmail.com. Kosher meals available upon request. Free for members and residents! Non-member dentists: $90. Staff/non-dentist guest of member dentist: $45.
November 10, 2026
"The One Missing Ingredient" by Dr. Alan Stern (2 CEUs)
Reception: 6-7pm
Meeting: 7-9pm
Please email RSVPMOCDS@gmail.com. Kosher meals available upon request. Free for members and residents! Non-member dentists: $90. Staff/non-dentist guest of member dentist: $45.
January 19, 2027

NJDA Leadership Tour - Dr. Antoinette Tauk, Dr. Andrew Dietz, Reva Brennan & Orville Morales (2 CEUs)

Reception: 6-7pm
Meeting: 7-9pm

Please email RSVPMOCDS@gmail.com. Kosher meals available upon request. Free for members and residents! Non-member dentists: $90. Staff/non-dentist guest of member dentist: $45.

March 9, 2027
"OSA: A Lifetime in the Making" by Dr. Michelle Weddle (2 CEUs)
Reception: 6-7pm
Meeting: 7-9pm
Please email RSVPMOCDS@gmail.com. Kosher meals available upon request. Free for members and residents! Non-member dentists: $90. Staff/non-dentist guest of member dentist: $45.
April 13, 2027
"Neurodiversity-Affirming Dentistry: Essential Knowledge for Dental Professionals" by Dr. Purnima Hernandez (2 CEUs)
Reception: 6-7pm
Meeting: 7-9pm
Please email RSVPMOCDS@gmail.com. Kosher meals available upon request. Free for members and residents! Non-member dentists: $90. Staff/non-dentist guest of member dentist: $45.
Spring 2027 TBD
Staff Appreciation Event
TBD
TBD

TBD

Contact Information

Secretary: Dr. Daria Klemick
Email: MOCDSSecretary@gmail.com