Dr. Amit Vora
President
Dr. Antoinette Tauk
President-Elect
Dr. Andrew Dietz
Vice President
Dr. Maria Ambrosio
Treasurer
Dr. Janhavi Rane
Dr. Robert Tarby
Atlantic-Cape May
Dr. M. George Ayad
Bergen
Dr. Michelle Weddle
Central
Dr. George Athansios
Essex
Dr. Ivette Dauhajre
Hudson
Dr. Cathy Hung
Mercer
Dr. Devang Modi
Middlesex
Dr. Jocelyn Jeffries-Bruno
Monmouth-Ocean
Dr. Pinky Bhavsar
Passaic
Dr. Lisa Gallucci
Southern
Dr. Scott Ruvo
Tri-County
Dr. Brett Handsman
Union
Fiona Blake
Student
CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM & ADA MEMBER CONDUCT POLICY
Annual Convention
Akriti Gupta, DMD
The council is responsible for the overall coordination of the program of events for the NJDA Annual Convention. It recommends programs of events to the NJDA Board of Trustees and supervises the arrangements for the NJDA Annual Convention.
Dental Benefits Programs
Michelle Weddle, DDS
The Council formulates, studies, and recommends policies relating to the planning, administration and financing of dental benefits programs in New Jersey.
Governmental & Public Affairs
Mark Vitale, DMD
The Council protects and furthers the interests of the public and the dental profession in matters of legislation and regulation. It makes recommendations to the NJDA Board of Trustees on matters of legislation and regulation.
Judicial
Peter DeSciscio, DMD
The council considers proposals for amending the NJDA Code of Ethics, and provides advisory opinions regarding the interpretation of the NJDA Code of Ethics, Constitution and Bylaws.
Membership
Thomas Sniscak, DMD
The Council conducts studies of membership issues and formulates programs to maintaining and increasing the membership.
Nominations
Elisa Velazquez, DMD
This council meets annually in January to recommend members to fill officer positions.
Peer Review
John Fahsbender, DMD
The council manages and administers the process of Peer Review by upholding the highest standards of professional care and conduct as established by the ADA Principles of Ethics and the NJDA Code of Ethics.
Relief
Stephen Lashen, DDS, The council manages and administers the process of providing relief to members who are in financial need due to a catastrophic event.
Budget Hearing
Maria Ambrosio, DMD
The purpose of the Budget Hearing Committee is to ensure financial responsibility and alignment with the association’s strategic priorities by thoroughly reviewing and approving the annual budget.
Communications
Janhavi Rane, DDS
The Communications Committee is dedicated to advancing the organization's mission by creating and overseeing strategic communication plans that ensure the clear, timely, and accurate dissemination of information.
Conflict-of-Interest
Amit Vora, DDS
The Conflict-of-Interest Committee is responsible for reviewing and discussing any potential or actual conflict of interest matters disclosed to the President.
Continuing Education
Scott Ruvo, DDS
The Council investigates studies and makes recommendations on all matters relating to dental education and dental health education. It acts as the liaison of the Association with all dental schools and schools in related fields of dental education.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Co-Chairs: Darwin Hayes, DDS and Natalie Nebblett, DDS
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee is established to promote a culture of inclusivity and belonging within the association, ensuring equitable representation, access, and opportunities for all members.
Employee Benefits
Andrew Dietz, DDS
This committee reviews and makes recommendations to the Board of Trustees regarding healthcare and other benefits received by NJDA staff.
Finance & Investments
Maria Ambrosio, DMD
This committee conducts annual reviews of preliminary estimates of income, expenditures and additions to reserve. It also examines annual budget requests with a view of making specific recommendations to the Board of Trustees.
Medicaid and Medicare
Sidney Whitman, DDS
The Medicaid and Medicare Committee provides oversight, support, and advocacy for dental Medicaid and Medicare programs within New Jersey.
New Dentists
Justin Dinowitz, DMD
This committee develops and implements membership recruitment and retention strategies targeted at New Jersey Licensed practitioners out of dental school less than 10 years.
NJ Dental Political Action Committee
Mark Vitale, DMD
NJDPAC is the political action committee for dentists in the state of New Jersey. It helps to raise funds to support those who support oral health and the dental profession.
NJ Disaster Victim Identification Team
Jacqueline Reid, DMD
This committee develops and routinely reviews criteria for membership on the NJ Disaster Victim Identification Team. It liases with state officials regarding involvement in Mass Disaster Emergency Response as well as developing and implementing training programs for team members.
Non Dues Revenue
Maria Ambrosio, DMD
Reviews current endorsed programs every five years for renewal, and meets with prospective endorsed companies to make recommendations to the Board for endorsement.
Rules and Order
Amit Vora, DDS
This committee recommends rules for governing the organization and procedures of the Board of Trustees, and the rules to nominate chair and members to committees of the Board of Trustees.
Strategic Planning
Antoinette Tauk, DDS
This committee develops strategic plans of the New Jersey Dental Association.
Well-Being
Cathy Hung, DDS
The Well-Being Committee is established to support and promote the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of dental professionals.
Governance Restructuring Task Force
Ed Tirpack, DMD
The Governance Restructuring Task Force is established to develop a comprehensive organizational restructuring plan for the New Jersey Dental Association (NJDA) that fosters an agile, nimble, and representative governance structure aligned with the evolving needs and demographics of NJDA membership.
Workforce Task Force
Amit Vora, DDS
The Workforce Task Force is dedicated to evaluating and recommending actionable strategies to enhance the dental workforce in New Jersey.
