Helping Members Succeed

The New Jersey Dental Association is the voice of the dental profession and a strong proponent of oral health in the state. Members are part of a vibrant community of dentists encompassing 12 local dental societies as well as the American Dental Association. Members engage in educational programs, have access to dentist-centric relationships and tools to navigate the business of dentistry and their careers, as well as benefit from dedicated advocacy that protects the interests of the profession. The organization is run by member-dentists with the support of a team of professionals at NJDA Headquarters. NJDA members never practice alone!

2024 Presidential Awards Presented at House of Delegates

Jun 6, 2024

Outgoing NJDA President, Dr. Renee Arace, recognized several individuals for their contributions to NJDA during the June 5 House of Delegates Meeting.

The NJDA Semi-Annual House of Delegates Meeting on June 5 in Somerset featured the presentation of a number of awards to deserving members and staff. Outgoing NJDA President, Dr. Renee Arace, recognized the following individuals for their contributions to NJDA.

Presidential Service Awards

Dr. Theodore Symanski Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr. Mark Vitale

Lifetime Achievement: Dr. Carmine Lo Monaco (pictured with Dr. Arace)

Continuing Contributions to the Profession of Dentistry - Leadership/Mentorship: Dr. Mitchell Weiner

Continuing Contributions to the Profession of Dentistry - DEI/Wellbeing: Dr. Cathy Hung

Former Speaker of the House for 28 Years of Service: Dr. Walter Chinoy

President’s Special Recognition Awards

For 30 years of service to NJDA, AnnMarie Varga

Leadership, Reva Brennan, NJDA CEO

Emerging Leader, Dr. Giancarlo Ghisalberti

Dental Education (Oral Pathology CE Program), Dr. Mahnaz Fatahzadeh

Leadership and Dedication to the Advancement of Organized Dentistry and Mentorship, Dr. Vincent Castellano

Mentorship, Dr. Thomas Rossi

Also recognized at the NJDA House of Delegates were member-dentists who were stepping down after serving as the Chair of an NJDA Committee or Council or as an NJDA Trustees.

New Dentist Committee Chair 2019-2024: Dr. Meha Sheth

Continuing Education Committee 2019-2024: Dr. Paul Lawyer

Council on Annual Session 2019-2024: Dr. Joseph Basilicato

Passaic Trustee 2022-2024: Dr. Maria Ambrosio

Central Trustee 2019-2024: Dr. Steven Greenbaum

Union Trustee 2020-2024: Dr. Kevin Corry

Congratulations and Thank You to all of this year’s honorees.