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Join us on April 11th in Las Vegas for the 2026 AMII World Symposium, a one-day educational event where dentists can earn 6 CE credits.
Don't Miss Session 2!
Join the Dental Claims & Coding Exchange, NJDA’s free member-exclusive virtual series designed to keep your team confident in dental billing and coding. This session tackles pre-payment reviews, downcoding, documentation requests, and limited vs. comprehensive exam coding.
Volunteer Opportunity
The New Jersey Dental Foundation invites NJDA members to make a meaningful impact alongside TeamSmile and Colgate during the ShopRite LPGA Classic on May 29, 2026. Volunteer at the Seaview Hotel in Galloway, provide essential dental care to children in need, and earn 4 CE credits for your service.
Renew Your Membership
Keep your support and member resources through 2026.
REGISTRATION OPEN!
We are excited to announce that NJDA's Annual Convention will return to Bridgewater on May 1-2, 2026! Registration is now open for this 2-day Convention that will truly be the place to be for all New Jersey dental professionals!
Celebrate NJDA President Dr. Amit Vora
Our yearly NJDA Celebration will cap off Day 1 of the Annual Convention and will take place at the Bridgewater Manor, located just seven minutes from the Convention site. We'll be celebrating New Jersey dentistry and our guest of honor, President Dr. Amit Vora. RSVP to join the celebration!
Enhance Your Membership
Customize your 2026 membership by adding the virtual License Requirements Series, our Practice Solutions bundle, or the new Dental Impact Series!
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!
UPCOMING EVENTS
DENTAL NEWS AND NOTES
2024 Presidential Awards Presented at House of Delegates
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.
Contact Us
Phone: 732-821-9400 or dial the Staff Directly
Fax: 732-821-1082 | Email: info@njda.org | Follow us @NJDentalAssoc
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