A Night All About Your Future
Join NJDA’s 4th annual Cocktails & Career Conversations on August 13 for a fun, laid-back evening of craft cocktails, networking, and real-world career insights designed for dentist who are just getting their start. Connect with peers, grow your network, and explore your next steps. Click to learn more about the event, pricing, and to register.
Don't Miss Session 3!
Join speaker Dilaine Gloege, CDA, CPC, for an informative session covering two common dental billing and coding challenges. Learn how to respond to insurer clawbacks and retroactive denials, and gain clarity on when and how to properly use CDT "By Report" codes with the documentation needed to support your claims.
Raise a Glass to New Connections!
Join fellow early-career dentists for NJDA's Fall New Dentist Happy Hour- an evening of great conversations, new connections, and a well-deserved chance to unwind. Reconnect with classmates, expand your professional network, and enjoy a fun night with colleagues who understand the journey. We can't wait to see you there!
Refer A Friend, Get Rewarded
Each One, Reach One is happening now! Share your personal referral number and earn free CE when your friend becomes a member.
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.
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Phone: 732-821-9400 or dial the Staff Directly
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