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7DDS New Dentists and Residents enjoyed a summer evening of live music and mingling at Blue Barn Cidery located in Hilton, NY.

Seventh District members enjoyed a fantastic evening out at the Red Wings game last night. Huge thanks to M & T Bank for hosting such a fun event. 

Thank you to this year’s delegates representing the Seventh District at the NYSDA House of Delegates meeting at Turning Stone. From L to R: Drs. Michael Keating, David Ramjattansingh, Rosemeire Santos-Teachout, William Hurtt, NYSDA Trustee, Dr. Theresa Casper-Klock, Drs. Christopher Calnon, Sean…

Congratulations to Seventh District Dental Society member and Director of the Eastman Institute for Oral Health and Vice Dean for Oral Health, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester, Dr. Eli Eliav, on his induction into the Pierre Fauchard Academy, an international dental honor…

Monroe County Dental Society, President, Dr. Taylor Squires and Executive Director, Becky Herman present awards for Excellence in Total Patient Care to DH graduate, Matthew Tresoline and DA graduate, Kristian Ange during the Monroe Community College Dental Studies Pinning Ceremony.  Congratulations…

Dr. Joseph Quevedo presented, "Managing Dental Trauma: Diagnosis and Treatment of Traumatic Injuries of the Dentition," at the Seventh District Dental Society's CE event held last night at RIT Inn & Conference Center. A sincere Thank You to our sponsors: BMG-CPA, DDSmatch, GRB, Urgent Dental, Vision…

Seventh District Dental Society members met with Senator Samra Brouk in Rochester on May 10th to discuss legislative issues impacting dentistry and the Rochester community.

Thank you to Dr. Prabha Krishnan, NYSDA President-Elect, for attending the Seventh District Dental Society Board meeting held on May 6, 2024.  Dr. Krishnan shared a message with the board about the importance of one unified voice and “will strive to ensure every dentist has a pathway to success…

I am pleased to represent the Seventh District on the Council on Governmental Affairs. This council is tasked with interacting with New York State legislators on issues that affect the practice and scope of dentistry. Much of the work is accomplished throughout the year by the NYSDA staff and our…

Dentists and staff gathered at Locust Hill Country Club for a presentation by Dr. Robert Lang, Jr. on “Digital Dentistry,” hosted by the Seventh District Dental Society.  Thank you to our sponsors Crane Dental Lab, Davie Kaplan, DDSMatch, GRB, Jim Kasper & Associates, M&T Bank, Patterson…

The Monroe County Dental Society’s Careers in Dentistry Program traveled to the University of Buffalo’s School of Dental Medicine on April 4, 2024. Students from area high-school and local universities, along with MCDS Board members, met with UB dental students and faculty to learn about the…

There are many exciting changes underway here at the New York State Dental Association (NYSDA). I am grateful to the Seventh District Dental Society for giving me this direct platform to share our ongoing efforts and some of the goals we are working to achieve. NYSDA is showing strong signs of…

Dr. James Soltys presented, “Implant failures: I thought these implants would be easier,” to nearly 50 attendees at the Monroe County Dental Society’s CE event held at Comedy @ the Carlson last night.  A sincere THANK YOU to our sponsors: DDSMatch, GRB, Henry Schein, Jim Kasper & Associates,…

Monroe County Dental Society hosted a successful CE event on 2/28 at Black Button Distilling with Dr. Sean Meitner speaking about “Bone Grafting with Consistent Results.”  Thank you to our sponsors DDSMatch, Genesee Regional Bank, Henry Schein, M&T Bank, RTG Lab, Vision Financial, Walsh…

Monroe County Dental Society hosted its 2nd Careers in Dentistry event this week at Webster Pediatric Dentistry. Nineteen high school and college students came out for a hands-on experience with Dr. Lisa DeLucia, Dr. Gerry Cellura and MCDS Board members Drs. Taylor Squires and Katie Strong.

Being your Trustee to the NYSDA Board has opened my eyes to the inner workings of our dental society.  The Board of Trustees is the managing body of the NYS Dental Association. Duties include, but are not limited to, appointing NYSDA’s Executive Director and Journal Editor,  preparation of the…

The Seventh District Dental Society hosted its annual awards dinner on February 3, 2024 at Casa Larga Vineyards.  The event honored (from L to R) Dr. Rosemeire Santos-Teachout with the Robert E. Parker, III Award, Dr. Andrew Vorrasi, Award of Merit, Dr. Theresa Casper-Klock with the prestigious…

Monroe County Dental Society installed new officers and directors for 2024 at its first board meeting of the year on 1/29/24.  Congratulations to Drs., Taylor Squires, President and President-Elect, Scott Koopman, Vice President, Christopher Calnon, Treasurer, and Timothy Abbamonte, Secretary.

The Monroe County Dental Society (MCDS) kicked off its 2024 Careers in Dentistry Program last night. Area high school and college students attended an informational session led by MCDS Board President, Dr. Taylor Squires, and board member, Dr. Katie Strong.  Thank you to J&L Dental for hosting the…

The Seventh District Dental Society installed new officers and directors to serve on the board for 2024.  Congratulations to Drs. William Hurtt, President, Matthew Valerio, President-Elect, Alexis Ghanem, Vice President, David Ramjattansingh, Treasurer, Sierra DeMarree, Director-at-large, and Todd…