Her involvement in the Montgomery-Bucks Dental Society included her term as president in 2005-2006 . She then served as president of the Second District Valley Forge Dental Association in 2013-2014 .
Prior to becoming PDA president , Dr . Rosenthal served on the Board of Trustees , representing the Second District , and previously served as PDA ’ s Secretary in addition to her efforts as a board member for Pennsylvania Dental Association Insurance Services , Inc . ( PDAIS )
Nationally , Dr . Rosenthal has served on numerous ADA councils and committees , and she is a commissioner for the ADA ’ s Commission on Dental Accreditation ( CODA ), working to develop and implement the highest professional and ethical standards in the nation ’ s dental schools and education programs .
She is passionate about helping those most in need and does so through a variety of community and charitable initiatives . A dedicated Volunteer Lead and board member for MOM-n-PA Dental Missions , she has been helping this organization treat the underserved population in Pennsylvania since 2013 . MOM-n-PA hosted its annual two-day mission on June 10-11 at the York Fairgrounds . She also takes part each year in the Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh events each year and will be volunteering at the upcoming event August 5-6 at David Lawrence Convention Center .
PDJ : When you reflect on your career and your leadership journey , what does leading the association as PDA president mean to you ?
DR . ROSENTHAL : Being president of the PDA is the pinnacle of my leadership journey and I am very proud to do it . It is a big responsibility and I take it very seriously . This wasn ’ t a job I was always aiming for , which is why I spent nearly four decades focusing on my private practice in Jenkintown . However , having been involved in our state association over the years , and seeing the impact it can have on dentists in the state and the broader community , I thought there was a real opportunity to use the leadership skills I ’ ve developed to help the PDA grow in its membership and increase its advocacy efforts .
PDJ : During this year of your presidency , what are some things you are focusing on ? What are your primary goals ?
DR . ROSENTHAL : One of my main focuses has been defining what “ leadership ” actually means for the PDA . This will be done by developing specific standards so that future leaders will enter the job with awareness of what we ’ re asking them to do . The basic goal is to provide them direction and encourage leadership from the get-go . I see effective leadership as the means , not the end . With standards of effective leadership , we will hopefully have an environment where advocacy wins and increased participation is a regular theme - not a rarity .
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