PDA 10 UNDER 10 AWARD WINNERS
Dr. Lauren Marzouca Belous
Dr. Lauren Belous graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and completed post-doctoral residency training at Tufts, where she received a specialty certificate in Endodontics. Dr. Belous recently started her own practice, Endodontics of West Chester, and also instructs students at both Thomas Jefferson University Hospital GPR and Penn Dental Medicine. She is a mentor in PDA’ s Connections program, has served as a member of PDA’ s New Dentist Committee and is currently a member of the Strategic Forecasting Committee. Dr. Belous is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics.
“ Being recognized as a 10 Under 10 honoree by the PDA is an incredible honor. Organized dentistry has given me a platform to not only advocate for my colleagues and patients, but also to shape the future of our profession. I was inspired to get involved by my mentor, Dr. Robert Amato, who demonstrated that leadership and service go hand in hand with clinical excellence. I now strive to inspire the next generation to create positive change in dentistry and endodontics.”
Dr. Maxwell Mock
Dr. Max Mock is a 2017 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine.
He has been the deputy to the national Delta Sigma Delta dental fraternity and is currently their representative to the international fraternity. Dr. Mock is a mentor to current Pitt dental students and has led five mission trips to the Dominican Republic and Honduras, providing dental care to more than a thousand underprivileged children and villagers. He is a Mission of Mercy volunteer and is also the school dentist for the Allegheny Valley schools. Dr. Mock is the third generation of dentists practicing in Springdale, Pa. for more than 66 years.
“ I am honored to accept this award that recognizes excellence in our field and dedication to advancing oral health. This achievement reflects the hard work of my team at Drs. Mock & Associates and our commitment to providing exceptional care to our patients.”
Dr. Scott M. Peters
Dr. Scott Peters is an Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist at Geisinger Health System in Wilkes-Barre. He is a 2015 graduate of Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and completed his Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology residency at Columbia in 2018. Dr. Peters is an accomplished researcher and presenter who has published numerous articles and lectures at a variety of organizations, including local dental society meetings.
“ I am very honored to be a recipient of the 10 Under 10 award. I am a relatively recent transplant to the state of Pennsylvania, and am looking forward to becoming more involved with the Pennsylvania Dental Association over the length of my career here. I am proud to represent both my specialty( oral pathology) and my institution( Geisinger Medical Center) with this award.”
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