Dr . Rachel Lewin
Dr . Rachel Lewin is a graduate of Creighton University School of Dentistry , where she received her DDS in 2017 . In 2021 she returned to Pennsylvania where she owns her dental practice in Maple Glen . She is editor of the Montgomery Bucks Dental Society Bulletin and has served as a director to the Second District Dental Society . She is a member of ADA ’ s Council on Communications , serving a four-year term . Dr . Lewin has served in Pennsylvania ’ s delegation at the AD House of Delegates as a delegate and an alternate , and will do so again this fall .
“ Being a recipient of PDA ’ s 10 Under 10 Award is a great honor made even greater by the cohort of young PA dentists with whom I am so lucky to share in this recognition . I have had the good fortune to spend time getting to know and befriend most of the dentists being recognized this year and more who go unrecognized , and the passion in Pennsylvania for the betterment of our community is both inspiring and energizing ,” Dr . Lewin said .
“ Organized dentistry is such an integral part of who I am as a dentist . I adhere to the adage , ‘ if you ’ re not at the table , you ’ re on the menu ,’ and I refuse to be on the menu . Having the opportunity to shape the future of this wonderful profession through volunteer leadership and create meaningful relationships with other dentists ( both new and not-so-new ) who are passionate about their fellow dentists , the profession as a whole , and the patients we all serve continues to be a highlight of my career . The future of dentistry feels particularly bright in Pennsylvania with such talented , open-minded , and welcoming young dentists working together .”
Dr . Craig McKenzie
Dr . Craig McKenzie is a second-year dental anesthesia resident at the University of Pittsburgh . While attending dental school at Penn , he was a consultant to the ADA Council on Dental
Education and Licensure and Council on Advocacy for Access and Prevention and served as ASDA ’ s National President . As a PDA member , Dr . McKenzie was appointed to the Governance Task Force and is the current Chair of the New Dentist Committee . He is the Resident Affairs Committee Vice President of the American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists . Dr . McKenzie enjoys volunteering with Big Brothers and Big Sisters and is a Mission of Mercy volunteer .
Dr . Saniya Setia
Dr . Saniya Setia graduated at the top of her class at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine in 2016 , with an honorary induction into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society . She has made several contributions to dental education and research by co-authoring textbooks and reviewing articles in several peer-reviewed journals . Dr . Setia serves on PDA ’ s Membership Committee and is president and chair of the PA chapter of the Pierre Fauchard Academy . In 2018 , she became one of the youngest recipients to be inducted as an honorary Fellow in the Pierre Fauchard Academy for her contributions , which is by invitation only . Dr . Setia was honored in March with the ADA 10 Under 10 Award .
“ Receiving this recognition is a symbol of respect , acknowledgement and acceptance of a greater responsibility that encourages me to contribute even more towards the upliftment of health of our society ,” Dr . Setia said . “ I aspire to lead by example and motivate my peers and young dentists through my career journey showing them the essence of persistence , fortitude , and excellence in work ethic .”
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