Dr . Kay Thompson and Esther Richwine , PDA Executive Director from 1976-1994 .
Dr . Ronald D . Bushick PDA President 1999-2000
Reflecting back on my many years of service in dentistry , I can ’ t help thinking of the many rewarding opportunities and experiences that I had as the result of being involved , following graduation , in organized dentistry at the local , state and national levels . Meeting colleagues throughout the state and nationally illustrated the common values and interest in our profession and in our patient care that was shared by all . It was an occasion to learn about people , their expectations – and mine .
Dr . Michael Cerveris PDA President 2002-2003
If I were starting out today or if someone asked what my advice would be , the best thing a new dentist can do is listen to your patient . You ’ re the mechanic – you know how to fix problems , but you need to know what the problem is that brought the patient to you . Rather than you telling them what they need , it ’ s better for them to tell you what they want .
Dr . Jon J . Johnston PDA President 2007-2008
What I think the PDA has really done and I would say over the years they have really helped protect the profession of dentistry in Pennsylvania . And they ’ ve done it in a lot of different ways .
When I was President , I would say some of the most defining or memorable experiences I had were really centered around some of the legislative stuff that we did – they had attempted an amalgam ban down in Philadelphia that we worked really hard to prevent , and the scope of practice for dental hygiene and EFDAs was a significant part of what we were busy working on while I was President .
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