2018-2019
AWARD RECIPIENTS
2018 PDA Distinguished Service Award
DR. WILLIAM SPRUILL
Dr. William Spruill’s natural leadership qualities, strong
convictions and energetic approach have all been
instrumental in the extraordinary service he has provided
to the dental profession, his community and all levels of
organized dentistry spanning a 40-year career as a general
dentist.
Whether taking the lead on challenging grassroots advocacy
efforts to bolster the profession or organizing charitable
missions to help the underserved, Dr. Spruill always
exhibits the same exemplary qualities that have inspired his
colleagues throughout our state.
“Dr. Spruill has been a positive force in both the preservation
of our profession as well as an encouraging mentor to those
who will lead in the future. Bill is a well-respected colleague
to all who know him,” said Fifth District Dental Society
president Dr. John Grimes.
After graduating from the University of Maryland, Baltimore
College of Dental Surgery in 1977, Dr. Spruill served in the
United States Army, completing a general practice residency
in 1978 before entering private dental practice in Carlisle in
1980.
been one of the key team members who established the
annual MOM-n-PA dental mission, a two-day free dental care
event each spring. In five years, MOM-n-PA has provided
more than $4 million dollars of dental care to underserved
Pennsylvanians.
Passionate about education, he achieved Mastership
and Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition from the
Academy of General Dentistry; served as an instructor in the
Dental Hygiene Program at the Harrisburg Area Community
College and continues to lecture to dental organizations on
a variety of relevant topics.
“Dr. Spruill is a welcoming face to members. He is a
champion for organized dentistry and the power it has to
connect and support dentists through all stages of their
careers,” added Dr. Brian Lorei, president of Harrisburg Area
Dental Society. “He has been a friend an advisor to so many
involved in our local dental society. I can think of no one
more deserving of the PDA Distinguished Service Award
than Dr. Bill Spruill.”
Beyond the dental profession, his leadership and service
extends to his church in Carlisle and his local Rotary Club.
In addition to terms as president of the Harrisburg Area
Dental Society, Fifth District Dental Society, PDA and the
Pennsylvania Academy of General Dentistry, Dr. Spruill has Congratulations to Dr. Spruill on his prestigious recognition
as recipient of the 2018 PDA Distinguished Service Award.
2019
Award
Winners The 2019 annual award winners, Dr. Bernie Dishler and Dr.
Raymond R. Lancione, will be recognized on Friday, April 5,
2019, during the Board of Trustees’ Dinner at The Gettysburg
Hotel.
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The dinner is open to any PDA member who wishes
to purchase a ticket and join the celebration of their
accomplishments. Visit www.padental.org/PDM to register
for the event.
Dr. Dishler is the recipient of the 2019 Recognition Award,
and Dr. Lancione is the recipient of the 2019 Distinguished
Service Award.