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Eighth District Dental Society

The Five W's

What

We are the Eighth District Dental Society of the Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA). Inclusive in the district is the Clarion–Jefferson Counties Dental Society. We are an alliance of dentists working to promote better dentistry for more people in our rural environment.

Where

We are the largest of PDA’s districts in the state, by area, that is. We include Jefferson, Clarion, Forest, Warren, McKean, Cameron, Elk and Potter counties. It is probable that we have more deer than people!

Who

District Officers

 President  Tom Petraitis  (814) 375-1023
 President-Elect  OPEN  
 Secretary–Treasurer  Dale Myers  (814) 797-2254
 Trustee  Bill Weaver  (814) 849-2652

Board of Directors

 Director  Election Year  Term  Phone Number
 Ben Carrico  2007  2008-10  (814) 226-6171
 Naila Elkassas  2007  2008-10  (814) 965-2433
 Mark Spiers  2007  2008-10  (814) 776-1985
 Bob Follet  2006  2007-09  (814) 723-4488
 Tom Cressley Jr.  2006  2007-09  (814) 938-7270
 Tom Petraitis  2006  2007-09  (814) 375-1023
 Ted Rockwell  2008  2009-11  (814) 362-8478
 Harry Kunselman  2008  2009-11  (814) 653-2227
 Peter Hoffman  2008  2009-11  (814) 726-3630

Past Presidents of the PDA

Don Lavely, (814) 226-6171
Steve Jaworski, (814) 275-4220
Jon Johnston, (814) 938-4210

Representatives to PDA Councils and Committees

 Council or Committee  Representative  Phone Number
 Council on Communications and Public Relations  Tom Cressley Jr.  (814) 938-7270
 Council on Government Relations  Mark Spiers  (814) 776-1985
 Council on Dental Practice  Naila Elkassas  (814) 965-2433
 Council on Membership  OPEN  
 National Children’s Dental Health Month  Jason Nedzinski  (814) 781-1212
 PADPAC  Harry Kunselman  (814) 653-2227
 Environmental Issues Committee  OPEN  
 New Dentist Committee  Ben Carrico  (814) 226-6171
 Concerned Colleague Committee  OPEN  
 Peer Review and PR Committee  OPEN  

Delegates and Alternates to the 2009 PDA Annual Session

 Delegates  Alternates
 Tom Petraitis  Jon Johnston 
 Harry Kunselman  
 Dale Myers  

Why

The Eighth District exists to support dentists and patients in the geographic area we serve. The board members and officers volunteer many hours of their time to further the aims and achieve the goals of the dental profession. They do this for members and non-members alike. We may be small in number, but the quality of our leaders speaks for itself. We are constantly seeking additional involvement from our members and striving to bring new dentists into our organization.

When

The Eighth District has spring and fall general membership meetings consisting, normally, of a morning continuing education class and a lunchtime business session.

The Board of Directors meets quarterly with the council and committee representatives. These meetings are open to all members and guests.

Additional continuing education courses are offered throughout the year.

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