Mission Statement
The New York State Dental Foundation, which was incorporated
in 1980, was established to foster a statewide approach to the
advancement of the art and science of dentistry and dental
education and to improve the quality of dental care by:
The Foundation has been successful in numerous programs and
initiatives, many dental providers remain unaware of the
Foundation’s value as a resource. In addition to offering quality
continuing education, the Foundation maintains the NYSDA CE
Registry and assists dentists during annual audits by the New
York State Education Department. By far, the most exciting
initiative that the New York State Dental Foundation has
embarked upon in the past year is the promotion of the children’s
dental health certification project. Working with the New York
State departments of Health and Education, and the Bureau of
Dental Health, the Foundation has worked to ensure that all public
schools, school administrators and nurses understand the new
law, which requires that school districts request.
This year, the Foundation provided three $5,000 Give Kids a
Smile awards to various recipients throughout the state. In an
effort to promote volunteerism and to improve access to care, we
have expanded our program to underwrite the cost of MLMIC
malpractice policies dentists who volunteer at Harvest House
Ministry Center (Buffalo); Health Ministries of the Southern Tier
(Corning) and St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center (Rochester).
Five dental students and/or residents at New York State dental
schools received the prestigious NYSDF Deans Award, a $5,000
prize given in recognition of academic excellence and
commitment to public health.
Following up on the success of our groundbreaking 2008 Summit
on Oral Health Care, HIV & AIDS, we put on the 2009
Conference on Oral Pathology & Rapid HIV Testing, which
included a half-day training session on Rapid HIV Testing. Our
efforts to educate the profession about the importance of
education and outreach in treating a vulnerable population have
been recognized by the State.
Together we can build a stronger community that will enrich our
professional lives and enhance the quality, accessibility and public
perception of dentistry.
The New York State Dental Foundation, which was incorporated
in 1980, was established to foster a statewide approach to the
advancement of the art and science of dentistry and dental
education and to improve the quality of dental care by:
- Assisting dentists and their staffs to increase and advance
their skills and knowledge.
- Encouraging the establishment and support of student aid
programs.
- Making grants to appropriate agencies for purposes of
research.
- Making grants to dental schools or other organizations
involved in the education of dentists.
- Increasing the public's understanding of and access to
dental services.
The Foundation has been successful in numerous programs and
initiatives, many dental providers remain unaware of the
Foundation’s value as a resource. In addition to offering quality
continuing education, the Foundation maintains the NYSDA CE
Registry and assists dentists during annual audits by the New
York State Education Department. By far, the most exciting
initiative that the New York State Dental Foundation has
embarked upon in the past year is the promotion of the children’s
dental health certification project. Working with the New York
State departments of Health and Education, and the Bureau of
Dental Health, the Foundation has worked to ensure that all public
schools, school administrators and nurses understand the new
law, which requires that school districts request.
This year, the Foundation provided three $5,000 Give Kids a
Smile awards to various recipients throughout the state. In an
effort to promote volunteerism and to improve access to care, we
have expanded our program to underwrite the cost of MLMIC
malpractice policies dentists who volunteer at Harvest House
Ministry Center (Buffalo); Health Ministries of the Southern Tier
(Corning) and St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center (Rochester).
Five dental students and/or residents at New York State dental
schools received the prestigious NYSDF Deans Award, a $5,000
prize given in recognition of academic excellence and
commitment to public health.
Following up on the success of our groundbreaking 2008 Summit
on Oral Health Care, HIV & AIDS, we put on the 2009
Conference on Oral Pathology & Rapid HIV Testing, which
included a half-day training session on Rapid HIV Testing. Our
efforts to educate the profession about the importance of
education and outreach in treating a vulnerable population have
been recognized by the State.
Together we can build a stronger community that will enrich our
professional lives and enhance the quality, accessibility and public
perception of dentistry.
Officers
Edward Downes, DDS
Chairperson
Past President of NYSDA
Donald Fager, JD
Vice Chairperson
Medical Liability Mutual Insurance Company
Mark Feldman, DMD
Secretary
NYSDA Executive Director, Past President of the American
Dental Association and NYSDA
G. Kirk Gleason, DDS
Treasurer
Past ADA Trustee, Former NYSDA Secretary-Treasurer,
Board Members
Edward Anker, DDS
Former member, NYSDA Council on
Governmental Affairs
Michael Breault, DDS
Past President of NYSDA
Marsha Butler, DDS
Vice President, Global Oral Care, Colgate-Palmolive Company
Edward Downes, DDS
Chairperson
Past President of NYSDA
Donald Fager, JD
Vice Chairperson
Medical Liability Mutual Insurance Company
Mark Feldman, DMD
Secretary
NYSDA Executive Director, Past President of the American
Dental Association and NYSDA
G. Kirk Gleason, DDS
Treasurer
Past ADA Trustee, Former NYSDA Secretary-Treasurer,
Board Members
Edward Anker, DDS
Former member, NYSDA Council on
Governmental Affairs
Michael Breault, DDS
Past President of NYSDA
Marsha Butler, DDS
Vice President, Global Oral Care, Colgate-Palmolive Company
Laura Leon
Executive Director
Lou Carol Lecce
Development Manager
(800) 255-2100, Ext. 280 ♦ E-Mail
Carley Libertucci
Manager of Administrative Services
(800) 255-2100, Ext. 222 ♦ E-Mail
Kate Biittig
Administrative Assistant
(800) 255-2100, Ext. 282 ♦ E-Mail
Executive Director
Lou Carol Lecce
Development Manager
(800) 255-2100, Ext. 280 ♦ E-Mail
Carley Libertucci
Manager of Administrative Services
(800) 255-2100, Ext. 222 ♦ E-Mail
Kate Biittig
Administrative Assistant
(800) 255-2100, Ext. 282 ♦ E-Mail
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Foundation Documents
A copy of the Foundation's most recent audit report and 990 are available upon written request. In addition, the Foundation's makes
copies of its Constitution & By-Laws as well as its Conflict of Interest form (which Board members have to fill out) available here
for public viewing.
A copy of the Foundation's most recent audit report and 990 are available upon written request. In addition, the Foundation's makes
copies of its Constitution & By-Laws as well as its Conflict of Interest form (which Board members have to fill out) available here
for public viewing.
Frank Carberry, DDS
Founding Member
Chad Gehani, DDS
NYSDA Board Member and Past President of Indian Dental
Association
Madeline S. Ginzburg, DMD
Former Chairperson, NYSDA Council on Dental Education and
Licensure, Member of NYSDA Council on Governmental Affairs
Steve Kess
Vice President, Professional Relations, Henry Schein, Inc.
Ira Lamster, DDS
Dean, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
Paul R. Leary, DMD
NYSDA Board Member
David Schirmer, DDS
Member of NYSDA Council on Governmental Affairs
Ray Williams, DMD
Dean, SUNY Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine
Laura Leon
Executive Director
Robert Doherty, DDS
NYSDA Liaison to the Foundation
President of NYSDA
Founding Member
Chad Gehani, DDS
NYSDA Board Member and Past President of Indian Dental
Association
Madeline S. Ginzburg, DMD
Former Chairperson, NYSDA Council on Dental Education and
Licensure, Member of NYSDA Council on Governmental Affairs
Steve Kess
Vice President, Professional Relations, Henry Schein, Inc.
Ira Lamster, DDS
Dean, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
Paul R. Leary, DMD
NYSDA Board Member
David Schirmer, DDS
Member of NYSDA Council on Governmental Affairs
Ray Williams, DMD
Dean, SUNY Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine
Laura Leon
Executive Director
Robert Doherty, DDS
NYSDA Liaison to the Foundation
President of NYSDA
Board of Directors
Foundation Staff
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ph: 518-465-0044
fax: 518-465-3219
alt: 800-255-2100
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