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Former NYSDA President Bestows Gift to Foundation

Dr. Michael W. Fallon, Jr., who was president of the New York State Dental Association in 2001, has made a generous
contribution to the New York State Dental Foundation. In announcing the gift at the recent Annual Meeting of the NYSDA Board
of Governors, Dr. Fallon, a practicing oral surgeon, noted that dentistry has been an incredibly rewarding profession, and that it
was time to "give a little something back."

While Dr. Fallon had initially planned to quietly make his donation, he decided to go public with the gift as a way to encourage
others who have benefited from the fruits of the dental profession and through their involvement with organized dentistry, to help
ensure that the Foundation will continue exceed and expand its horizons. Just this year alone, the Foundation has grown to a point
in which it was able to donate sizeable contributions to support the dental hygiene program at SUNY Canton/Mohawk Community
College and the new dental assisting program at Hudson Valley Community College.

"Micky's kindness and support have always been important to the Foundation," explains Dr. Downes. "But today, receiving his
generous gift has been an unbelievable bonus, one which will enable us to continue to develop programs to help underserved
populations receive access to oral care and to further enhance our ongoing programs."

Those who are interested in making a contribution to the New York State Dental Foundation should contact Ms. Leon at
(800)255-2100. Potential donors may also wish to access the Foundation's Guidelines on Giving, which can be downloaded from
its website, www.nysdentalfoundation.org.

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