First Holiday Open House The Third District had a well-attended and fun evening at its first Holiday Open House on Dec. 7. Members, sponsors and exhibitors were all invited and enjoyed fun food, catered by their own executive director!
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Busy Fall Begins with Annual Meeting
Paula Tancredi, Executive Director The Third District Dental Society had a busy fall. New officers were installed at the Annual Meeting on Oct. 5. They are: President Kendra Zappia, D.D.S.; President Elect Mohamed Bavoumy, D.M.D.; Vice President Lauren Heisinger, D.D.S.; Treasurer Greg Vallecorsa, D.D.S.; Secretary Jane Shieh, D.D.S.; and Immediate Past President Luis Delgado, D.M.D. In recognition of his outstanding devotion and excellent leadership newly installed President Zappia presented the 2023 President’s Award to Dr. Delgado. The Third District recognized two other members with top honors. Geoffrey Gamache received the FeldmanHunn Medal of Merit for his exceptional leadership and munificent dedication to the perfection of the art and science of dentistry. And Seth Farren was presented with the William B. Smith Award for his continued involvement in organized dentistry and for displaying the highest ethical standards. The following day, Oct. 6, the Greater Capital District Dental Symposium took place in Albany. The event began with a poster session highlighting work from students in the Hudson Valley Community College Dental Hygiene Program. It also included 4 CE presentations and a raffle of, among other items, a much sought-after pickleball set.
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Trunk or Treat On Oct. 26, the Third District partnered with the Capital District YMCA for a Trunk or Treat. President Kendra Zappia and New Dentist Chair Morgan Fryer handed out candy and, of course, toothbrushes!
Scholarships Awarded to HVCC Hygiene Students On Dec. 1, Robert H. Hill II, D.D.S., FAGD, FACD, chairperson of the Scholarship Committee and namesake of the Robert H. II Dental Clinic at Hudson Valley Community College, awarded scholarships to student recipients. Two first-year students, Kymanni Stevens
Festive food and decorations were on display at district’s first Holiday Open House.
THIRD DISTRICT President Kendra Zappia and New Dentist Chair Morgan Fryer hand out candy and toothbrushes at Trunk or Treat event in October.
JANUARY 2024 . The New York State Dental Journal