Component Presidents

NEW YORK COUNTY

Ioanna G. Mentzelopoulou

330 West 15th Street, Apt. 1D, New York, NY 10011

BA, New York University, 1995. DDS, NYU College of Dentistry, 1999. GPR, Woodhull Medical Center, 2000. Pediatric residency, Interfaith Medical Center, 2002. Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry, 2008. Pediatric practice, New York City, 2004.

Fellow, International College of Dentists, American College of Dentists, Pierre Fauchard Academy. Member, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Enjoys snowboarding and dance. Child: Theano.

SECOND DISTRICT

Michael J. Donato Jr.

199 Clark Avenue, Staten Island NY 10314

BS, Saint Peters College, 1985. DMD, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, 1989. GPR, Staten Island University Hospital, 1990. Certificate in Orthodontics, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, 1993. Section Chief, Orthodontics, New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. Attending, Northwell Health Staten Island University Hospital. Orthodontic practice, Staten Island, 1993.

Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics. Fellow, Pierre Fauchard Academy, American College of Dentists, International College of Dentists. Member, American Association of Orthodontics, Northeastern Society of Orthodontists, Italian Dental Society, Psi Omega Dental Fraternity. Delegate, NYSDA House.

Enjoys softball, golf, cooking, gardening and raising German Shepherds.

Spouse: Elaine. Children: Nicolle, Michael III, Matthew.

THIRD DISTRICT

Gregory M. Vallecorsa

61 Outlook Drive S., Mechanicville NY 12118

BS, Siena College, 2007. DDS, University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, 2013. GPR, St. Peter’s Hospital, 2014. Attending, St. Peter’s Hospital. General practice, Latham, 2015.

Member, American Dental Association, New York State Dental

Association. Enjoys working on cars including 1985 Saab Turbo. Spouse: Kathryn. Children: Sophia-Rose and expecting second child in March.

FOURTH DISTRICT

Robert W. Berls

19 Stony Brook Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

BS, Yale University, 1996. DDS, Stony Brook University. GPR, Buffalo General Hospital, 2001. MS, University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, 2003. Certificate in Endodontics, University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, 2003. Faculty, Dental Residency Program, Ellis Hospital. Endodontics practice, Schenectady and Clifton Park, 2003.

Past President, Schenectady County Dental Society. Member,

American Association of Endodontists. Enjoys playing and coaching lacrosse, golf, skiing and travel. Spouse: Lisa Berls, DDS. Children: Erin and Sarah.

FIFTH DISTRICT

Pablo R. Elizondo

311 W. Thomas Street, Rome, NY 13440

BA, St. Lawrence University, 1996. DMD, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 2009. GPR, Mohawk Valley Health System, 2010. General practice, Rome, 2010.

Member, Oneida-Herkimer County Dental Society. Enjoys cooking, skiing, cycling and travel. Spouse: Kelly. Children: Sara and Julia.

SIXTH DISTRICT

Louis M. Giordano

864 Hooper Road, Endicott, NY 13760

BS, St. Bonaventure University, 1987. DDS, University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, 1991. GPR, Buffalo General Hospital, 1992. General practice, Endicott/Endwell, 1992.

Fellow, International College of Dentists. Member, Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Craniofacial Pain. Delegate, American Dental Association House. Delegate, NYSDA House.

Enjoys skiing, golf, playing hockey and spending time with family.

Spouse: Sharon. Children: Nick, Sam, Max, Lydia, Sophia.

SEVENTH DISTRICT

Christopher W. Calnon

3220 Chili Avenue, Rochester, NY 14624

BS, SUNY Geneseo. DDS, University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, 2008. GPR, University of Rochester, 2009. Senior Clinical Instructor, University of Rochester, Eastman Institute for Oral Health. General practice, Rochester, 2009.

Fellow, Pierre Fauchard Academy. Diplomate, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. Member, American College of Dentists, Monroe County Dental Society.

Enjoys running, boating, cooking, home improvement and landscaping.

Spouse: Jennifer Calnon, DDS. Children: Erin and Ryan.

EIGHTH DISTRICT

Joseph Gambacorta

4911 Anfield Road, Buffalo, NY 14221

BA, University at Buffalo, 1989. DDS, University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, 1993. MPH Candidate, University at Buffalo School of Public Health and Health Professions, 2022. GPR, Millard Fillmore Hospital, Buffalo, 1994. Associate Clinical Professor, Restorative Dentistry, University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. Associate Dean for Academic and Clinical Affairs, University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine.

Fellow, American College of Dentists. Chair, Eighth District Council on Dental Education and Licensure, Eighth District Dental Society. Board Member, Eighth District Dental Society Foundation.

Enjoys horseback riding, sports memorabilia, leading domestic and global outreach missions.

Spouse: Charlotte. Children: Sarah, Patrick, Nicholas and Claire.

NINTH DISTRICT

Stephen M. Ossen

584 Broadway, Hastings On Hudson, NY 10706

DMD, Tufts School of Dental Medicine, 1990. Certificate in Orthodontics, Boston University, 1992. Orthodontic practice, Hastings On Hudson, 1993.

Member, American Association of Orthodontists. Delegate, NYSDA House. Alternate Delegate, American Dental Association House.

Enjoys golf, softball/baseball, skiing, woodworking and gardening.

Spouse: Damara. Children: Cayla and Tyler.

NASSAU COUNTY

Joseph Brofsky

932 Broadway, Woodmere, NY 11598

MS, Brooklyn College CUNY, 1977. DMD,

University of the East College of Dentistry, 1981. GPR, Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center, 1982. Pediatric residency, Interfaith Medical Center, 1985. Assistant Professor, Hofstra University Medical School. Section Head, Pediatric Dentistry, Cohen Children’s Medical Center Northwell Health. Pediatric practice, Woodmere, 1999.

Member, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Board Member, New York State Dental Foundation, Project Accessible Oral Health. Ambassador, Give Kids A Smile, American Dental Association. Chair, Nassau County Dental Society Give Kids A Smile.

Enjoys volunteering with local food pantry, running, learning golf and spending time with grandson.

Spouse: Laurie. Children: Jenna and Emma.

QUEENS COUNTY

Hanette S. Gomez

96-05 40th Road, Corona, NY 11368

Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo, 1984. DDS, New York University College of Dental Medicine, 1990. General practice, Corona, 1990, and Howard Beach, 2005.

Fellow, International College of Oral Implantology. Member, New York State Forensic Society. Past President, NY Chapter Hispanic Dental Association. President, Dominican Medical- Dental Association. Enjoys cooking, gardening, travel and music. Spouse: Ramiro Deiros. Children: Julio, Jamell, Mariliz, Giselle.

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Craig E. Smith

180 East Main Street, Smithtown, NY 11787

BS, Trinity College, 1995. DMD, Tufts School of Dental Medicine, 2001. GPR, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, 2002. Certificate in Orthodontics, Tufts School of Dental Medicine, 2004. Orthodontic practice, Smithtown, 2004.

Fellow, American College of Dentists. Member, American Association of Orthodontists, Greater Long Island Dental Meeting, NYSDA Council on Dental Practice. Alternate Delegate, NYSDA House.

Fiancé: Sonia Singh. Children: Madison, Corey.

BRONX COUNTY

Don Safferstein

One Fordham Hill Oval, Bronx, NY 10468

BA, University of Rochester, 1978. DDS, University at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine, 1982. GPR, Buffalo General Hospital, 1983. General practice, Bronx, 1985.

Member, NYSDA Committee on Substance Abuse and Well- Being. Alternate Delegate, ADA House. Delegate, NYSDA House.

Enjoys long-distance running, hiking, camping and travel with family.

Spouse: Vicki. Children: Dayna, Julie and Rachel.