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2010 Press Releases
  • AzDA, Maricopa Integrated Health System to Host Cancer Screening. Read more
  • Dodell, Hauseman Share AzDA "Dentist of the Year" Award – March 10, 2010
    The Arizona Dental Association (AzDA) has named David S. Dodell, DMD (Scottsdale) and Dean M. Hauseman, III, DMD (Tucson) "Dentist of the Year." Read more
  • Glendale Dentist Elected President of Arizona Dental Association – March 10, 2010
    During its March 6, 2010 House of Delegates session at the Phoenix Convention Center, members of the Arizona Dental Association (AzDA) elected Mark B. Hughes, DDS to serve as President for 2010. Read more
  • Errol M. Kahn, DDS Elected President of Southern Arizona Dental Society – March 10, 2010
    The Southern Arizona Dental Society (SADS), a component of the Arizona Dental Association (AzDA), is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Errol Kahn as President for 2010. Read more
  • Kirk J. Robertson, DMD Elected President of Northern Arizona Dental Society – March 10, 2010
    The Northern Arizona Dental Society (NADS), a component of the Arizona Dental Association (AzDA), is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Kirk Robertson as President for 2010. Read more
  • Martin J. Margetis, DDS Elected President of Central Arizona Dental Society – March 10, 2010
    The Central Arizona Dental Society (CADS), a component of the Arizona Dental Association (AzDA), is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Martin Margetis as President for 2010. Read more
  • Sierra Vista Dentist Completes Term as Arizona Dental Association President – March 10, 2010
    During a meeting of the Arizona Dental Association (AzDA) House of Delegates on March 6, 2010, Donald C. Simpson, DDS (Sierra Vista, AZ) completed his one-year term as the 101st President of AzDA when he passed the official "President's Pin" to Mark B. Hughes, DDS (Glendale, AZ). Read more
2009 Press Releases
  • AzDA Announces 2010 Convention, It’s Wild Out West! – December 4, 2009
    The Arizona Dental Association (AzDA) is pleased to invite licensed dentists and their teams, from Arizona and around the country, to experience "It's Wild Out West," the 2010 Western Regional Dental Convention, March 4-6 at Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Read more
  • Arizona, Don’t Neglect Your Oral Health! – September 8, 2009
    AzDA reminds all citizens that it is vitally important to maintain your oral health. Read more
  • Proposed Dental Benefit Cut Hurts Vulnerable Citizens – June 24, 2009
    AzDA has grave concerns about a proposed cut in oral health care for the state's most vulnerable citizens. Read more
  • Sierra Vista Dentist to Lead State Dental Association – May 1, 2009
    AzDA, a leader in state oral health issues, announced Dr. Donald C. Simpson, D.D.S., as the new President of the Board of Trustees. Read more
  • Roger Briggs Named "Dentist of the Year" – May 1, 2009
    The selection was made by the AzDA Board of Trustees, comprising dentists from all areas of the state, based upon "outstanding contributions to the profession of dentistry in Arizona." Read more
  • Jason J. Dittberner, DDS Elected President of Northern Arizona Dental Society – May 1, 2009
    The Northern Arizona Dental Society (NADS), a component of the Arizona Dental Association (AzDA), is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Jason Dittberner as President for 2009 Read more
  • John R. Carson, DDS Elected President of Southern Arizona Dental Society – May 1, 2009
    The Southern Arizona Dental Society (SADS), a component of the Arizona Dental Association (AzDA), is pleased to announce the election of Dr. John Carson as President for 2009 Read more
  • Fred B. Olsen, III, DDS Elected President of Central Arizona Dental Society – May 1, 2009
    The Central Arizona Dental Society (CADS), a component of the Arizona Dental Association (AzDA), is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Fred Olsen as President for 2009 Read more
  • Professional Health Associations Look to Recover Funds, File Suit Against State of Arizona – April 9, 2009
    A coalition of thirteen Arizona health associations representing licensed health professionals in numerous fields filed suit in Maricopa County Superior Court today to recover more than $13.2 million in funds "swept" from various licensing boards. Read more
  • Doc Holliday Relative Accepts Honorary Membership from AZ Dental Assoc. – March 12, 2009
    The legend of Doc Holliday and the gunfight at the O.K. Corral is well known in Arizona. What isn’t as well known is that before he was a gun-toting outlaw, Doc Holliday was a dentist. Read more
  • Arizona Dental Association Turns 100 – March 9, 2009
    The Arizona Dental Association (AzDA) is celebrating its 100 year anniversary and is proud to be committed to Arizona’s oral health needs. Read more
  • Arizona Dental Association Provide State Lawmakers Free Dental Screenings – Feb. 9, 2009
    The Arizona Dental Association provided free dental screenings to members of the state Legislature and their staff with the goal was to educate state lawmakers about the importance of dental screenings for children. Read more


2008 Press Releases
  • Arizona Dental Association Selects New Executive Director – Nov. 20, 2008
    The Arizona Dental Association, the state's oral health leader, selected Kevin B. Earle of Phoenix to lead the organization. Read more
  • AZ Dental Association Celebrating "A Century of Caring" – Nov. 14, 2008
    The Arizona Dental Association is pleased to announce that it will celebrate its Centennial during the Western Regional Dental Convention March 12-14, 2009, at Phoenix Convention Center. Read more
  • Dentists Host Annual Conference in Prescott – Sept. 4, 2008
    The Arizona Dental Association is hosting their annual Fall Conference in Prescott, AZ, this year from September 26 through 27 at the Prescott Resort and Conference Center. Read more
  • Kevin R. Haley, DDS Elected President of Southern Arizona Dental Society – May 5, 2008
    The Southern Arizona Dental Society, a component of the Arizona Dental Association, is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Kevin Haley as President for 2008. Read more
  • Roger A. Briggs, DDS Elected President of Central Arizona Dental Society – May 1, 2008
    The Central Arizona Dental Society, a component of the Arizona Dental Association, is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Roger Briggs as President for 2008. Read more
  • Michael R. Robertson, DMD Elected President of Northern Arizona Dental Society – May 1, 2008
    The Northern Arizona Dental Society, a component of the Arizona Dental Association, is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Michael Robertson as President for 2008. Read more
  • Klemmedson, Ramsey Share AzDA Dentist of the Year Award – May 1, 2008
    During its 2008 Western Regional Dental Convention at Phoenix Convention Center April 3-5, the Arizona Dental Association named Daniel Klemmedson, DDS, MD (Tucson) and Terry Ramsey, DDS (Scottsdale) "Dentist of the Year." Read more
  • Kingman Dentist Elected 100th President of Arizona Dental Association – April 29, 2008
    During its April 5, 2008, House of Delegates session at the Phoenix Convention Center, the Arizona Dental Association installed Regina E. Cobb, DDS as the association's 100th President and Donald Simpson, DDS (Sierra Vista) as President-elect. Read more
  • Glendale Dentist Elected Vice President of Arizona Dental Association – April 29, 2008
    During its April 5, 2008, House of Delegates session at the Phoenix Convention Center, the Arizona Dental Association elected Mark Hughes, DDS to serve as Vice President. Read more
  • Arizona Meth Project receives $20,000 grant from Arizona Dental Association & Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation – March 28, 2008
    The Arizona Dental Association has accepted Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation's challenge by equally matching a $10,000 challenge grant in support of the Arizona Meth Project. Read more
  • Arizona Dental Association Names Erin Raden, Esq. Director-Government & Public Affairs – Feb. 12, 2008
    The Arizona Dental Association is pleased to announce that Erin Raden, Esq. has assumed the position of Director-Government & Public Affairs. Read more
2007 Press Releases
  • AZ Dental Association Announces 2008 Convention Line-Up – Aug. 14, 2007
    The Arizona Dental Association is pleased to announce that Suzanne Somers will deliver the Opening Presentation for its 2008 Western Regional Dental Convention April 3-5 at Phoenix Convention Center. Read more
  • McMaster, Pafford Named Dentist of the Year – March 14, 2007
    During its 2007 Western Regional Dental Convention at Phoenix Convention Center March 8-10, the Arizona Dental Association named Douglas E. McMaster, DDS (Tucson) and Gregory M. Pafford, DDS (Phoenix) "Dentist of the Year." Read more
  • Anita Elliott, DDS Elected President of Arizona Dental Association – March 13, 2007
    During its March 10, 2007, House of Delegates session at the Phoenix Convention Center, the Arizona Dental Association elected Anita Walters Elliott, DDS of Chandler to serve as the association's 99th President. Read more
  • Gary O. Jones, DDS Elected President of Central Arizona Dental Society – March 13, 2007
    The Central Arizona Dental Society, a component of the Arizona Dental Association, is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Gary Jones as President for 2007. Read more
  • E. Pell Wadleigh, DDS Elected President of Northern Arizona Dental Society – March 13, 2007
    The Northern Arizona Dental Society, a component of the Arizona Dental Association, is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Pell Wadleigh as President for 2007. Read more
  • R. Todd Haft, DDS Elected President of Southern Arizona Dental Society – March 13, 2007
    The Southern Arizona Dental Society, a component of the Arizona Dental Association, is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Todd Haft as President for 2007. Read more
  • Phoenix Mayor to Present "AZ Dentist of the Year" Award – March 2, 2007
    The Arizona Dental Association is pleased to announce that Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon will present its "Dentist of the Year" and other awards at a luncheon on Friday, March 9, at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix. Read more
2006 Press Releases
  • 2006 Western Regional Dental Convention Offers Three Days of Quality CE, Plus Suze Orman and Fun Networking – Jan. 30, 2006
    The Arizona Dental Association is pleased to announce that internationally acclaimed personal finance expert Suze Orman will kick off the 2006 Western Regional Dental Convention on March 16 at Phoenix Civic Plaza. Read more
  • AZ Dental Association Announces 2007 Western Regional Dental Convention Line-Up – Dec. 22, 2006
    The Arizona Dental Association is pleased to announce the program for its 2007 Western Regional Dental Convention March 8-10 at Phoenix Convention Center. Read more