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Martin J. Margetis, DDS Elected President of Central Arizona Dental Society
Scottsdale AZ, 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. Born in Johnson City, NY, Dr. Margetis earned a B.S. in Chemistry, B.A. in Biology, and M.S. in Biochemistry from East Stroudsburg University and his dental degree from the Temple University School of Dentistry. He practiced in Philadelphia, PA for about two years before relocating to Arizona where he maintains private practices in General Dentistry in Sun City and Scottsdale. Dr. Margetis’ service to organized dentistry includes Delegate to the AzDA House of Delegates, Secretary of the CADS Board of Directors, and CADS Membership Committee. He also volunteers at St. Joseph’s Mercy Care Dental Clinic (Phoenix) and for “Give Kids A Smile,” an annual statewide event where dental professionals provide free restorative care (fillings, crowns, extractions, root canals, etc.) and education on the importance of good oral health care habits. While conducting cancer research at the Hershey Medical Center at Penn State University, Dr. Margetis helped develop the Hormone Response Assay for breast cancer. An avid collector of vintage guitars and other rock memorabilia, he has played guitar and written songs since age 13 and performed with more than 35 rock bands, including as a studio session musician and a 6-gig stint with the Steve Miller Band during the final leg of their "Fly Like An Eagle" tour. As President of CADS, Dr. Margetis will preside over all business conducted by the society’s Board of Directors, appoint special committees, designate chairs, serve as a Delegate-at-Large to the AzDA House of Delegates, and write columns for the association’s publication. Available for interviews, Dr. Margetis can be reached at (623) 974-5857. To request a photo of Dr. Margetis, email us here |