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News | In Our Community

ADA Executive Director Honored for Leadership, Advocacy for Dentistry

ADA Executive Director Kathleen T. O’Loughlin, D.M.D., is the recipient of this year’s Samuel B. Shapiro
Award for Chief Staff Executive Achievement from the Association Forum Foundation.
The award is the highest honor the organization bestows on an association professional and is pre-
sented for outstanding service and accomplishments in association/nonprofit management, according
to an Association Forum Foundation news release.

Dr. O’Loughlin will be retiring at the end of 2021 after 12 years of service with the ADA. She joined the
ADA in 2009 after serving as the Chief Dental Officer for United Health Group and as the Chief
Executive Officer for Delta Dental of Massachusetts.
Getting Our Message Out in the Media

NYSDA President, Craig Ratner, DMD, Contributes in Dentistry Today “As medical professionals,
we have an incredible opportunity right now in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic to make a significant
difference in our communities and to demonstrate that we can do more than maintain healthy smiles.”
To read the entire article, go to: https://www.dentistrytoday.com/news/todays-dental-news/item/7832-

dentists-can-join-the-fight-to-vaccinate-the-public-against-covid-19

NY pediatric dentist, Dr. Minerva Patel, Talks to The Wall Street Journal about COVID-19
Vaccinations in Dentistry Minerva Patel, a pediatric dentist in White Plains, N.Y., said business was strong
during the summer but started tapering off last fall as coronavirus cases rose. When a patient calls to cancel or
move an appointment, her staff explains that those in the office have been vaccinated.
“It doesn’t seem to really sway people—if they’re uncomfortable, they’re not coming in,” she said, adding that

she expects business will continue to be tough until herd immunity is reached. She said she ended 2020 with
revenue down 30%. Dr. Patel and others said they would continue the same infection-control protocols even
after receiving their shots.

Dr. Kevin Henner, NYSDA President Elect, makes appearance in Bloomberg article
discussing COVID-19 and vaccinations.
Dr. Mark Feldman, NYSDA Executive Director, sits down with Benita Zahn on Health Beat to
discuss Dental Telehealth.

Congratulations To NCDS member, Dr. Nick Tucci on the birth of his first grandson, Nathan
Michael. Born on April 14, 2021 and weighing 6.6 lbs.

Condolences Our sympathies to the family and friends of long-time Garden City Orthodontist, Dr.
James N. Trentalange, on his passing on March 17, 2021 at age 82 in Stuart Florida. Fondly remembered

by friends as a “character” and “larger than life.”

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