Messages from the Chair

Summer 2014 – Message from the Chair

Posted on June 16, 2014
All of us on the Board of Dentistry are focused on, and share the same noble goal, to “Protect the Public.” We stand selflessly together, united in this effort. Practitioners retain absolute autonomy to use any and all diagnostic modalities available, including radiographs, … Continue reading

Message from the Chair – Winter 2014

Posted on January 16, 2014

I am humbled to be elected yet again, as Chairman for 2014. I would like to express my gratitude to my fellow Board members, Board staff, Probable Cause Panel members, Sub-Committee members and Advisors for so generously devoting their time … Continue reading

Fall 2013 – Message from the Chair

Posted on October 7, 2013

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Carl Melzer, former board member and past Chair of the Board of Dentistry, for his outstanding service and dedication to the Board over the past ten years. Dr. Melzer was … Continue reading

Spring 2013 Message from the Chair

Posted on April 22, 2013

Dear Colleagues, I would like to take this opportunity to thank a very special board member who has served on the Board for the past ten years.  Ms. Elmira Gainey was appointed to the Board in January, 2003 and will … Continue reading

Winter 2013 Message from the Chair

Posted on April 15, 2013

Dear Colleagues, Happy New Year from the Board of Dentistry. I want to thank my fellow Board members and staff for allowing me the opportunity to serve as Chairman of the Florida Board of Dentistry. I also want to thank … Continue reading

Fall 2012 – Message from the Chair

Posted on April 14, 2013

I would again like to stress the importance of maintaining detailed patient dental records in your practice. Failure to maintain adequate patient records is a violation commonly cited in many of our disciplinary cases. The standard is to keep written … Continue reading

Summer 2012 Message from the Chair

Posted on April 13, 2013

I am honored to serve as the current Chair of the Board and would first like to express my sincere gratitude to my colleagues on the Board for the time and effort they so generously offer. Thank you for your … Continue reading