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The Board of Dentistry
The Florida Board of Dentistry plays a leading role in the State’s ever-changing health care environment . This is accomplished through communications with the public, legislature, dental colleges, the dental community, and through taking active roles on national dental organizations.
The Board consists of eleven members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. Seven members must be licensed dentists actively engaged in clinical practice; two members must be actively practicing dental hygienists; and two members must be consumers employed in a field or occupation that is not related to the dental profession.
Members of the Board
Chairs
Nicholas A. White, D.M.D.
Chair
Karyn Hill, C.R.D.H., B.S.
Vice-Chair
Members
Bradley Cherry, D.D.S., M.D.
Jose R. Mellado, D.M.D., M.S.
Angela Johnson, R.D.H.
Thomas McCawley, D.D.S.
Ben Assad Mirza, Esquire
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Are you a current or new board member? Helpful resources and information pertinent to your position are available on the new Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) board member website.
If you are interested in becoming a board member, the site contains material that provides insight into the duties and responsibilities of the role. To view the site, please visit flhealthsource.gov/board-members.
After the expiration of their term, board members can continue to serve until they have been replaced, reappointed, or resign.
The Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance serves as the principle administrative support unit for the board. The board is supported by a full-time professional staff based in Tallahassee, and its regulatory functions are funded in full by fees paid by its licensees. Board members are appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate. All board members serve four-year terms. Despite the expiration of their term, board members can continue to serve until they have been replaced; however, according to Section 466.004(1), Florida Statutes, members may serve no more than a total of 10 years. To learn more about becoming a member of the board, visit the Governor’s Appointments Office website or email appointments@eog.myflorida.com.
Board Staff
Traci Zeh
Executive Director
Sarah Shappard
Program Operations Administrator
Responsibilities: Attends board and committee meetings, prepares agendas and minutes, processes final orders, supervises board staff. Corresponds with the public, licensees and applicants telephonically and in writing.
Vacant
Government Analyst II
Responsibilities: Responsible for processing applications and inspections for dental laboratories, processes applications for, and maintaining the list of current, Expanded Duties programs, preparation/maintenance of training material for staff, processes applications for anesthesia and Non-Profit Corporation permits, monitors inspections, conducts regular website reviews and performs all necessary updates, processes applications for approval of Continuing Education providers and courses, performs applicant/licensure record maintenance and change requests, conducts review of applications with prior and/or current criminal, health, and/or discipline, assists the Program Operations Administrator in day-to-day office oversight. Corresponds with the public, licensees and applicants, telephonically and in writing, regarding inquiries pertaining to the Laws and Rules that regulate all Dentistry professions.
Lorin Stevens
Regulatory Specialist III
Responsibilities: Responsible for agenda preparation, administrative duties involving anesthesia inspections and consultant contracts, adverse occurrence reports, anesthesia permit applications, non-profit corporation permits, limited license applications. Corresponds with the public, licensees and applicants telephonically and in writing.
John Milton
Regulatory Specialist II
Responsibilities: Responsible for the application and licensure process for dental applicants, health access dental applicants, and teaching permit applicants. This includes the collection and inspection of all credentials, knowledge of laws and rules pertaining to the application and licensure process in Florida. Corresponds with the public, licensees and applicants telephonically and in writing.
Maghan Miller
Regulatory Specialist II
Responsibilities: Responsible for the application and licensure process for dental hygiene applicants and certification for the administration of local anesthesia. This includes the collection and inspection of all credentials, knowledge of laws and rules pertaining to the application and licensure process in Florida. Corresponds with the public, licensees and applicants telephonically and in writing.
Shannon Silvey
Regulatory Specialist II
Responsibilities: Responsible for processing applications for licensure, registration, and permitting. Corresponds with the public, licensees and applicants, telephonically and in writing, regarding inquiries pertaining to licensure for Dental Radiographers and Residency Interns, as well as other general inquiries.
Legal Counsel
Edward A. Tellechea
Chief Assistant Attorney General
850-414-3754