About San Gabriel Valley Dental Society

Since the filing of the Articles of Incorporation in 1936, the purposes for which the SGVDS was formed is:

  • To promote the public welfare by the advancement of the dental profession in education, science,
    mutual fellowship and good feeling;
  • To foster fraternal relationships and interchange of views among dentists'
  • To encourage dental and oral research;
  • To disseminate in the profession knowledge of dental discoveries and invention;
  • To enlighten the public in relation to oral hygiene and advanced scientific dental service;
  • To encourage and participate in civic health work along dental lines; to cooperate and associate with
    other similar organizations; to advocate proper legislation and to oppose improper and destructive
    legislation; to maintain a high standard of ethics and practice among dentists;
  • To have meeting and assemblages of its members for all purposes mentioned;
  • To publish and circulate publications necessary or proper for the carrying out of any of the foregoing
    purposes;
  • To acquire or dispose of such property as may be necessary for or proper for the carrying out of the
    purposes of this corporation.

Our Vision Statement

  • The SGVDS is the resource of inspiration, motivation, and empowerment for oral health care
    professionals
  • The organization embodies a spirit of respect, synergistic cooperation and commitment to Dental
    agents and our clients.
  • Through public policy, advocacy, education and other means, the SGVDS promotes the health of
    the public, the profession and the individuals it serves.

2008 Board and Committee Chairs
Board of Directors

PRESIDENT Scott Adishian
PRESIDENT-ELECT/Consultant to the Treasurer Saleh Kholaki
VICE PRESIDENT Michael Tanaka
SECRETARY Ashish Vashi
TREASURER Ex Officio Dale Wagner
PAST PRESIDENT Emad Ammar
TRUSTEE Philip Maldonado
TRUSTEE Vance Okamoto
*DIRECTOR, ZONE I John Khalaf
*DIRECTOR, ZONE II Irvin Kaw
*DIRECTOR, ZONE III Merle Yaneza
*DIRECTOR, ZONE IV Donna Arase
*DIRECTOR, ZONE V Saeda Basta
EDITOR: Ex Officio John DiGuilio

Standing Committees - Chairs

Allied Dental Health/scholarships                             Ronald Robin
Bylaws Stephen Flanders
Bylaws Co-Chair Vance Okamoto
Children's Dental Health & Education Vickie Greenberg
Emergency Care Oariona Lowe
Dental Assistant & Hygiene Liaison Scott Adishian
Ethics Donna Klauser
Legislation/Cal-D-Pac Ron Robin
Membership Gary Niu
Mutual Office Michael Tanaka
Peer Review Patricia Donnelly
Programs Ralph Hansen
Publications John DiGuilio
Well Being Robert Shimasaki

Ad Hoc Committees - Chairs

Committee to the New Dentist Daniel Romo
Investments                           Dale Wagner
Media Relations Atul Suchak
Website Leshin Chen