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 |
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