Mission Statement

The mission of the Foundation of the San Gabriel Valley Dental Society is to improve health and well being of
the community, professional, and individual through policy, advocacy, education and action.

Purposes

  • To promote and support a dynamic oral health workforce capable of addressing the oral health needs
    in the San Gabriel Valley
  • To promote and provide opportunities for outside groups and individuals to assist in meeting the oral
    health care needs of our local communities.
  • To facilitate the philanthropic desires of the dental community for educational, scientific, and charitable
    purposes.
  • To educate and communicate health needs and concerns between the dental profession and the
    community.
  • To provide an appropriate setting for the above oral health related activities to take place.

Board of Directors

2007 Foundation Directors/Officers
  • Scott Adishian, DDS
  • Emad Ammar, DDS
  • Stephen Flanders, DDS
  • George Gamboa, DDS
  • George Hsieh, DDS
  • Stephen Lojeski, DDS
  • Vance Okamoto, DDS
  • Dale Wagner, DDS, Chair/President

Contributors

Contributors to the Foundation of the San Gabriel Valley Dental Society

  • Dr. Stephen Flanders
  • Dr. Michael Yung
  • Dr. Michael Tanaka
  • Dr. Donna Arase
  • Dr. Dale Wagner
  • Dr. George Hsieh
  • Dr. Patricia Donnelly
  • Dr. Bruce Schutte
  • Dr. Emad Ammar
  • Dr. Vance Okamoto
  • Dr. Ralph Hansen
  • Dr. Michale Mulvehill
  • Dr. A Kelleyan
  • Dr. G Wullschlager
  • Ms. Jo-Ann Africa
  • Dr. Saleh Kholaki
  • Dr. A Salcido
  • Dr. Chiman Lad
  • Dr. A Almada
  • Dr. C Barkley
  • Dr. Vickie Greenberg
  • Dr. Christine Choi
  • 2008 SGVDS Board of Directors
  • Gamboa Family Trust
  • Dr. Leshin Chen
  • Dr. Donna Klauser
  • Dr. Saeda Basta
  • Dr. Scott Adishian