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Volume 35 • Issue 4
A Capitol Salute NYSDA recognizes its 2022 sustainers of the Empire Dental Political
NEWS AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE NEW YORK STATE DENTAL ASSOCIATION
Action Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Saratoga County Couple Takes Unusual Route to Reach Patients Volunteers with Floating Doctors don’t exactly walk on water, but they do arrive by water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Changing of the Guard New York State Dental Foundation announces leaders for 2023 . . . . . . . . . . 11
THEY CAME BY WATER — PAGE 6 Gregory Shank is all smiles after his successful completion of New York City Marathon.
Manhattan Oral Surgeon Races Across the Finish Line Dr. Gregory Shank tests his mettle in New York City Marathon.
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hen Gregory Shank, D.D.S., completed his dental residency, he turned his attention to his physical well-being.
“Like most people in residency, I did not have time to exercise and didn’t really prioritize my health. When I moved back to New York from D.C., I joined a running club called Brooklyn Track Club and got back into shape.” That the young oral surgeon chose running as his ticket back to health is not surprising. The Long Island native was captain of the Chaminade High School cross country and track and field teams. Now, with dental school (Stony Brook University) and postgraduate training (Medstar Washington CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
Dear Capitol Club Colleagues: ON BEHALF OF THE EDPAC Board of Directors, I want to recognize our Capitol Club contributors and thank them for their generous contributions to the 2022 EDPAC Capitol Club. It is because of their support that dentists have a strong voice in Albany, heard by both the governor and the Legislature. It is gratifying to know that we can count on them to ensure that our presence remains solid and the profession is able to withstand the many challenges it faces today and in the future. The list of 2022 Capitol Club members (as of December 12) appears beginning on page 4 of this issue of the NYSDA News. Again, thank you for all your support. Sincerely,
Michael E. Breault, DDS EDPAC Chairman