Peter J. Carroll, D.D.S
(As required by the Bylaws, Dr. Carroll presented the End of Year Report at the Annual Business Meeting on May 12, 2010. Following are his remarks.)
It has been my privilege to serve as your President of the Philadelphia County Dental Society. As my term ends, I look forward to the strong leadership that Dr Jay Goldberg will provide our profession. Jay’s term will be 18 months, as we have revised our Constitution and Bylaws.
I would like to thank Dr. Tom Gamba and the Bylaws Committee for the hours of work necessary to produce Bylaws that make our society relevant in 2010.
We were also able to secure the service of a new attorney whose vast litigation experience and common sense approach will prove to be an invaluable asset for PCDS.
Although my tenure was somewhat tumultuous, I benefited by being surrounded with intelligent volunteer dentists and a keen staff. We were approached by Philadelphia Magazine to serve on an Advisory Board for February 2010 Top Dentists List. I declined to serve, opining that a survey of other professionals is akin to a popularity contest. However, I congratulate all those chosen for the Top Dentists List.
As your President, I had the opportunity to represent PCDS by providing written testimony to the Philadelphia Board of Health for its consideration of revisions to the Amalgam Information Sheet. With assistance from the ADA and PDA, we requested that the information sheet be changed to reflect the recent FDA ruling that found amalgam fillings to be safe for patients.
After careful deliberation the Board of Governors offered support of the Mayor’s Healthy Philadelphia Initiative. Our testimony was based on the profession’s long-expressed concern over the oral health effects of increasing consumption of beverages containing sugars. With two-thirds of Americans either overweight or obese, we strongly advocate for a comprehensive approach to improving overall health in Philadelphia.
One of my great joys this year was, along with our Trustee, Dr. Nordone, presenting two PDA Annual Awards to members of our Society. Dr. Judith A. McFadden received the PDA Distinguished Service Award, which is given to recognize a dentist whose achievements, high standards and character have reflected great credit upon the profession. Judy certainly earned the respect of her colleagues both young and old. Dr. Philip T. Siegel was honored with the PDA Public Service Award. Phil never seeks the limelight, but is certainly worthy for his unwavering commitment to the profession and efforts to improve the oral health of citizens across the commonwealth. Congratulations to both Judy and Phil on their achievements.
I would like to offer my gratitude to my predecessor, Dr. David Tecosky. Dave was always there willing to offer assistance in anyway on every step of my journey as President.
And lastly but by no means the least – our entire Society owes a debt of gratitude to our dedicated staff of Teresa and Betsy. Their devoted, unselfish service to our Society is beyond praise.
As in most areas of volunteer service, one receives back much more than they can ever give. I know this to be so true regarding my activities in the Philadelphia County Dental Society. Cheers.
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