Awards & Acknowledgements

Congratulations to PCDS Governor, Dr. Lauren Yap for being one of the 2025 ADA 10 Under 10 recipients! This is such a prestigious award and we could not be more proud of Dr. Yap who is more than deserving. Congratulations Dr. Yap, we are so lucky and proud to have you serving in Philadelphia County. Can't wait to see what the future holds for you!

Philadelphia County Dental Society received the 2024 Platinum PDA Presidential Citation!

The PDA Presidential Citation recognizes district and local societies that support PDA's Strategic Plan by completing certain activities. In order to receive the Platinum Award, the local district must complete all specified goals in each category. The goals are as follows: Provide Value Offerings that are Member-Focused (3 activities), Increase Membership Engagement (3 activities), Maintain End-of-Year Membership Numbers (2 activities), Increase Leadership Development & Engagement (2 activities). The Philadelphia County Dental Society met all specified goals in each category and received the Platinum PDA Presidential Citation Award.

Congratulations to PCDS' very own, Dr. Roopali Kulkarni on receiving the ADA 10 Under 10 Award for 2024! This award is so well deserved and we could not be more proud of Dr. Kulkarni! Dr. Kulkarni was also a PDA 10 Under 10 recipient in 2023. Dr. Kulkarni is a first hand example of the excellent leadership coming out of Philadelphia County. She is the face of organized dentistry for today and the future! Congratulations Roopali, so thankful for your hard work and dedication to the field of dentistry and proud to have you as such an integral part of PCDS!

Congratulations to Dr. Roopali Kulkarni for receiving the 2024 PDA Recognition Award recognizing her passion for education and her ability to inspire current and future dental professionals!

Congratulations to Dr. Ingrid Carvo and Dr. Jessica Yi on receiving the PDA 2024 10 Under 10 Award!