IMPORTANT DATES <strong>2012</strong> July 27 th -29 th October 18 th -21 st October 26 th <strong>WCDDA</strong> Summer Meeting ADA Annual Session, San Francisco Executive Cabinet Meeting, Brandon <strong>2013</strong> January 22 nd January 25 th -26 th February 15 th April 3 rd June 11 th June 13 th -15 th July 12 th -14 th October 31 st -Nov. 3 rd Delegation Caucus FDA House of Delegates, Tampa <strong>WCDDA</strong> Annual Meeting, St. Pete Dentist’s Day on the Hill Delegation Caucus FNDC, Orlando <strong>WCDDA</strong> Summer Meeting ADA Annual Session, New Orleans
WEST COAST DISTRICT DENTAL ASSOCIATION OFFICERS <strong>2012</strong>-<strong>2013</strong> Dr. Leo R. Cullinan, PRESIDENT 239/434-0030 4933 Tamiami Trail North #101, Naples, 34103 FAX 239/434-9313 Officer Liaison to Collier and Sarasota County <strong>Dental</strong> Association lrcullinan@comcast.net Dr. Leo R. Cullinan, a Board Certified Orthodontist, is celebrating 25 years in private practice in Naples, Florida. His education includes an Engineering degree from the U.S. Military Academy at <strong>West</strong> Point, Doctor of <strong>Dental</strong> Surgery degree from Creighton University School of Dentistry and a Master’s of Science degree in Orthodontics from Washington University in St. Louis. Leo held every traditional office in the Collier County <strong>Dental</strong> Association, including President in 1998. In 2009 he co-founded the non-profit, <strong>Dental</strong> Outreach of Collier, Inc. (DOC) which provides comprehensive dental treatment to the underserved of Collier County while educating <strong>Dental</strong> Assisting Students in the resident dental clinic at the Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology. Leo and his wife, Debbie (of 35years) have two daughters; Abbie is employed at a national architectural and design firm in Chicago and Kellie recently completed graduate school where she earned a Master’s degree in Vocal Performance from the Jacob’s School of Music at Indiana University. Outside interests include reading, computer technology, running, fishing, traveling, and spending family time. Dr. Sudhanshu “Sam” B. Desai, PRESIDENT-ELECT 239/542-5676 1510 Southeast 47 th Terrace, Cape Coral, 33904 FAX 239/945-6904 Officer Liaison to Charlotte and Lee County <strong>Dental</strong> Societies desaidental2003@yahoo.com Dr. Sudhanshu (Sam) Desai was born in India. He received his dental degree BDS in 1986 and a Masters Degree MDS Prosthetics in 1990 from Govt. <strong>Dental</strong> College, India. Dr. Desai graduated with a DDS Degree from New York University College of Dentistry with honors in 1993. He received his NERB and Florida licences in 1993 and 1995 respectively. Dr. Desai has been practicing dentistry for more than 22 years with special interest in cosmetics, implants and orthodontics. He is past president of Lee County <strong>Dental</strong> Society and a member of the following organizations: ADA, FDA, <strong>WCDDA</strong>, LCDS, Alumni NYU, American Orthodontic Society, Indian <strong>Dental</strong> Association. Dr. Sam Desai has been married to Dr. Sandra Desai, DPM for 21 years, they have three lovely daughters, Shivani-16, Shrina-15, Shreeya-13. Dr. Leonard Britten, FIRST VICE PRESIDENT 813/949-8411 213 Crystal Grove Boulevard, Lutz, 33548 FAX 813/948-3331 Officer Liaison to Manatee County <strong>Dental</strong> Society llbritten@verizon.net Dr. Leonard L. Britten was born in Tampa, FL. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida and completed his dental degree in 1979 from Emory University. He is past president of both the Hillsborough County <strong>Dental</strong> Research Clinic and the Hillsborough County <strong>Dental</strong> Association. He is a fellow in the American College of Dentists, the International College of Dentists and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. Dr. Britten is a <strong>WCDDA</strong> and FDA Delegate and has served as a dental examiner for the Florida Board of Dentistry for 25 years. He has been married to Paula since 1975 and they have three sons, Matt, Nick and Todd. Other interests include golf, sports, hunting and fishing. Dr. Frederick J. Grassin, SECOND VICE PRESIDENT, PARLIAMENTARIAN & WEB SITE ADVISOR 352/596-3253 4392 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, 34606 FAX 352/596-2084 Officer Liaison to Hernando and <strong>West</strong> Pasco <strong>Dental</strong> Societies drgrassin@gulfcoastendo.com A native of New Port Richey, Dr. Grassin returned “home” to practice in the Pasco and Hernando communities. Dr. Grassin maintains an Endodontic private practice in New Port Richey and Spring Hill. He presently resides in Oldsmar with his two daughters. Dr. Grassin is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry. Additionally, he completed a General Practice Residency at the U.S. Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, California and practiced General Dentistry in the U.S. Navy prior to completing his Endodontics Residency training. Dr. Grassin completed his Endodontics Residency at the VA Medical Center in Long Beach, California. Dr. Christopher M. Bulnes, SECRETARY 813/259-9000 3906 <strong>West</strong> Neptune Street, Tampa, 33629 FAX 813/259-9923 Officer Liaison to Greater Highlands and Hillsborough County <strong>Dental</strong> Associations trimile26@gmail.com Dr. Christopher M. Bulnes is a general dentist in Tampa, Florida. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the University of South Florida in Tampa and his Doctor of <strong>Dental</strong> Medicine degree and a certificate in Advanced Education of General Dentistry from Southern Illinois University in Alton, IL. Chris has held every line officer position in the Hillsborough County <strong>Dental</strong> Association. Chris has also served on the <strong>WCDDA</strong> Program Committee since 2004 and served on the FDA Council on Membership from 2005-<strong>2012</strong>, chairing the council from 2006 -<strong>2012</strong>. Chris has two children: Christian and Caelyn. Outside interests include golf, long distance running, triathlons, traveling, coaching his children and spending time with his family. Visit the <strong>WCDDA</strong>’s website for up-to-date information regarding meetings, continuing education and more! www.wcdental.org 1
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