The Board of Dentistry is made up of 11 members. Seven members of the board must be licensed dentists actively engaged in the practice of dentistry in this state. Two members must be licensed dental hygienists actively engaged in the practice of dental hygiene in this state. The remaining two members must be lay persons who are not, and have never been, dentists, dental hygienists, or members of any closely related profession or occupation. At least one member of the board must be 60 years of age or older.
Wade Winker, D.D.S., Chair
Term: 6/25/07 - 10/31/14
Robert Perdomo, III, D.M.D., Vice Chair
Term: 10/25/07 - 10/31/12
Daniel Gesek, D.M.D.
Term: 6/25/07 - 10/31/14
William Kochenour, D.D.S.
Term: 3/10/10-10/31/13
Carl Melzer, D.D.S.
Term: 5/7/08 - 10/31/11
Carol Stevens, D.D.S.
Term: 3/10/10 - 10/31/13
Joseph J. Thomas, D.D.S.
Term: 8/17/11 - 10/31/14
Catherine (Cathy) Cabanzon, R.D.H.
Term: 4/18/2012 - 10/31/12
Debra Edinger, R.D.H.
Term: 3/10/10 - 10/31/13
Elmira Gainey
Term: 6/25/07 - 10/31/10
Vicki Campbell
Term: 6/02/09 - 10/31/12
All correspondence and inquiries should be directed to the:
Board of Dentistry
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C08
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3258
Since this Board serves as a "quasi-judicial" entity on licensure issues, contact with the members may cause the members to be recused from administrative proceedings. Staff will direct inquiries, when appropriate to the full Board for review.
For more information about Gubernatorial Appointments, please visit the Governor's website
| MISSION: | To protect and promote the health of all residents and visitors in the state through organized state |
| and community efforts, including cooperative agreements with counties. | |
| VISION: | A healthier future for the people of Florida. |
| PURPOSE: | To protect the public through health care licensure, enforcement and information. |
| FOCUS: | To be the nation's leader in quality health care regulation. |
| VALUES: | Integrity, Commitment, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork, & Empowerment. |
