At the February meeting of the Pennsylvania Dental Association Board of Trustees, President, William T Spruill, D.D.S., presented a Presidential Citation to Donald A. Stoner, D.M.D. Tenth District Trustee 2007-2011 for outstanding contributions and dedicated service to the public and the profession of dentistry. The Pennsylvania Dental Association Board of Trustees is responsible for all actions and decisions of the Pennsylvania Dental Association between annual meetings of the Pennsylvania Dental Association House of Delegates. The Pennsylvania Dental Association is a district of the American Dental Association.

"The purpose of the Pennsylvania Dental Association shall be to serve the public, improve their health, promote the art and science of dentistry and represent the interests of its members and the people they serve."

Serve the Interests of the Public

• Promote optimal dental care for the public.
• Improve availability of dental care for all citizens of Pennsylvania.
• Speak authoritatively and responsibly on behalf of the public before governmental bodies.
• Educate the public with respect to the prevention of oral disease and to promote good oral health.