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.
Daniel Gesek, D.M.D., Chair
Term: 11/2/11 - 10/31/15
Robert Perdomo, III, D.M.D., Vice Chair
Term: 10/25/07 - 10/31/12
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
Wade Winker, D.D.S.
Term: 6/25/07 - 10/31/14
Catherine (Cathy) Cabanzon, R.D.H.
Term: 4/18/2012 - 10/31/16
Vacant
Elmira Gainey
Term: 6/25/07 - 10/31/10
Vacant
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, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, & community efforts. |
| VISION: | To be the Healthiest State in the Nation |
| PURPOSE: | To protect the public and make Florida the healthiest state in the nation through health care licensure, enforcement, and information. |
| FOCUS: | To be the nation's leader in quality health care regulation. |
| VALUES: | I CARE (Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, Excellence) |
