NY dentist steps into new role as ADA president

William Calnon, DDS, who practices general dentistry in Rochester, NY, is the 2011-2012 president of the ADA.

Dr. Calnon's induction took place during the recent ADA annual session in Las Vegas.

"It is a great honor to serve as president of America's leading advocate for oral health," said Dr. Calnon in a press release. "Not only will the ADA continue its top-notch support to dentists so they may succeed and excel throughout their careers, we will also focus on raising public awareness of the importance of oral health to overall health."

Before he was chosen president-elect by the 2010 ADA House of Delegates, Dr. Calnon had just completed a four-year term on the ADA Board as the trustee from the Second District, which represents New York. Dr. Calnon's previous responsibilities with the ADA include serving as a leadership representative at the 2010 National Summit on Diversity in Dentistry and a member of the Council on Dental Practice, as well as key committees and subcommittees, including one on ergonomics and disability support services.

Dr. Calnon is a past president of the New York State Dental Association, the Seventh District Dental Society, and Monroe County Dental Society. In addition, he is a fellow of the American College of Dentists, the International College of Dentists, and the Pierre Fauchard Academy.

Dr. Calnon graduated magna cum laude from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry at Syracuse University and received his dental degree from University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. He completed the general practice residency program at Eastman Institute for Oral Health and currently chairs the Eastman Dental Center Foundation Board.