editor’s note

This March is Women’s History Month. You’ve probably seen posts on social media highlighting the accomplishments women have made and the strides we’ve taken in history.

The website https://womenshistorymonth.gov/, established by The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, includes pictures and stories of such events, and says we should all “join in commemorating and encouraging the study, observance, and celebration of the vital role of women in American history.”

Jacqueline Plemons, DDS, MS

As a dentist for 37 years, I’ve found the sisterhood within our profession to be strong, inspirational, and committed. I have stood beside our female and male counterparts to share a partnership and mutual desire to continue the inclusivity of this profession and provide the best care for our patients. So, we celebrate my sisters in dentistry this month, and in this issue we’re highlighting one new member.

Dr Lauren Mauban from Austin joined TDA just 2 years ago after graduating from dental school; however, in that short time she has served as Chair of the study club for the Capital Area Dental Society and is an incoming member of their Board of Directors. She has also participated in two TMOM events—Dallas and Houston. She is off and running full speed in service to our profession.

I’ll admit I was a slow starter in organized dentistry compared to Dr Mauban! I joined my local component right after dental school and have been a member ever since. Leadership positions came later for me as my service ebbed and flowed based on where life took me. There’s some beauty in that—we can all contribute when the time is right!

As you read more about Dr Mauban, you’ll see that she was moved to become involved in organized dentistry at the beginning of her career because more “experienced” peers urged her on and provided support and advice. Our profession is made better through the voices of all our members. Reaching out and being open to opportunities along the way is a recipe for success.

Surely Dr Mauban and other young women dentists of today will make a little history themselves. You may also be the “peer” who opens the door, plants the seeds of service, and offers support all along the way. From my view, the future of dentistry is in good hands.

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Board of Directors Texas Dental Association

PRESIDENT

Duc “Duke” M. Ho, DDS 281-395-2112, ducmho@sbcglobal.net

PRESIDENT-ELECT

Cody C. Graves, DDS 325-648-2251, drc@centex.net

PAST PRESIDENT

Debrah J. Worsham, DDS 936-598-2626, worshamdds@sbcglobal.net

VICE PRESIDENT, SOUTHEAST Glenda G. Owen, DDS 713-622-2248, Dr.owen@owendds.com

VICE PRESIDENT, SOUTHWEST Carlos Cruz, DDS 956-627-3556, ccruzdds@hotmail.com

VICE PRESIDENT, NORTHWEST

Teri B. Lovelace, DDS 325-695-1131, lovelace27@icloud.com

VICE PRESIDENT, NORTHEAST

Elizabeth S. Goldman, DDS 214-585-0268, texasredbuddental@gmail.com

SENIOR DIRECTOR, SOUTHEAST Shailee J. Gupta, DDS 512-879-6225, sgupta@stdavidsfoundation.org

SENIOR DIRECTOR, SOUTHWEST

Richard M. Potter, DDS 210-673-9051, rnpotter@att.net

SENIOR DIRECTOR, NORTHWEST Summer Ketron Roark, DDS 806-793-3556, summerketron@gmail.com

SENIOR DIRECTOR, NORTHEAST Jodi D. Danna, DDS 972-377-7800, jodidds1@gmail.com

DIRECTOR, SOUTHEAST Laji J. James, DDS 281-870-9270, lajijames@yahoo.com

DIRECTOR, SOUTHWEST

Krystelle Anaya, DDS 915-855-1000, krystelle.barrera@gmail.com

DIRECTOR, NORTHWEST

Stephen A. Sperry, DDS 806-794-8124, stephenasperry@gmail.com

DIRECTOR, NORTHEAST Mark A. Camp, DDS 903-757-8890, macamp1970@yahoo.com

SECRETARY-TREASURER*

Carmen P. Smith, DDS 214-503-6776, drprincele@gmail.com

SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE*

John W. Baucum III, DDS 361-855-3900, jbaucum3@gmail.com

PARLIAMENTARIAN** Glen D. Hall, DDS 325-698-7560, abdent78@gmail.com

EDITOR**

Jacqueline M. Plemons, DDS, MS 214-369-8585, drplemons@yahoo.com

LEGAL COUNSEL Carl R. Galant

*Non-voting member **Non-voting