Dr. Wineman elected President of the Nevada Dental Association
RENO, NEVADA. (JULY 21, 2023) — Joseph A. Wineman, D.M.D., M.H.A., A.B.G.D., has been installed as the 2023-2024 president of the Nevada Dental Association (NDA). The NDA provides services that promote the highest standards of dental care for patients and professional excellence through education, leadership, and advocacy.
“I’m committed to promoting excellence in oral healthcare and ensuring the well-being of our patients. Together, we will strive to advance dental education, embrace innovative technologies, and foster a collaborative environment among all dental professionals. We will work tirelessly to achieve optimal oral health for the people in Nevada. Stay tuned as there will be many ideas that become reality in the coming 12 months.” said Dr. Wineman, NDA president.
Dr. Wineman grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A dual Army Scholarship Award recipient for both his undergraduate and dental school education, Dr. Wineman graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in 1981. Immediately after dental school, Dr. Wineman entered the United States Army. Dr. Wineman completed a 2-year Comprehensive Dentistry Residency at Fort Bragg (now Fort Liberty) from 1987-1989. While the Director of Dental Services in Wildflecken Germany, Dr. Wineman deployed in December 1990 in support of Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm where he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his service. In 1995-1997, Dr. Wineman earned his Master’s in Healthcare Administration, summa cum laude, from Baylor University. After 26.5 years of service to his country and successful completion of successive leadership posts of increasing responsibility, Dr. Wineman retired with the rank of Colonel with The Army Surgeon’s General “A” Designator acknowledging his excellence in Comprehensive Dentistry.
Upon retirement in September 2002 , Dr. Wineman settled in Southern Nevada and purchased a practice in Henderson, NV where he works full time. He was the first dentist to be awarded a dental license via his impressive credentials. To learn more, please visit www.winemandental.com.
Dr. Wineman has served as President of the Southern Nevada Dental Society, Chairperson of the Southern Nevada Peer Review Committee, and is the Continuing Education Chair for the Nevada Academy of General Dentistry. He volunteers his free time to the Give Kids a Smile Program, Freedom Day USA, Southern Nevada’s Day of Dental Service, Tzu Chi Foundation, and mentoring UNLV dental school students. He also serves as a founding member of the Nevada Dental Foundation Board of Directors which is establishing a dental clinic in Tonopah, NV.
In addition to Dr. Wineman’s election to president, NDA elected the following slate of officers to its 2023-2024 Executive Committee: Dr. Patrick Silvaroli, D.M.D., as president-elect; Dr. Sheronda Strider-Barazza, D.M.D., as vice president; Dr. Perry Francis, D.D.S., as treasurer; Dr. Aimee Abittan, D.M.D., as secretary; and Dr. Doucette, D.M.D., as past-president.
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About the Nevada Dental Association
The Nevada Dental Association is the voice and advocate for oral health care in Nevada. It preserves the integrity of the dental profession, strengthens the doctor-patient relationship, and promotes the Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct of the American Dental Association. Visit NVDA.org to learn more.
