Thomas W. Gamba, D.D.S., F.A.G.D., F.A.C.D., F.I.C.D

Thomas W. Gamba, D.D.S., F.A.G.D., F.A.C.D., F.I.C.D.

2519 South 20th Street

Philadelphia, PA 19145

cell 215-480-6918 fax 215-546-2312

Curriculum Vitae

Education______

·  1968 Diploma, St. Joseph's Preparatory School

·  1972 A.B., Villanova University

·  1976 D.D.S., Temple University School of Dentistry

Faculty and Professional Appointments______

·  1979-81…Adjunct Faculty, Restorative Dentistry, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine

·  1989-93…Course Director, Experiencing Private Practice, Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry

·  1992-2014…Consulting Dentist, Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Club

·  2010-2016… Adjunct Faculty, Restorative Dentistry, Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry

Professional Organizations______

·  American Dental Association

·  Pennsylvania Dental Association

·  Philadelphia County Dental Society

·  Academy of General Dentistry (Fellow)

·  American College of Dentists (Fellow)

·  International College of Dentists (Fellow)

Deputy Regent, Third District, USA Section (2000-2004)

·  Pierre Fauchard Academy (Fellow)

·  American Student Dental Association

President, Temple Chapter (1974-1976)

National Consultant for Licensure to the ADA (1975-1976)

American Dental Association______

·  Vice President (2014-2016)

·  Council on Ethics, Bylaws and Judicial Affairs (2007-2011)

Chair, Subcommittee on Dental Office Professionalism (2008-2009)

Chair, Subcommittee on Student Video Contest (2008-2011)

·  Council on Annual Sessions and International Programs (2001-2003)

·  Special Committee to Study the Separation of the ADA Annual Session (1997)

·  Speaker, Success Dental Student Program (2010-2012)

·  Facilitator, Mega Topic Discussion (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)

·  Delegate (1997, 1999, 2000, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)

·  Alternate Delegate (1998)

·  Standing Committee on Credentials, Rules and Order (2000)

·  Standing Committee on Constitution and Bylaws (2008, 2010, 2011)

·  ADPAC, Grass Roots Action Team Leader

Pennsylvania Dental Association______

·  President, (2008-2009)

·  Speaker of the House of Delegates (2000-2005)

·  Trustee, 1st District (1998-2000)

·  Vice President (1996-97)

·  Chair, Bylaws Committee

·  Chair, Credentials Committee

·  Strategic Planning Committee

·  House of Delegates

·  Council on Professional Affairs

·  Council on Insurance

·  Special Task Force on Dental Benefits

·  Public Relations Committee

·  Membership Committee

Philadelphia County Dental Society______

·  President (1997-98)

·  Board of Governors

·  Chair, Board of Directors, Liberty Dental Conference

·  Chair, Table Clinics Committee, Liberty Dental Conference

·  Chair, Constitution and Bylaws Committee

·  Council on Professional Affairs

·  Council on Government Relations

·  Membership Committee

·  Patient Relations Committee

·  Continuing Education Committee

·  CPR Committee

·  Local Arrangements Committee, Liberty Dental Conference

·  Dinner Dance Committee, Liberty Dental Conference

Publications______

·  Gamba, TW. May I ethically discontinue treating an overanxious patient? J Amer Dent Assoc 2008; 139: 1685-1686.

·  Gamba, TW. What should I do about dental assistants who are performing prophylaxes? J Amer Dent Assoc 2009; 140:107-108.

·  Gamba, TW. Am I ethically bound to discuss amalgam restorations with my patients? J Amer Dent Assoc 2009; 140: 1544-1546.

·  Gamba, TW. What is my ethical responsibility toward patients who refuse to be treated with materials containing fluoride? J Amer Dent Assoc 2010; 141: 906-908.

Awards and Honors______

·  Pierre Fauchard Academy, Pennsylvania Chapter, 2005 Annual Award

·  Temple Dental Alumni Leadership Award, 2012

·  Temple Dental Alumni Leadership Award, 2016

Community, Service and Fraternal Organizations______

·  Operation Blessing, New Orleans

·  MOM-n-PA Board of Directors

·  Saint Baldrick’s Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research

·  Temple Dental Alumni Society

Board of Directors

·  Girard Estate Area Residents (Founder and Past President)

·  American Cancer Society

Board of Directors, Philadelphia Division

Chair, Memorial Committee, Philadelphia Division

Past President, South Philadelphia Unit

·  Xi Psi Phi Dental Fraternity

Gamma Chapter Alumni Advisor

·  Mensa

Saint Monica Church______

·  Pastoral Council

·  Co-Chair, Centennial Committee

·  Holy Name Society

·  Fathers and Sons Club

·  Cantor

·  Lector

Personal______

·  1976-present…private practice general dentist

·  Born 12/25/50 in Washington, DC. Married to Cynthia. Two married children, Nicole and Jason. Three grandsons, Thomas, Christian and Blaise.

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