About Us:
The Puerto Rico Dental Association, USA, Inc. is a non-for profit organization that was established in 2008 by Dr. Lauro Medrano, Dr. Ivan Vazquez, Dr. Jose Santana and Dr. Jose Vicens.
Our Mission Statement: "To be the voice of Puerto Rican Dentists in organized dentistry while keeping our members informed of current issues and providing them with continuing education."
Our Mission Statement: "To be the voice of Puerto Rican Dentists in organized dentistry while keeping our members informed of current issues and providing them with continuing education."
Meet Your Officers For 2024
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President: Dr. Lionel Vera
Dr. Vera attended dental school at the University of Puerto Rico, Medical Science Campus, graduating in 2014. He then moved to Brooklyn, NY, where he completed a General Practice Residency at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center. During this time, Dr. Vera was a rotating resident at Kings County Hospital, a Trauma 1 NYC Health Hospital, working with a pediatric population and special needs kids. After completing his General Practice Residency, Dr. Vera was admitted to Maimonides Medical Center Pediatric Dental Program in Borough Park, where in 2018, he completed his Pediatric Dental Residency. When he’s not helping kids at Pediatric Dentistry on Kimball, Dr. Vera is an attending at Maimonides Medical Center. |
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Vice President: Jose Santana, DDS
Co-Founder and Officer: Puerto Rico Dental Association, USA Past Treasurer: Spanish American Medical Dental Society of the State of New York Dr. Santana received his DDS at the New York University College of Dentistry in 1994. He then completed his General Practice Residency at Wyckoff Heights in 1995 followed by an FCH at the Albert Einstein School of Medicine, completing his program in 1996. Dr. Santana has held positions as an Attending at the Jersey City Medical Center, as an Associate Director at the NY State Psychiatric Institute and as a director at HiTechDental, PC in Williamsburg. He is currently the owner and founder of his private practice, The Tooth Doctor, which he established in 1998. In his spare time Dr. Santana is a percussionist, a vocalist, and athlete. He enjoys volleyball, basketball, track and martial arts. |
Secretary: Dr. Raquel Fontanez,
Treasurer: Nancy Marin-Rojas, DDS
Dr. Marin-Rojas attended New York University College of Dentistry where she received her DDS degree in 1994. She subsequently completed a residency program at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center where she is currently an Attending. Dr Marin-Rojas is a member of the ADA, NYSDA, 1st District Dental Society and the Puerto Rican Dental Association. She has a private general practice in Union Square, New York. She lives in Queens with her husband and three children.
Dr. Marin-Rojas attended New York University College of Dentistry where she received her DDS degree in 1994. She subsequently completed a residency program at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center where she is currently an Attending. Dr Marin-Rojas is a member of the ADA, NYSDA, 1st District Dental Society and the Puerto Rican Dental Association. She has a private general practice in Union Square, New York. She lives in Queens with her husband and three children.
