CURRICULUM VITAE



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

twgamba@

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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