FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Liz Shawen PR Counsel 850.224.0174 [email protected] Local Dentist Named President of the Florida Dental Association JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (June 16, 2014) – The Florida Dental Association (FDA) is proud to announce Dr. Richard Stevenson of Jacksonville was named 2014-2015 President of the Florida Dental Association at the 2014 Florida National Dental Convention in Orlando. Dr. Stevenson brings a wealth of experience in serving organized dentistry across all spectrums. He is president-elect of the Florida Academy of Dental Practice Administration, past president of the Northeast District Dental Association, a consultant to the FDA Government Action Committee, liaison to the Leadership Development Committee and Council on Dental Health and is a current delegate to the American Dental Association. Dr. Stevenson is also a representative to the Oral Health Florida Coalition and the Oral Health Improvement Plan for Disadvantaged Persons and is a member of the American College of Dentists and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. He will be inducted into the International College of Dentists in the fall of 2014. “The FDA is honored to have Dr. Richard Stevenson serve as our President,” said Dr. Terry Buckenheimer, past-president of the FDA. “His leadership and commitment will be instrumental in further strengthening our organization and the practice of dentistry in Florida.” ### About the Florida Dental Association The FDA is a statewide, professional association representing the dental profession in Florida. A constituent society of the ADA, the FDA’s mission is to improve the oral health of Florida residents, promote ethical practice standards, and direct the evolution of the practice environment through continuous education and advocacy for the profession and the public. For more information about the FDA, visit www.floridadental.org.