DMD, FACD, FICD, FPFA, CDC
President-Elect
Dr. Dorita Newsome-Dobbins is a proven leader with over two decades of service to the National Dental Association (NDA). A graduate of the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, she currently serves on the NDA Board of Trustees and as President of the Commonwealth Dental Society.
Throughout her career, Dr. Newsome-Dobbins has been a staunch advocate for equitable healthcare. Her recent appointment to the New Jersey ADA Council on Dental Benefits allows her to address the ongoing threats to Medicaid and insurance reform.
Her extensive leadership portfolio includes:
Organizational Leadership: NDA Board of Trustees, Past President of North Jersey Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and Board Member for Bethany Cares, Inc.
Advocacy: NDA "On the Hill" participant and member of the NJ Oral Health Coalition.
Community & Mentorship: SNDA mentor, Literacy NJ volunteer, and Deacon at Bethany Baptist Church.
A Diamond Life member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Dr. Newsome-Dobbins lives by the philosophy that service is a fundamental responsibility, continuously sharing her expertise to uplift the dental profession and her community