Welcome to the 2025–2026 season of the Lancaster County Dental Society! I am truly honored to serve as your President and to carry forward the legacy of leaders who have guided our Society with such care. When Dr. Christin Buehler first encouraged me to join the Board years ago, I’ll admit I felt both excited and a little nervous. What I discovered, though, was nothing short of overwhelming support—a community of colleagues who welcomed me with open arms. It has been both humbling and rewarding to learn from all of you and to work alongside such a dedicated team, united by the mission to move dentistry forward in Lancaster County.

Over the years, I’ve seen how much we can accomplish when we come together. Building on that momentum, we have a wonderful year planned. First, I want to extend my sincere thanks to Dr. Christin Buehler, our immediate past president. Under her leadership, we hosted a highly successful compliance event with over 300 attendees, along with excellent lectures on endodontics, zygomatic implants, and orofacial myology. This year, we’re continuing that tradition with engaging topics including digital dentistry, malpractice litigation, fluoride controversies, and oral medicine in daily practice. I hope you’ll join us not only for the education, but also for the chance to connect with colleagues and friends.

We’re also excited to share our refreshed website and updated logo. A big thank-you to Lindsay Hafer for leading the redesign, making it easier than ever to stay connected and register for events. One of our goals with this refresh was to make joining LCDS simpler for dentists new to the area—and it’s already working.

Several new colleagues have reached out, eager to connect and become part of our community. I’m grateful to my fellow board members—Dr. Sarah Wentzel, Dr. Jason Phillips, Dr. Brett Cole, and Ms. Patti Tossana—who bring so much dedication and experience to our Society. Dr. Wentzel has been instrumental in planning our events. Dr. Phillips has faithfully served as Treasurer for over a decade, ensuring our Society remains strong and sustainable. Patti is the steady force that keeps everything running smoothly and our members connected. And we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Cole as our new Vice President, bringing valuable experience from his time leading the Harrisburg Dental Society. Together, this team has been working tirelessly to make this year informative, engaging, and meaningful for every member. You might not realize it, but in addition to our events, our Board meets multiple times a year to plan lectures and CE events, discuss community concerns, and support our membership. Membership offers more than networking—it’s a way to make your professional life a little easier, too. Attend our events over the renewal cycle, and you’ll complete all 30 CE credits for licensure without the last-minute scramble!

Whether you’ve been part of LCDS for years or are new to the area, I hope you’ll find our Society continues to be a welcoming, supportive, and engaging community. I look forward to hearing from you, learning what matters most to you, and working together to make this a meaningful year.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve.

With appreciation,

Loren Genetti

Loren Genetti, DMD, MS

2025-2026 President

Lancaster County Dental Society