Dr. Stephen Dulong Re-elected Chair of Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry

On Wednesday, December 7, 2016, Dr. Stephen Dulong DMD 75 CAGS 78, Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of General Dentistry, was re-elected Chair of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry (BORID). He will serve at least until the next election cycle in December 2017.

“I am very grateful to be selected again to help lead this organization,” said Dr. Dulong, “I hope to offer thoughtful leadership to the Board and its members.”

BORID is responsible for a number of important functions that help to support and ensure appropriate dental care in the Commonwealth. BORID grants professional licenses to dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants. They also participate in the process of generating and revising rules and regulations that affect dental practice. Lastly, BORID investigates complaints from the public against licensees.

The BORID was established in 1915, by state law, and is currently made up of 13 volunteers—six dentists, two dental hygienists, one dental assistant, two public voting members, and two non-voting dental assistant advisors. The volunteers are appointed by the Governor of the Commonwealth to five-year terms and they meet as a Board twelve to fourteen times each year.

Continuing his role as Chair, Dr. Dulong will moderate the monthly meetings of the Board, speak on behalf of the Board at state and national meetings, and participate in various sub-committee meetings. Dr. Dulong has served on the BORID since being appointed by former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick in May 2012. He assumed the position of Chair on January 1, 2016.

“Congratulations to Dr. Dulong on this well-deserved re-appointment,” said Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter, “The Board made an excellent decision, and I wish you continued success in leading BORID.”