History of the LORAIN COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETY
The Lorain County Dental Society was originally founded in 1908. It was, however, not until 1920 that the Society really got underway with 23 members and meetings were held four times a year.
Later, more meetings were added including an annual meeting held at one of the golf clubs in Lorain or Elyria. Activities increased and in 1956 the members gave a Dental Assistants Certification Course. Four assistants graduated and took the State Board. The same year, Mrs. Gladys Hopkins of Elyria, dental assistant for Dr. M. D. Haag, was president of the Ohio Dental Assistants Association.
Dr. Melvin Haag of Elyria was elected President of the Lorain County Dental Society and began to publish a monthly newsletter and the first annual Society Directory. With a style all his own, over 24 years, "Dr. Pritchart" came to be known to the O.D.A. and to every dental society in Ohio. What "Doc Pritch says" reduced to simple term our greatest fears. Dr. Haag was appointed to the Editorial Board of the O.D.A. He has received the O.D.A.'s Award of Achievement.
In 1968 Dr. Ray Phipps of Oberlin was elected Vice-President and a member of the Executive Board of the Ohio Dental Association. In 1970 he became President of the O.D.A.
Dr. Robert L. Schroeder of Elyria was appointed to the Ohio State Dental Board by Governor James Rhodes in 1977 for a five year tem. He served as the Board's President in 1980 and 1981. For his services on the Council of Dental Care as Secretary and the Ohio State Dental Board, Dr. Schroeder received the Award of Achievement the following year.
In 1985 Dr. John N. Stack of Vermilion was elected Treasurer and to the Executive Committee of the Ohio Dental Association and re-elected in 1986, 1987 and 1988.
Dr. Joseph M. Liazeki received the Award of Achievement from the O.D.A. for his work in the establishment of the Dental Service of The Lorain County Free Clinic. From June 1, 1990 to December 31, 1991 (19 months) Dr. Robert C. Skillicorn of Elyria served the Lorain County Dental Society with the longest term as President.
LCDS Officers for 2008:
Dr.Ron Lehnowsky, President
Dr. Kathy Zingale, President-Elect
Dr. Stan Koss, Vice-President
Dr. Jeff Kosman, Treasurer
Dr. Mary Kay Shuba, Secretary
Dr. Timko, Executive Secretary
