David Peña, Jr is an experienced national association leader with a diverse professional background including previously serving as executive director of the Hispanic Dental Association, Director of Advocacy for the American Heart Association, Partner/CEO of a Medical Transportation start-up, and an executive for several national associations focused on business, finance, accounting and journalism. 

“The practice of dental public health has seen much change over the last several decades. AAPHD is committed to advancing the science of dental public health to ensure evidence based practices are implemented in communities around the world to promote oral health and overall health. Under the leadership of David Peña, Jr., AAPHD is poised for future growth and success with the engagement of its councils, committees, Board of Directors and the existing and future AAPHD members. It is an exciting time for AAPHD and the practice of dental public health." Christina A. Demopoulos, DDS, MPH President, American Association of Public Health Dentistry Board of Directors.

"As an association leader I enjoy leveraging my background, network and professional experience to the benefit of creating new programs and pathways for underserved and underrepresented communities. I look forward to working with the dedicated national oral health professionals who are creating impact across the country." David Peña, Jr.

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Founded in 1937, AAPHD is the premier dental public health organization that promotes optimal and equitable oral health for all through education, research, practice, policy and advocacy. AAPHD membership is open to all individuals concerned with improving the oral health of the public.