In 2026, nominations are needed for Treasurer, Vice President, and President Elect as well as Regents for Regency 1 and Regency 3. Nominations are due March 1, and more information can be requested by emailing [email protected].
Dr. Terry L. Norris is a Past President of the Kentucky Dental Association, a Life Member of the American Dental Association and a former ADA Alternate Delegate for District 6. Dr. Norris has served as Chair of the Kentucky Section of the ACD and has served as the Regent for Regency 4 prior to becoming the Vice President and President Elect of the ACD. He is a General Practitioner in Owensboro, KY and also works in the dental insurance field.
Owensboro, Kentucky
President
Dr. Robert Faiella is a Past-President, American Dental Association and former ADA Trustee for District 1. He is also a Past President of the Massachusetts Dental Association. Dr. Faiella has also served as an At Large Regent on the College’s Board of Regents. He is a Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology and was the recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus Award, Harvard School of Dental Medicine.
Osterville, Massachusetts
Immediate Past President and ACDF President
Colonel Guevara is currently stationed at Fort Carson, CO. He is a staff dentist and part of the teaching staff of the AEGD-1 at Fort Carson. He is also a Professor with the Uniformed Services University Post Graduate Dental College.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
President Elect
Dr. Nix is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and a full-time Associate Professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery at the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry at University of the Pacific. He formerly served as the Regent for Regency 7 and Chair of the Education and Professional Development Committee.
San Jose, California
Vice President
Dr. Crowley is a retired general dentist and a past president of the ADA. He was recently an At Large Regent as well as having served as Chair of the Membership and Finance Committees.
Cincinatti, Ohio
Treasurer
Throughout his career, Mike has demonstrated a passion for the dental profession, a dedication to motivating volunteer leaders and members, and a commitment to achieving substantial gains for the profession.
Rockville, Maryland
Executive Director
In addition to the national officers, the Board of Regents is comprised of eight elected Regents, four appointed At Large Regents, two liaisons to our affiliates, and a Regent Intern.
Regency 1
Sections: New York, Western New York, Hudson-Mohawk, New England, Quebec, Atlantic Provinces
Regency 3
Sections: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico, Carolinas
Wilmington, North Carolina
Regency 4
Sections: Indiana, West Virginia, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Ontario
Regency 5
Sections: Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Upper Midwest, Nebraska, Iowa, Wisconsin
Mequon, Wisconsin
Regency 6
Sections: Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee
Norman, Oklahoma
Regency 7
Sections: Hawaii, Southern California, Northern California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico
Regency 8
Sections: Washington, Oregon, Utah, Montana, Colorado, British Columbia, Western Canada
Regent Intern
At Large Regent
Kenosha, Wisconsin
At Large Regent
Washington, Utah
Board Liaison to the American Society for Dental Ethics (ASDE)
Detroit, Michigan
Board Liaison to the Student Professionalism and Ethics Association in Dentistry (SPEA)
Aurora, Colorado
ACD Staff members are always happy to answer questions or help with whatever our Fellows need to ensure the advancement of the College’s mission. There is typically a staff member on hand between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday. We invite Fellows who live in or are visiting the greater Washington, D.C. area to stop by the office to meet the staff and tour the ACD headquarters.
