06/04/2026
State Representative Melissa Shusterman was unable to make our May meeting but was just as excited to have her Community Recognition Award hand delivered by Dr. Himmelgerger!
This award is presented to an individual who has exemplified themselves by outstanding services to the community. The Annual Awards Committee may select a recipient who, in its judgment, has led an effort to pass major legislation for the protection and enhancement of the oral health of citizens of Pennsylvania, led a regional access to dental care effort for the under-served populations, or played a leading role and personally made a significant contribution in the education of the public regarding the importance of good oral health and/or public health policy.
Representative Shusterman is an advocate for common sense policies that prioritize people before politics. First elected to represent Pennsylvania's 157th district in 2018, she quickly established herself as an asset to House leadership. She has championed PDA’s legislative initiatives, including the virtual credit card bill. This legislation amended that insurance code to allow dentists to opt out of accepting card credit payments as payment for patient claims.
