Delegation to the ADA House of Delegates
Dr. Clare McGorry, Candidate for Delegate
Dr. McGorry is a third-generation general dentist practicing in Washington, DC. She graduated magna cum laude from Ohio State University College of Dentistry in 2016 and completed a general practice residency at the Washington Veterans Affairs Medical Center in 2017. She joined DCDS in 2017 and immediately became involved. She served on the DCDS Education Committee from 2018-2020, the DCDS Strategic Planning Committee from 2020-2021, the DCDS Membership Committee from 2018 and has served as chair of the Membership Committee since 2022. She has been a Board Member at Large for DCDS since 2020 and served as an Alternate Delegate to the ADA since 2022. Outside DCDS, Dr. McGorry is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. She has served as the chair of the AADSM Education Committee since 2022 and was recently elected to sit on the Board of Directors for the AADSM in 2024. Dr. McGorry was named "Top Dentist" in Washingtonian Magazine in 2023 and was the readers' choice runner-up for Best Dentist in Washington City Paper's “Best of DC” edition in 2024. Originally from Buffalo, NY, she is a passionate Buffalo Bills football fan and comes from a large, blended family. Dr. McGorry has five nieces and one nephew whom she adores. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, exercising, hiking, and skiing.
Dr. McGorry is a third-generation general dentist practicing in Washington, DC. She graduated magna cum laude from Ohio State University College of Dentistry in 2016 and completed a general practice residency at the Washington Veterans Affairs Medical Center in 2017. She joined DCDS in 2017 and immediately became involved. She served on the DCDS Education Committee from 2018-2020, the DCDS Strategic Planning Committee from 2020-2021, the DCDS Membership Committee from 2018 and has served as chair of the Membership Committee since 2022. She has been a Board Member at Large for DCDS since 2020 and served as an Alternate Delegate to the ADA since 2022. Outside DCDS, Dr. McGorry is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. She has served as the chair of the AADSM Education Committee since 2022 and was recently elected to sit on the Board of Directors for the AADSM in 2024. Dr. McGorry was named "Top Dentist" in Washingtonian Magazine in 2023 and was the readers' choice runner-up for Best Dentist in Washington City Paper's “Best of DC” edition in 2024. Originally from Buffalo, NY, she is a passionate Buffalo Bills football fan and comes from a large, blended family. Dr. McGorry has five nieces and one nephew whom she adores. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, exercising, hiking, and skiing.
Dr. Aliya Kassam, Candidate for Alternate Delegate
I have been an active and dedicated member of the District of Columbia Dental Society since 2014. This prestigious organization is very important to me and I wholeheartedly believe in our mission. As a young dentist and private practice owner, I bring my enthusiasm and energy to our group. As one who speaks highly of our organization, and has written a handful of letters for potential participants, I plan to bring more of my peers into the organization so that we may carry on the torch of the amazing members who have come before us. I am extremely committed to organized dentistry.
My willingness to work for and alongside my peers will be an asset to the Foundation. I will also put forth the effort needed to get projects done efficiently. I am committed to focus on what makes us a better group, and as a faculty member of the Howard University College of Dentistry, I have direct access to not only our future colleagues, but a finger on the pulse of the newest technologies and research breakthroughs. I am a team player, have the ability to listen to others, and constructively solve problems. I endeavor to make objective and fair decisions, and reach a consensus in a timely manner. I promise to continue to exemplify high ethical standards and integrity in all professional and personal interactions. I am honored to be in consideration for this position.
I have been an active and dedicated member of the District of Columbia Dental Society since 2014. This prestigious organization is very important to me and I wholeheartedly believe in our mission. As a young dentist and private practice owner, I bring my enthusiasm and energy to our group. As one who speaks highly of our organization, and has written a handful of letters for potential participants, I plan to bring more of my peers into the organization so that we may carry on the torch of the amazing members who have come before us. I am extremely committed to organized dentistry.
My willingness to work for and alongside my peers will be an asset to the Foundation. I will also put forth the effort needed to get projects done efficiently. I am committed to focus on what makes us a better group, and as a faculty member of the Howard University College of Dentistry, I have direct access to not only our future colleagues, but a finger on the pulse of the newest technologies and research breakthroughs. I am a team player, have the ability to listen to others, and constructively solve problems. I endeavor to make objective and fair decisions, and reach a consensus in a timely manner. I promise to continue to exemplify high ethical standards and integrity in all professional and personal interactions. I am honored to be in consideration for this position.
Dr. Patrick Grogan, Candidate for Alternate Delegate
After graduating from Georgetown Dental School, I immediately got involved in leadership with the DC Dental Society. I received the Committee Member of the Year Award in 2007 and was humbled to receive the Sterling V. Meade Award in 2019. I served as President of the DC Dental Society in 2010 through 2011. I have been on the Delegation to the ADA from 2011 through 2023, serving as both Delegate and Alternate Delegate. I have been appointed to several reference committees throughout my tenure as Delegate/Alternate Delegate, including serving four years on the Council for Members Insurance and Retirement Plans, (CMIRP), being appointed Delegation Chair and District 4 Caucus Chair several times, and most recently appointed to the Public /Professional Action Committee, which is an action group of the newly formed ADA Strategic Forecasting Committee.
I proudly support and represent the DC Dental Society on the national level and will continue to do so in the future.
I have been in private solo practice for 35 years. When I am not working, my winter passion is skiing and during the summer I enjoy boating on the Chesapeake Bay with my wife and our Yorkie, Rocko.
After graduating from Georgetown Dental School, I immediately got involved in leadership with the DC Dental Society. I received the Committee Member of the Year Award in 2007 and was humbled to receive the Sterling V. Meade Award in 2019. I served as President of the DC Dental Society in 2010 through 2011. I have been on the Delegation to the ADA from 2011 through 2023, serving as both Delegate and Alternate Delegate. I have been appointed to several reference committees throughout my tenure as Delegate/Alternate Delegate, including serving four years on the Council for Members Insurance and Retirement Plans, (CMIRP), being appointed Delegation Chair and District 4 Caucus Chair several times, and most recently appointed to the Public /Professional Action Committee, which is an action group of the newly formed ADA Strategic Forecasting Committee.
I proudly support and represent the DC Dental Society on the national level and will continue to do so in the future.
I have been in private solo practice for 35 years. When I am not working, my winter passion is skiing and during the summer I enjoy boating on the Chesapeake Bay with my wife and our Yorkie, Rocko.
