Board of Directors

Chair

A graduate of Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Mark Armstrong has been in private practice since 1989. His affiliation with CDCA-WREB-CITA began in 2005 following a gubernatorial appointment to the Ohio State Dental Board where he was President in 2009 and Vice President in 2007 and 2008.
Dr. Armstrong has served the CDCA-WREB-CITA in numerous capacities throughout his membership, most recently as Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair from 2014-2018. He was a member of the Credentialing Committee and a Member-at-Large of the Board of Directors for two terms in 2012 and 2013.
Dr. Armstrong’s commitment to his field is demonstrated by his continued membership and active presence in the Western Ohio Dental Society, Ohio Dental Association where he has led numerous committees over the years. He has also participated as a civil servant to our country via forensic efforts required on behalf of victims of September 11th and for many years following working with the Department of Homeland Security’s Disaster Mortuary Response Team.

Vice Chair

Dr. Rudy Ramos graduated from the University of Texas School of Dentistry in 1990. Dr. Ramos has been in private practice since 1991.

Dr. Ramos was appointed by Governor Rick Perry to the Texas Dental Board from 2009 to 2017 and served as president of the board from 2012 to 2017. Dr. Ramos began examining in 2010 serving as a Grading Examiner and Team Captain on WREB examinations. Dr. Ramos previously served as the Chair of the Endodontic and CPT committees, and Dental Exam Review Board.

Treasurer

Dr. Gregory Waite graduated from Loyola University School of Dentistry in 1987. He was an associate in a private practice for two years and then was the Dental Director at a Federally Qualified Health Center for 28 years. He has been the Dental Director at San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation for the past four and a half years.
Dr. Waite served more than 12 years on the Arizona Board of Dental Examiners, half as its President. Soon after being appointed to the board, he joined WREB and was on the Board as a Member at Large and Treasurer. He has 13 years of examining experience.
Dr. Waite was involved with forensic dentistry with the Maricopa County Forensic Science Center and the Department of Homeland Security’s Disaster Mortuary Response Team, and helped identify victims of the September 11th attacks and Hurricane Katrina disaster.

Secretary

Betty Howard earned a Bachelor of Dental Hygiene from Maryland University School of Dentistry in 1983. Currently, she is a member of the University of Marylands’ Board of Visitors and
previously served on Maryland’s Alumni Board as member and Treasurer. Betty’s commitment to her chosen profession is demonstrated thru her participation in professional associations, on Marylands’ Board of Examiners, and the many contributions she has made to NERB/CDCA-WREB-CITA Through her 39 years in practice, she has worked in periodontics, general dentistry, pediatrics, and Public Health. Receiving a gubernatorial appointment to Marylands’ Board of Dental Examiners in l994, Betty completed her 2nd term as the Board Chair. She has been an examiner for 28 years. She previously served two terms as Dental Hygiene Member At Large on the board and has served on many committees including Steering, Constitution and By-Laws, New Member Orientation, the Nominating Committee.

Member at Large

Dr. Aimee Ameline graduated from the Minnesota School of Dentistry in 2000. Since then she has maintained a general dentistry practice in Great Falls MT. In 2008, Dr. Ameline was appointed to the Montana Board of Dentistry by the governor. She served as Board Vice-President in 2016 and 2017 and as Board Chair in 2015, 2019, and again in 2020. Dr. Ameline joined WREB in 2009. She has served as a team captain, a floor examiner, and a simulation floor examiner. In 2017, she was elected to the WREB Board of Directors as a member-at-large.

Dental Member at Large

Dr. David Baasch received his DDS degree from the University of Maryland Dental School in 1982 and has maintained a private practice in Wallingford, Vermont ever since. He has served the dental community as a board member of the Vermont State Dental Society for seven years (President in 2004), a member of the ADA House of Delegates, and is presently serving his second term on the Vermont Board of Dental Examiners (President in 2018). He is also presently President of the Vermont Dental Foundation and the Baasch Family Foundation. David has served the CDCA-WREB-CITA in several capacities including the Chair of the Credentials Committee and as a member of the Assignment Committee and Quality Assurance Committee.

Member at Large

Renea Chapman, a dental hygienist since 1989, has more than 40 years of experience in many areas of private practice, clinical and front office. A graduate of the Alabama Dental Hygiene Program, she served as President of the Alabama Dental Assistant Association from 1991 to 1993. She became a Dental Hygiene Board Member on the Alabama State Dental Board in 2005 and later became Vice President.
It was then that she began examining for CITA, where she served as Secretary for four years before once again becoming Vice President of that organization.
Chapman’s experience examining includes many roles, such as Site Administrator, Exam Site Chief, IT support, and Desk Staff for Dental Exams.
An avid reader, Chapman loves traveling and spending time with her family.

Dental Member at Large

Former Vice Chair of the Rhode Island Board of Dentistry, Dr. Russell Chin graduated from the NYU College of Dentistry in 1976.
He is active in his community, participating in health fairs for the elderly and performing youth dental screenings for the children of the Pawtucket Rhode Island School District.
Dr. Chin maintains his private practice while serving as Director of District 9 for the American Board of Dental Examiners (ADEX) and participating in various committees for CDCA-WREB-CITA through his twenty-five years of membership.
A Fellow of the International College of Dentistry, he is also Past Executive Director and Treasurer of the International Association of Orthodontists of New England, and current Treasurer of the New England Society of Clinical Hypnosis, having served as President previously.

Member at Large

Dr. Brian Kevin Collins graduated from NC State University in 1989 with a degree in biology and the UNC School Dentistry in 1993. Since then, he has maintained a private practice in Zebulon, North Carolina, actively serving the local community.

He has participated in dental testing since 2006, participating with CITA and CDCA-WREB-CITA Dr. Collins has maintained the position of Treasurer with CITA since 2019.
Dr. Collins has held two committee positions with ADEX (the American Board of Dental Examiners). He is finishing his three-year term as the Dental Examination Committee Chair and concurrently serves as a member of the Calibration Committee. He is married to Kelli Collins and has two sons, Tanner and Hudson Collins.

Member at Large

Dr. Stan Crawford graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry in 1992. After completing a general practice residency, he entered private practice in Grove Oklahoma with his wife Audrey.

Dr. Crawford is currently serving his fourth term as a member of the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry where he has served as first Vice President. He has been an examiner for WREB since 2007 and was appointed Dental Exam Review Board Chair.

Dr. Crawford is a member of the Pierre Fauchard Society and a Fellow of the American College of Dentists. He currently serves as a director for the Bank of Grand Lake.

Dental Hygiene Member at Large

Kathleen Gazzola has been a member of CDCA-WREB-CITA for 25 years. At the Community College of Rhode Island where she has taught for 40 years, Professor Gazzola was Department Chair of the Dental Health Department and Program Director of the Dental Hygiene Program. In 1995, she was appointed to the Rhode Island Board of Dentistry and served for 12 years with her last three as Secretary for the Board.

Within CDCA-WREB-CITA Kathleen has served on the Steering, Credentials, and Dental Hygiene Examination Committee which develops the CSCE, Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide examinations. For ADEX, she represented all dental hygiene educators as the dental hygiene educator member on the ADEX Dental Hygiene Committee. For ADEX, she developed calibration videos on probing and the use of the 11/12 explorer. Ms. Gazzola holds certifications in local anesthesia and online teaching. She was Past President of the Rhode Island Dental Hygienists’ Association and a CODA site visitor. Kathleen has lectured nationally on a variety of topics and internationally in St. Petersburg, Russia, and Warsaw, Poland to the Ministers of Health where, representing the People-to-People organization, she shared a virtual tour of dentistry in the United States.

Member at Large

Kathy Heiar was appointed to the Illinois Board of Dentistry in 2011 by Governor Pat Quinn and served for eight years and began examining in 2002. Having worked with each organization independently, she has been a member of the Steering Committee, Exam Review Committee, Dental Hygiene Examination Review Committee, and Quality Assurance Committee. Kathy served on ADEX’s Communications Committee.

Ms. Heiar has practiced dental hygiene in general dentistry, periodontics, and public health settings. She holds a certification in local anesthesia. Kathy is currently employed with Bethany for Children and Family Services Give Kids a Smile Mobile Dental Program.

Member at Large

Dr. Jonna Hongo received her DMD degree from the Oregon Health Sciences University in 1982. Recently retiring from 39 years in private practice, Dr. Hongo previously served the WREB Board as its Treasurer and is now a current member of CDCA-WREB’s Finance Committee. Dr. Hongo served on the Oregon Board of Dentistry from 1908 – 1916 and began serving as an examiner for WREB and then NERB in 2010. A past president of the Oregon Board of Dentistry, Dr. Hongo has served on multiple committees for both agencies and her state board. She has served for many years as a volunteer for Compassion clinics and Medical Teams International.

Dr. Hongo lives in Portland, Oregon with her dentist husband, Gary.

Member at Large

Dr. Isaac “Ike” House, a graduate of Louisiana State University School of Dentistry and 2019 Alumnus of the Year, has a rich background in supporting the dental community. While in private practice for nearly 40 years, he has served in multiple leadership roles including President LSU School of Dentistry Alumni Association, President NW Louisiana Dental Association, President Louisiana State Board of Dentistry.

Dr. House is currently a member of the ADEX Prosthodontics and Examination Committees and is Louisiana’s representative to ADEX. A CITA Board member, Dr. House served as Secretary from 2018-2022. He enjoys golf, tennis, sailing, Ham (amateur) radio, and music. He is an accomplished guitarist who also plays violin, flugelhorn, and mandolin. Dr. House is incredibly proud of his two grandchildren and three children, two of which are also dentists who graduated from LSU School of Dentistry and practice with him.

Member at Large

Dr. Darren Huddleston earned his DMD degree from the University of Florida College of Dentistry class of 2000. He subsequently moved to Grants Pass, Oregon where he enjoys his private practice. When Dr. Huddleston is not serving his patients, he enjoys giving back to the profession he loves. He has served in leadership for the Oregon Dental Association, Appointed to two terms on the Oregon Board of Dentistry 2005-2013 where he was President in 2010. Dr. Huddleston volunteers in an animal rehabilitation facility. He has done dental work on grizzly bears, cougars, and various small animals, and was once featured on TV!

Dr. Huddleston has been examining with WREB for the past 14 years, recently participating on the EndoPros Committee and Board of Directors.

Member at Large

Dr. Rob Lauf graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and has been in private practice since 1989. He has recently joined the CDCA-WREB-CITA Board of Directors. He was the president of WREB aiding in the process to form CDCA-WREB. He served on the North Dakota Board of Dental Association for ten years, 2006-2016 of which he has served as its President. He served on the board of the North Dakota Dental Association for 8 years, serving as its President for the years 2000-2002. He is also past chair of CAPIR for the American Dental Association and had served as a delegate for many years. He has been a dental examiner for 15 years.

Member at Large

Dr. Chip McVea is currently the President of ADEX.

Dr. McVea graduated from the LSU School of Dentistry in New Orleans in 1987. After graduation, he entered private practice with his father, where they served the community together for more than 30 years.

Governor Bobby Jindal appointed Dr. McVea to the Louisiana Board of Dentistry in 2010. He served as President of CITA, the Council on Interstate Testing Agencies, from 2014 to 2018 and 2022. He was elected to the American Board of Dental Examiners (ADEX) Executive Committee in 2016 and today serves as its President, having taken office in August 2022.

Dr. McVea is a Master Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and continues to practice while examining nationwide.

Member at Large

A graduate of Creighton School of Dentistry, Dr. Michael Moriarty became involved in examining after being a member of the Alaska Dental Board. Throughout his time with WREB, he has held various positions and participated on several committees.

Dr. Moriarty is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the International College of Dentists, and Alaska Dental Society. Outside of his private practice, Dr. Moriarty is an avid outdoorsman, engaging with the Alaska Pioneers, Safari Club and more. His community involvements extend to the Seward Chamber of Commerce, Healthcare Coalition and his local athletic boosters.

Member at Large

Jennifer Porter RDH, has worked in private practice for 23 years and has been an examiner for 14 years. Early in her career, she held many positions in the Montana dental hygienists’ association. Jennifer is a past president of the Montana State Board of Dentistry.

Jennifer currently serves on the CDCA-WREB-CITA Board of Directors, drawing on her experience on many committees such as Process of Care and Test Construction.

Jennifer currently resides in eastern Oregon with her husband on their ranch and works part-time as a clinical hygienist in private practice.

Dental Hygiene Member at Large

Bio coming soon!

Dental Member at Large

In 2013, Dr. Thomas was appointed to the District of Columbia Board of Dentistry and concluded his tenure serving as the Board’s Chairperson in February 2022. He is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists and the International College of Dentists. He served as a Board Commissioner of the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations and ADEX’s Board of Directors.
Dr. Thomas is a Lieutenant Colonel in the District of Columbia Army National Guard and a practicing general dentist. Dr. Thomas has been an active member of the CDCA-WREB-CITA since 2014, serving on several committees. Previously, he served on the Board of Directors for Whitman-Walker Health Center.
He shares his talents by supporting his undergraduate alma mater, Morehouse College, and several D.C. area art programs, including the John F. Kennedy Center Circles, Washington National Opera, Washington Performing Arts, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and as an Ambassador for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Member at Large

Dr. Millard “Buddy” Wester, III graduated from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill School of Dentistry in 1980 and immediately entered private practice.
Over his 12 years on the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners, Dr. Wester served as Secretary/Treasurer and three terms as President.

Dr. Wester began examining with CITA in 2005. After serving on several committees within the CITA organization, he was elected Treasurer, Vice President, and President in 2016. During that period, he was also a member of the ADEX Executive Committee and Chair of the Calibration Committee.

Dr. Wester is an active member of the International College of Dentists. He continues to practice in Henderson, North Carolina, where he lives with his wife, Sara.