Episode 1 – Leading Dentistry Forward with Dr. Amit Vora

In this inaugural episode of NJ Word of Mouth, host Orville Morales, NJDA’s Director of Advocacy and Health Affairs, sits down with newly installed NJDA President Dr. Amit Vora to talk about his journey from a young dentist immigrating to the U.S. to becoming a statewide leader for organized dentistry.

Dr. Vora shares the values that drive his service—including his belief in Gandhi’s call to “lose yourself in the service of others”—and outlines his priorities for the year ahead: strengthening membership, amplifying advocacy, and uniting dentists to protect patient care in a time of shifting health policies.

Whether you’re a practicing dentist, a dental student, or a policymaker, this conversation reveals why engagement at the local and state level is more critical than ever—and how every dentist can help shape the future of oral health in New Jersey.