Gary M. Spadaro - President

Gary Michael Spadaro is a self-proclaimed “lab rat” having been involved in the dental laboratory industry since diapers. Spadaro’s father opened a lab in their cellar in 1975, preparing Gary at an early age for the job that would become his passion.

A 1991 graduate of Herkimer County Community College in New York State, he obtained his AAS degree in Business Administration. Spadaro continued his education at Siena College, also in New York State, graduating in 1994 with a BS in Marketing Management. After his graduation from Siena, Spadaro joined his father at Liberty Dental Laboratory in Schenectady, New York.

In the late 1990s, while fully on board at Liberty, Spadaro wrote and presented a seminar titled “Boot Camp Marketing for Small to Medium Sized Dental Labs” at Vision 21 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Spadaro also spoke for LMT Live. For the past six years, Spadaro has served on the Board of Directors for the Dental Laboratory Association of the State of New York (D.L.A.N.Y). Currently, he holds the position of President and has been working hard to take DLANY, and the dental lab industry in an innovative direction.

Spadaro is a vibrant, youthful, and dynamic member of NADL who focuses on the dental laboratory industry’s bright future. He sees ample opportunity for dental technicians and dental laboratory owners to maintain a decent standard of living, in an industry we can all be proud of. Spadaro looks forward, with fresh enthusiasm and energy, to putting his efforts forth in our industry.

Raymond Rayeski - Vice President

Bio coming soon.

Norm Friedman, CDT - Treasurer

Norm Friedman is the owner and founder of Crown Dental Laboratory in Kingston, New York. After training at the New York School of Mechanical Dentistry, he apprenticed at a laboratory in Poughkeepsie, New York. Norm served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and received a Purple Heart. His wartime disability necessitated a career that would help keep him off his feet.

Dental technology is a field that is satisfying to him and Norm has grown to be an adept technician. His lab, which has been in operation for over 27 years, now employs five technicians. Norm earned his Certified Dental Technician certification in 1982, and continues to keep up with current technologies through continuing education opportunities.

Norm and his lovely wife Ruthie reside in Stone Ridge, New York. They have raised two daughters: Alyssa, a registered dental hygienist; and Tracy, currently a college student and part-time delivery person for the lab. He has served as the Fire Chief in the local Volunteer Fire Company, and is currently the Treasurer of the Dental Laboratory Association of New York.

Norm would like to see the dental technician recognized as an integral part of the dental rehabilitation team. With the technician and dentist working more closely together, a better product is produced for the dental patient.

Mark Viscusi - Secretary

Bio coming soon.

William M. Baum, MDT, CDT - International Education Congress of Dental Technology Chair

William M. Baum has been a dental technician since 1981. He is a Certified Dental Technician, a Master Dental Technician, and a Master Dental Prostholgist. Mr. Baum is an instructor at New York University Collage of Dentistry in the Department of Prosthodontics, as well as in the ASMDT master dental technology training program. He has completed many continuing education programs including “Full Mouth Rehabilitation” at New York University and Dr. Peter Dawson’s “Concept of Complete Dentistry” in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Mr. Baum has lectured for the Ninth District Dental Society, the Spanish American Medical Dental Society, and the Greater New York Dental Meeting. He is an active member in numerous professional organizations including American Society of Master Dental Technologists, American College of Prosthodontists-Technician Alliance, American Prosthodontic Society, Northeast Gnathological Society and International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He maintains a full service laboratory in Massapequa, NY.

As the Congress Committee Chairperson for DLANY, Mr. Baum wishes to work to elevate the level of education available to dental technologists. He believes that proper education is essential for dental technology professionals to be valued team members with their clinical colleagues.

Gary H. Spadaro, CDT - Member Relations

Bio coming soon.

Gail Broderick, MDT - Professional Relations

Originally from Toronto Canada, Gail Broderick has worked in the dental laboratory field for more than 25 years. Gail is the Laboratory Director at JK (Jason Kim) Dental Laboratory in Port Washington, NY, a laboratory known for its superior quality and commitment to continuing education.

Gail received her MDT diploma at NYU, and through her completion of programs at the Dawson Center, she has achieved her technical fellowship and MDP. She is also a Six Sigma Green Belt. She is an active member in the I.C.O.I., Academy of Osseointegration, Northeastern Gnathological Society as well as various study clubs. Throughout her career, she has made implants and occlusion her focus. Dedicated to giving back to the industry, Gail has recently collaborated on studies with the CRA Foundation and also with Bluestone Clinical Research at NYU.

As chair of D.L.A.N.Y. Professional Relations, she is contacting various dentist associations and groups seeking membership eligibility for technicians and labs. Gail is multi-lingual, which helps her reach out to more people both in the dental industry and the community. She stays close to her original training and passion of art through drawing and photography. Gail is committed to raising the level of communication and education of our industry, and encourages technicians to reach out to learning and achieving more.

Tony Fescina - Education

Bio coming soon.

Robert Iuliano - Constitutions and Bylaws

Bio coming soon.

Kevin Crane, CDT - Legislation

Kevin Crane CDT has been in the lab industry since the summer of 1985. Working in a lab for a few summer vacations, he realized this was the career for him. After graduating from Dutchess Community College in 1987, he was employed at the Eastman Dental Center in Rochester, NY where he worked in the Prosthodontic Department. It was here he was able to grow and learn along side the prostho residents and credits this experience as being the best training a technician could receive which set the foundation for his future. Fast track to today, Kevin is the President of Crane Dental Laboratory, Inc. and employees 13 people and growing, specializing in removable prosthetics. He is committed to provide quality, value, reliability and communication to his many accounts throughout upstate New York.

As the chair of DLANY Legislation, he is credited with working with the New York Dental Association and the New York State Tax Department to find answers as to what is and isn’t taxable among the many products we fabricate. Kevin worked closely with the lab association’s tax accountants to have available to member laboratories “The DLANY New York Sales Tax Guide.” Also, Mr. Crane is currently working through the DAMAS certification process to fully understand the requirements dental laboratories must follow to be in compliance with the federal government.

Kevin is committed to raising the level of knowledge among laboratory owners to operate businesses under the laws and regulations of our State and Federal governments.