Mr Frank N. Giunta

Dr. Frank Giunta was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. After graduating from Plant High School, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology form the University of South Florida in 1969. Dr. Giunta earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Emory University School of Dentistry in 1974. Dr. Giunta holds active memberships in and supports a wide variety of professional organizations. He currently serves as an examiner for the Florida State Board of Dentistry. Dr. Giunta provides a comfortable, caring, and relaxed environment while delivering the highest quality of dental care. For Dr. Giunta, dentistry is a real passion which is evidenced through his personal relationships with each and every patient. EDUCATION University of South Florida, Bachelor of Science, Biology, 1969 Emory University School of Dentistry, Doctor of Dental Surgery. 1974 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Ownership/operation of a fulltime general dentistry practice, 1974 – present PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Dental Association Florida Dental Association West Coast Dental Association Hillsborough County Dental Association OFFICER POSITIONS: State of Florida Board of Dentistry, Examiner, 2007 – present Florida Dental Association, Council on Dental Benefits, 2008 - present Project Dentist Care, Board of Directors, Florida Dental Association, 2004 - present Member, Pelican Dental Concepts Task Group, 2004 - present Chairman, Florida Dental Association, Council on Dental Care, 1995 – 1999 Task Group on Health Systems Reform, Florida Dental Association, 1995 – 1998 Member, Florida Dental Association, Council on Dental Care, 1990 - present Member, Florida Dental Association, Health Care Reform Task Group, 1995-1998 President, Hillsborough County Dental Association, 1994 President Elect, Hillsborough County Dental Association, 1993 Vice President, Hillsborough County Dental Association, 1992 Secretary, Hillsborough County Dental Association, 1991 Treasurer, Hillsborough County Dental Association, 1990 Chairman, West Coast Dental Association, Council on Dental Care, 1990 – present Senior member, Hillsborough County Dental Association, Executive Council, 1989 Junior member, Hillsborough County Dental Association, Executive Council, 1988 Chairman, Hillsborough County Dental Association, Peer Review Committee, 1985-1988 PROFESSIONAL HONORARIUMS: Dentist of the Year, Florida Dental Association, 1996 Lifetime Achievement Award, Hillsborough County Dental Association, 2007 -present Florida Dental Association, Special Recognition Award, 1997 Fellow, Pierre Fauchard Academy, International Honorary Dental Organization, 1992 – Present Florida Dental Association Service Award - 2001 PELICAN DENTAL CONCEPTS: Dr. Giunta - one of four dentists to conceive and formulate Pelican Dental Concepts, (Direct Assignment/Direct Reimbursement), a dental benefits plan endorsed by the Florida Dental Association - 1995