Community Involvement

Community Commitment of Jay Freedman, D.D.S.

Dr. Jay Freedman views his license to practice dentistry as more than a professional achievement; he considers it a public mandate to provide excellent dental services to the broader community. He believes in the importance of volunteering time, effort, and skills to improve society and has consistently dedicated himself to creating a meaningful impact through his profession.

Since 1989, Dr. Freedman has been an integral part of Jefferson-Abington Memorial Hospital’s Dental Residency Program, an American Dental Association-accredited teaching facility. This program provides newly graduated dentists with an additional year of training in all aspects of dental medicine. His contributions include clinical teaching, lecturing, advising on curriculum development, participating in the resident selection process, and evaluating the dental resources within the community.

In June 2007, Dr. Freedman joined the Executive Board of the Montgomery-Bucks Dental Society, a local chapter of the American Dental Association. He initially served as Chairperson of the Program Committee before advancing to roles such as Recording Secretary in 2009, Parliamentarian in 2011, and ultimately President from June 2012 through May 2013.

Dr. Freedman’s commitment to serving the community grew even further in 2010 when he became a member of the Valley Forge Dental Society. In this role, he works with committees focused on addressing the needs of underserved populations, collaborating with the Pennsylvania Dental Association to ensure dental care accessibility and advocating for fair treatment through state laws and policies. His leadership earned him an invitation to a prestigious American Dental Association leadership conference in Chicago, where the focus was on maintaining excellence in care for all.

A highlight of Dr. Freedman’s community involvement came in February 2012, during National Dental Health Month. He organized a collaborative event between the Valley Forge Dental Society, the Montgomery-Bucks Dental Society, and the Abington Township Police Athletic League to provide free dental screenings and sealants for at-risk children. The initiative brought together Police Athletic League volunteers, dental EFDA students from Manor College, residents from Jefferson-Abington Memorial Hospital, and several area dentists, demonstrating the power of a united community effort. Plans for subsequent events are already underway to expand this impactful program.

Beyond his professional contributions, Dr. Freedman encourages everyone to make a difference, whether by helping an elderly neighbor, volunteering as a school reading assistant, serving as a firefighter, supporting after-school programs, or teaching Sunday school. He firmly believes that small acts of kindness can collectively create a better world.