When his appointment was confirmed by the state Senate recently, Dr. Edmund Effort joined the roster of African Americans who have served as a member of the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry.

Dr. Effort, who practices in Pittsburgh, achieved the rank of colonel during 30 years as a dentist in the Air Force, from which he recently retired.

He was recommended for the post by Sen. Jim Ferlo, D-Highland Park, and will serve a six-year term on the board.