CHICAGO (May 24, 2019) — The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the leading authority on children’s oral health, announced this year’s winners of its prestigious awards during several events at the AAPD 2019 meeting in Chicago, Illinois.
“AAPD has such an esteemed and accomplished group of awardees that are being recognized this year,” stated AAPD President Dr. Joseph Castellano. “Each has contributed so much to our profession and the children we serve. I am proud to call them my colleagues. Congratulations to each of them on their well-deserved award!”
Opening Ceremony and Keynote
Dr. Jade Miller
Pediatric Dentist of the Year
Awards Recognition and General Assembly
Dr. Norman Tinanoff
Merle C. Hunter Leadership Award
Dr. Kaaren Vargas
Evidence-Based Dentistry Service Award:
Dr. Ali Bagherian
Paul P. Taylor Award
President's Farewell Dinner
Dr. N. Sue Seale Coll
Distinguished Service Award
Dr. Richard Mungo
Manuel M. Album Award
Dr. Travis Nelson
Jerome B. Miller "For the Kids" Award
Dr. Man Wai Ng
Dr. Lewis A. Kay Excellence in Education Award
Dr. Steven Perlman
Ann Page Griffin Humanitarian Award