The Distinguished Service Award is the most prestigious award given by the AAPD. Presented only when the AAPD Board of Trustees identifies a truly worthy recipient, the award recognizes individuals who have made a major contribution, on a national or international level over their entire career, to advocacy for children, improvement of children's health or to a health profession related to children. The Miller Foundation supports this award.
Past Recipients
| 1983 |
Marion Wright Edelman |
| 1985 |
Dr. John S. Walsh |
| 1992 |
Dr. Daniel F. Whiteside |
| 1994 |
Dr. Heber Simmons, Jr. |
| 1995 |
Dr. Morris Green |
| 1996 |
Dr. David C. Johnsen |
| 1998 |
Dr. H. Raymond Klein |
| 1999 |
Dr. Jerome B. Miller |
| 2000 |
Ms. Ann Page Griffen |
| 2001 |
Dr. Arthur J. Nowak |
| 2002 |
Dr. Paul S. Casamassimo |
| 2003 |
Dr. Jasper L. Lewis |
| 2004 |
Dr. John A. Bogert |
| 2007 |
Dr. David K. Curtis |
| 2008 |
Dr. Jim Crall |
| 2010 |
Dr. Charlie Hall |
| 2011 |
Dr. Lewis A. Kay |
If you have questions about this award, please contact Executive Assistant and Office Manager Margaret Bjerklie at (312) 337-2169 Ext.11 or mbjerklie@aapd.org.
Established in 1998, this annual award honors a pediatric dentist who has made significant contributions to the dental profession and the specialty of pediatric dentistry through clinical practice, academics or policy development over the past year. Recipients will also have devoted extensive volunteer leadership service to the dental profession and the specialty. Current board of trustee members are ineligible to receive this award in the years in which they serve as trustees. Nominees are solicited from the membership and considered by the AAPD Awards Committee, which shall make the final selection. NuSmile Primary Crowns sponsors this award.
Past Recipients
| 1998 |
Dr. Burton L. Edelstein |
| 1999 |
Dr. William F. Vann, Jr. |
| 2000 |
Dr. Charles Poland, III |
| 2001 |
Dr. N. Sue Seale |
| 2002 |
Dr. Steven P. Perlman |
| 2003 |
Dr. Kevin J. Donly |
| 2004 |
Dr. Paul A. Kennedy, Jr. and Dr. Jerome B. Miller |
| 2005 |
Dr. James J. Crall |
| 2006 |
Dr. Neva Penton Eklund |
| 2007 |
Dr. Stephen Wilson |
| 2008 |
Dr. Jenny Stigers |
| 2009 |
Dr. Warren A. Brill |
| 2010 |
Dr. Joanna Douglass and Dr. Cliffford Hartman |
| 2011 |
Dr. Jessica Y. Lee |
| 2012 |
Dr. Paul S. Casamassimo |
Nominations are being accepted for the 2013 award, which are due January 1, 2013.
If you have questions about this award, please contact Executive Assistant and Office Manager Margaret Bjerklie at (312) 337-2169 Ext.11 or mbjerklie@aapd.org.
The Jerome B. Miller "For the Kids" Award was established in May 2007 by Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children: The Foundation of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry to honor the lifetime work of former AAPD and HSHC President Dr. Jerome B. Miller for his many years of service to children, philanthropy, and giving back to the profession of pediatric dentistry. The For the Kids Award is generously sponsored by Procter & Gamble/Crest/Oral-B.
One award is presented annually to an up-and-coming clinician, researcher or academician in pediatric dentistry for their outstanding efforts directed to children's oral health and welfare. The recipient receives a $1,000 cash award and plaque. Nominees are solicited from the membership and considered by the AAPD Awards Committee, which shall make the final selection.
Individuals applying or being nominated for this award must: 1) be 45 years of age or younger; 2) be a current member of the AAPD; 3) possess experience in domestic or international community or humanitarian service; 4) serve or have served in a local, state, or national dental association; and 5) considered a "rising star" with leadership potential in AAPD and HSHC.
Past Recipients
| 2008 |
Dr. Jessica Lee |
| 2009 |
Dr. James D. Nickman |
| 2010 |
Dr. Homa Amini |
| 2011 |
Dr. Tegwyn H. Brickhouse |
| 2012 |
Dr. Paul A. Kennedy III |
Nominations are being accepted for the 2013 award, which are due January 1, 2013.
If you have questions about this award, please contact Executive Assistant and Office Manager Margaret Bjerklie at (312) 337-2169 Ext.11 or mbjerklie@aapd.org.
Established in 1998, this annual award honors the memory of Ms. Merle C. Hunter, AAPD executive director from 1968-1986, and is presented to an AAPD volunteer who has provided exemplary leadership service in the volunteer structure of the organization over the past year. The recipient is selected by the AAPD Executive Committee from nominees proposed by the membership. Kinder Krowns sponsors this award.
Past Recipients
| 1998 |
Dr. William D. Berlocher |
| 1999 |
Dr. Keith R. Morley |
| 2000 |
Dr. Paul A. Reggiardo |
| 2001 |
Dr. Joseph C. Creech, Jr. |
| 2002 |
Dr. N. Sue Seale |
| 2003 |
Dr. Edward H. Moody, Jr. |
| 2004 |
Dr. Jenny Ison Stigers |
| 2005 |
Dr. A. Charles Post |
| 2006 |
Dr. Paul S. Casamassimo |
| 2007 |
Dr. Kevin J. Donly |
| 2008 |
Dr. Rick Chaet |
| 2009 |
Dr. Michael A. Ignelzi Jr. |
| 2010 |
Dr. Hannelore Loevy |
| 2011 |
Dr. Paul Nick Rogers |
| 2012 |
Dr. Joseph B. Castellano |
Nominations are being accepted for the 2013 award, which are due January 1, 2013.
If you have questions about this award, please contact Executive Assistant and Office Manager Margaret Bjerklie at (312) 337-2169 Ext.11 or mbjerklie@aapd.org.
Established in 1997, this award is presented annually to the individual or organization that has made the greatest contribution to the oral health of children with special needs. The award honors AAPD member Manuel M. Album, who devoted an entire career in pediatric dentistry toward improving the oral health of children with special needs. Nominees are solicited from the membership and considered by the AAPD Awards Committee, which shall make the final selection. The Album Society supports this award.
Past Recipients
| 1997 |
Dr. Robert S. Runzo |
| 1998 |
Dr. Stephen P. Perlman |
| 1999 |
Academy of Dentistry for Persons With Disabilities |
| 2000 |
Dr. Norman Levine |
| 2001 |
Dr. F. Thomas McIver |
| 2002 |
Dr. Sanford J. Fenton |
| 2003 |
Dr. Burton L. Nussbaum |
| 2004 |
Dr. Fred S. Ferguson |
| 2005 |
Dr. Theodore C. Levitas |
| 2006 |
Dr. Arthur J. Nowak |
| 2007 |
Dr. Paul S. Casamassimo |
| 2008 |
Dr. Lew Kay |
| 2009 |
Dr. Dennis J. McTigue |
| 2010 |
Dr. David Tesini |
| 2011 |
Dr. John B. Thornton Jr. |
| 2012 |
Dr. Edward L. Rick |
Nominations are being accepted for the 2013 award, which are due January 1, 2013.
If you have questions about this award, please contact Executive Assistant and Office Manager Margaret Bjerklie at (312) 337-2169 Ext.11 or mbjerklie@aapd.org.
The Ann Page Griffin Humanitarian Award is sponsored by Practicon, Inc. This award, established in May 2010 by Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children: The Foundation of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, honors Ann Page Griffin, AAPD member and president and founder of Practicon. The award honors an AAPD member dentist who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to alleviating suffering and improving the oral health of under-served populations in the United States or abroad.
With the Ann Page Griffin Humanitarian Award, the humanitarian works of an AAPD member will be highlighted, not only to thank him or her for significant contributions to improving children's dental health but also to inspire us all to make a difference in our world through this profession of which we are so blessed to be a part.
Candidates for the Ann Page Griffin Humanitarian Award may be nominated by any past or present member in good standing with the AAPD. Nominees will be considered by the AAPD Awards Committee, in conjunction with Practicon. In the event that there is not a qualified applicant in a given year, members of the selection committee will not be required to present the award in that year.
Past Recipients
| 2011 |
Dr. Heber Simmons Jr. |
Nominations are being accepted for the 2013 award, which are due January 1, 2013. Nominations must include a fully completed nomination form; the nominee's C.V.; two letters of recommendation and support, one from the nominator and one from an AAPD member in good standing; photographs, clippings and testimonials may be included.
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Please forward nominations to:
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Attn: Margaret Bjerklie
211 E. Chicago Avenue, Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60611
If you have questions about this award, please contact Executive Assistant and Office Manager Margaret Bjerklie at (312) 337-2169 Ext.11 or mbjerklie@aapd.org.
The Dr. Lewis A. Kay Excellence in Education Award was established in 2011 by Pediatric Dental Associates, Ltd. of Fort Washington, Pennsylvania to honor the director of the pediatric dental program determined to best exemplify the dedication and values set forth by Dr. Lewis A. Kay. The award includes the following criteria as determined by the selection committee:
- The recipient must demonstrate outstanding leadership;
- The recipient must be committed to educating pediatric dental residents to provide children with comprehensive quality oral health care;
- The recipient must bring recognition to their program through their contributions to society and the profession of dentistry;
This $2,500 cash award must be used directly for program necessities or if deemed appropriate, mixed with continuing education for the recipient. Nominees will be considered by the AAPD Awards Committee, with representatives from Pediatric Dental Associates, Ltd.
Past Recipients
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2013 award, and are due January 1, 2013.
To nominate an individual for this award, please send a letter describing how the nominated individual fulfills the criteria listed above to Margaret Bjerklie at mbjerklie@aapd.org by January 1, 2013. If you have any questions please contact Margaret at (312) 337-2169, ext. 11.
The Paul P. Taylor award is given to the lead author of the most prestigious journal article in Pediatric Dentistry from the previous year. This award is determined by the AAPD Editorial Board, and a plaque will be presented at the General Session at the Annual Session. The Baylor Pediatric Dentistry Alumni Fund graciously supports this prestigious award. If you have questions about this award, please contact Publications Manager Cindy Hansen at (312) 337-2169, ext.26, or chansen@aapd.org.
Sponsored by NuSmile Pediatric Crowns, Graduate Student Research Award was established in 1989 for current and recent pediatric dentistry students and residents. Following application, the AAPD Council on Scientific Affairs selects eight finalists to present their research at the AAPD Annual Session. Finalists receive complimentary Annual Session registration for themselves and a guest, travel expense reimbursement, a cash award and plaque presented during the General Assembly at the Annual Session. A matching cash award is given to each finalist's training program. Current or recent graduate students or residents of an international pediatric dentistry program (or international equivalent) are also encouraged to apply for the GRSA competition.
The 2013 application cycle has ended. Please check back in November 2013 for information about the 2014 NuSmile GSRA Awards.
Please contact Educational Affairs Manager Scott Dalhouse at (312) 337-2169 or e-mail sdalhouse@aapd.org for further information.
Following oral presentations at the Annual Session, this award is presented to the Graduate Student Research Award recipient judged to have accomplished the most outstanding research project. The recipient receives an additional cash award. Established in 1991, the award honors Ralph E. McDonald, AAPD past-president and editor emeritus. The Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children Council on Scientific Affairs selects the recipient. The Indiana University of Pediatric Dentistry Alumni Association graciously supports this award.
Ralph E. McDonald Award Past Recipients
Please contact Educational Affairs Manager Scott Dalhouse at (312) 337-2169 or e-mail sdalhouse@aapd.org for further information.
Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children and 3M ESPE are now accepting applications for the 3M ESPE Research Fellowship. Up to three pediatric dentistry postdoctoral students/residents are selected each year to receive a yearlong research fellowship. The AAPD / HSHC Council on Scientific Affairs selects the recipients on a competitive basis from eligible submissions.
The 2013 recipients will present their research at the 67th Annual Session in Boston, Mass., in May 2014.
Please contact Grant and Corporate Relations Manager Tracey N. Schilligo at (312) 337-2169 for more information. Proposals are due on March 1, 2013.
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Click here to apply for the AAPD Research Poster Competition Applications at the 2013 AAPD Annual Session in Orlando, Fla. Please contact Meetings and Exhibits Associate Debra Gilbert at (312) 337-2169, ext. 13, or dgilbert@aapd.org for more information.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) is accepting applications for the Samuel D. Harris Research and Policy Fellowship sponsored by Preventech. Pediatric dental residents and individuals in their first five years post-residency are eligible and encouraged to apply. The AAPD and past-president Dr. Paul S. Casamassimo initially created this opportunity for individuals to participate in supporting research and advocacy activities of the Academy. The winning fellow will participate in research addressing one of the priority areas of interest as identified by the AAPD Pediatric Oral Health Research and Policy Center Advisory Board and approved by the AAPD Board of Trustees. A deliverable project such as a published article in a peer reviewed journal or presentation at a national meeting is required at the end of the Fellowship. A cash stipend and payment for travel to relevant meetings is provided. The AAPD and the selected applicant/program director will agree upon exact fellowship dates.
The Harris Fellow will serve as a research assistant for a specific research project of the AAPD Pediatric Oral Health Research and Policy Center, whose goals are to:
- Conduct oral health research, including but not limited to health services research that advances children’s oral health issues and supports AAPD public policy and public relations initiatives at the national, state, local, and international levels with legislatures, government agencies, professional associations, and other non-governmental organizations.
- Develop and implement special project activities that advance children’s oral health issues and public understanding of such, in accordance with AAPD policies and guidelines.
- Produce timely and high quality policy analysis on critical issues impacting children’s oral health.
- Produce useful studies and analysis to further the understanding of practices which will contribute to the oral health of all children.
The 2013 application cycle is now closed. Please check back in November for information on the 2014 Samuel D. Harris Research and Policy Fellowship.
The AAPD gratefully acknowledges its sponsor
for the Samuel D. Harris Research and Policy Fellowship.
Please contact Educational Affairs Manager Scott Dalhouse at (312) 337-2169 or e-mail sdalhouse@aapd.org for further information.
Due to the overwhelming continued success of the scholarship program of the Pediatric Dentistry Master Clinician Program, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children: The Foundation of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry is pleased to again offer five scholarships to be part of this exciting program for 2013.
A switch from an office practice to an academic career may seem like a daunting challenge - it needn't be. An academic career provides the practicing dentist a new opportunity to utilize their experiences in shaping the careers of the aspiring professional. Dentists that teach also have a greater opportunity to develop new techniques and innovations in care through research and scholarly activities and can also influence national dental education policies through service with the AAPD, ADA, ADEA, HRSA and NIDCR.
Other benefits of an academic career include improving access to oral health care through community service, mentoring of residents, full- or part-time employment with benefits and personal and professional growth.
Selected candidates will attend the Academy for Academic Leadership's Institute for Teaching and Learning (ITL) held at Georgian Terrace Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. The 2013 dates for Phase I are August 15-18, 2013, and Phase II will be held October 18 - 20, 2013. Scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to attend the AAPD Comprehensive Review of Pediatric Dentistry course in the location of their choice.
The 2013 application cycle is now closed. Please check back in November for information on the 2014 Master Clinician Scholarship Program.
Please contact Educational Affairs Manager Scott Dalhouse at (312) 337-2169 or e-mail sdalhouse@aapd.org for further information.