American Association of Endodontists Selects New Leaders, Honors Members
The American Association of Endodontists appointed its 2010-2011 officers and added four new members to its Board of Directors during the Association’s Annual Session, April 14-17, in San Diego, Calif.
New officers are Dr. Clara M. Spatafore, President; Dr. William T. Johnson, President-Elect; Dr. James C. Kulild, Vice President; Dr. Robert S. Roda, Treasurer; Dr. George T. Goodis, Secretary; and Dr. Gerald N. Glickman, Immediate Past President.
New directors on the AAE Board are Dr. Kenneth P. Sunshine, District II; Dr. Allan Jacobs, District IV; Dr. Glenn R. Walters, District V, and Dr. Garry L. Myers, District VI.
To read more about the Board officers and newly elected directors visit click on the name or visit http://www.aae.org/patients/pressroom/1011BOD.htm.
The AAE also honored eight individuals for their commitment to the specialty of endodontics.
Dr. Carl W. Newton received the Edgar D. Coolidge Award.
Dr. J. Craig Baumgartner earned the Louis I. Grossman Award.
Dr. Billie G. Jeansonne accepted the I.B. Bender Lifetime Educator Award.
Dr. Adam Lloyd received the Edward M. Osetek Educator Award.
Dr. Adolph Bushell received the Spirit of Service Lifetime Dental Community Award.
Dr. Gunnar Bergenholtz and Mark Oliver received honorary membership in the AAE.
Dr. John T. McSpadden was honored with the President’s Award.
To read more about the AAE’s award winners visit http://www.aae.org/patients/pressroom/2010Awards.htm.
The American Board of Endodontics new president is Dr. Ashraf F. Fouad. Dr. Donna M. Mattscheck joins the ABE and Drs. Stephen J. Clark and Alan S. Law were reappointed to the Board. Click here for more information.
New members of the AAE Foundation Board of Trustees are Jack Burlison, Dr. David C. Funderburk and Dr. James C. Kulild, AAE Vice President. For more information on the Board of Trustees, click here.
About the American Association of Endodontists
The American Association of Endodontists, headquartered in Chicago, Ill., represents more than 7,200 members worldwide, including approximately 95 percent of all eligible endodontists in the United States. Endodontics is one of nine dental specialties formally recognized by the American Dental Association. The AAE, founded in 1943, is dedicated to excellence in the art and science of endodontics and to the highest standard of patient care. The Association inspires its members to pursue professional advancement and personal fulfillment through education, research, advocacy, leadership, communication and service.