On Saturday, January 30, 2021, the New England Section Annual Meeting will take place virtually.
The highlights will include the presentation of the Thomas Winkler Leadership Award as well as the ACD-New England Section outstanding student awards by the respective Deans of the five New England dental schools. The newest inductees into the College will be recognized and attendees will hear from both ACD National and New England Section leaders.
You will be emailed the link for the Zoom meeting immediately after registering.
Welcome and Introduction
Dr. Lonnie H. Norris
Invocation & Necrology
Dr. Robert E. Bartro
Greetings from the President of the American College
Dr. Leo E. Rouse
Remarks from the ACD Executive Director
Dr. Theresa S. Gonzales
Regent Remarks and Presentation of the 25-Year & 15-Year Pins
Dr. Paula K. Friedman
Welcome to New Fellows Inducted in 2020
Dr. Lonnie H. Norris
Presentation of Senior Student ACD Awards
Presented by the Deans
Presentation of the Thomas F. Winkler Award to Dr. Lonnie H. Norris
Dr. Paula Friedman
Annual Business Meeting
Introduction of 2021 Board of Directors
The American College of Dentists, New England Section, presents the Senior Dental Student Awards. These students have outstanding achievements in academics, leadership, and initiative. We congratulate them and wish them well as they enter our profession.
Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Ms. Julia Geaumont
Presented by Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter
Harvard University School of Dental Medicine
Mr. Nicholas DeMeo
Presented by Dean William V. Giannobile
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Mr. Joseph Dudlek
Presented by Dean Nadeem Karimbux
University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine
Ms. Katherine Merrick
Presented by Dean Steven M. Lepowsky
University of New England Dental College
Ms. Melanie Melgarejo
Presented by Dean Jon S. Ryder
Dr. Carol Aiken, Boston MA
Dr. Steven A. Brown, East Greenwich RI
Dr. Susan M. Camacho, Marion MA
Dr. Pelly Chang, Boston MA
Dr. Andrea C. Fallon, Westfield MA
Dr. E. Elon Joffre, Milton MA
Dr. Mary V. Karish-Dodge, Attleboro MA
Dr. John P. Kiang, Providence, RI
Dr. Takashi Komabayashi, Scarborough ME
Dr. Celeste V. Kong, Boston MA
Dr. Michael P. Monopoli, Boston MA
Dr. Joseph E. Pezza, Cranston RI
Dr. Kathryn T. Ragalis, Boston MA
Dr. Robert S. Ruhl, Wilmington VT
Dr. Lisa E. Simon, Somerville MA
Dr. Michael A. Ungerleider, Granby CT
Dr. Richard A. Vachon, Manchester NH
Dr. Ancy Verdier, Holden MA
Dr. James E. Spivey, Portsmouth NH
Dr. Harold M. Zolot, North Andover MA
Dr. Lonnie H. Norris
Presented by Dr. Paula K. Friedman
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