Here are five dentists making the news this week.
The Texas Dental Association recognized the St. Paul Children's Foundation in Tyler for its work as a top dental charity provider. Brady Swinney, DDS, accepted the award during the association's 146th annual convention.
Oklahoma Dental Association granted Douglas Auld, DDS, the ODA's Richard T. Oliver Award at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City. Serving as ODA's Speaker of the House, Dr. Auld collaborates with state legislators on bills that would help dentists and their patients.
NJ Top Dentists named Charles Ditta, DMD, as a Top Dentist. Dr. Ditta earned his doctor of medical dentistry degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark.
Delta Dental Foundation Community Commitment awarded Nichole Barnett, DDS, $25,000 for her dedication to providing dental care to children and adults in underserved areas. She currently practices at Valley Professionals Community Health Center in Cayuga, Ind., according to Tristatehomepage.com.
During the Texas Dental Association 149th annual meeting, Michael R. Johnson, DDS, received the TDA Fellowship Award, according to TheChattanoogan.com.
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