Congratulations to the 2024 Fellows, Masters and Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition Recipients
Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition
Congratulations to the 2024 Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition (LLSR) recipients. LLSR recipients epitomize a career of excellence in dentistry. In addition to completing thousands of hours of continuing education throughout their career, these members actively give back to the profession by staying active in organized dentistry, mentoring colleagues and selflessly donating their time and services to the community.
The Academy of General Dentistry is honored to recognize the recipients of the 2024 Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition.
2024 Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition
Daly City, Calif.
Judith A. Belitz, DDS, MAGD
Omaha, Neb.
Scott G. Clinton, DDS, MAGD
Waxahachie, Texas
Third time receiving LLSR
Talmadge K. Crane, DDS, MAGD
Lafayette, La.
David M. DeCillis, DDS, MAGD
Heath Springs, S.C.
Bernardino O. Elizondo, DDS, MAGD
San Benito, Texas
Second time receiving LLSR
Gregory M. Feldman, DMD, MAGD
Newberry, Fla.
Timothy J. Gehring, DDS, MAGD
Alexandria, Minn.
Keith D. Gilmore, DDS, MAGD
Dickson, Tenn.
Second time receiving LLSR
Colleen J. Hofer, DDS, MAGD
Velva, N.D.
Yin Hsu, DMD, MAGD
Boston, Mass.
Third time receiving LLSR
Edward R. Kusek, DDS, MAGD
Sioux Falls, S.D.
Fourth time receiving LLSR
Matthew McRae Jr., DMD, MAGD
Athens, Ga.
Carol L. Moreno, DDS, MAGD
West Liberty, Iowa
Third time receiving LLSR
Humberto Nunez Gil, DMD, MAGD
Brownsville, Texas
Robert S. Popkin, DMD, MAGD
Franklin Square, N.Y.
Susan E. Snyder, DDS, MAGD
Lafayette, Ind.
Second time receiving LLSR
John W. Strawman, DDS, MAGD
Bowling Green, Ohio
Seventh time receiving LLSR
Johanna J. Tesoniero, DDS, MAGD
Scottsdale, Ariz.
Anita M. Thomas, DDS, MAGD
Lake Elmo, Minn.
Michael S. Tosatti, DMD, MAGD
Westbrook, Conn.
James R. Welland, DDS, MAGD
West Chester, Ohio
Second time receiving LLSR
Ivan H. Wolthuis, DMD, MAGD
Sweet Home, Ore.
2024 Masters
Congratulations to the 2024 Mastership Award recipients. Mastership is the highest award available in the Academy of General Dentistry and one of the most respected and recognizable designations in the dental profession. Recipients must complete more than 1,100 hours of approved continuing dental education hours. At least 400 of these hours involve the actual application of a technique or skill under the close supervision of highly qualified experts. AGD Masters are leaders in dentistry who have made a commitment to uphold the highest professional standards and ideals of the Academy of General Dentistry.
The Academy of General Dentistry is honored to recognize the recipients of the 2024 Mastership Award.
2024 Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition
Daly City, Calif.
Judith A. Belitz, DDS, MAGD
Omaha, Neb.
Scott G. Clinton, DDS, MAGD
Waxahachie, Texas
Third time receiving LLSR
Talmadge K. Crane, DDS, MAGD
Lafayette, La.
David M. DeCillis, DDS, MAGD
Heath Springs, S.C.
Bernardino O. Elizondo, DDS, MAGD
San Benito, Texas
Second time receiving LLSR
Gregory M. Feldman, DMD, MAGD
Newberry, Fla.
Timothy J. Gehring, DDS, MAGD
Alexandria, Minn.
Keith D. Gilmore, DDS, MAGD
Dickson, Tenn.
Second time receiving LLSR
Colleen J. Hofer, DDS, MAGD
Velva, N.D.
Yin Hsu, DMD, MAGD
Boston, Mass.
Third time receiving LLSR
Edward R. Kusek, DDS, MAGD
Sioux Falls, S.D.
Fourth time receiving LLSR
Matthew McRae Jr., DMD, MAGD
Athens, Ga.
Carol L. Moreno, DDS, MAGD
West Liberty, Iowa
Third time receiving LLSR
Humberto Nunez Gil, DMD, MAGD
Brownsville, Texas
Robert S. Popkin, DMD, MAGD
Franklin Square, N.Y.
Susan E. Snyder, DDS, MAGD
Lafayette, Ind.
Second time receiving LLSR
John W. Strawman, DDS, MAGD
Bowling Green, Ohio
Seventh time receiving LLSR
Johanna J. Tesoniero, DDS, MAGD
Scottsdale, Ariz.
Anita M. Thomas, DDS, MAGD
Lake Elmo, Minn.
Michael S. Tosatti, DMD, MAGD
Westbrook, Conn.
James R. Welland, DDS, MAGD
West Chester, Ohio
Second time receiving LLSR
Ivan H. Wolthuis, DMD, MAGD
Sweet Home, Ore.
2024 Fellows
Congratulations to the 2024 Fellowship Award recipients. The Academy of General Dentistry Fellowship Award was created nearly sixty years ago to honor those members who recognize and embrace their professional obligation to remain current in their knowledge and skills, ensuring the highest quality oral health care for all patients. Earning Fellowship is an important milestone in the journey toward professional excellence. AGD Fellows are asked to continue to embrace the ideals of the AGD and be willing to lead and serve in their communities to continually raise professional standards.
The Academy of General Dentistry is honored to recognize the recipients of the 2024 Fellowship Award.
2024 Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition
Daly City, Calif.
Judith A. Belitz, DDS, MAGD
Omaha, Neb.
Scott G. Clinton, DDS, MAGD
Waxahachie, Texas
Third time receiving LLSR
Talmadge K. Crane, DDS, MAGD
Lafayette, La.
David M. DeCillis, DDS, MAGD
Heath Springs, S.C.
Bernardino O. Elizondo, DDS, MAGD
San Benito, Texas
Second time receiving LLSR
Gregory M. Feldman, DMD, MAGD
Newberry, Fla.
Timothy J. Gehring, DDS, MAGD
Alexandria, Minn.
Keith D. Gilmore, DDS, MAGD
Dickson, Tenn.
Second time receiving LLSR
Colleen J. Hofer, DDS, MAGD
Velva, N.D.
Yin Hsu, DMD, MAGD
Boston, Mass.
Third time receiving LLSR
Edward R. Kusek, DDS, MAGD
Sioux Falls, S.D.
Fourth time receiving LLSR
Matthew McRae Jr., DMD, MAGD
Athens, Ga.
Carol L. Moreno, DDS, MAGD
West Liberty, Iowa
Third time receiving LLSR
Humberto Nunez Gil, DMD, MAGD
Brownsville, Texas
Robert S. Popkin, DMD, MAGD
Franklin Square, N.Y.
Susan E. Snyder, DDS, MAGD
Lafayette, Ind.
Second time receiving LLSR
John W. Strawman, DDS, MAGD
Bowling Green, Ohio
Seventh time receiving LLSR
Johanna J. Tesoniero, DDS, MAGD
Scottsdale, Ariz.
Anita M. Thomas, DDS, MAGD
Lake Elmo, Minn.
Michael S. Tosatti, DMD, MAGD
Westbrook, Conn.
James R. Welland, DDS, MAGD
West Chester, Ohio
Second time receiving LLSR
Ivan H. Wolthuis, DMD, MAGD
Sweet Home, Ore.