Dr. Gordon T. Austin, Carrollton, Ga., is the first dentist elected to serve as executive committeeman for the Reserve Officers Association of the United States.
Dr. Arthur A. Dugoni, San Francisco, received the Order of the Pacific from the University of the Pacific Board of Regents, the Medallion of Excellence from Pacific’s Alumni Association and a Doctor of Humane Letters honorary degree from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry.
Dr. Timothy Durham, Omaha, Neb., was named chair of the new Department of Hospital Dentistry at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Dr. Richard A. Huot, Vero Beach, Fla., was elected president of the Atlantic Coast District Dental Association.
Dr. Dennis Kent, Omaha, Neb., was named assistant dean for advanced clinical practice at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Dr. George M. Koumaras, Roanoke, Va., was named dental director for Delta Dental of Virginia.
Dr. Carliza Marcos, San Carlos, Calif., was elected president of the Northern California Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Other officers are Dr. Kaz Uyesugi, San Jose, vice president; Dr. Ric Perez, Pleasant Hill, secretary; and Dr. Lorna Okada, San Jose, treasurer.
Dr. M. Jeffrey Morton, Medford, N.J., was elected president of the New Jersey Society of Periodontists. Other officers are Dr. Marc J. Goldman, Millburn, president-elect; Dr. Wayne A. Aldredge, Smithtown, N.Y., vice president; Dr. David A. Goldberg, Plainfield, secretary and editor; and Dr. Sophia Chadda, Basking Ridge, treasurer.
Dr. Jeanne M. Nicolette, Bexley, Ohio, received the 2006 Distinguished Dentist Award from the Ohio Dental Association.
Dr. Edwin Secord, Dearborn, Mich., was elected president of the Michigan Dental Association. Other officers are Dr. Steve Dater, Rockford, president-elect; Dr. Joanne Dawley, Southfield, vice president; Dr. Sherill Behnke, East Lansing, secretary; Dr. William Wright, Jackson, treasurer; Dr. Allan Jacobs, Waterford, speaker; and Dr. Jeffery Johnston, Sterling Heights, editor.
Dr. Jeanne Sinkford, Washington, received the Callahan Medal of Excellence from the Ohio Dental Association.
Dr. Merlyn Vogt, Lincoln, Neb., was named director of alumni affairs at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
