Dr. Bruce R. Barnhard, Livingston, N.J., has been appointed clinical assistant professor in the postgraduate department of prosthodontics at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.
Dr. Bruce Baum, Bethesda, Md., received the Oral Medicine and Pathology Award from the International Association for Dental Research.
Dr. Meera Mahajan, Chicago, is a clinical assistant professor of restorative dentistry at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry. She previously worked at UIC from 1977 to 1994.
Dr. Amp W. Miller, Dallas, is the new president of the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry. Other officers are Dr. John C. Kois, Seattle, secretary-treasurer, and Dr. Frank L. Higginbottom, Dallas, associate editor.
The California Speaker of the Assembly named Dr. Sonia Molina, Downey, a Woman of Distinction for her service and leadership in improving the quality of life for the residents in her community.
Dr. James Q. Swift, Minneapolis, was installed as president of the American Dental Education Association. Other officers are Dr. Charles N. Bertolami, San Francisco, president-elect; Dr. Ronald L. Rupp, Califon, N.J., vice president for the corporate council; Dr. Diane C. Hoelscher, Detroit, vice president for facilities; and Mr. Joseph A. Field, Los Angeles, vice president for students.
