Dr. Arthur Dugoni, Palo Alto, Calif., received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor from the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations and was named an honorary lifetime member of the Marin County Dental Society.
Lily T. Garcia, San Antonio, is the new vice president for sections for the American Dental Education Association.
Dr. Daniel Klemmedson, Tucson, Ariz., was named "Dentist of the Year" by the Arizona Dental Association.
Rishi Popat, Mesa, Ariz., is the new vice president for students for the American Dental Education Association
Dr. Terry Ramsey, Scottsdale, Ariz., was named "Dentist of the Year" by the Arizona Dental Association.
Dr. Jeanne Sinkford, Washington, received an honorary doctorate of science degree from Meharry Medical College.
Dr. Todd E. Thierer, Rochester, N.Y., is the new vice president for hospitals and advanced education programs for the American Dental Education Association.
Dr. Burton Wasserman, Flushing, N.Y., received the Saul Kamen Award from the Special Care Dentistry Association.
Dr. John N. Williams, Chapel Hill, N.C., is the new vice president for deans for the American Dental Education Association.