That’s the quote that has guided Dr. Rami Dimitri’s pursuit of excellence in dentistry. He says “I read that quote a few years back and it motivated me. The Fellowship of the Academy Of General Dentistry was the ideal route to fulfill this goal (of excellence in dentistry). Receiving such an award is an honor, as it made me join this small group of elite dentists that value their patients greatly. Broadening the scopes of knowledge and skills in all fields of general dentistry, through the large number of continuing education hours, is what gives me the capability to give the ultimate care to my patients, and achieve the clinical excellence which we are all striving for in our practices. Clinical excellence is the backbone of our performance  to create patients for life, with the support of  Pacific Dental Services (PDS).”

Last year, Dr. Rami Dimitri, DDS, FAGD, of Eastvale, CA, received not one but two fellowship awards!  Dr. Dimitri was one of the recipients of the 2011 Fellowship Award from the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD).  The AGD is a professional association of more than 37,000 general dentists dedicated to staying up to date in the profession through continuing education to better serve the public.

The Fellowship award is presented to dentists who seek to provide the highest quality of dental care by remaining current in their profession. To accomplish this goal, Dr. Dimitri completed 500 hours of continuing dental education, passed a comprehensive exam and fulfilled three years of continuous membership in the AGD. As a recipient of the Fellowship award, Dr. Dimitri joins more than 7,000 active AGD Fellows who understand that providing great smiles and good oral health for their patients are the result of going above and beyond basic requirements.

“We are proud to honor Dr. Dimitri for his commitment to the profession,” says AGD President Howard Gamble, DMD, FAGD. “He has distinguished himself professionally among his peers and demonstrates the characteristics of a role model to both his fellow dentists and to the members of the community.”

Dr. Dimitiri also received a Fellowship Award from the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI). The award is bestowed on a dental professional involved in dental implant treatment. The ICOI has a Fellowship program in which active members are encouraged to achieve Fellowship status through their efforts in education, research and actual clinical experience. The ICOI is a tax-exempt, non-profit, worldwide dental educational organization. It is dedicated to communicating scientific knowledge and improving the clinical practice of dental implantology worldwide.

Dr. Dimitri graduated from the Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Cairo University in Egypt in 1984 and currently practices dentistry at   Gateway Dental Group and Orthodontics in Eastvale, California.

CHICAGO (Novemberber 3, 2011)—The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), a professional association of more than 37,000 general dentists dedicated to staying up to date in the profession through continuing education to better serve the public, is pleased to announce that Cari Callaway, DDS, FAGD, of Las Vegas, Nevada, received the association’s 2011 Fellowship award during the AGD 2011 Annual Meeting & Exhibits, held July 28 to 31 in San Diego, Calif.

Dr. Callaway received this year's Fellowship Award from the AGD

The Fellowship award is presented to dentists who seek to provide the highest quality of dental care by remaining current in their profession. To accomplish this goal, Dr. Callaway completed 500 hours of continuing dental education, passed a comprehensive exam and fulfilled three years of continuous membership in the AGD.

As a recipient of the Fellowship award, Dr. Callaway joins more than 6,500 active AGD Fellows who understand that providing great smiles and good oral health for their patients are the result of going above and beyond basic requirements.

“We are proud to honor Dr. Callaway for her commitment to the profession,” says AGD President Howard Gamble, DMD, FAGD. “She has distinguished herself professionally among her peers and demonstrates the characteristics of a role model to both her fellow dentists and to the members of the community.”

Dr. Callaway graduated from USC Dental School in 1999 and UCLA Undergrad in 1995 and currently practices dentistry in Las Vegas, Nevada at Montecito Town Center Dental Group and Flamingo Smiles Dentistry. In addition to the AGD, Dr. Callaway is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

About the Academy of General Dentistry

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is a professional association of more than 37,000 general dentists dedicated to staying up to date in the profession through continuing education to better serve the public. Founded in 1952, the AGD has grown to become the second largest dental association in the United States, and it is the only association that exclusively represents the needs and interests of general dentists. More than 772,000 persons in the United States are employed directly in the field of dentistry. A general dentist is the primary care provider for patients of all ages and is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients’ oral health needs. For more information about the AGD, please visit www.agd.org.

The event kicked off with President and CEO Stephen Thorne’s grand entrance and key note address, “We Believe,” setting the tone for the conference titled, We Believe: Based on a True Story. The day continued with Dr. Lance Rygg’s heartfelt story of his family and relationship through the years with PDS in “An Officer, a Partner, and a Gentleman.” Dr. Rygg was followed by Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, renowned speaker and author of the bestselling business book, “MOJO: How to Get It, How to Keep It, How to Get It Back if You Lose It,” which he discussed with the XP Conference attendees. The day ended with business expert, Joseph Grenny, who presented from his influential book, “Crucial Conversations.” Between speakers, the audience was entertained and excited to see some of their very own colleagues in adaptations of Hollywood favorites, such as Blues Brothers and Charlie’s Angels.

Following the conference, all were invited to the much anticipated awards ceremony and gala dinner. The audience cheered for the Office of the Year winner’s Sierra Lakes Dental Group of Fontana and Crossing Dental Group of Perris. The awards show concluded with the presentation of the coveted Award of Distinction. The roars of approval could he heard from a distance for winner, Dr. Minh Pham. The guests finished off their evening with cocktails and an array of delectable fare at the Hollywood Night’s Dinner.

Dental Assistant Recognition Week, scheduled for March 7–13, 2010, is a week-long tribute to the commitment and dedication this essential team member exhibits throughout the year. The dental assisting role continues to diversify and expand. Whether they are taking digital x-rays, working chairside with the dentist, or contributing to the success of CAD/CAM & CEREC Connect, dental assistants are vital to the success of the dental practice.

“One Team, One Goal: Improving Oral Health” is the theme for the 33rd annual Dental Assistant Recognition Week, which is sponsored by the ADA. This is the perfect time to acknowledge and recognize this versatile, multitalented member of your dental team—your Dental Assistant.

We appreciate our Dental Assistants because we recognize this vital role they play on our team! This is national DA Recognition week – what is your team doing to recognize all the hard work from your dental assistants?