The New York State Dental Foundation will honor four leaders in the
dental profession with the 2009 Foundations of Excellence Awards in the
following categories:

Research: In recognition for commitment to applying creative, science-
based methods to foster greater understanding of and to improve overall
oral health.

Irwin Mandel, DDS
Oral Biologist

    Past Winners: Dr. Regina Landesberg (2005); Dr. Alice Horowitz
    (2006); Daniel H. Fine, DMD (2008)

Academics: In recognition for having demonstrated creative and
innovative use of science curricula to teach oral health.

Richard N. Buchanan, DDS
Dean, University at Buffalo

    Past Winners: Dr. Regina Landesberg (2005);  Michael Alfano,
    DDS (2006);  Allan Formicola, DDS (2008)

Community Service: In recognition for fostering improved oral health
care for individuals, particularly underserved and at risk populations,
through advocacy efforts that emphasize education and prevention and
foster ongoing partnerships among a wide spectrum of stakeholders.

Reneida Reyes, DDS, MPH
Regional Oral Health Coalition & Head Start Dental Home Initiative

    Past Winners: Assemblyman Adriano Espaillat (2005); Chad
    Gehani, DDS (2006); Burton L. Edelstein, DDS, MPH (2007);
    Donated Dental Services (2008)

Corporate Leadership Award: In recognition for exemplary leadership
which demonstrates a deep commitment to innovative initiatives that not
only empower employees and communities but advance strategic
business interests.

Anthony Volpe, DDS
Vice President for Scientific Affairs, Colgate Palmolive

    Past Winners:  Michael Sudzina (2006);  Stanley M. Bergman
    (2007); Suzan F. Harrison (2008)

Awards will be presented at an awards luncheon scheduled to be held
October 23, 2009 at the St. Regis Hotel in Manhattan.
20 Corporate Woods Blvd., Suite 602
Albany, New York 12211
ph: 518-465-0044
fax: 518-465-3219
alt: 800-255-2100
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