Dr . Richard Galeone Receives PDA Distinguished Service Award
dentistry with an opinion . But little did I suspect that 39 years later I ’ d still be sharing my views with other dentists .
Over a 16-year period as associate editor and then editor of the Pennsylvania Dental Journal I had the opportunity to travel around the Commonwealth , meeting and interviewing dentists , hearing their stories and getting their opinions about the issues that impacted the dental profession . Later , with the American Association of Dental Editors I had the privilege of meeting and working with dental editors from every state in the country in our attempts to raise the standards of dental journalism . And then with the International College of Dentists I have had the chance to work with dentists from different parts of the world on various projects . It has been a fantastic
ride for me – a ride that I don ’ t think would have been offered in any other profession . So , when you take a ride that lasts 39 years , you can ’ t help but notice a few things : In general , serving the profession is fun ; one determined person can effect great change ; dentistry is probably the most ethical of all professions ; volunteerism makes one a better and more compassionate practitioner ; when you serve , you always get a more compassionate practitioner ; when you serve , you always get more that you give , and ; the friends you make along the way are the greatest reward of service to the profession .
Thank you again for this recognition and great honor . It is something I will always cherish . I am very proud to be a member of the Pennsylvania Dental Association .
Dr . Linda Himmelberger Receives Pierre Fauchard Award
Dr . Linda K . Himmelberger , former PDA president , received the Pierre Fauchard Award from presenter Dr . Elaine Stefanowicz at the First Meeting of the House of Delegates April 8 .
26 July / August 2011 • Pennsylvania Dental Journal