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HONOURING MEMBERS OF THE ACADEMY
DR. IRWIN FRIED RECEIVES THE W.W. WOOD AWARD
FOR EXCELLENCE IN DENTAL EDUCATION
Dr. Irwin Fried is presented with the W.W. Wood Award by student Dr. Chrissa Zarafonitis, DMD’18. He remarked
afterward that “It means a lot to me that I am able to help, teach and guide them. I would like to thank them for
choosing me!" Dr. Fried went on to say that “I had always wanted to give back to McGill. As a student, I was
impressed with our teachers and demonstrators who committed their time and expertise. Their level of dedication
left a lasting impression and I hope I do the same for my students”.
The McGill Faculty of Dentistry News reported that “Dr. Fried dedication to teaching and love of paediatric
dentistry is obvious to all of the students. He loves sharing real life experiences and helping students treat
patients. “Since I began teaching, I love working with the students. It is very rewarding to see them learn and
mature from students who know nothing about dentistry to professionals ready to go out and treat patients,”
says Dr. Fried. “The learning is reciprocal; they continuously challenge me and I learn from them all the time."
Dr. Fried graduated from McGill Dentistry in 1992 and went on to complete a General Practice Residency at the
Montreal Children Hospital. Following his residency he decided to complete speciality training in Paediatric
Dentistry and a Master’s of Science from the University of Minnesota. In 1995, upon completion of his training
he began teaching in the Undergraduate Clinic and was promoted to Division Director of Paediatric Dentistry in
2002.
Dr. Fried joined CAPD/ACDP in 1995 and has served as a valuable member on the Scientific Committee since
2004. The CAPD/ACDP Executive, on behalf of the Membership, extends their sincerest congratulations to Dr.
Fried on this very prestigious Award.
The original article may be viewed at https://www.mcgill.ca/dentistry/article/alumni/dr-irwin-fried-awarded-ww-
wood-award-excellence-teaching.