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Announcing the 2025 Awards of Distinction
Through the annual awards program, the American College of Prosthodontists honors individuals for outstanding and substantial contributions to the specialty. We are pleased to announce our 2025 recipients:
Distinguished Researcher Award
Recognizing outstanding contributions through original research, literature, teaching, or clinical applications
2025 Awardee: Dr. John Sorensen
Distinguished Service Award
Recognizing outstanding service to the College and the characteristics of a true humanitarian
2025 Awardee: Dr. Leonard Kobren
Educator of the Year Award
Recognizing exceptional skills as a dental educator
2025 Awardee: Dr. Konstantinos Michalakis
Jr. Educator of the Year Award
Recognizing exceptional skills as a junior dental educator
2025 Awardee: Dr. Edmond A. Bedrossian
Distinguished Clinician Award
Recognizing outstanding contributions to clinical dentistry and sciences or health professions
2025 Awardee: Dr. Damian Lee
Dental Technician Leadership Award
Recognizing outstanding service to prosthodontics and the dental laboratory profession
2025 Awardee: Mr. Darwin Bagley
Major General (RETIRED) Bill B. Lefler Federal Services Award
Recognizing excellence in leadership, patient care, mentorship, and service
2025 Awardee: Capt. Ben Hunter
Private Practice Prosthodontist Awards
Recognizing extraordinary collegiality, outreach, and community service
2025 Awardees:
- Region 1: Dr. Vincent Mariano
- Region 2: Dr. Christian Edgar Davila
- Region 3: Dr. Alex Chan
- Region 4: Dr. Perry Fraiman
- Region 5: Dr. Gary Solnit
- Region 7: Dr. Kirk Preston
Dan Gordon Award
Recognizing lifetime achievement
2025 Awardee: Dr. John Agar
President’s Award
Recognizing outstanding vision and leadership
2025 Awardee: Dr. Betsy Davis
Congratulations to all this year's recipients! Learn more about the details of each award here.
Join us at the Annual Awards and President's Dinner at the 2025 Annual Session of the ACP in New Orleans on Friday, Oct. 24 to celebrate the Award of Distinction recipients. The Annual Awards and President's Dinner is a ticketed event that you can add on to your Annual Session registration.
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