ALD 2024 AWARD RECIPIENTS
Many of the members of the Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD) submerge themselves in the dynamics of laser dentistry on a day-by-day basis. They put in long days at the office serving their patients, and in their “free time” dedicate themselves in even deeper ways. They spend time in research, developing new treatment techniques, write journal articles, teach at seminars, mentor colleagues, and spend countless hours volunteering on Academy committees. They do this without the thought of being given an award.
In 2024 ALD recognized the commitment of four outstanding individuals, each contributing to the advancement of lasers in dentistry.
The ALD has four awards to celebrate the hard work of its members:
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The T.H. Maiman Award for Excellence in Dental Laser Research
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The Leon Goldman Award for Clinical Excellence,
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The John G. Sulewski Distinguished Service Award for Outstanding Commitment and Contributions to the Academy, AND
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The Dr. Glenda Payas Outstanding Educator Award is presented this year for the first time for life-long leadership excellence in education globally.
ALD 2024 AWARD RECIPIENTS

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T. H. Maiman Award for Excellence in Dental Laser Research
Dr. Giovanni Olivi MD, DDS
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The T. H. Maiman Award is presented for excellence in dental laser research. The first laser was developed by Theodore H. Maiman in 1960. In 2023, Dr. Praveen Arany is honored with the T.H. Maiman award for research excellence in light therapy. The candidates are required to provide supportive documentation displaying the candidates’ exceptional dental laser research. The criteria for the Maiman Award for excellence include publication in peer- reviewed journals as first or second author. This honor is not given every year. Dr. Arany joins a prestigious community of past recipients.
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Dr. Glenda Payas Outstanding Educator Award
Dr. Georgios E. Romanos, D.D.S., Ph.D., Prof. Dr. med. dent.
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The Dr. Glenda Payas Outstanding Educator Award is presented for lifelong leadership excellence in education globally. This honor recognizes original research, years of educational instruction in multiple different educational environments from elementary school to postgraduate teaching, published articles, and distinguished volunteer leadership service that supports education globally. This honor is selected by the Dr. Eugene Seidner Student Scholarship and Research Grants Board of Trustees.
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Leon Goldman Award for Clinical Excellence
Dr. Tosun Tosun DDS, MSc, PhD
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The Leon Goldman Award for Clinical Excellence is presented for clinical excellence. Dr. Goldman was the first physician to report on laser exposure to a vital human tooth. In 2023 Dr. Walid Altayeb is honored with the Leon Goldman Award for Clinical Excellence. The candidates are required to provide supportive documentation displaying the candidates’ exceptional clinical work. The criteria for the Leon Goldman Award for Clinical Excellence include: ALD membership, Advanced Proficiency Certification, clinical presentations annually, and recognized clinical excellence using lasers in dentistry in peer- reviewed journals. Dr. Altayeb joins a prestigious community of past recipients.
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John G. Sulewski Distinguished Service Award
Dr. Craig Sanford, DDS
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The John G. Sulewski Distinguished Service Award is presented for outstanding commitment and contribution to the Academy. In 2023, Dr. Mastis is presented with the John G. Sulewski Distinguished Service honor. The Distinguished Service Award recognizes leadership and participation in the Academy far above the call of duty including Board of Directors service. Dr. Mastis joins esteemed colleagues as honorees.
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ABOUT THE AWARDS
The T.H. Maiman Award is presented for excellence in dental laser research. The first laser was developed by Theodore H. Maiman in 1960. In 2023, Dr. Praveen Arany is honored with the T.H. Maiman award for research excellence in light therapy. The candidates are required to provide supportive documentation displaying the candidates’ exceptional dental laser research. The criteria for the Maiman Award for excellence include publication in peer-reviewed journals as first or second author. This honor is not given every year.
Giovanni Olivi 2024 Dr. Praveen Arany 2023
James Carroll 2021
Dr. Shalizah Patel 2019 Dr. Juliana Barros 2019
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Dr. Georgios Romanos 2016 Dr. Sebastiano Andreana 2012
Dr. Wayne Selting 2011
Prof Dr. Daniel Fried 2009
Prof. Raimund Hibst 2008
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Dr. Linda Otis 2006 Dr. Craig Gimbel 2003
Dr. John Featherstone 2002
Dr. Akira Aoki 2001
Dr. Frederick Parkins 2000
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Dr. Peter Rechmann 1999 Dr. Terry D. Myers 1998
Dr. Richard Blankenau 1996
Dr. Lynn Powell 1995
Dr. Joel White 1993
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The Leon Goldman Award is presented for clinical excellence. Dr. Goldman was the first physician to report on laser exposure to a vital human tooth. In 2023, Dr. Walid Altayeb is honored with the Leon Goldman Award for Clinical Excellence. The candidates are required to provide supportive documentation displaying the candidates’ exceptional clinical work. The criteria for the Goldman Award for clinical excellence include: ALD membership, Advanced Proficiency Certification, clinical presentations annually, and recognized clinical excellence using lasers in dentistry in peer-reviewed journals.
Tosun Tosun DDS, MSc, Phd 2024 Dr. Walid Altayeb 2023
Lynn Atkinson, RDH 2022
Dr. Grace Sun 2021
Dr. Nuran Çulcuoglu 2019
Mary Lynn Smith, RDH 2018 Dr. John Graeber 2018
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Dr. Beatrijs Deruyter 2017 Dr. Gerry Ross 2016 Dr. Claus Neckel 2015 Dr. Fred Margolis 2014 Dr. Larry Kotlow 2014 Dr. Mel Burchman 2012 Dr. Giuseppe Iaria 2011
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Dr. Shigeyuki Nagai 2010
Dr. Stu Coleton 2009 Dr. Frank Yung 2007 Dr. Giovanni Olivi 2007
Dr. Glenn van As 2006
Dr. Gabi Kesler 2004
Dr. Duane H. Beers 2002
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Ms. Nora M. Raffetto, RDH 2001
Dr. Janet Hatcher Rice 2000 Dr. Steven Parker 1998 Dr. Donald J. Coluzzi 1999
Dr. Robert E. Barr 1999
Dr. Robert Pick 1995 Dr. Kim Kutsch 1993
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The John G. Sulewski Distinguished Service Award is presented for outstanding commitment and contribution to the Academy. In 2023, Dr. Raminta Mastis is presented with the John G. Sulewski Distinguished Service honor. The Distinguished Service Award recognizes leadership and participation in the Academy far above the call of duty including Board of Directors service. Dr. Mastis joins these esteemed colleagues as honorees.
Craig Sanford, DDS 2024 Dr. Raminta Mastis 2023
Dr. Lawrence Kotlow 2022
Dr. Ana Triliouris in 2020
Dr. Walid Altayeb in 2019
Dr. Scott Benjamin in 2018
Dr. Arun Darbar in 2017
Dr. Glenda Payas 2016
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Dr. Mitch Lomke 2015 Ms. Angie Mott, RDH 2014
Dr. Robert Convissar 2013
Dr. Emile Martin 2012
Dr. Charles Rhodes 2011
Dr. Steven Parker 2010
Dr. Dennis Pietrini 2009
Dr. Lester Burman 2008
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Dr. Art Levy 2007 Dr. Donald Coluzzi 2006
Dr. Joel White 2005
Dr. Tony Hewlett 2004
Dr. Donald Patthoff 2003
Dr. Stuart Coleton 2002
Dr. William Siminovsky 2000
Dr. Alan J. Goldstein 1999
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Dr. David M. Roshkind 1998 University of California, San Francisco 1997
Mr. John Sulewski 1996
Dr. Scott Brundrett 1995 Dr. Stewart Rosenberg 1993
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The Dr. Glenda Payas Outstanding Educator Award is presented for lifelong leadership excellence in education globally. In 2023, Angie Wallace, RDH is honored for her dedication to lifelong education with the Dr. Payas Distinguished Educator Award. This honor recognizes original research, years of educational instruction in multiple different educational environments from elementary school to postgraduate teaching, published articles, and distinguished volunteer leadership service that supports education globally. This honor is selected by the Dr. Eugene Seidner Student Scholarship and Research Grants Board of Trustees.
Georgios E. Romanos, D.D.S., Ph.D., Prof. Dr. med. dent 2024 Angie Wallace, RDH, 2023
Dr. Shigyuki Nagai, 2022
Dr. David Roshkind, 2021
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