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. 

Praveen Arany, TH Maiman Award 2023
T. H. Maiman Award for Excellence in Dental Laser Research

Giovanni Olivi MD, DDS

Georgios E. Romanos, D.D.S., Ph.D., Prof. Dr. med. dent., Glenda Payas Award 2023

Dr. Glenda Payas Outstanding Educator Award

Georgios E. Romanos, D.D.S., Ph.D., Prof. Dr. med. dent.

Walid Altayeb, Leon Goldman Award 2023

Leon Goldman Award for Clinical Excellence

Tosun Tosun DDS, MSc, Phd.

Raminta Mastis, Sulewski Service Award 2023

John Sulewski Service Award

Craig Sanford, DDS

 

The ALD has four awards to celebrate the hard work of its members: 

  • The T.H. Maiman Award for Excellence in Dental Laser Research

  • The Leon Goldman Award for Clinical Excellence,

  • The John G. Sulewski Distinguished Service Award for Outstanding Commitment and Contributions to the Academy, AND

  • 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

 

 

Praveen Arany

T. H. Maiman Award for Excellence in Dental Laser Research

 

Dr. Giovanni Olivi MD, DDS

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Acceptance from Dr. Giovanni Olivi
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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.

 Angie Wallace, RDH

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.

 

 Walid Altayeb, DDS, MSc, PhD

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.

 

 Raminta Mastis

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.

 


 

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

Dr. Georgios Romanos 2016
Dr. Sebastiano Andreana 2012

Dr. Wayne Selting 2011

Prof Dr. Daniel Fried 2009

Prof. Raimund Hibst 2008

Dr. Linda Otis 2006
Dr. Craig Gimbel 2003

Dr. John Featherstone 2002

Dr. Akira Aoki 2001

Dr. Frederick Parkins 2000

Dr. Peter Rechmann 1999
Dr. Terry D. Myers 1998

Dr. Richard Blankenau 1996

Dr. Lynn Powell 1995

Dr. Joel White 1993

 

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

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

 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 

 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

 

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

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

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

Dr. David M. Roshkind 1998
University of California, San Francisco 1997

Mr. John Sulewski 1996

Dr. Scott Brundrett 1995
Dr. Stewart Rosenberg 1993

 

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