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Robert Tremblay named Executive Director of Oakland Dean Mert N. Aksu receives Pierre Fauchard Academy County Dental Society Affiliate Professor Robert Tremblay was Distinguished Service Award Detroit Mercy Dental Dean Mert N. Aksu received the Pierre Fauchard Academy (PFA) Distinguished Service Award. The award is the highest honor given by the PFA Michigan Section and is awarded to fellows whose actions and deeds reflect the highest examples of honorary dental service for the academy, the community, education, mentorship and/or philanthropy. Aksu was the academy’s 2019 award recipient, however, due to the pandemic, he officially received the award on Oct. 3, 2021. “After examining Dr. Aksu’s extensive CV, I think there’s no doubt that this year’s recipient qualifies in many of those categories. He has always remained steadfast in supporting the School’s mission of educating students who are both clinically proficient and humanistically focused on the service of their fellow man. It was a privilege to present the PFA’s Distinguished Service Award to Dr. Mert Aksu.” said Michael Maihofer, D.D.S. ’78, editor, PFA Michigan Section and president of the Michigan Dental Association.
recently named executive director of the Oakland County Dental Society (OCDS). The OCDS is a great resource for dental professionals seeking networking, mentorship and education opportunities. Founded in 1931, the OCDS has nearly 900 member dentists who work to serve their community, advance dental care and promote oral health.
Divesh Byrappagari inducted into the International College of Dentists David Kacir appointed Division Director of Clinical Essentials and Simulation Congratulations to Clinical Associate Professor David Kacir, who has been appointed to division co-director of Clinical Essentials and Simulation. Kacir joined the School of Dentistry in 2011 as an adjunct faculty. He earned his D.D.S. from University of Detroit Mercy and an M.S. from the University of Toledo. Most recently, Kacir served as Clinic Lead in the Division of Clinical Dentistry. 20 |
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Congratulations to Associate Professor Divesh Byrappagari who has been inducted as a fellow into the International College of Dentists (ICD). ICD is the preeminent global dental honor society recognizing outstanding professional achievement and meritorious service while advocating for humanitarian and educational initiatives.
