Dr. Paula K. Friedman Wins Prestigious Award for Her Work in Geriatric Dentistry
Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) Professor in the Department of General Dentistry Dr. Paula K. Friedman was honored at the 27th Annual Meeting on Special Care Dentistry in Denver, Colorado, held March 27–29, 2015. Dr. Friedman was presented with the Ronald L. Ettinger Award for her outstanding service to the field of geriatric dentistry.
The Ronald L. Ettinger Award is presented annually to the member of the Special Care Dentistry Association (SCDA) who exemplifies the qualities of character, ethics, and dedication to geriatric dentistry that are embodied by the award’s namesake, Dr. Ronald L. Ettinger. The awardee must have a record of service to SCDA in the area of geriatric dentistry and must have noteworthy achievements both locally and nationally.
Dr. Friedman was selected for this award for her tireless efforts to support and promote geriatric dentistry. She has been involved in geriatric dentistry since 1982 and helped to develop the geriatric program at GSDM. Most recently, she edited a book titled Geriatric Dentistry: Caring for our Aging Population which discusses issues faced by the geriatric population and provides tips for how practitioners can effectively engage with their aging patients. Dr. Friedman has been involved with SCDA for 20 years, and currently serves on their board of directors as a Trustee at Large. She previously served as the Chair of the Council of Geriatric Dentistry for SCDA.
The SCDA is an international organization of oral health care professionals seeking to promote the health and well-being of patients with special needs.
“Congratulations to Dr. Friedman on winning this prestigious award,” said Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter. “She is certainly deserving of this recognition for her dedication to the needs of geriatric patients.”