Dr. Bina Katechia Honored by American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Bina Katechia, associate professor of pediatric dentistry, recently received the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry’s (AAPD) Dr. Lewis Kay Excellence in Education Award.
This award, given during the AAPD’s annual meeting, honors a recipient who demonstrates outstanding leadership, is committed to educating pediatric dental residents to provide children with comprehensive quality oral health care, and brings recognition to their program through their contributions to society and the profession of dentistry.
“Your leadership in the dental profession, your commitment to education pediatric dental residents, your contributions to society, and to the profession of dentistry are examples every educator should emulate,” said Dr. Scott Smith, president of the AAPD in the award announcement.
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