UF dental faculty recognized at home and abroad

July 19, 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Dr. Henry A. Gremillion, an associate professor of orthodontics at the University of Florida College of Dentistry and director of the Parker E. Mahan Facial Pain Center, has received the Florida Dental Association’s Annual Dental Educator Award.

Gremillion was presented with the award during the association’s Florida National Dental Congress in June in Orlando. Gremillion was nominated for the award by dental students in recognition of the excellence of his academic contributions, and his support of and commitment to his students.

Richard Lamont and Ann Progulske-Fox, both professors of oral biology at the University of Florida College of Dentistry, were honored with Distinguished Scientist awards by the International Association for Dental Research during the association’s 84th General Session & Exhibition, held July 7th in Brisbane, Australia. The prestigious awards are bestowed on internationally renowned basic science researchers for their significant contributions to specific IADR research areas. Lamont received the Distinguished Scientist for Basic Research in Oral Biology Award, and Progulske-Fox was honored with the Distinguished Scientist for Basic Research in Periodontal Disease Award.