AGpO MEMBERSHIP NEWS Academy of Gp Orthodontics Held Annual Meeting in Houston, Texas www.academygportho.com Academy of Gp Orthodontics 2024-25 Officers President Kauser Bari, DDS Brian Machart, DDS our 2023-2024 Board President, welcomes our new President, Dr. Kauser Bari. We would like to sincerely thank our outgoing President, Dr. Brian Machart, for serving the Academy this past year. His contributions and leadership are valued and appreciated. Cynthia Bordelon, our Board Secretary/Treasurer and Past AGpO Executive Director, recognized Adam Griswold for his 15-year anniversary as current Executive Director. Thank you, Adam, for leading us with integrity and for your dedication to our members. President Elect Amanda Larsh, DMD Vice President Jennifer Rand, DDS Secretary -Treasurer Cynthia Bordelon Immediate Past-President Brian Machart, DDS Board of Directors Ron Austin, DDS Scott Earp, DDS Drew Ellenwood, DDS Nermeen El Gammal, BDS Humberto Nunez-Gil, DMD Raphael Santore, DDS Advisory Board Robert Allen, DDS Greg Cannizzo DDS Fred Der, DDS Nicholas Gardner, DDS Kyle McCrea, DDS Sherman Menser, DDS Milton Ntragatakis, DDS Keith Wilkerson, DDS Charles Young, DDS Dr. Ron Austin receiving his Award for 35 years of continuous membership in the Academy of Gp Orthodontics. Over that time Ron has served as a Board Member, Instructor, Lecturer and Mentor. Thank you, Ron, for all your knowledge and friendship to all of us. Dr. Kieth Wilkerson receiving his Award for 30 years of continuous membership in the Academy of Gp Orthodontics. Over that time Keith has served as a Board Member, Past President, Instructor, and Lecturer. Thank you, Keith, for all that you have shared with our membership. Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Pediatric Dentistry Survey The Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program is conducting a study directed to the Academy of Gp Orthodontics (AGpO) and the American Orthodontic Society (AOS) to understand members’ profile of practice and provisions of Orthodontic services for the pediatric and Medicaid patient popula-tion. Ultimately the authors, which include members from both organizations, intend to publish a manuscript in a peer-reviewed journal that will high-light the contributions of our membership to increas-ing access to care across the United States. Please take 10 minutes of your time to complete this anonymous survey by using either the QR or visiting: https://redcap.nicklaushealth.org/surveys/?s=EYR743LEEPE7P7L4 Executive Director Adam Griswold, CAE Associate Director Jennifer Beasley Executive Director Emeritus Cynthia Bordelon 32 Fall 2024 JAOS
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