Dr. Steve Perlman Receives Cushing Award

Main Category: Dentistry
Article Date: 11 Mar 2009 - 4:00 PDT

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The Chicago Dental Society presented Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine (BUGSDM) alum Dr. Steve Perlman with the 2009 George Cushing Award. The award recognizes those who raise public awareness about the importance of oral health.

Perlman was selected for his work as Senior Global Clinical Advisor of Special Olympics' Healthy Athletes® Special Smiles®, President of both the Academy of Dentistry for Persons with Disabilities and The Massachusetts Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and Head Start consultant for the City of Lynn, Massachusetts, The Lynn Community Health Center, and several rehabilitation centers.

"I was honored to receive this award," said Perlman. "Much of the recognition I have enjoyed previously has been from the field of pediatric dentistry or care of children and adults with special needs. To be acknowledged by dental professionals outside of the specialty world is very significant to me and demonstrates that the dental profession is recognizing a medically underserved and vulnerable population."

"Dr. Steve Perlman is an outstanding member of our alumni," said BUGSDM Dean Jeffrey Hutter. "He has achieved so much since graduating from the Goldman School of Dental Medicine and I know he serves as an inspiration to many of our students past and present."

The mission of Boston University School of Dental Medicine is to provide excellent education to dental professionals throughout their careers; to shape the future of dental medicine and dental education through research; to offer excellent health care services to the community; to participate in community activities; and to foster a respectful and supportive environment.

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