CDA Essentials 2018 • Volume 6 • Issue 1

19 Issue 1 | 2019 | N ews and E vents “Part of the PFA mission is to recognize and grow leaders in the dental profession, their communities and society as a whole,” says Dr. Dushkin. “Through our foundation, we supply scholarships and grants to worthy causes and we want to recognize these leaders because their efforts are often what makes things happen,” he adds. Dr. Dushkin received his DDS fromMcGill University in 1979 and upon graduation went on to private pediatric practice in Montreal until 2013. Dr. Dushkin was involved with CDA and the Quebec Dental Surgeons Association in several capacities, including as a member of the CDA Executive Council from 2001–03. He was the recipient of CDA’s Award of Merit in 2004 and served as the Canadian Trustee of PFA from 2014–18. a Dr. Gerald Dushkin Elected International Vice-President of the Pierre Fauchard Academy Dr. Gerald Dushkin Dr. Gerald (Jerry) Dushkin was elected international vice-president of the Pierre Fauchard Academy (PFA) in October 2018. “It is a great honour to serve and be part of the ACP,” said Dr. Baba. “I believe the strength of the College comes from the diversity, knowledge, and passion of the individual members, and their collective dedication to furthering the specialty.” Dr. Baba is an author and speaker on topics related to fixed and removable prosthetics and implants. He is part of the editorial process for several journals, including the Journal of Prosthodontics , the ACP’s official publication. Dr. Baba serves as a professor in the Advanced Education Program in prosthodontics at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, and maintains a part- time private practice in prosthodontics and implant dentistry in Glendale, California. A native of Lebanon, Dr. Baba received his DMD degree from the University of Montreal in 1996. a Dr. Nadim Baba Installed as President of the American College of Prosthodontists Dr. Nadim Baba Dr. Nadim Baba was officially installed as president of the American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) for a one-year term, during a ceremony at the ACP Annual Session in November 2018. Announcements Visit CDA Oasis for an interview with Dr. Dushkin: wp.me/p2Lv6A-6nG Visit CDA Oasis for an interview with Dr. Baba: wp.me/p2Lv6A-6oX