CHICAGO (July 2010) – The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), a professional association of more than 35,000 general dentists who are dedicated to staying up to date in the profession through continuing education, is pleased to announce that Kevin S. McCurry DDS, of Roseville, California received the association’s 2010 Mastership award during the AGD 2010 Annual Meeting & Exhibits, held July 8 to 11 in New Orleans, La.

The Mastership award is the highest honor available at the AGD and one of the most respected designations within the profession. To accomplish this goal, Dr. McCurry completed 1,100 hours of continuing dental education. As a recipient of this award, Dr. McCurry joins more than 2,100 AGD members who understand that providing great smiles and good oral health for their patients are the result of going above and beyond basic requirements.

“We are proud to honor Dr. McCurry for his commitment to the profession,” says AGD President Fares M. Elias, DDS, JD, FAGD. “He has distinguished himself professionally amongst his peers and demonstrates the characteristics of a role model to his fellow dentists and to the members of the community.”

Dr. McCurry graduated from USC in 189 and currently practices dentistry in Roseville, California. Dr. McCurry is married to his lovely wife Cheri and has 6 beautiful children. In addition to the AGD, Dr. McCurry is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Academy of General Dentistry, the California Dental Association, and the Sacramento District Dental Society.

About the Academy of General Dentistry

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is a professional association of more than 35,000 general dentists dedicated to staying up to date in the profession through continuing education. Founded in 1952, the AGD has grown to become the second-largest dental association in the United States, and it is the only association that exclusively represents the needs and interests of general dentists. More than 772,000 persons in the United States are employed directly in the field of dentistry. A general dentist is the primary care provider for patients of all ages and is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients’ oral health needs. For more information about the AGD, please visit www.agd.org.

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