UCSF Dentistry’s Michal Staninec, DDS, PhD, Sophia Saeed, DMD, and Shoghi Fareid, DDS, received awards from the Pierre Fauchard Academy on Aug. 22.
Dr. Staninec received the Dental Faculty Recognition Award, which goes to a senior faculty member in recognition of his or her academic achievements. Dr. Saeed received the Dental Faculty Development Grant, which provides funding for a project.
Dr. Fareid (D'15) received the Senior Dental Student Certificate of Merit. The certificate is presented to a dental student in recognition of outstanding and dedicated service to the profession, with particular emphasis placed on contributions to dental literature.
The Pierre Fauchard Academy is an international dental honor organization founded in 1936 that is dedicated to advancing the dental procession, increasing dental knowledge, improving oral health worldwide and encouraging high ethical standards.