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 Spencer G Hornstein, DDS, of North Potomac, Maryland, 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 Dr Hornstein completed 1,100 hours of continuing dental education. As a recipient of the Mastership award, Dr Hornstein joins more 2100 active AGD Masters 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 Hornstein for his commitment to the profession, “ say AGD President Fares M. Elias, DDS, JD, FAGD. “He has distinguished himself professionally among his peers and demonstrates the characteristics of a role model to both his fellow dentists and to the members of the community.”
Dr Hornstein graduated from Howard University School of Dentistry in May, 1985 and currently practices dentistry in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr Hornstein is married to Barbara has two children. In addition to the AGD, Dr. Hornstein is a member of the American Dental Association, and is a Fellow in Academy of Laser Dentistry. Dr Hornstein currently sits on the Board for the Maryland Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped. Integrated into his general dental practice is a focus on treating patients with all kinds of special needs, including but not limited to Autism, Wheelchair bound patients and a wide variety of complex disabilities.