Dr. Glick receives 2010 Shils Award

Philadelphia—For his “steadfast editorial voice and advocacy on behalf of the underserved,” JADA Editor Michael Glick, is a recipient of the 2010 Dr. Edward B. Shils Entrepreneurial Education Fund Award.

Dr. Glick, who was named editor of The Journal of the American Dental Association in 2005, is also the new dean of School of Dental Medicine at the State University of New York at Buffalo.

“I am honored to be chosen for this award,” Dr. Glick said. “It’s very gratifying to be recognized for forwarding ideas and concepts that you feel strongly about.”

The Dr. Edward B. Shils Entrepreneurial Education Fund was established in 2002 to honor the legacy of Dr. Edward B. Shils, late professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton College and former executive director of the Dental Manufacturers of America.

As JADA editor, Dr. Glick not only provides commentary for the profession’s most widely read journal but also continues to author articles about topics close to his heart, including dental education and the dental professional’s role in fostering overall health.

In praising Dr. Glick’s commitment to the profession, Steve Kess, chair of the program advisory board for the Dr. Edward B. Shils Entrepreneurial Education Fund, said, “We are very proud to recognize Dr. Glick and feel confident of his place with prior winners.”

Each year, the Dr. Edward B. Shils Entrepreneurial Education Fund program advisory board recognizes four individuals who represent the academic, clinical, industry and community in respect to oral health.

The factors considered when selecting the award recipients include:

• originality and creativity;
• breadth of impact;
• engagement of multiple constituencies in the dental community;
• expandability and renewability;
• reproductibility;
• demonstrated leadership;
• inclusiveness and diversity;
• synergistic effectiveness.

As this year’s recipient of the award, Dr. Glick will be recognized at an August dinner in Philadelphia. He will also receive $1,000 on behalf of the charity of his choosing.