Denis E. “Chip” Simon III, D.D.S., M.S., received the American Association of Endodontists’ highest honor, the Edgar D. Coolidge Award, during the Association’s recent Annual Session in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Simon received the award for his leadership and exemplary dedication to dentistry and endodontics.
Dr. Simon has volunteered his time and support to several dental associations in the more than 20 years he has been an endodontist. He has served as president of the AAE, the AAE Foundation, the Louisiana Dental Association, the Louisiana Association of Endodontists and the Sixth District Dental Association. A major in the U.S. Air Force for seven years, Dr. Simon currently works in private practice in Baton Rouge, La., and also is a clinical assistant professor at the Louisiana State University School of Dentistry. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics and has also published several papers and is well respected by his peers and students.
Dr. Simon received his B.S. and his D.D.S. from Louisiana State University and School of Dentistry, which honored him with the Alumnus of the Year award in 2005.
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About the American Association of Endodontists
The American Association of Endodontists, headquartered in Chicago, Ill., represents more than 7,200 members worldwide. Endodontics is one of nine dental specialties formally recognized by the American Dental Association. The AAE, founded in 1943, is dedicated to excellence in the art and science of endodontics and to the highest standard of patient care. The Association inspires its members to pursue professional advancement and personal fulfillment through education, research, advocacy, leadership, communication and service.
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