Marc E. Levitan, D.D.S., received the Edward M. Osetek Educator Award from the American Association of Endodontists during the Association’s recent Annual Session in San Antonio, Texas. The award is presented to a full-time educator with less than 10 years of teaching experience.
Dr. Levitan began his full-time academic career after spending 25 years in private practice. Currently, Dr. Levitan is associate professor and director of the postgraduate and undergraduate endodontic programs at the Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine in Charleston. When he took the leap into academia in 2000, he was an associate professor and director of the undergraduate endodontics program at the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry. He is involved in student mentorship and sits on many committees within the university.
“He has personally been the reason why numerous dental students decide to specialize in endodontics - due to his charisma, his love of teaching, his passion for helping patients and the constant support he offers to them,” said John S. Olmsted, D.D.S., M.S., chair of the AAE Honors and Awards Committee.
A Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics, Dr. Levitan received his D.D.S. from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in 1973 and his Certificate in Endodontics from Harvard School of Dental Medicine in 1975.
###
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.
Photo available upon request by contacting the AAE at communications@aae.org.