James R. Lance, D.D.S., received the Spirit of Service Lifetime Dental Community Award from the American Association of Endodontists during its recent Annual Session in San Antonio, Texas.
Dr. Lance, a retired endodontists living in Richmond, Va., dedicates much of his time and resources to treating the underserved in his community. Most recently, he participated in the Virginia Dental Association’s Mission of Mercy, which donates its time and resources to provide free dental care. He personally provided endodontic services at 21 MOM projects, completing more than 400 root canal procedures and mentoring endodontic residents to do the same. Dr. Lance donated the vast majority of the endodontic instruments for the projects in which he participated.
Along with his volunteering, Dr. Lance worked in private practice for 27 years, was a captain in the U.S. Air Force Dental Corps and served as an adjunct professor at Virginia Commonwealth University. While in practice, he was actively involved in organized dentistry, serving as president of the Richmond Dental Society from 1987-1988 and has served on many committees for the Virginia Dental Association. Dr. Lance received his D.D.S. and Certificate in Endodontics from Ohio State University in 1968 and 1972 respectively.
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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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