CHICAGO — Dr. Gerald N. Glickman of Dallas, Texas, was elected president-elect of the American Association of Endodontists during its 2008 Annual Session, held April 9 – 12 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Dr. Glickman has been actively involved in the activities of the Association for a number of years, serving as AAE treasurer (2005-2007) and AAE vice president (2007-2008). He has also participated in the work of various committees, including Public and Professional Affairs, Educational Affairs, Research and Scientific Affairs, Continuing Education and Applied Strategic Planning. Additionally, he played an integral role in planning numerous annual sessions, serving as chair of oral and poster research presentations and table clinics from 1995-1997.
In addition to his leadership in the AAE, Dr. Glickman has been a dedicated Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics since 1987. He has provided guidance and support to the specialty’s certifying board as past president (2002-2003) and director (1997-2003). His professional involvement extends to several other dental organizations as well, including the American Dental Education Association.
Dr. Glickman is currently professor and chair of the department of endodontics at Texas A&M/Baylor College of Dentistry. He also is the director of the graduate program in endodontics at Baylor.
Dr. Glickman received his D.D.S. degree in 1978 from the Ohio State University College of Dentistry, and his M.S. and certificate in endodontics in 1984 from Northwestern University School of Dentistry. He also received an M.S. in microbiology in 1975 from the University of Kentucky, an M.B.A. degree in 1988 from Southern Methodist University and his J.D. degree in 1994 from Texas Wesleyan School of Law. Dr. Glickman resides in Dallas.
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The American Association of Endodontists, headquartered in Chicago, represents more than 7,000 members worldwide, including approximately 95 percent of all eligible endodontists in the United States. The Association, 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.