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2023 Winner, Dr. Rasheeda Johnson →

This year’s choice as Dentist of the Year for the 15th Annual Safe Sedation Week is on a literal and figurative mission. From starting at a young age as an unofficial dental assistant in a family friend’s practice, to co-founding a worldwide non-profit, Rasheeda Johnson, DDS, MBA, has always been determined to be where she can make the most difference…

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2022 Winner, Dr. Nilo Hernandez →

Many of the dentists considered for the 14th Annual Safe Sedation Week Dentist of the Year have long and full careers in the industry, but it’s unlikely that any of them started in elementary school, as 2022 honoree Nilo Hernandez, DDS did…

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Dr. Nilo Hernandez

2021 Winners, Dr. Kwan, DMD & Dr. Hsu, DDS →

While many couples found themselves working together for the first time during Covid-19 quarantines, it was business as usual for Dr. Arthur Kwan, DMD and his wife, Dr. Sally Hsu, DDS. The successful synchronicity and innovative patient care of Nu Smile Dental…

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Dr. Arthur Kwan, DMD & Dr. Sally Hsu, DDS

2020 Winner, Dr. Pamela Marzban →

We conclude our 12th Annual Sedation Safety Week on a high note by sharing our 2020 Safe Sedation Dentist of the Year. Selecting just one dentist among so many notable and dedicated professionals is no small order. However, a Virginia dentist rose among the ranks…

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Dr. Pamela Marzban

2019 Winner, Dr. Michael A. Knight →

Meet Michael A. Knight, DDS, the 2019 Safe Sedation Dentist of the Year, and Discover How He Utilizes IV Sedation to Maximize Patient Comfort and Safety…

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Michael A. Knight, DDS

2018 Winner, Dr. Peter C.J. Chiang →

Selected by a jury of his peers, Dr. Chiang is an exemplary model of professionalism and dedication. He does our profession honor, and we hope this recognition will encourage other dentists to emulate him and his commitment to patient safety…

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Dr. Peter C.J. Chiang

2017 Winner, Dr. Kaveh Ghaboussi →

Meet our 2017 Safe Sedation Dentist of the Year, Dr. Kaveh Ghaboussi. Dr. Kaveh Ghaboussi and his dental office staff strive to give each patient a pleasant, comfortable, relaxing, and enjoyable dental experience…

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Dr. Kaveh Ghaboussi

2016 Winner, Dr. Erica Polk →

The 2016 Sedation Safety Dentist of the Year, Erica Polk, DDS, delivers consistently on her promise of treating all of her patients with the strongest commitment to their safety, needs, and comfort…

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Dr. Erica Polk

2015 Winner, Dr. Robin J. Henderson →

Along with our 2015 Sedation Safety Dentist of the Year honoree, Dr. Robin J. Henderson, we applaud each and every oral health professional who places safety and comfort at the top of their priorities list…

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2014 Winners, Dr. Gesker & Dr. Blann →

A general dentist who treats children at a nonprofit center that serves immigrants and a pediatric dental specialist who works with the handicapped have been named co-recipients of the 2014 DOCS Education Sedation Dentist of the Year Award…

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2013 Winner, Dr. Michele Claeys →

Dr. Michele Claeys Augusta, GA http://www.savetheteeth.com/…

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Dr. Michele Claeys

2012 Winner, Dr. Robert Maddux →

Dr. Robert Maddux Hernando, MS…

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Dr. Robert Maddux