Honoured with ADA’s tribute I cannot give away the present moment without a feedback to my friends and colleague’s followers of my blog through these last few years.
The ADA 2014 – America’s Dental Meeting took place in San Antonio, Texas, from 9th till 14th October.
Presentation of Honorary Membership at the Meeting of the American Dental Association by ADA President Charles H Norman III
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ADA President Charles H Norman III remarks:
…”As FDI President, he worked collaboratively with the ADA as we jointly sought to ensure the World Health Organization, United Nations and others to promote oral health as a global health priority”… (read more)
Maxine Feinberg, ADA President-Elect at the ADA Opening Ceremony
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Source: ADA- news –Press Release …” In nominating, Dr. da Silva, then ADA President-Elect Maxine Feinberg underscored how his leadership helped transform FDI, moving the international organization in the “right direction” toward “greater financial security.”
She also addressed his efforts to expand access to care. “He has worked tirelessly to improve the oral health of underserved populations all over the world,” Dr. Feinberg wrote. “His energy is boundless. He should be an inspiration to all.”
My speech
…” My sincere thanks to the Board of Trustees, to the ADA, to those I’ve working with this last years, many of them present in this room!
A special word for my colleagues in Portugal.” (read more)
Addressing to ADA House of Delegates
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Photo, courtesy ADA News. © 2014 American Dental Association
Photo, courtesy ADA News. © 2014 American Dental Association
The opening general session had as Distinguished Speaker George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States and Founder of the George W. Bush Foundation.
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From left to right, Greg Chadwick ADA Past President , Kathryn Kell, FDI Treasurer , Charles H. Norman III, ADA President at the “ADA International Reception”.
San Antonio, Saint Anthony (1195 – 1231) also known as Anthony of Lisbon, was a Portuguese Catholic priest and friar of the Franciscan Order.
“San Antonio – For whom the City & River are named. Gift of Portugal”
Beautiful San Antonio River…
American Texan Style…
Orlando Monteiro da Silva 