About the Monheim Award
This Distinguished Service Award is named in honor of Leonard M. Monheim, D.D.S., whose many contributions to the art and science of anesthesiology and visionary leadership helped lay the foundation for a specialty in anesthesiology for dentistry. In 1949, Dr. Monheim established the first autonomous Department of Anesthesiology within a dental school (University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine) and served as the only anesthesiologist for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center for nearly 20 years. In that same year, he initiated the first postdoctoral training program in anesthesia for dentists. His prolific teaching and writings in the discipline of dental anesthesiology provided a strong educational foundation for all dentists rotating on his anesthesia service and the first modern textbook on general anesthesia specifically for dentistry. It is only fitting that the American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists honor this man’s contributions to our discipline and dentistry.
How Recipients are Chosen
How recipients are chosen:
The Committee on the Leonard Monheim Distinguished Service Award reviews the names of nominees submitted and recommends one candidate to the ASDA Board of Directors. Selection requires a 2/3 vote of the full committee. Once selected, the honoree will be formally notified by the ASDA.
Monheim Distinguished Service Award Recipients:
Dr. Lois I. Jacobs
2023
Dr. James Tom
2022
Dr. Mark Saxen
2021
Dr. Paul Moore
2020
Dr. Michael Mashni
2019
Dr. Lee Lichtenstein
2018
Dr. James Snyder
2017
Dr. Morton Rosenberg
2016
Dr. Stanley Malamed
2015
Dr. Christine Quinn
2014
Dr. Steven Ganzberg
2013
Dr. James Phero
2012
Dr. Michael Higgins
2011
Dr. Daniel A. Haas
2010
Dr. William A. MacDonnell
2009
Professor Yuzuru Kaneko
2008
Dr. C. Richard Bennett
2007
Dr. James Chancellor
2006
Dr. Ray Dionne
2005
Dr. Joel Weaver
2003
Dr. Joseph A. Giovannitti
2002
Dr. John Yagiela
2001
Dr. Ralph Epstein
2000
Dr. Larry Trapp
1999