Asda Dentist Anesthesiologists – LM-Service-Award

The Leonard M. Monheim Distinguished Service Award

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

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