Dr. Grimmer receives his Fellowship Award with the Academy of General Dentistry

CHICAGO (July 19, 2009) – The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is pleased to announce that Lonny D. Grimmer, D.D.S, F.A.G.D. of Ashburn, Virginia, received the prestigious Fellowship Award during the AGD’s Convocation ceremony, a commencement celebration that recognized AGD member’s commitment to excellence in dental education. Held at the AGD’s Annual Meeting & Exhibits on July 19 in Orlando, Florida, Dr. Grimmer accepted this award along with more than 240 other recipients.

The Fellowship Award is presented to dentists looking to provide the highest quality of dental care by remaining current in their profession. In order to receive this award, Dr. Grimmer completed 500 hours of continuing dental education, passed a comprehensive written exam and fulfilled three years of continuing membership with the AGD. As a recipient of this award, Dr. Grimmer has joined an elite group of more than 14,000 members of the dental community who understand that great smiles and good oral health for their patients are the result of going above and beyond basic requirements. The Fellowship Award symbolized excellence in the dental profession and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care.

“Dr. Grimmer’s accomplishment shows his allegiance to the profession and commitment to ensuring his patients receive excellent oral health care,” says AGD President, Paul Jones, DDS, FAGD. “The challenging process of becoming a Fellow exemplifies Dr. Grimmer’s dedication to continuing education and distinguishes him professionally in the dental community.”

Dr. Grimmer graduated from the Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry in 1997 and currently practices dentistry in Ashburn, Virginia. In addition to the AGD, Dr. Grimmer is a member of the American Dental Association, Virginia Dental Association, Northern Virginia Dental Society and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.

The AGD is a professional association of more than 35,000 dentists dedicated to staying up-to-date in the profession through continuing education. Founded in 1952, the AGD has grown to become the world’s second largest dental association, which is the only association that exclusively represents the needs and interests of general dentists.