PIERRE FAUCHARD ACADEMY

INTERNATIONAL

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The principal honors granted by the Pierre Fauchard Academy are the Pierre Fauchard Gold Medal and the Elmer S. Best Memorial Award.

The Pierre Fauchard Gold Medal is presented annually to an individual usually holding a dental degree and residing in the United States. The award is intended for a person who has made an outstanding contribution to the art and science of dentistry.

The Elmer S. Best Memorial Award commemorates the founder of the Pierre Fauchard Academy. It is directed to individuals outside the United States who have made major contributions to dentistry.

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The first recipient in the year 1963 was Dr. N.N. Berry from India.