Bingham Farms, MI– The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), a professional association of more than 39,000 general dentists who are dedicated to professional excellence through the pursuit of continuing education, is pleased to announce that Timothy Kosinski, DDS of Bingham Farms, Michigan has earned the 2020 Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition for his commitment to lifelong learning, volunteering his services to communities in need, mentoring associates and new dentists, and participating in organized dentistry.
The Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition (LLSR) is presented only to AGD members who have gone above and beyond earning the association's highest honor of Mastership. To accomplish this recognition, Dr. {last name} completed at least 1,600 hours of continuing dental education in 16 different dental disciplines. In addition, recipients must complete at least 100 hours of dental-related community/volunteer service.
"Recipients of AGD's Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition truly exemplify leadership, perseverance and embrace the AGD's core principles and ideals," says AGD President Connie L. White, DDS, FAGD. "Dr. Kosinski is to be commended for his commitment to dentistry. This award symbolizes lifelong learning, leadership, mentorship and the drive for excellence in dentistry."
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics there are an estimated 144,000 general dentists who are employed directly in the field of dentistry. A general dentist is the primary care provider for patients of all ages and is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.
Dr. Kosinski graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry and currently practices dentistry in Bingham Farms, Michigan Dr. Kosinski is married to Barbara and has three children (TJ, Jessica and Brandon). In addition to the AGD, Dr. Kosinski is a member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, The American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry, the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, the Academy of Dentistry International, the ADA, and the American and International College of Dentists. Since its inception in 2005, only 368 of the AGD's 39,000 members have received the prestigious Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition.
About the Academy of General Dentistry
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is a professional association of more than 39,000 general dentists, dedicated to providing quality dental care and oral health education to the public. Founded in 1952, AGD is the largest association for general dentists in the world and serves the needs and represents the interests of general dentists. For more information about the AGD, visit, www.agd.org.
About Dr. Timothy F. Kosinski, DDS, MAGD:
Dr. Timothy Kosinski is an Affiliate Adjunct Clinical Professor at the University Of Detroit Mercy School Of Dentistry and serves on the editorial review board of Reality, the information source for esthetic dentistry and is the Associate Editor of the Academy of General Dentistry journals. Most recently he was named the Editor of Dentistry Today Implants. He is a Past President of the Michigan Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Kosinski received his DDS from the University of Detroit Mercy Dental School and his Mastership in Biochemistry from Wayne State University School of Medicine. He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry, the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and the American Society of Osseointegration.
He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and received his Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Kosinski has received many honors including Fellowship in the American and International Colleges of Dentists and the Academy of Dentistry International. He received the "Humanitarian Award" from the Academy of Dentistry International in recognition of significant contributions to the enhancement of quality of life and the human condition. He is a member of OKU and the Pierre Fauchard Academy.
Dr. Kosinski was the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry Alumni Association's "Alumnus of the Year." In 2009 and 2014 he received the Academy of General Dentistry's "Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition." Dr. Kosinski has placed more than 14,000 dental implants, published over 210 articles on the surgical and prosthetic phases of implant dentistry and was a contributor to the textbooks, Principles and Practices of Implant Dentistry, and 2010's Dental Implantation and Technology. He was featured on Nobelbiocare's Nobelvision and lectures extensively.
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