Doña Ana Community College (DACC) Dental Hygiene Professor Dr. Elmer González recently received an international award.
Dr. González was presented the World Dental Hygienist Award from the Sunstar Foundation in Milan, Italy. Dr. González received the award during the International Symposium on Dental Hygiene last month.
The World Dental Hygiene Awards are presented to dental hygienists around the world who have made outstanding contributions to oral health. The accolade also recognizes clinical care and research on education and community impact. The awards are given by both the Sunstar Foundation and the International Federation of Dental Hygienists.
Dr. González is the first recipient from New Mexico to receive this international award. He is also one of six professionals chosen for the award series, and the first recipient of the Academia category. He is the current interim dean of DACC’s Business & Public Services Division and was previously the department chair for Dental Programs.
As part of this award, Dr. González has gained global recognition and is a part of a global network of inspiring dental hygiene professionals.