WASHINGTON, D.C. – Dr. Jack Levine was awarded fellowship in The Academy of Dentistry International during convocation ceremonies held at the organization’s Annual Meeting on Nov. 4. Fellowship in the Academy is an honor bestowed upon dentists who have distinguished themselves in their profession and who were nominated for the award by an active Fellow of the Academy.

A graduate of Temple University School of Dentistry, Levine maintains a restorative practice in New Haven. In addition to the Academy, he has also been honored with fellowships in the American College of Dentists, International College of Dentists, the Pierre Fauchard Academy, and the Academy of General Dentistry. He serves on the International Programs Committee for the ADA Foundation. He has volunteered for the past 25 years in Nepal, Jamaica, Haiti, Tanzania, Uganda, and Peru.

Levine was among 23 new fellows and two Honorary fellows from Brazil, Canada, Guatemala and the United States inducted into its Honors Class at the meeting.

The Academy is an honorific organization founded to assist in providing continuing dental education to the dental profession in lesser-developed countries. It is also involved in humanitarian projects around the world and through its Foundation provides grants and funds for education, patient care, professional improvement and other avenues which promote the advancement of the dental profession and human welfare.