CARTER LAKE DENTIST RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS MASTERSHIP FROM
ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY

CHICAGO (August 11, 2008) – The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is pleased to announce Robert W. Hurley, DDS, MAGD, of Council Bluffs, Iowa received the prestigious Mastership Award during the AGD’s Convocation ceremony, a commencement celebration that recognizes AGD member’s commitment to excellence in dental education. Held at the AGD’s Annual Meeting & Exhibits on July 19 in Orlando, Fla., Dr. Hurley accepted this award along with more than 80 other recipients.

            The Mastership Award is the highest honor available in the AGD and one of the most respected designations in the profession. This accomplishment meets the highest criteria for professional excellence. To accomplish this, Dr. Hurley completed 1,100 hours of continuing dental education in the 16 disciplines of dentistry, including 400 hours dedicated to hands-on skills and techniques. As a recipient of this award, Dr. Hurley has joined over 2,200 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.

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

Dr. Hurley graduated from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 1983 and currently practices dentistry in Carter Lake, Iowa. In addition to the AGD, Dr. Hurley is a member of the American Dental Association, Midwest Gnathostatic Study Club, Omaha District Dental Association and the International College of Oral Implantology.

            Dr. Hurley is married to Julie and has three children, Nathan,
Jessica and Ben.

The AGD is a professional association of more than 35,000 general 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.

More than 786,000 persons 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.

To read information about Fellows and Masters of the Academy of General Dentistry, click here.