Sidney Rocke, J.D., received the 2001 Prize for Dental Journalism for his February 2000 JADA article "The War on Fraud and Its Effect on Dentistry."
The award, co-sponsored by the American College of Dentistry and the American Association of Dental Editors, was presented for the first time this year. It is given to the writer or writers of an article, editorial, report or other published work that is judged most effective in promoting excellence, ethics and/or professionalism in dentistry. The judges were members of the Journal of the American College of Dentistrys editorial board and the AADE board.
"The jurors felt the article was the best submitted in promoting excellence, ethics and professionalism in dentistry," said Detlef B. Moore, AADE executive director.
JADA Editor Lawrence H. Meskin accepted the award on Mr. Rockes behalf at the AADE luncheon in Kansas City, Mo., on Oct. 11.
"I am extremely pleased to receive this award," said Mr. Rocke. "I think it speaks to the emphasis dentistry is placing on honesty and integrity."
Mr. Rocke received a plaque and a cash award.