The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has appointed N. Sue Seale, D.D.S., M.S.D., as editor-in-chief of Pediatric Dentistry and the Journal of Dentistry for Children, effective January 1, 2010.
"I am excited to take on this new role and look forward to participating in the changes that will take place in our journals over the coming years as we strive to meet the changing needs of our readers," Dr. Seale said.
Dr. Seale is a regents professor of pediatric dentistry at Baylor College of Dentistry. She received her dental degree in 1970, her certificate in pediatric dentistry in 1972, and her master of science in dentistry in 1979. Since 1974, she has been a full-time faculty member at Baylor and was the chair of the pediatric dentistry department from 1986 to 2009.
In 2001, the AAPD named her Pediatric Dentist of the Year. Dr. Seale was also a recipient of the AAPD's Merle C. Hunter Leadership Award in 2003. Dr. Seale's areas of interest include pulp therapy for the primary and young permanent dentition, dental education, and access to care.
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