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SCDS SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD
Each year our Society recognizes one member dentist for his or her outstanding volunteer activities and community service. Do you know an SCDS member dentist making a difference in our community and beyond? Nominations may be made anytime during the year
Our 2025 recipient is Dr. Greg Fjeran. Sandra Anderson, SCDS Executive Director, shared these comments the 2025 Gala where Dr. Fjeran was honored.
I have to confess to making a mistake on the video. I thought Dr. Greg Fjeran has been a Foundation Board member since its inception, 30 years ago. Turns out that is not true. He has been on the Foundation board for 8 years, which is fantastic. But the reason I made this inaccurate assumption is because Dr. Fjeran has been actively involved with raising money for access to care in Snohomish County for a very long time. I dug deep into the Society records, and I discovered that in 1987 he started a Society event called Dentists with a Heart to provide access to care for those less fortunate in our area. This initiative provided free services to low-income residents. It was done in February and continued for at least 12 years. Dr. Fjeran and many other SCDS dentists participated providing a day of free dentistry. Some of his additional contributions have included: 1989 - Dr. Fjeran lead the organization in a fun run served as a fund-raiser for CHC of Everett, 1991 - he served as SCDS Executive Committee President, 1993-94 – He was one of the leaders in planning the Foundation and organizing the initial gala event to raise start-up funds; Foundation Board member since 2017. As you can tell, he is a person with a lot of passion and the will to see a project through to completion. More the just committed, he is a happy, positive person who is supportive and always one of the first to “yes” when asked. As you see in the video, he has volunteered with numerous Snohomish County organizations providing free dental care. From working with MTI in Darrington to teaching dental assisting classes at Sno-Isle Tech, Greg is a person who walks the walk. It is with sincere gratitude and appreciation that I present this award on behalf of the entire Snohomish Dental Society, to Dr. Greg Fjeran.
Congratulations to all of the SCDS previous Special Recognition Award recipients.
Nominate an SCDS member dentist for this award by April 1st each year.
2025 - Dr. Greg Fjeran
2024 - Dr. Dan Shaw
2023 - Drs. Sonu Lamba & Dr. Paul Kahlon
2020-2022 - No Awards presented
2019 - Dr. Michael Karr
2018 - Dr. Gary Heyamoto
2017 — Dr. Nhi Pham
2016 — Dr. Loree Bolin
2015 — Dr. Olga Ortuzar
2014 — No Award Presented
2013 — Dr. Ross Haddow
2012 — Dr. T. Kevin Dang
2011 — Dr. Frederick “Ric” Prael
2010 — Dr. Casey Culberson
2009 — Dr. Joseph Albert
2008 — Dr. Patti Kashiwa
2007 — Dr. Shengyi Teng
2006 — Dr. Keith Leonard
2005 — Dr. Eric Bowles
2004 — Dr. James Plihal
2003 — Dr. Gordon Hungar
2002 — Dr. Michael Karr
2001 — Dr. Stephen Grindall
2000 — Dr. George Holdeman
2020 ADA Humanitarian Award Recipient
Congratulations to Snohomish County Dental Society's member Dr. Loree Bolin for receiving the ADA's 2020 Humanitarian Award.
Dr. Bolin, selected in 2016 for our Society's Special Recognition Award, and also WSDA's 2016 Citizen of the Year, was recently named as the ADA's 2020 Humanitarian Award recipient.
Established in 2008, the ADA Humanitarian Award annually honors an ADA member for creating a legacy of volunteer work and is one of the Association's highest honors. Criteria for the Humanitarian Award include significantly improving the quality of life and oral health of individuals both in the U.S. and abroad over a period of 10 years or more; demonstrating significant leadership; and serving as an inspiration to others both in the dental profession and the general population.
According to the ADA, "Dr. Bolin’s Health & Hope Foundation, founded in 2014 after her 25 years in private practice family dentistry in Lake Stevens, is impactful for being committed to breaking the cycle of poverty for women and children in underserved communities around the world, particularly in Tanzania, by providing health care, education and economic opportunity." The award also includes a $10,000 donation to the dental project of Dr. Bolin's choice — the Health & Hope Foundation.
According to the ADA, "Dr. Bolin’s Health & Hope Foundation, founded in 2014 after her 25 years in private practice family dentistry in Lake Stevens, is impactful for being committed to breaking the cycle of poverty for women and children in underserved communities around the world, particularly in Tanzania, by providing health care, education and economic opportunity." The award also includes a $10,000 donation to the dental project of Dr. Bolin's choice — the Health & Hope Foundation.
