b'PERIO PEOPLEPerio people you should know Julie Connolly DDS,American College of Dentists. She is a clinical faculty member MPH, MS installed asat Columbia in the Periodontics department and also directs the president of the Newschools Ethics Coursework for both dental students, Advanced York Academy ofEducation in General Dentistry (AEGD), and periodontal residents. Dentistry She is a past-President of Columbias Dental Alumni Association.Dr. Julie Connolly,Dr. Theresa Cheng to receive 2021 ADA a board-certifiedHumanitarian Awardperiodontist in New York City was recentlyDr. Theresa Cheng of the University of installed as president of theWashington School of Dentistry was New York Academy of General Dentistry.recently named the 2021 recipient of Dr. Connolly, who practices with her father,the American Dental Association (ADA) fellow periodontist Dr. Thomas Connolly,Humanitarian Award. Dr. Cheng was completed her periodontal training atunanimously recommended for this honor Columbia where she also received herbecause of her work on behalf of veterans through combined DDS-MPH degree. She alsoher organization Everyone for Veterans (E4V). E4V was founded by completed a year of GPR at Mt. SinaiDr. Cheng to honor those who have served in war zones by helping Hospital in Manhattan. In addition to herthem find qualified dental professionals. To date, more than 480 position as President of the New Yorklow-income combat veterans in more than 30 states have received Academy of Dentistry, Dr. Connolly is afree dental treatment with help from E4V.Additionally, E4V has member of the New York State Dentalhelped dental schools from the University of Iowa to the University of Associations Council on Ethics and Vice- Washington serve veterans. Chair of the New York Section of the AAP Periospectives| 48102378_AAOP.indd48 3/18/212:36 PM'