The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry awarded Kevin Donly, DDS, the distinguished service award.
The award is given to individuals who have made contributions to improve children's health over their career, according to a May 18 news release.
Dr. Donly is a professor and chair of the department of developmental dentistry at UT Health San Antonio. He is currently a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, past president of the American Society of Dentistry for Children and past president of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.