2008 CDA Foundation Humanitarian Award

This CDA video production was aired at the CDA House of Delegates program on Friday, November 14, 2008 which included CDA President Carol Summerhays, DDS, presenting the Humanitarian Award to Dr. Charles Goldsteins daughter Judith Walter. It highlights Dr. Goldsteins selfless efforts in providing oral health care to more than 500,000 people in California.

The CDA foundation Humanitarian Award was recently established by the Foundation to recognize California dentists who have distinguished themselves by outstanding, unselfish leadership and contributions to fellow human beings in the field of dentistry. The CDA Foundation established the award as a means to recognize California dentists who have distinguished themselves through unselfish leadership and contributions to humanity in the field of dentistry.

Dr. Goldstein was chosen to be the first recipient for his leadership to the profession of dentistry, for his efforts with the University of Southern California (USC) Mobile Clinic program and a career of other philanthropic oral health activities helping thousands of underserved men, women and children. He was nominated by CDA President-Elect Carol Gomez Summerhays, DDS, who was mentored by Dr. Goldstein. "Charlie had such an incredible heart. He was a model of a true servant leader. Those around him were compelled to follow his example. His legacy will live on in the lives he has touched so deeply," remembered Summerhays. A $2,500 award contribution will be given by the CDA foundation to the USC Mobile Clinic in Dr. Goldstein's name.

The foundation had scheduled the award presentation for Dr. Goldstein at CDA's House of Delegates meeting in November, but made the decision to present the award to Dr. Goldstein last Saturday at his home after learning of his declining health. CDA foundation Ambassador Santos Cortez, Jr., DDS and close colleague of Dr. Goldstein presented the award.

Due to his declining health, the Foundation presented Dr. Goldstein with the award at his home in May. He passed away the following day at age 87 (May 11, 2008). (special thanks to the CDA Foundation and Dr. Alvin Rosenblum)

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