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Westchester County Dentist Dr. Kenneth Magid, D.D.S. Inducted into the International College of Dentists 2013

Dr. Kenneth Magid, D.D.S., was inducted into the International College of Dentists (ICD) in recognition of his services to the field of dentistry.  The ceremony was held in New Orleans on November 1, 2013. The International College of Dentists (ICD) is a worldwide honorary dental organization established in 1928 with over 12,000 members (designated as Fellows). The ICD is the pre-eminent honorary organization of the world's outstanding dentists who have, by their actions, demonstrated an abiding interest and concern for their communities and profession. The qualifications of a candidate are evaluated by as many as twenty-five Fellows during the screening process, and approximately the top 4% of dentists worldwide are offered Fellowship.

Fellowship in the college is by invitation only and is granted in recognition of an individual dentist’s “outstanding professional achievement, meritorious service and dedication to the continued progress of dentistry for the benefit of humankind.”

Dr. Kenneth Magid of Advanced Dentistry of Westchester said, “Being inducted into the International College of Dentists is one of the most significant events of a dentists career. I am honored to be recognized as a Fellow in the class of 2013.”

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Dr. Magid has practiced dentistry in Westchester County for over 40 years.

He is currently the Director of Pre Doctoral Laser Dentistry and Associate Clinical Professor at NYU College of Dentistry and is the Assistant Director of Honors Esthetics.  He has appeared on nationwide television and radio programs to discuss high tech and cosmetic dentistry including ABC and The New York Times. Dr. Magid lectures throughout the U.S. and Canada and is a contributor to many journals on topics including "Minimally Invasive” Dentistry, Laser Dentistry, Digital Radiography, Air-Abrasion dentistry, “21st Century Dentistry” and Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Magid received his dental degree from New York University College of Dentistry.

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About the International College of Dentists (ICD)

The International College of Dentists (ICD) is the oldest and largest international honorary dental organization established in 1928 with over 12,000 members (designated as Fellows) around the globe.  Fellowship in the College is extended by invitation only and is granted in recognition of a dentist’s “outstanding professional achievement, meritorious service and dedication to the continued progress of dentistry for the benefit of humankind.”

Prior to being recognized as a Fellow of the ICD, the candidate's qualifications and achievements are evaluated by a series of credential committees in order to insure that he or she is deserving of this high honor and adhere to the ICD motto, goals and objectives. Additional information on ICD governance, global humanitarian programs and other service projects may be viewed at www.icd.org or by contacting the Media Center at media@icd.org. or by phone to Chelsea White, Executive Assistant at 810-820-3087.

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