Little Rock, AR -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/23/2015 -- The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is pleased to announce that Dr. John Cloud, of Little Rock, received the association's Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition (LLSR) during the AGD's annual meeting, AGD 2015, which took place June 18 to 21 in San Francisco.

AGD members achieve LLSR by demonstrating a commitment to pursuing continuing education (CE), volunteering their services to communities in need, mentoring associates and new dentists, and participating in organized dentistry. To receive this recognition, recipients must complete at least 1,600 hours of CE and perform at least 100 hours of dental-related community or volunteer service. Only 274 of the AGD's 39,000 members have received LLSR since it was introduced in 2005.

"LLSR recipients are true leaders who embody the AGD's core values," says AGD Immediate Past President W. Carter Brown, DMD, FAGD. "I am honored to receive this recognition from the academy which so strongly supports education and excellence in dentistry," remarks Dr. Cloud.

About The Academy General Dentistry
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is a professional association of 39,000 dentists dedicated to providing quality dental care and oral health education to the public. AGD members stay up-to-date in their profession through a commitment to continuing education. Founded in 1952, the AGD is the second largest dental association in the United States, and it is the only association that exclusively serves the needs and represents the interests of general dentists. A general dentist is the primary care provider for patients of all ages and is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management, and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.

About Dr. John Cloud
Dr. John Cloud received his bachelor's degree in Zoology from the University of Arkansas and then attended the University of Tennessee, where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. As with most disciplines in the medical field, dentistry is constantly evolving. To stay abreast of the continual updates and improvements, Dr. Cloud participates in advanced education opportunities on a regular basis. He has completed advanced course work at the prestigious Dawson Academy and Las Vegas Institute.

To make an appointment with Dr. Cloud, call 501-868-3800.