July, 27, 2009--Albuquerque Journal--The New Mexico Dental Association (NMDA) has awarded Larry Lubar, DDS, the NMDA Medal of Distinction. Lubar received the highest honor for his exceptional lifetime achievement. Contributions to the profession and service to organized dentistry. Only three other dentists have received this award in the past 100 years--it is the highest honor the NMDA can award a member. He has practiced general dentistry in New Mexico for nearly 45 years and is a graduate of the Marquette Dental School, a fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and the International College of Dentistry.