Award recognizes volunteerism within the U.S. May 17, 2021 By David Burger
Advocacy: Dr. Theresa Cheng, recipient of the 2021 ADA Humanitarian Award, delivers opening remarks at the Veterans Day Open Mic Town Hall in Seattle in 2018.
Sept. 1 is the deadline to nominate someone for the 2022 ADA Humanitarian Award, a recognition open to member dentists who have distinguished themselves by giving a minimum of 10 years to improving the oral health of underserved populations stateside.
The award will include a $10,000 gift to the dental charity/project of the recipient s choice. The ADA typically recognizes the award recipient at the ADA s annual meeting.
Any individual may nominate any active, life or retired ADA member in good standing by submitting a nomination for consideration by the Board of Trustees.