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Public Health Leadership Award

in partnership with Henry Schein Cares

Nominations for the inaugural Public Health Leadership Award open April 1 – May 31.

The award, created in partnership with Henry Schein Cares, epitomizes the Foundation’s combined commitment to give back to dentistry and communities it serves.

The purpose is to recognize California dentists who have distinguished themselves through a lifetime of outstanding, unselfish leadership and contributions in the field of dental public health and public policy.

Eligible nominees must:

  • Hold a California dental license (active or retired) or have completed an accredited Dental Public Health residency program.
  • Have at least 15 years of work in a public health dentistry setting in one of the following roles: public service, academic setting, or practice in a dental health professional shortage area.

The nominator must be either a CDA member or an executive director for a local dental society. Nominators are limited to one nomination per award cycle.

View the full criteria and get ready to nominate a dentist April 1 – May 31.

The CDA Foundation is accepting nominations for the inaugural Public Health Leadership Award.

The award, created in partnership with Henry Schein Cares, epitomizes the Foundation’s combined commitment to give back to dentistry and communities it serves.

The purpose is to recognize California dentists who have distinguished themselves through a lifetime of outstanding, unselfish leadership and contributions in the field of dental public health and public policy.

Eligible nominees must:

  • Hold a California dental license (active or retired) or have completed an accredited Dental Public Health residency program.
  • Have at least 15 years of work in a public health dentistry setting in one of the following roles: public service, academic setting, or practice in a dental health professional shortage area.

The nominator must be either a CDA member or an executive director for a local dental society. Nominators are limited to one nomination per award cycle.

Accepting Nominations

The CDA Foundation accepts online nominations from April 1 to May 31 each year.

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