Leadership

Become a leader

Governing bodies are comprised of members of the association who are selected to lead and shape our collective futures. Serving on the ADA delegation and/or a CDA council, committee or board is one of the many ways you can give back to your association and profession. CDA’s success depends on a diverse group of leaders consisting of early career, mid-career and retired dentists who:

  • Participate in thoughtful discussions
  • Are open to the ideas and opinions of others
  • Are committed to meeting attendance 
  • Work well with other volunteers and staff

Future of Dentistry Workgroup

What does the future of the dental profession look like? And how can CDA reduce the coming challenges and create positive opportunities?

A new Future of Dentistry workgroup will address the evolution of the profession, including dental plan challenges and what meaningful reform could look like, and additional topics such as practice and business models, technology and AI, oral systemic health, workforce readiness, student loan debt and medical-dental integration. For additional information, including participation opportunities, objectives and expected outcomes, click here

If you are interested in being part of this important work, please complete this interest form

2026 Leadership Application Periods:

  • ADA delegation: December 15, 2025– January 30, 2026
  • Incumbent positions: April 1 – May 15, 2026
  • Non-incumbent positions: June 1 – July 15, 2026

There are no applications available at this time. 

Let us know about your interest in CDA leadership positions! If you are interested in serving on a CDA council, committee, board or workgroup and an application is not available, please complete CDA’s leadership interest form.

Join us at CDA Cares! Learn more about the event and register to volunteer for one of our clinics.

Host a Speaker at CDA Presents! Find out more about how you can volunteer for CDA Presents.

Start Local! Change often begins at the local level. Contact your component executive director, to discover leadership and volunteer opportunities.

Dental Students: If you are a dental student interested in volunteerism, email [email protected] to learn more about how you can get involved.

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