ADA 10 Under 10 Award

Developed by the ADA New Dentist Committee in 2017, this award celebrates new dentists who demonstrate excellence and inspire others. Each ADA 10 Under 10 Award recipient will be honored with a commemorative plaque and featured at an ADA event, as well as across ADA channels. View previous awardees and submit your nominations during the open period using the Nomination Instructions.

The nomination form will be available on this page during the nomination period. Nominations may be submitted by active ADA members and/or dental associations on behalf of the society.

To nominate a new dentist for this award, you will need:

• Nominee’s CV
• Short personal statement brief highlighting the nominee’s achievements
• Brief statement of why you feel the nominee deserves recognition within the areas of science, research & education, practice excellence, philanthropy, leadership and/or advocacy

Nominees who meet the following criteria will be considered:

• Active member of the American Dental Association
• Graduated from a U.S. accredited dental school between the years of 2016 and 2025, or be an international member of the American Dental Association graduating dental school between the years of 2016 and 2025
• Exhibited excellence in areas such as Science, Research & Education, Practice Excellence, Philanthropy, Leadership and Advocacy

Please download the 2026 ADA 10 Under 10 Award Nomination Guide for more information on eligibility.