The ADA New Dentist Committee

An advisory committee to the ADA Board of Trustees, the NDC supports and advocates for new dentists and dental students.

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About the New Dentist Committee

With 17 members from each ADA district, the New Dentist Committee (NDC) advocates for new dentists by conveying their needs to ADA leadership, recognizes peer contributions through the 10 Under 10 Award, and fosters connections with students via the ADA Success Program and other student events. The NDC strives to increase new dentist leadership roles and build a supportive community within organized dentistry.

For more information or to get involved, reach out to the NDC member in your district, or email newdentist@ada.org.

Meet NDC’s Leaders

Dr. Adam Saltz
NDC Chair
Adam Saltz, D.M.D. | District 1 (ME)
Dr. Tanya Sue Maestas
NDC Vice Chair
Tanya Sue Maestas, D.D.S. | District 15 (TX)

Meet the 2026-2027 Committee

Your NDC District Leaders

Adam Saltz, D.M.D. | Chair | District 1 (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT)

Tanya Sue Maestas, D.D.S. | Vice Chair | District 15 (TX)

Lauren Heisinger, D.D.S. | District 2 (NY)

Emma Strause, D.M.D. | District 3 (PA)

Dominic Prestipino, D.D.S. | District 4 (DE, DC, FDS, MD, NJ, PR, VI)

William Bates, D.M.D. | District 5 (AL, GA, MS)

Brittany Joseph, D.D.S. | District 6 (KY, MO, TN, WV)

Bennett S. Hollar, D.D.S. | District 7 (IN, OH)

Jackie Hassenplug, D.M.D. | District 8 (IL)

Lisenia Collazo, D.M.D. | District 9 (MI, WI)

Corinne Van Osdel, D.D.S. | District 10 (IA, MN, NE, ND, SD)

Philip Walczak, D.D.S. | District 11 (AK, ID, MT, MT, OR, WA)

Camryn Bryant, D.D.S. | District 12 (AR, KS, LA, OK)

Abhi Thakkar, D.D.S. | District 13 (CA)

Lance T. Attiq, D.M.D. | District 14 (AZ, CO, HI, NV, NM, UT, WY)

Mackenzie Long Overstreet, D.M.D. | District 16 (NC, SC, VA)

Toby Thomson, D.M.D. | District 17 (FL)

Honesty Boone | American Student Dental Association Liaison (CA)

Robert J. Wilson Jr., D.D.S. | ADA Board of Trustees Liaison (MD)

Dayna Bina | Director

Resources for New Dentists

Check out these handpicked resources from the ADA to support you in your journey, whether you’re in dental school or your new dentist era.
Dental Student Support
From expert-led Success events to loan and insurance benefits, explore tailored resources.
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Level Up, New Grads
Welcome to the profession! Upgrade your membership to dentist member and connect with us.
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Postdoctoral Resources
Learn about specialty programs and $0 ADA membership* for the duration of your program.
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Interested in Leadership?
Complete the form to allow NDC to contact you about potential leadership opportunities.
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Early Career Success Hub
Get tools to help you find your ideal job, thrive at work and manage your finances.
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ADA Lobby Day
Make your voice heard in Washington D.C. and explore how to host a local event.
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ADA 10 under 10
NDC's ADA 10 Under 10 Award

Learn more about the NDC’s annual award recognizing ten new dentists for their impact on the profession and see the previous award recipients.

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Contact us

Do you have an idea or concern? Reach out to your New Dentist Committee representative today or contact the New Dentist Committee office at newdentist@ada.org.