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

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NDC Chair
Kayla Klingensmith, D.M.D. | District 3 (PA)
Adam Saltz
NDC Vice Chair
Adam Saltz, D.M.D. | District 1 (ME)

Meet the 2025-2026 Committee

Your NDC District Leaders

Kayla C. Klingensmith, D.M.D. | Chair | District 3 (PA)

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

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

Giancarlo Ghisalberti, D.M.D. | District 4 (DE, DC, DS, 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)

Jacqueline 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)

Alayna Schoblaske, D.M.D. | District 11 (AK, ID, MT, MT, OR, WA)

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

Howard H. Kim, D.D.S. | District 13 (CA)

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

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

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

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

Payal Patel | ASDA Consultant (AZ)

Dayna Bina | Director

Programs to Know

The ADA is here to support you throughout your career. Explore these programs and resources designed specifically for dental students and new dentists.
10 Under 10 Award
Annual award recognizing new dentists for their excellence and impact on the profession.
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ADA Success Program
Get tips and strategies from dentists to confidently navigate your dental career.
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ADA Lobby Day
Join thousands of dentists and students to advocate for the future of dentistry.
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Dental school events
Request an NDC member to attend your upcoming student event.
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Dental Student Resources
Explore tailored resources to help dental students thrive throughout their journey.
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Level Up, Doctors!
We can’t wait to welcome new dental school graduates to the profession.
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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.