10 under 10 award

A U.S. Air Force veteran, Dr. Burrill serves in the Alaska Air National Guard, initiated the University of Alaska pre-dental program and graduated from the ADA Institute of Diversity in Leadership in 2018. “I will continue to strive to do my very best to help others,” Dr. Burrill said. “I hope that through my actions I can inspire others in our profession to do the same.”

Dr. Capurro is a leader in dental education and advocacy in Nevada, serving as Nevada State Dental Health officer, leading the Medical Miles for Rural Smiles initiative and helping design the D.M.D.-Masters in Public Health Fast Track program. “[The honor] encourages me to continue to improve the health outcomes for the underserved and vulnerable in Nevada,” she said.

Dr. Fitzpatrick serves as co-chair for a local Mission of Mercy and teamed with the county health department to conduct annual school screenings and fluoride treatments for children in eight area schools.

Dr. Hammer is a diplomate for the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, a Maxillofacial Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery fellow and a Navy officer. In addition, he is a grant-funded researcher who is evaluating a nonoperative treatment of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw.

Dr. Hathcoat volunteered at the Berkeley Free Clinic for six years before taking over as dental director. Most recently, he co founded Oakland, California-based Just Health 510, a program that helps provide complete oral health care regardless of a person’s ability to pay. “It is with the support of my family and friends that I have the opportunity to serve my community with dedication,” he said.

Dr. Patel testified before the Arizona state legislature on new dentists’ perspectives on dental therapy. In addition to advocacy, Dr. Patel serves on the ADA Council on Ethics, Bylaws and Judicial Affairs and as an ADA alternate delegate. “I hope that my enthusiasm for and dedication to organized dentistry can encourage and inspire other young leaders,” Dr. Patel said.

Dr. Rawal has been involved in research including standardizing oral health care protocols at longterm care facilities, end-of-life dental service utilization and geriatric dentistry. In addition, she provides free dental care to women, children and the elderly and teaches geriatric dentistry in her home country of India.

Dr. Riordan is a constant presence in Give Kids A Smile, Donated Dental Services and Mission of Mercy programs. She serves on the ADA Council on Membership, as the 2019 first vice president of the Greater St. Louis Dental Society and as chair of the Missouri Dental Association Foundation Board.

One year out of dental school, Dr. Tanguay was elected to the Montana Dental Association board of directors. In 2018, he served as vice president of the MDA, making him the most junior officer in the society’s history. He led the MDA Medicaid Symposium and successfully lobbied on McCarren-Ferguson legislation in his state.

Dr. Treat is a clinical faculty member at Indiana University School of Dentistry and serves as a comprehensive care clinic director, which allows him to work with faculty, staff and administrators to develop new pedagogical models that inspire students in clinical and didactic settings. “Investing in new leaders is critical to the longterm success of the profession,” Dr. Treat said. “And I’m proud to be part of an organization that has chosen to amplify the potential impact of individual members early in their careers.”