Nominate new dentists for ADA 10 Under 10 Award

2026 submissions open Jan. 7

The American Dental Association is seeking nominations for new dentists who are demonstrating excellence in their work and inspiring others.


Developed by the ADA New Dentist Committee in 2017, the ADA 10 Under 10 Award honors 10 dentists who graduated from dental school less than 10 years ago and are making a difference in science, research and education; practice excellence; philanthropy; leadership; and advocacy. Each awardee will receive a commemorative plaque and be featured at an ADA event and across ADA channels.

“I would encourage everyone to nominate anybody that inspires you that is doing great things in dentistry,” said Allison C. Scully, D.D.S., a 2025 recipient of the 10 Under 10 Award. “I know that there are so many people around the country who are doing amazing work that maybe isn't getting the publicity that it deserves. … Just think of the impact that nominating somebody who's already doing amazing work can have, not only on them, but future generations as well.”

Nominations will be open from Jan. 7 to March 16, 2026. Nominees must be active ADA members who graduated from a U.S. accredited dental school between 2016 and 2025 or international ADA members who graduated from dental school between those same years. The New Dentist Committee will select the award recipients.

To learn more or download the nomination guide, visit ADA.org/10under10.