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ADA 10 Under 10 Award

American Dental Association

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

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Overview

Developed by the ADA New Dentist Committee, celebrates ten new dentists who demonstrate excellence and inspire others in science, research & education, practice excellence, philanthropy, leadership and advocacy.

Award Details:

Recognition: Commemorative plaque for each recipient
Promotion: Featured at ADA event and across ADA channels
Frequency: Annual award (10 recipients per year)

Established: 2017 by ADA New Dentist Committee

Award Focus Areas:

Science, Research & Education
Practice Excellence
Philanthropy
Leadership
Advocacy

How to Apply

Nomination Instructions & Eligibility

Nomination Form Availability: Available on award page during nomination period.

Who Can Nominate: Active ADA members and/or dental associations on behalf of the society.

Required Materials:

Nominee's CV
Short personal statement briefly highlighting nominee's achievements
Brief statement of why nominee deserves recognition within areas of science, research & education, practice excellence, philanthropy, leadership, and/or advocacy

Nominee Eligibility Criteria:

Active member of American Dental Association
Graduated from U.S. accredited dental school between 2016-2025, OR international ADA member graduating dental school between 2016-2025
Exhibited excellence in areas such as:
- Science, Research & Education
- Practice Excellence
- Philanthropy
- Leadership
- Advocacy

Selection Process: Nominees carefully considered by ADA New Dentist Committee.

Additional Resource: Download 2026 ADA 10 Under 10 Award Nomination Guide for more detailed eligibility information.

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What American Dental Association actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 59
Total given: $18.15M
Median grant: $57K
Range: $5,000–$14.1M

By dollars: Massachusetts 79%, Rhode Island 3%, California 1%. Top recipient cities: Las Vegas, NV; Somerville, MA; Warwick, RI.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
19% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.