ADA Foundation: Crest and Oral-B Promising Researcher Award Grant

The ADA Foundation's Crest and Oral-B Promising Researcher Award supports emerging leaders in dental research by providing a $5,000 grant to promising researchers focusing on preventive dentistry. This annual award enables recipients to enhance their skills and knowledge through scientific conferences, covering expenses such as registration, travel, and accommodation. The award aims to foster innovation and excellence in oral health research, contributing to healthier communities.

The ADA Foundation is the 501(c)3 charitable arm of the American Dental Association. The Foundation encourages hope and health in communities through philanthropy, professional development and recognizing promising leaders in the dental profession.
The ADA Foundation Crest and Oral-B Promising Researcher Award promotes and recognizes excellence in oral health research. This annual award provides $5,000 to a promising researcher focused on preventive dentistry.
Award funds will enable the winning candidate to attend one or more scientific conferences to further their knowledge or skills or to present findings. Award funds can be used for expenses such as conference registration fees, travel expenses, meals and lodging.

Eligibility

Eligible candidates may be involved in basic, translational or clinical research. Degree candidates must conduct oral health research in preventive dentistry while enrolled in one of the following degree programs at an eligible institution:D.D.S. or D.M.D.D.D.S./D.M.D. and Ph.D. dual degreeAdvanced Dental EducationPh.D. or equivalentM.P.H., M.S. or equivalentForeign equivalent