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Evidence-Based Dentistry (EBD) Faculty and Practice Awards

American Dental Association

Foundation Annual Dental Health Grants

Funding Amount

$1,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Evidence-Based Dentistry (EBD) Faculty and Practice Awards

Overview: Honors educators and clinicians who have made significant contributions to implement and advance evidence-based dentistry in research, practice, and the classroom.

Sponsor: Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Colgate, established by the ADA and the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR).

Award Details:

  • Amount: $1,000 honorarium plus commemorative plaque

  • Recognition: Winners honored at the Changemakers Celebration during SmileCon

  • Selection: Committee composed of ADA Council on Scientific Affairs Clinical Excellence Subcommittee, AADOCR representation, and non-voting Colgate participant
  • Award Categories

    #### Accomplished Faculty Award
    Eligibility:

  • Membership in ADA or AADOCR

  • Fifteen years or more as full-time or part-time faculty at accredited U.S. university

  • Leadership role in bringing new EBD research or educational program to school, OR leadership role in developing EBD resources for profession
  • #### Mid-Career Faculty Award
    Eligibility:

  • Membership in ADA or AADOCR

  • Five to 15 years as full-time or part-time faculty at accredited U.S. university

  • Completion of EBD project within past two years, OR authorship on EBD-related project (evidence summary, systematic review, evidence-based guideline, dissemination and implementation research) accepted by peer-reviewed publication
  • #### Practice Award
    Eligibility:

  • ADA membership

  • Seventy percent of work in clinic providing direct patient care

  • Completion of EBD project within past two years, OR demonstrated leadership in implementing EBD to improve patient care in private practice or public health setting
  • Status: 2025 nomination period closed; winners to be announced shortly.

    How to Apply

    Application Instructions

    1. Required Documentation:
    - Verification that nominee meets all award eligibility criteria
    - Contact information for nominee (and nominator if different)
    - Letter of reference from colleague, dental school dean, department head, or other profession leader describing nominee's relevant contributions and depth/breadth of professional accomplishments
    - Curriculum Vitae (CV) for nominee

    2. Important Notes:
    - This is a one-time award; winners are ineligible to apply again
    - Nominees are not carried over year to year
    - Prior-year nominees must reapply for consideration
    - Submit via nomination portal during open nomination period

    3. Contact: caap@ada.org for questions

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    dental-health

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