Evidence-Based Dentistry (EBD) Faculty and Practice Awards

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

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

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