Norton M. Ross Award for Excellence in Clinical Research

Established in 1991, recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions in clinical investigations that have advanced diagnosis, treatment, and/or prevention of craniofacial-oral-dental diseases, as well as outstanding research endeavors in other areas.

Sponsor: Sponsored by Kenvue Inc.

Award Details:

• Amount: $5,000 honorarium
• Recognition: Plaque and recognition at Changemakers Celebration during SmileCon
• History: Honors memory of Dr. Norton M. Ross (1925-1990), dentist and pharmacologist who elevated clinical research to higher scientific standards

Background: Thirty distinguished recipients have received award since inception in 1991. Award recognizes investigators whose clinical research has had meaningful impact on clinical dentistry.

Nomination Instructions

1. Required Documentation:
   • Concise letter of nomination describing nominee's accomplishments in context of award's objectives
   • Nominee's curriculum vitae (CV)
   • List of publications
   • Letter must be explicit in describing impact of nominee's research on clinical dentistry
2. Selection Criteria:
   • Scope of nominee's research
   • Special emphasis on impact on clinical dentistry
   • Publications in refereed journals
   • High level of creativity and innovation
   • Candidates who developed new materials AND conducted clinical trials to translate results to clinical application preferred
   • Those who generated new insights into disease etiology/pathogenesis leading to changes in therapeutic/preventive measures
3. Contact for Questions: caap@ada.org