American Dental Association Establishes Humanitarian Award

Award to honor ADA member dentist for humanitarian efforts

CHICAGO, April 10, 2007—The American Dental Association (ADA) announces the establishment of the ADA Humanitarian Award to annually honor a member for outstanding contributions that impact oral health and improve the oral health of underserved populations.

“We are very pleased to offer this award that recognizes those who have selflessly made a lasting impact on the oral health care of their fellow human beings,” states Dr. James B. Bramson, ADA executive director. “Acknowledging ADA members that give unselfishly of their time and professional skills not only recognizes their individual contributions, but encourages others to pursue similar activities and reflects positively on the profession."

Criteria for award

A potential award recipient is an individual whose exemplary work:

• contributes significantly to help alleviate human suffering and improve the quality of life and oral health of those served;
• demonstrates significant leadership and outstanding humanitarian volunteer accomplishments that bring honor to the profession;
• serves as an inspiration to the dental profession;
• shows a commitment to humanity and selflessness in regard to direct personal or organizational gain or profit; and
• establishes a legacy of ongoing value and benefit to others.

This year's winner will receive $1,500 donated to the dental charity or project of his or her choice and will be honored at an award ceremony at the ADA's 2008 annual session in San Antonio, Texas.

Nominating an ADA member

Any active, life or retired member in good standing of the ADA may nominate a candidate by submitting a nomination to the Office of the Executive Director, with a postmark not later than October 15, 2007. Consideration in the following year will apply to nominations received after the October 15 deadline. A nominator is limited to one Humanitarian Award nomination per year.

To download the ADA Humanitarian Award’s nomination packet, visit www.ada.org/goto/international. For more information, contact the ADA Center for International Development and Affairs at 312-440-2726 or e-mail international@ada.org.

About the American Dental Association

Celebrating its 150th anniversary, the not-for-profit ADA is the nation's largest dental association, representing more than 156,000 dentist members. The premier source of oral health information, the ADA has advocated for the public's health and promoted the art and science of dentistry since 1859. The ADA's state-of-the-art research facilities develop and test dental products and materials that have advanced the practice of dentistry and made the patient experience more positive. The ADA Seal of Acceptance long has been a valuable and respected guide to consumer dental care products. The monthly Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) is the best-read scientific journal in dentistry. For more information about the ADA, visit the Association's Web site at www.ada.org

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