The ADA New Dentist Committee

An advisory committee to the ADA Board of Trustees, the NDC supports and advocates for new dentists and dental students.

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About the New Dentist Committee

With 17 members from each ADA district, the New Dentist Committee (NDC) advocates for new dentists by conveying their needs to ADA leadership, recognizes peer contributions through 10 Under 10 Awards, and fosters connections with students via the ADA Success Program and other student events. The NDC strives to increase new dentist leadership roles and build a supportive community within organized dentistry.

For more information or to get involved, reach out to the NDC member in your district, or email newdentist@ada.org.

Meet NDC’s Leaders

James Wanamaker, D.D.S. headshot
NDC Chair
James Wanamaker, D.D.S. | District 2 (NY)
Kayla Klingensmith, D.M.D. headshot
NDC Vice Chair
Kayla Klingensmith, D.M.D. | District 3 (PA)
Meet the NDC members

Wanamaker, James A., D.D.S. | Chair | District 2 (NY)

Klingensmith, Kayla, D.M.D. | Vice Chair | District 3 (PA)

Saltz, Adam., D.M.D. | District 1 (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT)

Ghisalberti, Giancarlo D.M.D. | District 4 (DE, DC, DS, MD, NJ, PR, VI)

Bates, William, D.M.D. | District 5 (AL, GA, MS)

Joseph, Brittany D.D.S. | District 6 (KY, MO, TN, WV)

Hollar, Bennett S., D.D.S. | District 7 (IN, OH)

Larson, Bryce A., D.M.D. | District 8 (IL)

Collazo, Lisenia, D.M.D. | District 9 (MI, WI)

Van Osdel, Corrine, D.D.S. | District 10 (IA, MN, NE, ND, SD)

Schoblaske, Alayna, D.M.D. | District 11 (AK, ID, MT, MT, OR, WA)

Bryant, Camryn, D.D.S. | District 12 (AR, KS, LA, OK)

Kim, Howard H., D.D.S. | District 13 (CA)

McGinley, Kellie, D.D.S. | District 14 (AZ, CO, HI, NV, NM, UT, WY)

Maestas, Tanya Sue, D.D.S. | District 15 (TX)

Purvis, James T., D.D.S. | District 16 (NC, SC, VA)

Toby Thomson, D.M.D. | District 17 (FL)

Setru, Samarth | ASDA Consultant | District 3 (PA)

Bina, Dayna | Director 

Elevate leadership event
Gain a clear leadership vision, expand your network and learn from leading experts.
10 Under 10 Awards
Annual award recognizing new dentists for their excellence and impact on the profession.
ADA Success Program
Get tips and strategies from dentists to confidently navigate your dental career.
ADA Lobby Day
Join thousands of dentists and students to advocate for the future of dentistry.
Dental school events
Request an NDC member to attend your upcoming student event.
SmileCon®
Experience the best of dentistry, with engaging CE and connections.

Contact us

Do you have an idea or concern? Reach out to your New Dentist Committee representative today or contact the New Dentist Committee office at newdentist@ada.org.