This award honors dental educators who demonstrate innovation, scholarship, and teaching excellence, advancing the quality and mission of dental education.
Funder: American Dental Education Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026
Funding Amounts: $2,500 award (one-time, non-renewable)
Summary: Recognizes dental educators who demonstrate exemplary standards and promote excellence in dental education through innovation and scholarship.
This annual award, offered by the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) in partnership with Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, Inc., honors dental educators who uphold exemplary standards and actively promote excellence within the field of dental education. The award is designed to acknowledge individuals whose commitment to innovation, scholarship, and teaching excellence enriches the educational experience and advances the mission of dental education. Recipients are expected to be role models in the profession and contribute to the ongoing improvement of teaching and learning in dental institutions.