The American Dental Association honored its 2026 award winners Oct. 9 during the Changemakers Celebration at the ADA 2026 Scientific Session in Indianapolis.
The ceremony celebrated recipients of the Distinguished Service Award, Humanitarian Award, 10 Under 10 Award, Dr. David Whiston Leadership Award, Norton M. Ross Award for Excellence in Clinical Research, and Evidence-Based Dentistry Faculty and Practice Awards.
Distinguished Service Award
When presenting the ADA’s highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award, President Richard Rosato, D.M.D., said every organization has moments when it looks for a lighthouse: someone who can provide stability, perspective and hope even when things get dark.
Source: ADA applauds award winners during Changemakers Celebration / ADA News