Criteria
1. Longstanding Contributions to Organized Dentistry
Description: This criterion recognizes the nominee’s sustained and impactful contributions to the field of dentistry over the course of their career, particularly those that have had a lasting effect on the profession.
Examples: Pioneering innovations in dental care or techniques, advancing research that has changed clinical practice, or contributing to the development of dental policies or guidelines that have shaped the profession.
2. Leadership and Mentorship
Description: This criterion honors the nominee’s role in shaping future generations of dental professionals through mentorship, teaching, or leadership in professional organizations.
Examples: Mentoring young dental professionals, serving as an educator in dental schools or workshops, or holding significant leadership positions in national or international dental associations.
3. Commitment to the Community
Description: This criterion acknowledges the nominee’s efforts to improve community health, particularly through public service, outreach, and initiatives aimed at underserved populations.
Examples: Establishing or leading community health programs, providing pro bono dental care, advocating for oral health policies that benefit disadvantaged groups, or working to reduce oral health disparities on a local or national level.
4. Exemplary Professionalism and Ethical Standards
Description: This criterion recognizes the nominee’s consistent demonstration of high ethical standards, professionalism, and integrity throughout their career.
Examples: Upholding the core values of the dental profession, promoting ethical decision-making in clinical practice, and serving as a role model for colleagues and students in terms of professional conduct.
