Multiple award categories spanning practice, research, leadership, and public service. Presented annually at the National Oral Health Conference.
Presented to an individual for substantial contribution through action related to public health dentistry issues.
Recent recipients: 2026 — An Nguyen, DDS, MPH · 2025 — The Maryland Dental Action Coalition · 2024 — Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation.
Presented to a member of AAPHD for excellent and distinguished service to public health dentistry and the association.
Recent recipients: 2026 — Erinne Kennedy, DMD, MPH, MMSc · 2025 — Steve Geiermann, DDS, FICD, FACD · 2024 — Steven M. Levy, DDS, MPH.
Presented at the discretion of the President to an individual for significant contributions to the welfare of the Association.
Recent recipients: 2026 — Eli Schwarz, DDS, PhD, MPH · 2025 — Mary Tavares, DMD, MPH · 2024 — Suman Challa.
Presented to a Director of the Dental Service in a Federally Qualified Health Center that has developed an excellent community preventive dentistry program, and improved access to basic dental care.
Recent recipients: 2026 — Tonya X Cook, DMD, MPH · 2025 — Kala M. Smith, DMD · 2023 — Huong Le.
Recent recipients: 2026 — John Ahern, MD, PhD & Lisa Simon, DMD · 2025 — Constance Gundacker, MD, MDH · 2024 — Rebecca Bernstein, MD, MS.