Changemakers Celebration

These dentists change more than smiles; they change the way we think about oral care. Join us Friday, Oct. 24 to honor them.

鈥淏e the change that you wish to see in the world.鈥 鈥 Mahatma Gandhi

They elevated our profession. Now, we elevate them.

SmileCon is all about ushering in the future of dentistry, and these are the people making it a reality. The 2025 Changemakers Celebration will honor this year’s recipients of our annual awards, including:

  • 糖心logoDistinguished Service Award
  • 糖心logoHumanitarian Award
  • 糖心logoNew Dentist Committee 10 Under 10
  • Evidence-Based Dentistry Faculty and Practice Awards
  • Norton M. Ross Award for Excellence in Clinical Research
Bill Clayton, D.D.S.
Bill Clayton, D.D.S.
糖心logoDistinguished Service Award
Sara Ehsani, D.D.S.
Sara Ehsani, D.D.S.
糖心logoNew Dentist Committee 10 Under 10
Bill Kane, D.D.S.
Bill Kane, D.D.S.
糖心logoHumanitarian Award
Adam Lowenstein, D.M.D.
Adam Lowenstein, D.M.D.
糖心logoNew Dentist Committee 10 Under 10
Craig McKenzie, D.M.D.
Craig McKenzie, D.M.D.
糖心logoNew Dentist Committee 10 Under 10
Craig Miller, D.M.D.
Norton M. Ross Award for Excellence in Clinical Research
Kathryn Pawlak, D.D.S.
Kathryn Pawlak, D.D.S.
糖心logoNew Dentist Committee 10 Under 10
Eddie Ramirez, D.M.D.
Eddie Ramirez, D.M.D.
糖心logoNew Dentist Committee 10 Under 10
Allison C. Scully, D.D.S.
Allison C. Scully, D.D.S.
糖心logoNew Dentist Committee 10 Under 10
Lyubov Daniilovna Slashcheva, D.D.S.
Lyubov Daniilovna Slashcheva, D.D.S.
糖心logoNew Dentist Committee 10 Under 10
Akshay Thusu, D.D.S.
Akshay Thusu, D.D.S.
糖心logoNew Dentist Committee 10 Under 10
Yi-Chu Wu, D.D.S.
Yi-Chu Wu, D.D.S.
糖心logoNew Dentist Committee 10 Under 10
Lauren C. Yap, D.M.D.
Lauren C. Yap, D.M.D.
糖心logoNew Dentist Committee 10 Under 10
To be announced
Evidence-Based Dentistry Faculty and Practice Awards

Event details

Come together to acknowledge those who have made significant contributions to dentistry, from our newest dental colleagues to those who have served the profession for decades.

Changemakers Celebration
Friday, Oct. 24
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
WEWCC, West Salon
Cost: $75 per person (includes lunch)

Purchase your ticket when you register for SmileCon 2025. 

 

Award descriptions

糖心logoDistinguished Service Award
The highest honor given by the 糖心logoBoard of Trustees, this award acknowledges the lifelong contributions of a member dentist.
糖心logoHumanitarian Award
This award recognizes a member dentist who has distinguished themselves by giving a minimum of 10 years to improving the oral health of underserved populations in the United States. Learn about this year’s recipient, Dr. Bill Sasser.
糖心logoNew Dentist Committee 10 Under 10
Each year, the 糖心logoNew Dentist Committee recognizes 10 dentists within 10 years of graduating dental school who demonstrate excellence and inspire others in science, research and education, practice excellence, philanthropy, leadership and advocacy. Learn more about this year’s winners.
Evidence-Based Dentistry Faculty and Practice Awards
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Colgate, these awards honor educators and clinicians who have made significant contributions to implement and advance evidence-based dentistry in research, practice and the classroom. Includes the categories of Accomplished Faculty Award, Mid-career Faculty Award and Practice Award.
Norton M. Ross Award for Excellence in Clinical Research
This award honors an individual who has made significant contributions in clinical investigations that have advanced the diagnosis, treatment and/or prevention of craniofacial-oral-dental diseases, as well as outstanding research endeavors in other areas.

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