2023 MDA Annual Meeting - Award Nominations

Available now in an easy to complete fillable form.

Help MDA identify and honor dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and our newest category practice administrators/dental office managers for their contributions to dentistry and their communities.

Note: Clicking on the award name will download a Word document, not open a browser.

MDA's annual Clinical Excellence Award is presented to a dentist who has demonstrated commitment to continuing dental education, has an established reputation for excellence in clinical skills and has practiced for at least 15 years. The T.T. Rider Award is presented to a dentist for outstanding service to the profession and the community. The Component Societies of the MDA and member dentists may submit nominations.

The Outstanding Dental Hygienist, Outstanding Dental Assistant, and Outstanding Dental Office Manager awards are given to professionals in their field who exemplify dedication, leadership, skill, and extraordinary patient care.

Please consider nominating someone you know who deserves recognition. You may download the nomination form or contact the MDA office by phone at 800.257.4988 or email (), and we'd be happy to mail, email, or fax you a form. Please submit your nominations to the MDA no later than February 17, 2023. Awards will be presented at the MDA's Annual Meeting, May 11-12, 2023, in Missoula.