Texas New Dentist of the Year

The Texas New Dentist of the Year award began in 2009 to recognize emerging leaders in the field of dentistry. Nominees are chosen throughout the state from local societies and components of the Texas Dental Association and Texas Academy of General Dentistry.

Texas New Dentist of the Year nominees are recognized and the winner is announced at the Texas Academy Awards. All nominees and their nominating organizations are recognized in the TexasGP, the Texas Academy Awards program and promotions, and press releases.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Nominee must be a general dentist and a member of the AGD (for at least the past two years).

2. Nominee must have graduated from dental school within the past seven years.

3. Nominee must be able to attend the Texas Academy Awards.

4. Nominee must practice and reside in Texas at the time of the Texas Academy Awards.

5. Each component or society may only nominate one dentist.

6. Previous winners are not eligible.

NEW At-Large Nominee Additional Eligibility Criteria:

1. At-large nominees must have two letter of recommendations from either Texas AGD or TDA current members.

2. Nominees must submit an at-large nominee application.

3. At-large nominees will be judged prior to being selected for inclusion in the final slate of nominees.