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10/25/2026

Fellowship, friendship, sea, sun, and sky—welcome to our new Fellows!

10/24/2026

ACD 2026 Fellows Forum—A Forum for Big Ideas is off to a strong start with Dr. George Schmidt, AGD President bringing greetings from the AGD, and remarks from Drs. Terry Norris and Robert Faiella. Dr. Rubin Sorrell started our presentations with “Dental Robin Hood.”

10/21/2026

Getting ready to welcome our new Fellows!

10/02/2026

The ACD Kentucky Section recently joined IDC and PFA for a breakfast meeting in Missouri. The gathering included the installation of new Kentucky Section leadership, recognition of SPEA students, and the presentation of the Dr. James C. Kelly Award to Dr. Jeffrey Okeson. Congratulations to all those recognized, and thank you to everyone who helped make the meeting a success.

09/30/2026

The Fall edition of ACD News is now available! This issue looks ahead to ACD 2026 in Santa Barbara, with updates on the Annual Meeting and Convocation, upcoming leadership and ethics programming, and opportunities for Fellows to connect and celebrate the College's newest inductees.

Be sure to read the latest edition of ACD News. Link below. https://issuu.com/college1920/docs/acd_news_august_2026_--_welcome_back_

09/16/2026

In the latest JACD, Julie Connolly and Sreenivas Koka explore the American College of Dentists Team Leadership Standards and the role effective leadership plays in building strong, patient-centered dental teams.

The article outlines 10 standards designed to help leaders create high-performing, mission-focused teams through fairness, transparency, accountability, professional development, team well-being, and a continued focus on the patient. Together, these standards provide a practical framework for strengthening teamwork and improving the quality and safety of care.

Be sure to read the full article in the Summer 2026 issue of the JACD. Link below. https://commons.ada.org/jacd/

09/14/2026

In the latest JACD, the ACD Task Force for the Standards for Leadership presents Standards for Leadership in Oral Healthcare, a framework designed to establish clear expectations for leadership across every level of the dental profession.

From core and team leadership to local, regional, national, and international roles, the standards emphasize professional development, accountability, continuous improvement, and strengthening public trust. The article also highlights how adopting shared leadership standards can better prepare dentistry to meet future challenges and advance patient care, professional practice, and service to society.

Be sure to read the full article in the Summer 2026 issue of the JACD. Link below.
https://commons.ada.org/jacd/

09/09/2026

In the latest JACD, Robert A. Faiella and William R. Calnon explore From State House to World Health Assembly: The Distinct Missions of National and International Leadership in Oral Healthcare.

The article examines how oral health leaders must navigate different responsibilities at the national and international levels, from health policy, workforce, economics, and regulation to addressing the global burden of oral disease and expanding access to care.

Be sure to read the full article in the Summer 2026 issue of the JACD. Link below. https://commons.ada.org/jacd/

09/02/2026

In the latest JACD, N. Karl Haden explores What Is a Standard? Perspectives on ACD’s Standards for Leadership in Oral Healthcare.

The article looks beyond simply following leadership standards and considers the importance of truly internalizing them. By emphasizing character, trust, and consistency, Haden highlights how these standards can help strengthen leadership throughout the dental profession.

Be sure to read the full article in the Summer 2026 issue of the JACD. Link below. https://commons.ada.org/jacd/

08/31/2026

In the latest JACD, Dr. Teresa A. Dolan and Dr. Robin Henderson explore Standards for Leadership in Oral Healthcare: Applying Local and Regional Standards in Practice.

The article highlights the American College of Dentists’ Team Leadership Standards, including patient well-being, fairness and transparency, team effectiveness, professional development, resilience, and recognizing strong performance. Together, these standards provide a framework for building stronger teams and promoting effective leadership throughout oral healthcare.

Be sure to read the full article in the Summer 2026 issue of the JACD. Link below.
https://commons.ada.org/jacd/

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