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NDA Standing Committees
Interested in getting involved or leading a committee? Reach out to Dr. Josh Tyson, Speaker of the House of Delegates Here.
Committee on Awards
Chair: Dr. Chanelle Small - Email
Recognizes excellence by receiving, evaluating, and recommending nominees for NDA’s annual awards.
Committee on Credentials
Chair: Dr. John Nelson – Email
Oversees delegate certification, maintains the official roll of the House, and resolves disputes on delegate status.
Committee on Constitution and Bylaws
Chair: Dr. Roderick Adams – Email
Reviews, updates, and interprets NDA’s governing documents to ensure efficient administration and compliance.
Committee on Dental Education, Research & Professional Advancement
Chair: Dr. Mimi Johnson – Email
Supports dental education and research while encouraging students to pursue dentistry as a lifelong career.
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Committee on Legislation
Chair: Dr. Leslie Grant – Email
Co-Chair: Dr. Marissa Spruell - Email
Advocates for laws and policies that protect the dental profession and improve oral health access.
Committee on Membership
Chair: Dr. Lenise Yarber – Email
Works to grow and retain NDA membership, review applications, and track the contributions of members.
Committee on National & International Relations
Chair: Dr. Stuart Hinds – Email
Builds relationships and exchanges knowledge with dental professionals across the U.S. and globally.
Committee on Scholarship Aid
Chair: Vacant
Provides financial assistance to worthy dental students, in partnership with the NDA Foundation.
Committee on Ethics
Chair: Vacant
Guides members on professional ethics, reviews cases, and enforces NDA’s Code of Ethics.
Advocacy, Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee
Chair: Vacant
Promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion across dental education, leadership, and patient care by addressing structural barriers to health.
New Dentist Committee
Chair: Dr. Chanelle Roberts, Dr. D.K. PetersDr. Stuart Hinds – Email
Co-Chair: Dr. Aneesa Bone
Advises on policies affecting early-career dentists, develops programs at convention, and cultivates new leaders in NDA.
Committee on Public Health
Chair: Vacant
Develops and promotes programs, policies, and best practices to improve the dental health of the public.
Committee on Insurance
Chair: Vacant
Explores insurance options and makes recommendations to protect NDA members and their practices.