Elizabeth Shapiro, DDS, was recognized by the American Dental Association with its Distinguished Service Award.
Dr. Shapiro served as the ADA’s interim executive director in 2025, supporting organizational initiatives and building trust and transparency. Dr. Shapiro has spent more than 15 years with the ADA, and currently serves as chief of governance and strategy management, according to an Oct. 10 news release from the ADA.
The ADA also presented Jeffrey Moses, DDS, with its Humanitarian Award for his volunteer work. He has provided free surgical care to thousands of children with cleft and craniofacial anomalies.
Here are the other recognitions and recipients awarded by the ADA:
- The 10 Under 10 Award: Monique Belin, DMD; Andrew Fraser, DMD; Megan Krohn, DDS; Ivy Lin, DMD; Joseph Anthony Manzella-Kane, DDS; Jessica Sliger, DDS; Hitesh Vij, DMD; Jonathan Vogel, DDS; Dylan Weber, DDS; and ArNelle Wright, DMD.
- The Dr. David Whiston Leadership Award: Joseph Anthony Manzella-Kane, DDS.
- The Norton M. Ross Award for Excellence in Clinical Research: Daniel Fine, DMD.
- The Evidence-Based Dentistry Accomplished Faculty Award: Deborah Polk, PhD.
- The Evidence-Based Dentistry Mid-Career Faculty Award: Julie Frantsve-Hawley, PhD.
