10 Under Ten

Nominations open in the fall. To qualify, dentists must have graduated from dental school in the past 10 years, be current MDS members, and have made a significant contribution to the profession, their community, and/or organized dentistry.  

For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Janine Avery, MDS member engagement manager.

The 10 Under Ten recognition program highlights changing demographics and the impact of new dentists on practice settings. To qualify for the honor, dentists must have graduated from dental school within the past 10 years and have made a significant contribution to the profession, their community, and/or organized dentistry.

2026 Recipients: Read the press release or the MDS Journal article to learn more. 

The 10 Under Ten recognition program highlights changing demographics and the impact of new dentists on practice settings. To qualify for the honor, dentists must have graduated from dental school within the past 10 years and have made a significant contribution to the profession, their community, and/or organized dentistry.

Read the 2025 10 under Ten press release or the MDS Journal article to learn more. 

See past recipients of the award in previous issues of the Journal of the Massachusetts Dental Society.