Dr. Jay Patel
B.D.S., M.S., Ph.D.
In 2024, the ADA Foundation proudly presented Dr. Jay Patel, B.D.S., M.S., Ph.D., from Temple University's Kornberg School of Dentistry, with the prestigious Dr. David Whiston Leadership Award. This award recognizes Dr. Patel’s exceptional leadership in the field of dentistry, highlighting his commitment to advancing the profession. Dr. Patel’s innovative contributions and dedication to fostering a collaborative environment for the next generation of dental professionals embody the spirit of excellence that the Dr. David Whiston Leadership Award was created to honor.
The Dr. David Whiston Leadership Award is given each year to recognize a promising individual whose leadership and research excellence has made a substantial contribution to public oral health. This annual $5,000 award, which honors researchers and leaders from diverse backgrounds, enables the winner to attend the ADA Institute for Diversity in Leadership. Funds may also support research focused on an oral health issue or challenge within an underserved population or community.
Eligible applicants must be a member of a diverse group that has been traditionally underrepresented. Applicant must be either a dental student, dentist, dentist pursuing graduate studies, dental resident enrolled in an accredited dental school education program, or an early-career dentist under the age of 40. Selection will be based on leadership skills that advance the dental profession through community engagement, service to the profession, and/or scientific advancement of oral public health. Members of under-represented communities are encouraged to apply.
