Last month, the Diverse Dental Society (DDS) announced LaVette C. Henderson, CMP, HMCC, FACD, as its new president for 2022. The former executive director and current director of finance of the National Dental Association (NDA), Henderson brings more than 30 years of experience to the role and has a clear vision for what’s next. The DDS was established in…
In its first year, the Diverse Dental Society (DDS) is thriving and working on its mission to bring culturally diverse dentists and underserved populations together, especially during the pandemic. There’s a new organization in dentistry that’s quickly gaining attention in the industry. The Diverse Dental Society (DDS) is a unique entity comprised of three respected…
The Hispanic Dental Association, National Dental Association, and Society of American Indian Dentists have joined together to leverage their collective impact to eliminate disparities in oral health care. Three minority oral health professional organizations have joined to form the Diverse Dental Society (DDS): the Hispanic Dental Association, the National Dental Association, and the Society of American…
The Diverse Dental Society (DDS) is a unique entity comprised of three universally respected and culturally diverse organizations: the Hispanic Dental Association, the National Dental Association, and the Society of American Indian Dentists. These groups celebrate their rich and diverse cultures, share a common mission to address unmet needs in under-resourced communities, and leverage their…
The Diverse Dental Society (DDS) is a unique entity comprised of three universally respected and culturally diverse organizations: the Hispanic Dental Association, the National Dental Association, and the Society of American Indian Dentists. These groups celebrate their rich and diverse cultures and share a common mission to address unmet needs in under-resourced communities and leverage their collective impact to eliminate disparities and increase health and oral health equity. DDS promotes…