ADA, AADEJ present Distinguished Dental Editor Award to retired Michigan Dental Association editor
The American Dental Association and American Association of Dental Editors and Journalists honored David Foe of the Michigan Dental Association with the 2026 Distinguished Dental Editor Award during the AADEJ Annual Conference .
Presented Oct. 2 in San Antonio by then-ADA President Richard Rosato, D.M.D., on behalf of the ADA Council on Communications, the award recognizes editors for their contributions to dental journalism, their professional societies and organized dentistry through high-quality publications, leadership and journalistic integrity.
Mr. Foe served as managing editor of the Journal of the Michigan Dental Association for 35 years, retiring this year. According to an AADEJ news release, his work helped make the journal “a trusted source of evidence-based guidance for Michigan dentists.”
The announcement also recognized Mr. Foe’s work translating complex scientific and regulatory information into practical content, as well as his development of special issues addressing HIV/AIDS, infection control, fluoridation and women in dentistry. Under his leadership, the journal received multiple national awards.
Beyond his editorial work, Mr. Foe has contributed to dental journalism through mentorship, educational programming and service on the AADEJ Executive Board. The release also cited his efforts to advance digital publishing and expand access to dental literature.
The award recognizes Mr. Foe’s more than three decades of editorial leadership and contributions to dental journalism and the dental profession.
“Respected for his precision, professionalism, and mentorship, Mr. Foe has elevated contributors and the profession. His career reflects sustained excellence, meaningful impact, and dedicated service and is most deserving of the honor of Distinguished Dental Editor for 2026,” the release stated.
