Changemakers Celebration honors 10 Under 10 Award recipients
The American Dental Association honored its 2026 award winners, including the recipients of the 10 Under 10 Award, during the Changemakers Celebration on Oct. 9 at the Scientific Session in Indianapolis.
The celebration was hosted by immediate past ADA New Dentist Committee Chair Kayla Klingensmith, D.M.D. The New Dentist Committee chose the recipients of the 10 Under 10 Award for demonstrating excellence and inspiring others in science, research and education; practice excellence; philanthropy; leadership; and advocacy. All 10 awardees are ADA members who graduated from dental school less than 10 years ago.
This year’s honorees include Monique R. Belin, D.M.D.; Andrew Fraser, D.M.D.; Megan Krohn, D.D.S.; Ivy F. Lin, D.M.D.; Joseph Anthony Manzella-Kane, D.D.S.; Jessica Sliger, D.D.S.; Hitesh Vij, D.M.D.; Jonathan Vogel, D.D.S.; Dylan J. Weber, D.D.S.; and ArNelle Wright, D.M.D.
Dr. Manzella-Kane was also recognized during the event as the recipient of the Dr. David Whiston Leadership Award from the ADA Foundation. He received the award in honor of his commitment to mentorship, advocacy and the dental profession. The award provides funds to cover the costs associated with attending a leadership program approved by the foundation.
