FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For additional information, contact:
Ashley Quackenbush, MPH, CHES
Senior Director, Education & Marketing
(404) 789-3155
[email protected] 

September 30, 2025 (ATLANTA, GA) – The Association for Dental Safety (ADS) is now accepting applications for the 2026 Anna Nelson, CDA, RDA, MA Scholarship.

Established in memory of Anna Nelson — a leader in dental assisting and infection control — the scholarship honors her commitment to advancing dental assistants’ knowledge of guidelines, regulations, and best practices to prevent disease transmission in dental care settings.

“Dental assistants play a vital role in keeping their patients and team members safe,” said ADS Executive Director Michelle Lee, CPC. “We are honored to continue this scholarship in Ms. Nelson’s memory and support educational opportunities for dental assistants.”

Applications are open through October 13, and selected recipients will be notified in late October. Applicants must meet several eligibility requirements, including currently working as a dental assistant. The scholarship award includes a complimentary year of ADS Premium Membership and free registration for the 2026 ADS Dental Infection Control Boot Camp.

Boot Camp is an intensive course designed to empower and educate participants. It blends real-world infection prevention with the latest CDC guidelines, OSHA standards, and proven dental safety best practices.

Boot Camp participation fulfills education requirements for two dental infection prevention and control certifications:

• Certified in Dental Infection Prevention and Control (CDIPC)
• Dental Industry Specialist in Infection Prevention and Control (DISIPC)

Boot Camp registration opens in October. Learn more at MyADS.org/boot-camp.

About ADS
Founded in 1984, the Association for Dental Safety (ADS), formerly OSAP, is the only dental membership association for oral healthcare professionals that focuses exclusively on dental infection prevention and patient and provider safety. ADS helps operationalize dental infection control and safety laws, regulations, guidelines, standards, and best practices to ensure every dental visit is a safe visit. We support our members and the oral healthcare community by offering evidence-based education, an extensive collection of online resources, and by collaborating with individuals, agencies, and organizations to assure the safe and infection-free delivery of oral healthcare to all. For additional information, visit MyADS.org. 

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