The American Association of Public Health Dentistry (AAPHD) has selected the Maryland Dental Action Coalition as the 2025 recipient of the AAPHD National Public Service Award! Established in 1985, this annual award recognizes substantial contributions through action related to public health dentistry issues. MDAC is grateful for this recognition, particularly from the association representing public health providers. The critical role and significance of public health dentistry to address oral health disparities cannot be overstated. MDAC’s Chief Executive Officer, Mary Backley, received the award during the AAPHD Awards Ceremony at the 2025 National Oral Health Conference (NOHC) last Sunday, April 6 in Orlando, FL. Thank you, AAPHD, for the honor! (fb)

MDAC is excited to be participating in the 2025 Global Oral Health Symposium hosted by Johns Hopkins this week! Mary Backley, MDAC’s CEO, will be speaking on the opening panel to discuss oral health in Maryland, along with other oral health experts. Thank you for including us! You can join us via livestream. (fb)