ACD NEWS DECEMBER 2025
vol. 54 | no.5
American College of Dentists
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DECEMBER 2, 2025 “Your support of the American College of Dentists Foundation will directly help the College strengthen its efforts to keep our profession strong, vibrant, relevant, effective, and ethical—not resting on our reputation or past accomplishments but working tirelessly to improve the profession and its impact.” – Stephen A. Ralls, ACD Past President and Former Executive Director
ACDF PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Robert A. Faiella
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ince 1972, the ACD Foundation has invested in the future of dentistry. Through fundraising, stewardship, and thoughtful spending, the Foundation has created a portfolio of programs that are evolving to meet contemporary needs. Notably, the Foundation is making possible advanced leadership training, including a certification in Human Centered Leadership. Our online ethics courses are being refreshed on a new learning management system, and the JACD is now indexed on ADA Commons to reach a wider audience. Perhaps most importantly, our investment in the Student Professionalism and Ethics Association is ensuring that young professionals carry our mission forward for generations to come. Won’t you please join us?
In this Issue Giving Tuesday ACDF President’s Message Why I Give JACD joins ADA Commons Learning Management and Resource System Launching in January SHIFT and Sweet Spot Leader Programs SPEA: The Future of the Profession Local Initiatives Powering our Grassroots
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