Early Career Dentist Committee
Call For Volunteers

Open call for volunteers for the Early Career Dentist Committee..

Committee Purpose

The Early Career Dentist Committee (henceforth referred to as “the committee”) develops ideas and resources that resonate with new dentists and encourage them to rise into leadership positions. It supports new dentists on their early career journeys by identifying unique challenges, creating measurable strategies, and setting ambitious, yet achievable outcomes.

The committee’s charges include consulting on a mentoring program, curating early career dentist resources, enhancing outreach efforts for early career dentists, increasing event engagement for early career dentists throughout the year, and networking with early career dentists at the annual Midwinter Meeting.

Deadline for submission is October 31, 2026.

Structure and Composition

The committee is a member committee that reports to the CDS Board of Directors and advises it on matters pertaining to early career dentists. It consists of three Early Career Representatives that provide early-career perspectives and supply communication throughlines to the Board of Directors, and three committee members chosen for their passion and expertise as early career dentists as well as their commitments to CDS’s mission and vision.

Committee terms are for one or two years.

Meeting:

The committee meets quarterly either in-person at CDS headquarters in Chicago or virtually. Attendance at two meetings is mandatory, but participation at all meetings is encouraged. Members of task forces may meet additionally to work on specific projects.

Time Commitment:

A committee member can be expected to spend approximately two to three hours per month on committee-related activities.

Goals:

Supply CDS Board of Directors with feedback and advice about matters pertaining to new dentists upon request.

Provide notes and feedback for online Mentor Match system, including program structure and profile selections.

Collaborate with CDS staff and committees on early career dentist-related projects/events.

  • Curate a library of resources for new dentist web page.
  • Participate in the Early Career online community forum.
  • Consult on the planning of early career dentist events, including the August event and Midwinter Meeting event.
  • Participate in and promote new dentist events to applicable audiences.

    • Collect a list of measurable new dentist initiatives for future projects.

    Committee Criteria and Call:

    Must be a CDS Member.

    10 years or less out of dental school.

    This open call is for a minimum of 3 volunteers.

    • 1 will become Chair.
    • Additional members will be the current Early Career Director, and immediate past 2 Early Career Director's.

    Term is for 1 or 2 years.

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    Deadline for submission is October 31, 2026