The Association for Dental Safety (ADS) is accepting applications for the 2026 Anna Nelson, CDA, RDA, MA Scholarship.
The scholarship honors Nelson’s leadership in dental assisting and infection control. Applications are due by October 13, 2025, with recipients announced later this month. Eligible applicants must be practicing dental assistants.
The award includes a year of ADS Premium Membership and free registration for the Dental Infection Control Boot Camp, a course that runs February 2-4 and covers guidelines, standards, and best practices. Also, the course fulfills requirements for the Certified in Dental Infection Prevention and Control and Dental Industry Specialist in Infection Prevention and Control certifications.
Visit the scholarship website and boot camp website to apply and register.

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