Leadership

AADOCR Elected Positions

Board Leadership and Committee Governance

AADOCR is seeking nominees for the positions of  Vice-president, Treasurer, and AADOCR Representative to the Publications Committee. Any AADOCR member may nominate an individual, or you may self-nominate for these positions. Submissions must be received by September 1, 2026.     

SUBMIT NOMINATION

Open Positions

The following AADOCR elected positions are open for nomination in this cycle:

AADOCR Vice-president

The Vice-president serves a four-year, progressive term on the AADOCR Board:

First Year: Vice-president
Second Year: President-elect
Third Year: President
Fourth Year: Immediate Past President

AADOCR Treasurer

The Treasurer serves a three year term on the Board, so it only becomes available once every three years.

AADOCR Representative to the IADR/AADOCR Publications Committee

Individuals elected AADOCR Representative to the IADR/ AADOCR Publications Committee will serve three years on the Committee. 

Self-nominations are encouraged. If you are looking to nominate a candidate other than yourself, please visit www.aadocr.org/AADOCR-Nominations 

To submit your candidacy to serve as an officer in your local AADOCR Section, visit https://www.aadocr.org/AADOCR-Section-Nomination.

Eligibility and Nomination Policies

Candidates may stand for election two times in total. All nominees agree to abide by the AADOCR Policy on Nominations.

ARTICLE VIII. NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS

1. NOMINATIONS BY THE COUNCIL. One or more nominations for Vice-president, Treasurer, and IADR/ AADOCR Publications Committee members shall be made by the Council, in accordance with the Bylaws. Announcement of the nominations shall be mailed to each member of the Division at least three months before the date of the next Annual Meeting, and in a form to indicate that other nominations may be made by petition.

2. NOMINATIONS BY PETITION. Additional nominations may be made by petition signed by 50 members of the Division and received by the Chief Executive Officer within 30 days after the mailing of the announcement of the Council nominations.

3. NOTICE OF NOMINATIONS. Before the next Annual Meeting, the nominations for each office shall be sent by the Chief Executive Officer to all members of the Division on an official ballot for a vote by mail to be reported at that meeting. The nominations shall be sent no less than two months before the due date for the return of the ballots to the Chief Executive Officer.

4. ELECTION. The nominee receiving a plurality of the votes cast shall be elected to each office, in accordance with the Bylaws.

View the Full AADOCR Constitution & Bylaws

Timeline

Individuals submitted for candidacy will first be reviewed by the AADOCR Nominating Committee. The committee will submit a list of candidates to the AADOCR Board of Directors, who select the slate of candidates presented to the AADOCR Council to appear on the ballot during the 2027 AADOCR General Election. Elected candidates will officially begin their terms the final day of the 2028 IADR/AADOCR/CADR General Session & Exhibition in Baltimore, MD. 

Submit a Nomination

Use the form below to submit your nomination for any open position.

AADOCR General Election Nomination Form

Personal Information

Title, Department, Institution

AADOCR Involvement

Year Joined

Summarize long-term engagement with AADOCR and IADR—committee service, leadership roles, presentations, reviewing, mentoring, and organizing symposia.

The elective Officers of this Division shall be members who have authored scientific papers at no fewer than seven Annual Meetings of the Division or parent body, and have had active service as a Councilor or as a Section Officer in the Division.

Example: “Dr. [Last Name] has served as Chair of the Craniofacial Biology Group, a member of the Annual Meeting Program Committee, and an abstract reviewer for over a decade.”

Professional Career

Summarize experience relevant to the Treasurer position—such as financial oversight, budgeting, accounting, audit coordination, or managing organizational resources.

Example:
“Dr. [Last Name] has overseen annual budgets for the [department/organization], managed grant and program funds, and coordinated financial reporting with institutional finance offices. They have experience in long-term financial planning, expense tracking, and supporting audit preparation to ensure transparency and compliance.”

List major recognitions or leadership appointments that demonstrate preparedness for financial leadership and national service.

Examples: service as department chair or program director with budget oversight, leadership roles in other professional organizations, principal investigator on large grants, financial committee membership, or recognition for administrative or fiscal stewardship.

Candidate Statement

Focus on why you wish to serve as Treasurer and how your experience will support the role. You can highlight your commitment to financial stewardship, transparency, accountability, and supporting the long-term sustainability of the organization.

Professional Career

Brief summary of education and training—include DDS, PhD, or equivalent degrees, postdoctoral training, and key appointments. Summarize research focus areas and relevant leadership roles.

For example: “Dr. [Last Name] is a Professor of Oral Biology and Associate Dean for Research at [Institution]. Their research focuses on [topic], with funding from [NIH/NIDCR/other]"

List major recognitions or leadership appointments that show readiness for national service. Examples: Fellow of the AADOCR, NIH study section membership, department chair or associate dean, or leadership in other professional organizations.

Candidate Statement

Summarize priorities and aspirations for the role of Vice President. Focus on advancing AADOCR’s mission—supporting discovery, inclusivity, mentorship, and advocacy for dental, oral, and craniofacial research. 

Professional Career

Summarize experience relevant to the Publications Committee—such as reviewing, editorial board service, or authorship in high-impact journals.

Example: “Dr. [Last Name] has served as a peer reviewer for the Journal of Dental Research and Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology. They have published over [number] peer-reviewed papers and book chapters addressing [topics].”

Candidate Statement

Focus on why you wish to serve on the Publications Committee and how your experience will contribute to the committee’s mission. You can highlight dedication to quality, transparency, mentorship, and the advancement of dental research dissemination.

 

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I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, I have not been the subject of a filed allegation, complaint, investigation, sanction or other legal, civil or institutional proceeding, where there was a finding of misconduct; or, am I currently the subject of such a professional conduct allegation, complaint or investigation. Further, I agree to notify AADOCR promptly if there are any changes to my response. I acknowledge that failure to comply with the AADOCR Policy on Nominations, may result in my ineligibility to receive any AADOCR nomination or the revocation of an AADOCR nomination.

View the full AADOCR Policy on Nominations.

Questions about your nomination?

Riana Hays

Component Relations Coordinator

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