Leadership
Become a leader
Governing bodies are comprised of members of the association who are selected to lead and shape our collective futures. Serving on the ADA delegation and/or a CDA council, committee or board is one of the many ways you can give back to your association and profession. CDA’s success depends on a diverse group of leaders consisting of early career, mid-career and retired dentists who:
- Participate in thoughtful discussions
- Are open to the ideas and opinions of others
- Are committed to meeting attendance
- Work well with other volunteers and staff
2026 Leadership Positions:
April 1, 2025 – May 15, 2025 – Incumbent Applications
- Council, Committee and Board
June 1, 2025 – July 15, 2025 – Non-incumbent Applications
- Council, Committee and Board
- Leadership Discovery Program
- 13th District Trustee, American Dental Association
December 15, 2025 – January 30, 2026 – ADA Delegation
- Delegate, 2026 ADA House of Delegates
No applications available at this time.
- ADA 13th District Delegation
- Audit Committee
- Board of Component Representatives
- CDA Board of Directors
- CDA Foundation Board of Directors
- CDA Holding Company Board of Directors
- CDA PAC Board of Advisors
- CDA Presents Board of Managers
- CDA Speaker of the House of Delegates
- Committee on Volunteer Placement
- Council on Professionalism and Mediation
- Finance Committee
- Government Affairs Council
- Membership Committee
- TDIC & TDIC Insurance Solutions Board of Directors
Let us know about your interest in CDA leadership positions! If you are interested in serving on a CDA council, committee, board or workgroup and an application is not available, please complete CDA’s leadership interest form.
Join us at CDA Cares! Learn more about the event and register to volunteer for one of our clinics.
Host a Speaker at CDA Presents! Find out more about how you can volunteer for CDA Presents.
Start Local! Change often begins at the local level. Contact your component executive director, to discover leadership and volunteer opportunities.
Dental Students: If you are a dental student interested in volunteerism, email [email protected] to learn more about how you can get involved.