Annual Gala & Symposium

The Friends of NIDCR hosts an Annual Gala in Washington DC for its members and friends from across the US, Canada and abroad. Awards are presented to honor significant accomplishments in oral health, including education media, advocacy, lifetime achievement and public service.

See the list of prominent recipients – you’ll be impressed!

2009 Annual Symposium & Gala

Unique Symposium Added!
This year, The Friends of NIDCR will include an afternoon symposium prior to the Gala:

Clinical Research Advancements &
the Effects on Your Dental Practice
Featuring: NIDCR-Funded Oral Health Research that highlights upcoming novel diagnostic, preventive & therapeutic approaches and research conducted in dental offices. Continuing Education Hours Provided.

Preliminary Schedule
Noon: Registration
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Luncheon with Guest Speaker
Dr. Larry Tabak, Director, NIDCR
1:30 pm – 5 pm: Presentations, Panel Discussion and Q & A
5 pm – 6:30 pm: Networking Social
6:30 – 9pm: Gala Dinner & Awards

More details coming soon!

Past Events

2008 NIDCR 60th Anniversary Party
- Article
- History Photos

2007 Annual Gala Awards Dinner
- Article
- More Photos

2006 Annual Gala Awards Dinner

2005 Awards Presentation

2002 Gala Photos

2001 Gala Photos