NSU College of Dental Medicine Honored with Florida Dental Association Award

The Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine (NSU CDM) has been selected as the recipient of the Florida Dental Association’s 2025 Public Service Award.

This prestigious award reflects NSU CDM’s deep and sustained commitment to expanding access to oral healthcare across Florida, particularly for underserved and vulnerable populations. Through mobile outreach, veteran care programs, community partnerships, and student-led service initiatives, NSU CDM continues to make a meaningful impact in communities throughout the state.

But above all, this award belongs to the faculty and students whose passion, professionalism, and dedication to service make this work possible. From hands-on care in rural counties to volunteer missions, HIV/AIDS outreach, and children’s oral health education, our faculty and students embody NSU CDM’s mission each day.

“This recognition affirms our commitment to improving access to oral healthcare for Florida’s most vulnerable populations and underscores the collective efforts of our students, faculty, and partners across the state,” said Dr. Steven Kaltman, Dean of the NSU College of Dental Medicine. “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Florida Dental Association for this meaningful acknowledgment. This inspires us to continue serving with compassion, innovation, and purpose—one patient, one community, and one smile at a time.”