The American Dental Education Association (ADEA)/Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Excellence in Teaching Award recognizes dental educators who demonstrate exemplary standards and promote excellence in dental education through scholarship and innovation. The award is ultimately aimed at enriching educational experiences by generating intellectual excitement within dental institutions and programs. Nominees are to be identified and recognized initially within individual institutions or programs of dental, allied dental or advanced dental education. A composite letter of nomination to be prepared by the dean, academic dean or program director with input from the ADEA Council of Faculties institutional representative, if available, a peer professional and a student or alumni representative must be submitted. Please visit the award's website for more information.