Diverse Dental Society Announces New President

Posted: January 21, 2022
Edited by Dentaltown staff
 
HOUSTON—The Diverse Dental Society (DDS) has announced LaVette C. Henderson as its new president for 2022. Henderson is an association, conference and financial leader who holds a bachelor of science degree in management with honors and an associate’s degree in accounting. She is also a certified meeting professional and brings more than 30 years of experience with a diverse set of skills.


Diverse Dental Society Announces New President


Henderson is the former executive director of the National Dental Association (NDA) and currently serves as the director of finance. She joined the NDA team in 1998, moved up the ranks and advocates for marginalized and underserved populations in promoting oral health access and equity. With more than 200,000 active dentists in the U.S., only approximately 3.5% become Fellows of the American College of Dentists. Henderson received this honor in 2019 for her leadership and achievements in dentistry as a non-dentist.

Henderson’s goal is to lead the DDS board of directors in amplifying the voice of diversity and inclusion in the oral health arena by making sure that the needs of the marginalized communities in our country are addressed and met. DDS will continue to promote inter-professional collaborations and believes it is essential for a healthier nation. The 2022 theme for DDS is: “DDS: Strengthening Oral Health and Oral Health Care in Diverse Communities”.
 
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