Since its inception in 2008, the CDA Foundation Humanitarian Award has honored California dentists who have demonstrated a lifelong commitment to exceptional, selfless leadership and meaningful contributions to humanity through their work in dentistry. This award honors the late Dr. Andrew Soderstrom, CDA past president and co-founder for the CDA Foundation’s CDA Cares program. Learn more about the award and see a list of past recipients.
Dental Mission Vision founder Dr. Gayle Cheatwood was honored as the CDA Foundation’s 2024 Humanitarian Award recipient.

