Dentists, dental assistants, Hygienists, Office Managers, Receptionists, Sales Representatives and other can be nominated each year.

Nominate an inspirational woman in dentistry today for the 2024 Lucy Hobbs Project Awards.

CLINICAL EXPERT

A skillful practitioner who embraces advancements and integrates them into patient care

INNOVATOR

A groundbreaker who willingly implements new technologies and business processes without fear

INDUSTRY ICON

A trailblazer who is consistently recognized and admired for her work in the dental industry


WOMAN TO WATCH

An up-and-coming leader who utilizes her position to create positive change in the industry

HUMANITARIAN

An altruist who works tirelessly for charity or cause that benefits the well-being of others

MENTOR

An advisor who recognizes the importance of supporting, educating and encouraging others


HONORING HISTORY, HONORING WOMEN


Standing ovations. Inspirational messages. Philanthropic opportunities. From emerging leaders and industry icons to mountain movers and up-and-comers, The Lucy Hobbs Project Celebration shines a light on exemplary women in the dental profession. Crowds gather to witness outstanding dental talents celebrate their day in the sun. Honorees speak from the heart about passion for their profession, causes close to their heart, and outstanding networks of support.


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    Benco's initiative, helping women in dentistry succeed, is 10,000 members strong. Its namesake -- the first U.S. woman to earn a dental degree. lnk.bio/TECe

    HEADLINES


    • “Thank you for organizing an absolutely fantastic Lucy Hobbs Celebration! I truly enjoyed learning from and amongst some pretty amazing women. Every aspect of the program was perfectly executed.”

      —Kimberly A. Raleigh, R.D.H., M.H.S.A.

    • “When an event runs as smoothly as the Chicago Lucy Hobbs Celebration and conference did, it means so much planning and effort went on behind the scenes. Thank you for everything!”

      —Susan R. Dolan RN, JD, Business Manager Cameo Dental Specialists LLP

    • “Thank you for hosting such a fantastic event! It was such an honor to be recognized for the work we do and it was so inspiring to hear about what other women are accomplishing in the dental profession.”

      —Charmaine Ng, DMD | Dental Director HealthRIGHT 360 Integrated Care Center, San Francisco

    • “I have attended two LHP annual celebrations and each time the events broadened my horizons with well planned team building, practice management and leadership talks. It never ceases to amaze me how women continue to play such diverse and significant roles towards the progress of our profession and LHP made me feel so proud to be one of them.”

      —Kadambari Rawal BDS, CAGS, FASGD

    • “From where I’m standing the future of dentistry looks very bright.”

      —Dr. Pamela Schmidt, DDS, NMD, IBDM

    • “The highlight of the celebration, to me, is always the award winners. Hearing their acceptance speeches, experiencing the powerful nature of their words is uniquely inspiring”

      —Julie Radzyminski, Director of Professional Relations, Benco Dental

    • “I can say that last night I met some of the most amazing women I’ve ever come across in dentistry, and it feels so good.”

      —Dr. Kendra S. Schaefer DMD

    About Lucy Hobbs

    First Female Dentist

    At age 26, Lucy Hobbs decided she wanted a career change. She had been teaching for ten years and felt a strong desire to pursue her true passion – dentistry. Sounds reasonable, right? However, this was 1859 and female dentists simply didn’t exist. Hobbs was promptly refused admission to dental school because of her gender.  Undeterred, she convinced a professor from the Ohio College of Dental Surgery to accept her into their program. In three short years, Hobbs opened her own practice, was professionally recognized and allowed to join the Iowa State Dental Society. Hobbs was a true trailblazer who paved the way for other women’s success.

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