NC Dental Society Awards
Celebrating Excellence in Dentistry
2025 NC Dental Society Awards Dinner
On May 17, we honored an outstanding group of dental professionals whose leadership, service, and innovation are shaping the future of dentistry in North Carolina.
Congratulations to our 2025 honorees:
- Dr. Markus Mosley (Greenville)
- Dr. Adriana Zelaya (Chapel Hill)
- Dr. Davia Nickelson (Hillsborough)
- Dr. Lance Hutchens (Wilmington)
- Dr. Ron Key (Newton)
- Dr. Shelley Olson (Oxford)
- Dr. Mark Pabst (Greenville)
- Dr. Jeff Thomas (New Bern)
Each year, the NC Dental Society recognizes excellence through six award categories:
- Student Leaders in Organized Dentistry
- Special Recognition
- Citizenship
- Outstanding Young Dentist
- Meritorious Achievement
- Distinguished Service
Explore past honorees (since 1990)
