2026 Faculty Advisor of the Year Award Winner

Mai-Ly Duong, DMD, MPH, MAEd, MAGD

Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health Clinical Faculty

Dr. Mai-Ly Duong, DMD"Dr. MaiLy is an authentic, enthusiastic, and inspiring leader whose dedication to students is evident in everything she does. Her enthusiasm for general dentistry is contagious, and she has a unique ability to motivate students to become engaged, confident, and involved leaders. She excels at delegation and mentorship, intentionally helping students develop the skills necessary to succeed in leadership roles both within and beyond the AGD. She introduces students to all aspects of general dentistry, with a particularly meaningful emphasis on education and care for patients with special needs. Through her guidance, students gain not only clinical exposure but also a deeper understanding of compassion, advocacy, and service. What makes Dr. Mai Ly especially impactful is that she truly “walks the walk.” She has remained consistently involved at the student, constituent, regional, and national levels of the AGD, modeling the very engagement that she encourages in others. She has built strong relationships with AGD members across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, creating opportunities for students to network, learn, and feel connected to the profession on a broader scale. Her genuine care for students, combined with her leadership and dedication, has left a lasting impact on countless individuals and has strengthened the AGD student chapter tremendously." - Mackenzie Otter

 

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Purpose

The Faculty Advisor of the Year Award honors one AGD Student Chapter faculty advisor who provides their AGD Student Chapter with the best overall support and guidance.

Eligibility

All AGD Student Chapter faculty advisors are eligible for this award. The advisor’s chapter must be in good standing by having submitted a current Student Chapter Registration/Renewal form by December 31, 2025. 

Application

Constituent leaders and/or student leaders may apply for this award on behalf of their student chapter.  

Judging

The New Dentist, Resident and Student Committee/Membership Council will judge the entries.

Award

Winners will receive:

  • Symbol of recognition
  • Recognition on the AGD webpage and at AGD2026
  • Up to $500 to be used on one of the following:
    • Registration and/or travel to the AGD2026
    • National portion of their membership dues
    • Membership programming for their AGD Student Chapter
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the membership team at 888.243.7392 or students@agd.org.