ATSU-CGHS professor honored with American Dental Association award

ATSU-CGHS professor honored with American Dental Association award

Julie Frantsve-Hawley, PhD, CAE, assistant professor in the Master of Public Health-Dental Emphasis program at A.T. Still University's College of Graduate Health Studies (ATSU-CGHS), has been named the 2026 American Dental Association (ADA) Evidence-Based Dentistry Mid-Career Faculty Award winner.

This award recognizes professionals who have worked between five and 15 years as a full-time or part-time faculty member at an accredited U.S. university and who have made significant contributions to implementing and advancing evidence-based dentistry in research, practice, and the classroom.

Dr. Frantsve-Hawley was recognized for her achievements in integrating evidence-based dentistry into academic programs throughout her career, as well as her extensive body of research published in the dental and medical literature. She was presented with the award during the ADA Scientific Session, held Oct. 8-10, 2026, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.

Dr. Frantsve-Hawley received her PhD in genetics from Harvard University in 2002. She serves on the American Dental Association Foundation Board of Directors and previously served as executive director of the American Association of Public Health Dentistry.