DentaQuest's Dr. Damien Cuffie Recognized in NDA's 40 Under 40 Awards
DentaQuest, a part of Sun Life U.S. (NYSE:SLF), announced that Dr. Damien Cuffie, their dental director in Louisiana, has been named among the National Dental Association's (NDA) "40 Under 40" honorees for 2025. The recognition highlights Dr. Cuffie's significant contributions to oral healthcare, particularly his work with special populations.
Dr. Cuffie's achievements include serving Medicaid and CHIP populations through DentaQuest, working at an HIV outpatient dental clinic, and dedicating over a decade as an Army dentist where he reached the rank of Major. The award was formally announced at the NDA's annual convention on July 12, 2025.
DentaQuest, parte di Sun Life U.S. (NYSE:SLF), ha annunciato che il dottor Damien Cuffie, direttore odontoiatrico in Louisiana, è stato inserito tra i premiati "40 Under 40" 2025 della National Dental Association (NDA). Questo riconoscimento sottolinea i rilevanti contributi del dottor Cuffie nel campo della salute orale, in particolare il suo impegno con popolazioni speciali.
Tra i risultati del dottor Cuffie vi sono il servizio alle popolazioni Medicaid e CHIP tramite DentaQuest, il lavoro in una clinica odontoiatrica per pazienti HIV, e oltre dieci anni di servizio come dentista dell'esercito, raggiungendo il grado di Maggiore. Il premio è stato ufficialmente annunciato durante la convention annuale della NDA il 12 luglio 2025.
DentaQuest, parte de Sun Life U.S. (NYSE:SLF), anunció que el Dr. Damien Cuffie, director dental en Luisiana, ha sido reconocido entre los galardonados "40 Under 40" de la National Dental Association (NDA) para 2025. Este reconocimiento destaca las importantes contribuciones del Dr. Cuffie en el cuidado bucal, especialmente su trabajo con poblaciones especiales.
Los logros del Dr. Cuffie incluyen atender a las poblaciones de Medicaid y CHIP a través de DentaQuest, trabajar en una clínica dental ambulatoria para pacientes con VIH, y dedicar más de una década como dentista del Ejército, alcanzando el rango de Mayor. El premio se anunció formalmente en la convención anual de la NDA el 12 de julio de 2025.
DentaQuest는 Sun Life U.S. (NYSE:SLF)의 일부로서, 루이지애나 주 치과 책임자인 Dr. Damien Cuffie가 2025년 National Dental Association(NDA) '40 Under 40' 수상자로 선정되었다고 발표했습니다. 이 상은 특히 특별한 인구 집단과의 치과 건강 관리에 대한 Dr. Cuffie의 중요한 공헌을 강조합니다.
Dr. Cuffie의 업적에는 DentaQuest를 통한 Medicaid 및 CHIP 인구 지원, HIV 외래 치과 클리닉 근무, 그리고 육군 치과의사로서 10년 이상 복무하며 소령 계급에 오른 경력이 포함됩니다. 이 상은 2025년 7월 12일 NDA 연례 총회에서 공식 발표되었습니다.
DentaQuest, une filiale de Sun Life U.S. (NYSE:SLF), a annoncé que le Dr Damien Cuffie, leur directeur dentaire en Louisiane, a été nommé parmi les lauréats "40 Under 40" de la National Dental Association (NDA) pour 2025. Cette distinction met en lumière les contributions importantes du Dr Cuffie dans le domaine des soins bucco-dentaires, notamment son travail auprès de populations spécifiques.
Parmi les réalisations du Dr Cuffie figurent son service auprès des populations Medicaid et CHIP via DentaQuest, son travail dans une clinique dentaire ambulatoire pour patients VIH, ainsi que plus de dix ans en tant que dentiste dans l'armée, où il a atteint le grade de major. Le prix a été officiellement annoncé lors de la convention annuelle de la NDA le 12 juillet 2025.
DentaQuest, ein Teil von Sun Life U.S. (NYSE:SLF), gab bekannt, dass Dr. Damien Cuffie, ihr zahnärztlicher Leiter in Louisiana, zu den „40 Under 40“-Ausgezeichneten der National Dental Association (NDA) für 2025 gehört. Die Auszeichnung würdigt Dr. Cuffies bedeutende Beiträge zur Mundgesundheit, insbesondere seine Arbeit mit besonderen Bevölkerungsgruppen.
Zu Dr. Cuffies Leistungen zählen die Betreuung von Medicaid- und CHIP-Patienten über DentaQuest, die Arbeit in einer HIV-Ambulanz für Zahnmedizin sowie über ein Jahrzehnt Dienst als Zahnarzt bei der Armee, wo er den Rang eines Majors erreichte. Die Auszeichnung wurde offiziell auf der Jahrestagung der NDA am 12. Juli 2025 bekanntgegeben.
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The award demonstrates his meaningful commitment to improving oral healthcare among special populations
This prestigious recognition celebrates the nation's top dentists under the age of 40 who have demonstrated outstanding achievements, leadership and a deep commitment to community service. The recipients represent a wide array of dental careers, including private practice, government service, academia and corporate roles.
"It speaks volumes that one of our clinical leaders has gained national recognition for dedicating himself to values that align with our mission to improve the oral health of all," said David Healy, president, Sun Life
NDA selected Dr. Cuffie for his passionate focus on special populations, including his work with DentaQuest focused on Medicaid and CHIP populations, clinical work with an HIV outpatient dental clinic, more than a decade of service as an Army dentist - where he attained the rank of Major, and efforts with the Veteran Affairs Office of Community Care Dentistry.
"I am deeply honored to be recognized by the NDA, and I share this achievement with my colleagues, mentors and the communities we serve," Dr. Cuffie said. "Throughout my career, I have worked to combine my clinical expertise with my passion for improving health equity, and this recognition reaffirms the importance of creating a more inclusive and accessible dental system for all."
The NDA formally announced the "40 Under 40" honorees during its annual convention on July 12.
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