ADAA/DANB Scholarship recipients announced for 2025

2025 ADAA DANB Scholarship recipients

From left, Paityn Boyle, Carman Duerr, Darla Eisenmenger, McKenzie Haskin, Stephanie Regalado, and Alisha Vainner

Six recipients have been selected for the 2025 American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA)/Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Scholarship. ADAA and DANB have partnered on this scholarship for more than a decade to support ADAA members who want to grow their careers.

The recipients demonstrated a strong commitment to career growth and lifelong learning in the dental assisting profession. As part of their professional development, all scholarship recipients plan to pursue DANB certification. The scholarship awards ranged from $250 to $1,000, supporting each recipient’s continued growth and success.

Congratulations to the 2025 ADAA/DANB Scholarship recipients 

  • Paityn Boyle of Mills River, North Carolina

  • Carman Duerr of Kindred, North Dakota

  • Darla Eisenmenger of Elkhorn, Nebraska

  • McKenzie Haskin of Salem, Oregon

  • Stephanie Regalado of Greer, South Carolina

  • Alisha Vainner of Eaton Rapids, Michigan

Learn more about DANB’s scholarship opportunities designed to help dental assistants and other dental professionals advance their careers.