Abstract
This interview profiles Dr. Deb Peters, the first female speaker of the ADA House of Delegates. Dr. Peters shares her vision for making the ADA more accessible, transparent, and responsive to its members. She discusses her leadership philosophy, emphasizing listening and mentorship, and explains how effective governance can lead to significant real-world impacts, such as the removal of taxes on dental prosthetics. Dr. Peters also outlines her goals for modernizing the House of Delegates process, including the creation of a "Resolution Dashboard" to help members track policy progress.
Recommended Citation
Peters, Debra and Smiley, Christopher J.
(2026)
"Dr. Deb Peters: Opening Doors as the ADA’s New Speaker,"
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association: Vol. 108:
No.
3, Article 3.
Available at:
https://commons.ada.org/journalmichigandentalassociation/vol108/iss3/3
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