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Dawson Academy Announces Winner of 2025 Peter E. Dawson Legacy Scholarship​

Dawson Academy Announces Winner of 2025 Peter E. Dawson Legacy Scholarship  St. Petersburg, FL – September 30, 2025 – The Dawson Academy is proud to announce the winner of the 2025 Peter E. Dawson Legacy Scholarship: Yanelis Garcia, a D4 student at Nova Southeastern University’s College of Dental Medicine. This prestigious scholarship recognizes her outstanding […]

News: Carrie Botsford, to Lead Dawson’s Evolution in Dental Continuing Education

Carrie Botsford

The Dawson Academy Welcomes New President, Carrie Botsford, to Lead Dawson’s Evolution in Dental Continuing Education ST. PETERSBURG, FL, The Dawson Academy, a global leader in dental continuing education, proudly announces the appointment of Carrie Botsford as its new President. With an extensive background in executive leadership, Botsford brings a wealth of experience to her role, having previously […]

News: Dawson Academy Announces New Scholarship

Man smiles in dental ce at dawson academy. Text on blue background for dental student scholarship

The Dawson Academy Announces New Dental Scholarship, Empowering D4 Students with Complimentary Attendance to Core Curriculum. ST. PETERSBURG, FL,  The Dawson Academy is thrilled to announce the launch of the Peter E. Dawson Legacy Scholarship, an extraordinary opportunity for D4 students who are eager to propel their dental careers to new heights. This scholarship program […]

The Best Way to Recession Proof Your Practice: Dr. Leonard Hess

ACT Dental | The Best Way to Recession Proof Your Practice with Dr. Leonard Hess Dr. Leonard Hess, Clinical Director of The Dawson Academy, was recently featured on ACT Dental’s “The Best Practices Show.” Led by ACT’s Kirk Behrendt, Dr. Hess discusses what happens when business slows down and how it can be worrisome for […]

Associate Faculty Member Dr. Zachary S. Sisler Achieves AACD Accreditation

Dr. Zachary Sisler Achieves AACD Accreditation

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. December 22, 2020 – The Dawson Academy celebrates Associate Faculty member Dr. Zachary S. Sisler for his recent achievement in becoming an Accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). Dr. Sisler is joining an elite group of dental professionals who have successfully completed the lengthy Accreditation process and is […]

The Dawson Academy Names Dr. Leonard Hess Clinical Director

Dr Leonard Hess Clinical Director The Dawson Academy

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. October 22, 2020 – Today, The Dawson Academy announced that senior faculty member Dr. Leonard Hess will succeed Dr. John Cranham as the Academy’s clinical director. Leonard Hess, D.D.S. joined The Dawson Academy’s faculty in 2009. He owns Union County Center for Comprehensive Dentistry in Charlotte, North Carolina and practices full time […]

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