Fort Worth Dentist Nominated for ‘Texas New Dentist of the Year’ Award

AUSTIN, Texas (July 27, 2025) – Mark Mehany, DDS, of Fort Worth, Texas, has been nominated by the Fort Worth Academy of General Dentistry (Fort Worth AGD) for the Texas Academy of General Dentistry’s (Texas  AGD) Texas New Dentist of the Year Award. This award is considered the most prestigious honor a Texas new dentist can earn.

Dr. Mehany is one of only 11 dentists nominated for this year’s award. He and the other nominees will be honored at the Texas Academy Awards on Friday, September 12. Each nominee will be recognized and will receive an engraved plaque. The Texas Academy Awards will conclude with the announcement of the 2025 Texas New Dentist of the Year.

“Being nominated for the New Dentist of the Year Award is a significant achievement. It highlights a group of outstanding young professionals whose skills, commitment, and fresh perspectives are shaping the future of dentistry. We applaud each of them for this well-deserved recognition,” said Texas AGD President, Dr. Hanna Lindskog.

Dr. Mehany is a private practice owner in Fort Worth who brings a strong commitment to leadership, education, and patient-centered innovation. A 2021 graduate of Dallas County Dental Society. Dr. Mehany’s vision for dentistry is rooted in compassion, patient education, and the thoughtful use of technology to improve communication and trust. His approach combines clinical excellence with a clear emphasis on making every patient feel informed, comfortable, and empowered.

The Texas Academy of General Dentistry’s mission is to help general dentists succeed. It is the only association that exclusively represents the needs and interests of general dentists who are the primary care providers for patients of all ages and are responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management, and overall coordination of services related to patients’ oral health needs. Its nearly 3,000 members partner together to help guide the journey of Fellowship, Mastership, and Lifelong Learning in order to provide quality dental care in general practice. For more information about the Texas Academy of General Dentistry, visit www.TAGD.org.