Loma Linda University School of Dentistry celebrated student excellence at the Pinning Ceremony and Awards Reception on May 23, 2025. Honorees were recognized for outstanding achievements in academics, leadership, and service.
DENTAL HYGIENE AWARDS
Bate's Award is given to the student who demonstrates notable achievement during training.
Julien Park
Dean's Award is given for excellence in the combined characteristics of clinical ability and professionalism.
Connor Hendry
Clinician's Golden Scaler Award is given in recognition of outstanding achievement in clinical
performance.
Ashley Perdomo
Klooster Humanitarian Award is given to the student who demonstrates a spirit of giving, kindness, and enthusiasm.
Elsie Pak
Middleton Award is given in recognition of high standards of service, spiritual leadership, and dedication to church and humanity.
Ashley Perdomo
Mitchell Award is given by a vote of the class to the student considered to be the most outstanding leader during the two years of dental hygiene training.
Connor Hendry
Service Learning Award is given to a student in recognition of dedication, leadership, and commitment of time and energy to the Service Learning Program.
Connor Hendry, Ashley Perdomo, Haley Kang, Caroline Grainger
Academic Achievement Award constitutes election to the national honor society for dental hygienists. The award is based on scholarship, character, and service. The recipients are selected from the top 10% of the class.
Ashley Perdomo, Grace Chan
Colgate® STAR Award is given for dedication to the dental hygiene profession, enthusiasm for community service, and extraordinary compassion in patient care.
Vania Aranda