Senior Awards Banquet

Dentistry Awards

Academy of General Dentistry - Awarded to 2 seniors who are AGD members who have indicated a desire to practice general dentistry; maintain an academic scholastic balance between clinical and didactic courses of study; GPA 3.0 or greater; demonstrated outstanding attributes conducive to exceptional doctor-patient relationships. 

Sadaf Taheri & Veronica Caballero

American College of Dentists, Southern California Section - One senior Dental Student Demonstrated Leadership in student Government, proven record of outstanding scholastic performance.

Matthew Cossart

Pierre Fauchard Academy - To an outstanding senior who has excelled in the academic and clinical aspects of the dental program and exhibited leadership, and through accomplishments has demonstrated dedication to the advancement of dental literature.

Jing Wei (Eden) Cai

President’s Award - The President’s Award is made annually in recognition of superior scholastic attainment and active participation in the student’s community within the framework of Christian commitment.

Jonathan Nguyen

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Leadership Awards

Academy of Dentistry International Student Servant Leadership Award (ADI) - Honors a senior student for “meritorious servant leadership and volunteerism”.  In recognition of a lifestyle of community, national and international giving of self which encourages all students and dental team members to such lofty lifetime goals.

Vu Ngyuen

American Dental Society of Anesthesiology (ADSA) Horace Wells Award - Senior dental student enrolled in your dental school who has demonstrated proficiency in the field of dental anesthesiology.

Kanush Chand

American Student Dental Association (ASDA) -This award of excellence is given to a senior who is in good academic standing, a member of ASDA and a participant or leader in extracurricular school activities or local community service.

Joshua Ventenilla

California Dental Association Senior Award - Chosen by CDA to be given to the graduating senior CDA representative for commendable scholarship, clinical proficiency and leadership and for performance giving promise of outstanding professional achievement.

Isabella Idea

International College of Dentists Student Leadership - Presented to a senior student in upper 1/3 of class who has shown leadership in some of the following activities: SD student government; class; ASDA; Student Natnl. Dent. Assoc.; Research activities; SD committees/activities; potential to continue leadership roles after graduation.

Vu Ngyuen

Dr. Jeanne Craig Sinkford Student Leadership Award - This ADEA-sponsored award will be given annually by each U.S. and Canadian dental school to a student in good academic standing in their final year of dental education. The award will be presented at the dental school’s Student Award Ceremony. The criteria are as follows:

1.   Participation in leadership activities.
2.   Demonstration of effective leadership.
3.   Advocacy for diversity, equity and inclusion.
4.   Champion for access to oral health care for underserved and disadvantaged populations.
5.   Community service-oriented.
6.   Proclivity to enter dental education or organized dentistry.

Vu Nguyen

Prince Award - Dr. M. Webster Prince, the first dean of the School of Dentistry, in 1957 established an award of $100 (now $1,500) to be presented annually to a senior in recognition of qualities of scholarship, leadership and stewardship.

Matthew Cosaert 

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Service Awards

Boyko Award for Christ-like Service - Cumulative GPA 2.3 minimum; Shows evidence of genuine motivation to serve those underserved; Shows evidence of a personal relationship and commitment to Christ and His teachings; Has participated in an extraordinary amount of service dentistry locally and abroad.

Thang Ngo 

Brian D. Stone Memorial Award - Presented to an outstanding senior dental student who has demonstrated exceptional volunteer service. Does not necessarily include care for patients with special needs but could recognize for this.

Michelle Abad

International College of Dentists Student Humanitarian - Presented to a senior student who has demonstrated significant leadership and exemplary character traits in humanitarian service or projects: exhibits an altruistic attitude to assist the underserved; motivates others to serve; humility and generosity with time and talents; significant history of participation; has a leadership role in coordinating services; potential to continue to be a leader in humanitarian outreach programs.

Stephanie Kim

USPHS – U.S. Public Health Service Dental Award of Excellence - Students in the final year of dental school who are committed to public health dentistry and the USPHS core values of leadership, service, integrity, and excellence. 

Award Criteria:
-    The student should embrace USPHS core values and be in good academic standing.
-    The student should have some demonstrated interest in community or dental public health through extracurricular activities, projects, internships, etc.
-    The student should have some interest in serving in a public health setting serving underserved populations following graduation, not necessarily with the U.S. Public Health Service.

Luciana Marquet

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Misc. Awards

Wil Alexander Award - Dr. Wil Alexander, Professor of Family Medicine for the School of Medicine, has established a fund for awards to seniors who, in the opinion of their classmates, have demonstrated an ongoing commitment and involvement in Whole Person Care in their personal and professional lives during their years at LLU.

Sihwan Sung  

Wilfred A. Nation Award - Given to the senior dental student in good academic standing who best exemplifies those characteristics exhibited by Dr. Nation: a Christ-focused lifestyle; commitment to excellent, compassionate patient care; respected by classmates/faculty/staff.

Thang Ngo

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 DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS

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Division of General Dentistry Awards

American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (AAED) - One Senior student with the highest level of clinical proficiency and greatest interest in esthetic dentistry.

Script: For outstanding achievement in the pursuit of excellence in the undergraduate study of Esthetic Dentistry

Eden (Jingwei) Cai

(AAOM) American Academy of Oral Medicine - Awarded to a graduating senior who is outstanding in the field of oral medicine.

Marsha Liem

Academy of Operative Dentistry - To recognize excellence in operative dentistry at the pre-doctoral level. The recipient should exemplify outstanding achievement in operative dentistry.

Blake Unsell

American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) - Presented to an outstanding undergraduate student who has shown high academic and clinical proficiency in prosthodontics and if at all possible, has indicated an interest in pursuing graduate training in prosthodontics.

Michelle Chan

(APS) The American Prosthodontic Society APS Student of Merit Award - Awarded to a graduating senior who has demonstrated the highest level of clinical proficiency and greatest interest in prosthodontic dentistry. One award per University.

Samuel Madden

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Implant Dentistry Awards

American Academy of Implant Dentistry - For a graduating senior who demonstrates the most interest academically and clinically in implant dentistry.

Sapan Patel

ICOI/Dentsply Pre-doctoral Student Achievement Award - To a deserving senior who shows interest in oral implantology/implant dentistry.

Luciana Marquart

(AO)Academy of Osseointegration - To support and expand a senior dental student’s interest in education, research and experience in dental implants, recognizing a most outstanding student in this field.

Joshua Semple

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Endodontics Awards

American Association of Endodontists Student Achievement Award in Endodontics - The award is presented annually to one undergraduate dental student at each institution who has demonstrated a skill level in endodontics that is above average.

• The student must show a broad interest in endodontics and demonstrate more involvement than is required of the average graduate in his/her class
• The student must show above average grades in clinical treatment of endodontic problems
• The student should have better than average grades in the didactic endodontic courses
• The chair of the endodontic department or section should take part in selecting the student for the award

Zachary Evangelista

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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Awards

American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) - Awarded to a graduating senior who has demonstrated exemplary aptitude and achievement in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Brian Pheng

American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology (AAOMP) - Awarded to a graduating senior who has shown outstanding interest, accomplishment and promise in the field of oral pathology.

Matthew Cosaert

American Academy of Orofacial Pain - Awarded to a graduating senior who has demonstrated the greatest commitment and interest to temporomandibular disorders.

Noah Poole

(ACOMS) The American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons - Each dental school may select one graduating dental student who has exhibited academic excellence and has been accepted into an OMS program.

Matthew Cosaert

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Orthodontic Awards

American Association of Orthodontists Award (AAO) - Awarded to the graduating senior who demonstrates exceptional interest in the orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics.

Tate Larson

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Pediatric Dentistry Awards

Southern California Society of Dentistry for Children - Awarded to a graduating senior who demonstrates proficiency and special interest in pedodontics.

Dianne Torres

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Periodontics Awards

American Academy of Periodontology - Awarded to a graduating student who has excelled in the field of periodontics. The award is funded by a grant from Procter & Gamble.

Michelle Abad

Western Society of Periodontology - To a student who has shown a special interest and proficiency in the field of periodontics during his/her educational experience.

Emily Kim

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Radiology and Imaging Services Awards

American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (AAOMR) - Awarded to a graduating senior who has shown exceptional interest and accomplishment in dental radiology.

Radhika Narra

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Center for Dental Research Awards

ADA Foundation Colgate Student Research Award - Name given by CDR - Selected in D3

James Akkidas

LLU Center for Dental Research - Basic Science Award - To a sophomore student who has shown the highest academic achievement in the pre-clinical basic sciences. In D2 class recognition

Jenny Piao

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