Award Recipients
Awards of Distinction
Quintessence Research Award
Peter Sabiri
Awarded on the recommendation of the Research Committee, following nomination by faculty supervisors, to a graduating student who has been exemplary in research in the undergraduate dental program.
Dr. Gerald Z. Wright Award
Ankit Shah
Awarded annually to a graduating student in the DDS ITD Program who has achieved the highest academic standing over the two years of the Program.
Dr. Glenn Walker Award
Harveer Chandi
Awarded annually to a graduating student from the DDS ITD Program who has demonstrated a high level of academic achievement, leadership,interpersonal, and clinical skills.
London & District Dental Society (LDDS) Award
Kieran Elliot
Awarded to a fourth year student for clinical and academic excellence in the fourth year.
Ontario Dental Association Proficiency Award (ODA)
Stephanie Reid
Awarded to a graduating student who is a current member of the ODA and who, on the recommendation of the Examinations Committee, has demonstrated proficiency in general dentistry and has made meaningful contributions to the School or the University.
Dr. Kenneth F. Pownall Memorial Scholarship
Ankit Shah
Awarded annually to DDS ITD student who is graduating with the highest academic standing in the graduating year of the ITD Program. Established by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) to honour the memory of Dr. Kenneth Pownall, former Registrar of the College.
Canadian Dental Association (CDA) Student Leadership Award
Erik Tamberg
This award is recommended by the Examinations & Progression Committee, having received input from the fourth year graduating class. The recipient is to be the graduating student who, over the four years of his/her program has shown the most outstanding qualities of leadership and character, and who may be expected to become a leader in the dental profession.
Academy of General Dentistry Senior Student Award
Emad Fard
Awarded to the student judged as having displayed, in the senior year, a high degree of competence in the clinical courses of Schulich Dentistry and who has made meaningful contributions to the extracurricular life of the School and/or University.
UWO Gold Medal
Kieran Elliot
Awarded annually to a graduating student from the Doctor of Dentistry (DDS) program at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry that has obtained the highest academic standing based on all four years of the program.
Awards of Merit
Dr. and Mrs. Charles Lin Clinical Award
Maher Alazzam
Awarded annually to a full-time student in fourth year of the Doctor of Dental Surgery Program who has demonstrated improvement, proficiency and excellence in congenial patient care and clinical general dentistry.
Sunstar Award for Clinical Proficiency (Oral Systemic Link)
Maher Alazzam
Awarded annually to a third or fourth year undergraduate student in the Doctor of Dentistry (DDS & DDS ITD) program who exhibits the highest degree of clinical proficiency when speaking with patients about the oral systemic link. Established through the generosity of Sunstar Americas Inc.
Quintessence Award in Periodontics
Iman Asaria
Awarded on the recommendation of the Division of Periodontics to a graduating student who has attained excellence in the clinical aspects of Periodontics.
Dr. Igor Bolta Memorial Award in Restorative Dentistry
Larissa Briante
Awarded on the recommendation of the Division of Restorative Dentistry to
the fourth year student who has demonstrated, throughout the four years of the undergraduate program, excellence in the four disciplines of Restorative Dentistry.
the fourth year student who has demonstrated, throughout the four years of the undergraduate program, excellence in the four disciplines of Restorative Dentistry.
George Smith Memorial Scholarship
Harveer Chandi
Awarded to a full-time student graduating from the Doctor of Dentistry (DDS) program or the Internationally Trained Dentists (DDS ITD) program who exhibits caring and compassion toward patients as well as academic achievement in course work.
Dr. John C. McLister Service Award - Leadership Award
Wayne Cutinha
Awarded on the recommendation of London & District Dental Society to a graduating student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and service to the profession and peers through participation in organized dentistry during their four years of dental education.
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS)
Kieran Elliot
Awarded on the recommendation of the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Hospital Dentistry to a fourth-year student who has excelled in the subject of Oral Surgery.
Oral Pathology and Diagnosis (Dr. George P. Wysocki Scholarship)
Kieran Elliot
Awarded annually to an undergraduate student completing Year Four of the Doctor of Dentistry Program who has demonstrated excellence in Oral Pathology and Diagnosis.
Special Care Dentistry Association
Arezoo Ensafi
Awarded on the recommendation of the Division of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry to a fourth-year student who demonstrates high achievement in the Undergraduate Curriculum in Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities.
American Dental Society Anesthesiology - Horace Wells Senior Student Award
Emad Fard
Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Hospital Dentistry to a fourth-year student who is judged to be most proficient in anesthesiology.
Senior Oral Pathology Award
Emad Fard
Awarded on the recommendation of the Division of Oral Pathology to a fourth year student who has shown interest and effort in the field of oral pathology during the dental program.
American Academy of Periodontology Award
Erin Joffe
Awarded to a fourth year student who displays the highest level of academic and clinical achievement related to periodontics.
American Association of Orthodontists Award in Orofacial Growth
Brandon Linaksita
Awarded on the recommendation of the Division of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry to a fourth year student who demonstrates exceptional interest in the development of the Orofacial Complex.
Senior Award in Pediatric Dentistry (American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry)
Brandon Linaksita
Awarded to a full-time undergraduate student graduating from the Dentistry program based on academic achievement in subjects related to dentistry for children.
Quintessence Award in Restorative Dentistry
Jasreen Mann
Awarded on the recommendation of the Division of Restorative Dentistry to a fourth-year student who has attained excellence in the clinical aspects of Operative Dentistry.
3M Canada Clinical Award in Restorative Dentistry
Jasreen Mann
Awarded on the recommendation of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics to a fourth- year student who has demonstrated, in the clinical undergraduate program, excellence in the use of conservative restorative materials.
American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Achievement Award
Jasreen Mann
Awarded on the recommendation of the Division of Oral Medicine and Radiology to a Fourth-year student for excellence in Dental Radiology.
Dr. George Bedrosian Memorial Award in Restorative Dentistry
Melvin Mao
Awarded on the recommendation of the Division of Restorative Dentistry to an ITD graduating student who has demonstrated overall excellence in the four combined disciplines.
Dr. Paul S. Sills Award in Prosthodontics
Steven Oake
Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Division of Restorative Dentistry to a student in fourth year who has excelled in Removable Prosthodontics and has made a contribution to undergraduate student activities.
Toronto Crown & Bridge Study Club
Stephanie Reid
Awarded on the recommendation of the Division of Restorative Dentistry, to a fourth-year student who has excelled in Crown and Bridge activities throughout third and fourth years.
American Academy of Orofacial Pain Award
Stephanie Reid
Award to a graduating senior dental student who has demonstrated special interest and skill in the field of TMD and Orofacial Pain.
Dr. Walter R. Teteruck Award in Fixed Prosthodontics
Stephanie Reid
Awarded to a fourth year student who, on the recommendation of the Division of Restorative Dentistry, has excelled in Fixed Prosthodontics throughout the undergraduate dental program.
Michael Brooke Award in Oral Medicine
Mikayla Roberts
Awarded on the recommendation of the Division of Oral Medicine and Radiology, to a fourth-year student displaying outstanding proficiency in Oral Medicine.
Dr. W. Mark Mahn Scholarship
Mikayla Roberts
Awarded annually to a full-time Dentistry student graduating from Year Four of the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) program with the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, who in the opinion of his/her peers and faculty, best demonstrates a character of empathy, humility, kindness, and integrity, routinely placing patients above his/herself. Nominations by peers and faculty are submitted.
American Association of Endodontists Award
Natalie Rubinger
Awarded on the recommendation of the Division of Restorative Dentistry to a fourth-year student who has excelled in the field of Endodontics.
Dr. and Mrs. Charles Lin Humanitarian Award
Ioannis Servinis
Awarded annually to a full-time student in fourth year in the Doctor of Dental Surgery Program who has demonstrated compassion, leadership skills, integrity volunteerism and a spirit of caring.