Awards

Research Day Awards

Awarded for outstanding student poster presentations at Schulich Dentistry’s annual Research Day. Recipients represent Schulich Dentistry at research conferences throughout the following year.

Hinman Student Research Travel Award

Yoon Chi, Dentistry Class of 2020

“Characterization of temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis in aging mice”.

Supervised by Frank Beier, PhD. Chi will represent Schulich Dentistry at the 2018 Hinman Student Research Symposium in Memphis, Tennessee.

ADA Foundation Travel Award

Shawna Kim, Dentistry Class of 2019

“Underlying mechanism of phenytoin-induced gingival hyperplasia”.

Supervised by Douglas Hamilton, PhD. Kim will represent Schulich Dentistry at the 2018 ADA Dental Student Research Conference in Maryland.

CDA/Dentsply Research Travel Award

Andrei Zaharia, Dentistry Class of 2019

“Novel Bioactive and Injectable, Co-Polymer-Reinforced Bone Cement for Bone Augmentation”.

Supervised by Amin Rizkalla, PhD. Zaharia will represent Schulich Dentistry at the 2018 CDA National Oral Health Conference in Canada.

Fall Awards

More than 20 awards were presented to faculty and students at the annual Schulich Dentistry Fall Awards Reception on November 27. Congratulations to the recipients.

Faculty Awards

Dr. Abdulraham Al-Osmun was awarded the W.W. Wood Faculty Award, recognizing excellence in dental education. This special award commemorates Dr. Bill Wood, whose academic career exemplified dedication to research, teaching and service.

Dr. Gregory Jensen received received the C.Y. Lung Award, recognizing outstanding contributions made by a part-time faculty member to the undergraduate dental program.

Class of 2018

Sameen Abrar
Western Faculty Association Scholarship

Sarah Alves
Dr. and Mrs. Charles Lin Humanitarian Award

Jennifer Branch
Dr. and Mrs. Charles Lin Humanitarian Award
Ontario Dental Association Proficiency Award

David Feere
Elgin Dental Association Award in Oral Surgery

Danielle Kachur-Sizgoric
Association of Prosthodontists of Ontario Award

Carolyn Karr
International College of Dentists Award

Rifaan Lalji
Academy of Operative Dentistry Award

Nathan Miskin
Dr. and Mrs. Charles Lin Clinical Award

Sannan Obaidullah
Canadian Academy of Periodontology Award

Inhae Park
Dr. and Mrs. Charles Lin Clinical Award

Calvin Richardson
Schulich Dentistry Prize in Professionalism and Ethics

Sadia Tasleem
Centennial Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry Award

Class of 2019

Michelle Lepore
Centennial Orthodontic and Paediatric Dentistry Award

Thomas Proulx
Toronto Crown & Bridge Study Club Award

Christine Sperou
Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario Scholarship Second Year

Andrei Zaharia
Laura Stakiw Memorial Award

Leanne Zive
Dr. Donald MacLean Award in Oral Radiology

Class of 2020

Kristen Desranleau
Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario Dean’s Award of Excellence
Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario Scholarship First Year
Dentistry Class of 1975 Scholarship

Lauren Doherty
Dr. Sam Ioannidis Memorial Award
Toronto Crown & Bridge Study Club Award

Andrew Hogan-Cann
Dentistry Class of 1975 Scholarship

Cameron Mate
General Medicine Award