Dental hygiene and doctor of dental surgery graduates celebrate academic and clinical success
Graduates of the Doctor of Dental Surgery program and Bachelor of Science Dental Hygiene program at West Virginia University School of Dentistry celebrated academic and clinical achievement at a senior awards ceremony May 12, 2022.
View a full gallery of photos from senior awards night held at Hotel Morgan in Morgantown.
Keishi Fujii - American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology in recognition of a student who has shown interest and excellence in the field of oral and maxillofacial radiology
David Meadows - Academy of Dental Materials in recognition of a student who has demonstrated excellence in the field of dental materials science
Anna Kay Haddix - Southeastern Academy of Prosthodontics recognizes a senior dental student who demonstrates superior skills in the field of prosthodontics
Megan Pycraft - American Association of Endodontists in recognition of a student who has demonstrated exceptional skill in the area of endodontics
Mona Sivaneri - American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recognizes a student who has shown excellence in the field of dentistry for children
Kelsie Bishop - Colgate Student Total Achievement Award in recognition of a clinician who demonstrates true dedication to the dental hygiene profession, exhibits compassion in patient care and displays enthusiasm for community service
Thomas Stanley - Whip Mix is presented to a student who displays the greatest skill in the field of removable prosthodontics
Keishi Fujii - American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry - a student merit award recognizing a student who has demonstrated both clinical excellence and interest in esthetic dentistry
Alexa Blatt - American Dental Society of Anesthesiology - Horace-Wells Senior Student Award given to a student who has shown exceptional proficiency in the field of dental anesthesia
Tristan Quinones - American Academy of Oral Medicine presented to a student who has shown excellence in the field of oral medicine and has a strong interest in treating medically compromised patients
Anna Kay Haddix - American Association of Public Health Dentistry presented to a student who has shown exceptional achievements in community dentistry and dental public health
Kaci Zopp - American Association of Public Health Dentistry presented to a student who has shown exceptional achievements in community dentistry and dental public health
Ali Alshamali - International Congress of Oral Implantologists honors a student who displays the greatest interest in commitment to oral implantology
Marissa Fletcher - American Student Dental Association Award of Excellence presented to the student who shows outstanding leadership abilities and commitment to organized dentistry
Anna Kay Haddix - American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons - Dental Implant Student Award in recognition of a student who has demonstrated exemplary aptitude and achievement in oral and maxillofacial surgery
Jay Solensky - American College of Dentists to honor a student who best exemplifies the mission of the college to promote excellence, ethics, professionalism and leadership
David Meadows - Delta Sigma Delta Award recognizes scholastic achievement in dentistry
Hasan Akber - Dental Lifeline Network recognizes a dental student who provides outstanding care to people with disabilities, the elderly and medically compromised individuals
Lauren Bane - Academy of Dentistry for Persons with Disabilities in recognition of a dental hygiene student who displays compassion toward the disabled through special projects and patient care
Thomas Stanley - Academy of Osseointegration Outstanding Implant Award presented to a student who has demonstrated outstanding performance in dental implantology
Thomas Stanley - American College of Prosthodontics recognizes an outstanding student in the field of prosthodontics and is interested in pursuing advanced education in a postgraduate prosthodontics program
Hasan Akber and Matt Bowen- Academy of General Dentistry is presented to two outstanding students with leadership potential exhibiting the greatest interest, knowledge and proficiency
Ali Alshamali - Quintessence Publishing Award of Merit - Clinical Achievement in Restorative Dentistry recognizes clinical achievement in restorative dentistry
Brianne Cardillo - Quintessence Publishing Award of Merit - Clinical Achievement in Periodontics recognizes clinical achievement in periodontology
Naby Damarputra - American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in recognition of a student who has demonstrated exemplary aptitude and achievement in oral and maxillofacial surgery
Brianne Cardillo - Academy of Operative Dentistry Certificate of Honor is given to a student who has shown exceptional skill and knowledge in the field of operative dentistry
Khadejah Alansary - American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology recognizes a student for outstanding achievement academically and clinically in oral and maxillofacial pathology
Savannah Bryner - International College of Dentists Leadership Award recognizes a student who exemplifies the ICD's core values of integrity, leadership and service
Tristan Quinones - International College of Dentists Humanitarian Award presented to a student who demonstrates significant leadership, exemplary character, humility, generosity and dedication to humanitarian outreach
Bethany King White - American Dental Education Association Dr. Jeanne Craig Sinkford Student Leadership Award is an excellence in leadership award for outstanding advocacy for diversity, equity, and inclusion, engagement in community service and championship for access to oral healthcare and health equity for underserved and disadvantaged populations
rant Casto - American Association of Orthodontics Award of Achievement recognizes a student who demonstrated exceptional skill and interests in the development of the orofacial complex
Victoria Bovard, Tristan Lamp, Chad Love, Carly Rojas, Jordan Snyder -
West Virginia University School of Dentistry Team Leader Award is presented to students who demonstrate exemplary professional conduct, unsurpassed initiative and quality in patient care
Alexa Blatt - American Association of Women Dentists Eleanor J. Bushee Award in recognition of her academic excellence and outstanding leadership as a dental student
Savannah Bryner - West Virginia Dental Alumni Association Dr. Robert Sausen Service Award recognizes a dental student for their outstanding public service and commitment to organized dentistry
Reese Prezioso - West Virginia Dental Alumni Association Dr. Robert Sausen Service Award recognizes a dental hygiene student who exemplifies loyalty, dedication and integrity for the School of Dentistry Alumni Association, the School of Dentistry and community
Megan Pycraft - West Virginia Dental Alumni Association Clinical Competency Award honors a dental student who shows overall professionalism and greatest clinical competency in dentistry
Tatiyana Caeser - West Virginia Dental Alumni Association Alumni Association Award recognizes a dental hygiene student who exhibits outstanding clinical competency, professionalism and overall concern for patients
Tatiyana Caeser - Hu Friedy Outstanding Senior Clinician Award - Golden Scaler Award recognizes a dental hygiene student who displays exceptional clinical achievement and manages the practice of dental hygiene in an exemplary manner
Tatiyana Caesar and Emma Rice - Phi Beta Kappa of Dental Hygiene Sigma Phi Alpha Honor Society
Sigma Phi Alpha, the Phi Beta Kappa of dental hygiene was founded during the American Association of Dental Schools meeting in 1958. Student membership into this national dental hygiene honor society is selected by a special committee of honor society members. Students in the final academic term of the WVU dental hygiene program who rank highest in scholarship, service and leadership and who exhibit potential qualities for future professional growth and attainment shall be elected to membership. This membership shall be limited to 10% of each graduating class and shall be selected form a list composed of the upper 20% of the class. The seniors elected to membership were inducted into the Alpha Xi Chapter of Sigma Phi Alpha during a virtual meeting on May 6, 2022.
Alexa Blatt, Tristan Lamp, Alexander Lusk, Megan Pycraft, Thomas Stanley -
Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society Alpha Beta Chapter
The Omicron Kappa Upsilon Society was organized in 1914 "to encourage and develop a spirit of emulation among students in dentistry and to recognize in an appropriate manner those who shall distinguish themselves by a high grade of scholarship." To be eligible for membership, candidates must rank in the top 20% of their class. From this group, a number equal to 12% of the senior class may be voted into membership and inducted into OKU. The seniors elected to membership were inducted into the Alpha Beta Chapter.