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(Photos by Bruce Bottomley)

 

It was an evening to mark the achievements of students and recognize the generosity of donors. Both were celebrated at the annual Academic Awards ceremony, held on November 7 in the Dentistry Building. Over 60 awards were presented to both dentistry and dental hygiene students across all years of their respective programs.

"To all the students here this evening, I would like to say how proud we are of your achievements," said Dr. Ben Davis, dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, in his opening remarks. "Not only do you work hard in your labs, classes, and clinics, but you also find time to take on leadership roles and volunteer and contribute to the community."

"To all our donors and supporters," he added, "we are tremendously grateful to you for making these awards possible. It means a lot to our students and it means a lot to us as a dental school."

Associate dean of students, Dr. Ferne Kraglund, explained that the awards can be bestowed for overall academic achievements, proficiency in a particular subject, or an exceptional level of professionalism or patient care. They can also be awarded for community involvement, leadership, or volunteering.

"These are all important aspects of being an oral health care professional," she said. "It is our great pleasure to be able to recognize our students for their achievements and to show them that their commitment and hard work matter."

Several new awards were added this year, making it possible to recognize more students. Three donors (or their representatives) attended the ceremony and presented their awards: Dr. Cynthia Andrews, representing the family of Dr. Noel Andrews, Dr. Rick Raftus, representing the family of Dr. Eric Hatfield, and Marc and Nickolas Thoms, the husband and son of Dr. Maureen Lawton.

Two students, Derek D’Eon (DDS3) and Veronique Nguyen (DDH2), spoke of what the awards mean to them and offered their thanks to donors.

"To a lot of us students, winning these awards reflects the passion we have for oral health,” said Veronique.  “It reminds us that we are moving in the right direction and encourages us to continue our professional endeavours."

Derek added his thanks to the professors, donor, and upper-class students who have helped along the way, ending with a tribute to current classmates. "…together we have formed a tight-knit community of learners, supporters, and friends. We’ve faced the challenges of rigorous coursework, early mornings, and late nights together. Our collective efforts have created an environment that fosters growth and resilience."

All of the 2023 Academic Award-winners for 2023 are listed below. For photos, please see the Facebook album.  

ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2023-2024

Glenda Butt Bursary (BDH)
Zihui Liu

Thomas B. Clift Scholarship - Dentistry
Charlotte Turner

Thomas B. Clift Scholarship - Dental Hygiene
Tarik Abdulkarim

Dalhousie Entrance Dental Scholarship
Gabrielle Levesque

Faculty of Dentistry Gifts and Memorial Scholarship
Nadine Ayoub

Faculty of Dentistry Gifts and Memorial Scholarship
Abby Brouwer

Faculty of Dentistry Gifts and Memorial Scholarship
Disen Pamunuwe Gedara

Dr. James P. McGuigan Memorial Scholarship
Joshua Hayden

Weinkauf Family Scholarship in Dental Hygiene
Jaspreet Purewal

FIRST-YEAR DENTISTRY PRIZES AND AWARDS, 2022-2023

Charles Bell Memorial Prize
Kendra Cleary

Charles Bell Memorial Prize
Kaitlyn Mooney

Dalhousie University Dental Scholarship
Kendra Cleary

Dr. John W. Dobson Memorial Prize
Rylan d’Entremont
Grace Heukshorst
Kaitlyn Mooney

East Coast Dental Scholarship
Kendra Cleary

Dr. F. A. Godsoe Prize
Kendra Cleary

Dr. F. A. Godsoe Prize
Davis Murphy

Leonard Goldfarb Prize
Kendra Cleary

Harley G. Kushel Scholarship
1st = Kendra Cleary
2nd = Kaitlyn Mooney

Dr. Maureen Lawton Scholarship
Kaitlyn Mooney

Newfoundland/Labrador Dental Association Award
Leah Walters

Nova Scotia Dental Association Prize
Kendra Cleary

Nova Scotia Dental Association Prize
Rylan d’Entremont

Nova Scotia Dental Association Prize
Jinyoung Park

SECOND-YEAR DENTISTRY PRIZES AND AWARDS, 2022-2023

Atlantic Society of Periodontologists
Taylor Chaput

Charles Bell Memorial Prize
Taylor Chaput

Charles Bell Memorial Prize
Derek d’Eon & Sarah Manderville (tied for 2nd place)

Dalhousie University Dental Scholarship
Taylor Chaput

East Coast Dental Scholarship
Sarah Manderville

Dr. Gerry Barrett Dental Association of PEI Legacy Fund
Brailyne Headrick

Harley G. Kushel Scholarship
1st = Taylor Chaput
2nd = Derek d’Eon and Sarah Manderville (tied for 2nd place)

Dr. David Manuel Memorial Prize
Vidhi Shetty

Dr. David Manuel Memorial Prize
Taylor Chaput

Louis Nief Award
Samuel Macwan

Nova Scotia Dental Association Prize
Derek d’Eon

Nova Scotia Dental Association Prize
Sarah Manderville

Nova Scotia Dental Association Prize
Iman Marry Taha

THIRD-YEAR DENTISTRY PRIZES AND AWARDS, 2022-2023

Dr. Noel H. Andrews Memorial Scholarship
Zoe Rolle

Atlantic Orthodontists Association Prize
Melissa Biddington

Atlantic Orthodontists Association Prize
Zoe Rolle

Dr. J. Stanley Bagnall Memorial Prize
Melissa Biddington

Dr. W. H. H. Beckwith Prize
Jillian Bishop

Brayton-Gaum Endodontics Scholarship
Sivakumar Subramanian

Dr. Harold Brogan Award
Sivakumar Subramanian

Dr. Sheridan Cyrus Award
Maggie Forbes

East Coast Dental Scholarship
Cecilia Keith

Dr. Bruce N. Fergusson Memorial Award
Mohammed Alabdoulsalam

Dr. Sura Hadad Scholarship in Dentistry
Jasmine Mann

Dr. Eric Hatfield Memorial Prize
Emily Norton

Dr. Terry Ingham Memorial Scholarship
Ali Alfailakawi
Jillian Bishop
Mariam El-Aghil

International College of Dentists Award (Canadian Section)
Jenna McNutt

Harley G. Kushel Scholarship
1st = Melissa Biddington
2nd = Jasmine Mann

Dr. I. K. Lubetsky Scholarship
Mohammed Alabdoulsalam

Nova Scotia Dental Association Prize
Jasmine Mann

Dr. Kathleen Stack-McColough Scholarship in Dentistry
Melissa Biddington

Dr. Don Stephenson Memorial Scholarship
Quinn Polley

AT Rogers Third-Year Comprehensive Patient Care III Prize
Valerie Tan

Dr. D. E. Williams Prize
Megan Tobin

FIRST-YEAR DENTAL HYGIENE PRIZES AND AWARDS, 2022-23

Keating-Bekkers Award in Dental Hygiene
Monique Brown
Kara Hebb

Highest Academic Achievement in Dental Hygiene Award
Katie Morgan

Nova Scotia Dental Association Prize
Kayley Pople

PEI Dental Hygienists’ Association Prize
Hazel Miles

Lisa Van Alphen Memorial Award
Veronique Nguyen