Wednesday, May 22, 2024

The UI College of Dentistry's Department of Prosthodontics hosted a luncheon on May 14 to recognize student accomplishments over the past academic year. 

Nine students were presented awards, including the R.E. Minger Award, Ralph C. Appleby Removable Prosthodontics Award, Keith E. Thayer Fixed Prosthodontics Award, American Equilibration Society's Outstanding Senior Award, Ostrus Scholarship, Dr. Dan Steele Memorial Scholarship Fund Award, Academy of Osseointegration Outstanding Dental Student in Implant Dentistry Award, American Academy of Implant Dentistry Award, and International Congress of Oral Implantologist's Pre-Doctoral Student Achievement Award.

The following students were recognized for their achievements and contributions at the department's luncheon:

  • Kelvin Ridder (R.E. Minger Award)
  • Banan Emtier (Ralph C. Appleby Removable Prosthodontics Award
  • Mary Young (Keith E. Thayer Fixed Prosthodontics Award)
  • Daphne Hoefler (American Equilibration Society's Outstanding Senior Award)
  • Isabel Scott (Ostrus Scholarship)
  • Ethan Segerstrom (Dr. Dan Steele Memorial Scholarship Fund)
  • Cecilia Vargas (Academy of Osseointegration Outstanding Dental Student in Implant Dentistry Award)
  • Njera Frazier (American Academy of Implant Dentistry Award)
  • Bhargavi Vududala (International Congress of Oral Implantologist's Pre-Doctoral Student Achievement Award)