Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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The Department of Family Dentistry hosted its 2025 awards banquet on Thursday, May 22, in W220 at the College of Dentistry. 15 awards were presented, recognizing the great work D4 students do during their final year of dental school.

The event was organized by Dr. Chris Barwacz, department executive officer, and Jean Redlinger, administrative services specialist in the department.

American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry Student Award of Merit
Emily M. McCalley

American Association of Endodontists Students Achievement in Endodontics Award
Zachary Graham

Brasseler USA Award
Amy ML Uehara

Dr. Duane Schmidt Practice Management Awards
1st: Abigail M. Thomas
2nd: Amam Nasir
3rd: Jacob S. Wilson

Future Leader in General Dentistry Award (FLGDA; formerly AGD)
Carter Coppinger

Delta Dental of Iowa Treatment Planning and Documentation Award
Andrew S. George
Kylie E. Holubar
Alanna M. Bram
Lyndi J. Hunter

Dr. John C. Kois Prize in Clinical Excellence Award
Emily M. McCalley

Caries Management Award
Nicholas Pothitakis

Dr. James Michael Leary Memorial Award
Nicholas Pothitakis

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Dr. Schmidt Practice Management Award winner Abigail M. Thomas along with Dr. John Syrbu
Treatment Planning and Documentation Award winner Alanna Bram poses with Dr. Steven Means.
Dr. Schmidt Practice Management Award winner Amam Nasir along with Dr. John Syrbu
Brasseler USA Award winner Amy ML Uehara along with Dr. Steven Means, and Scott O'Connor from Brasseler USA
Delta Dental of Iowa Treatment Planning and Documentation Award winner Andrew S. George along with Dr. John Syrbu, Dr. Chris Barwacz, and Kate Lyle from Delta Dental.
Future Leader in General Dentistry Award winner Carter Coppinger along with Dr. Marcela Hernandez, Dr. Carrie Mcknight, and Dr. Hiromi Saisho.
Family Dentistry DEO Dr. Barwacz addresses the group during the awards ceremony.
American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry Student Award of Merit winner Emily M. McCalley and Dr. Steven Means.
Dr. John C. Kois Prize in Clinical Excellence Award winner Emily M. McCalley along with Dr. John Syrbu and Dr. Steven Means
Dr. Schmidt Practice Management Award winner Jacob S. Wilson along with Dr. John Syrbu.
Delta Dental of Iowa Treatment Planning and Documentation Award winner Kylie E. Holubar along with Dr. Chris Barwacz and Kate Lyle from Delta Dental
Delta Dental of Iowa Treatment Planning and Documentation Award winner Lyndi J. Hunter along with Dr. Chris Barwacz, Dr. Marcela Hernandez, Dr. Hiromi Saisho, and Kate Lyle from Delta Dental
Caries Management Award winner Nicholas Pothitakis along with Dr. Marcela Hernandez and Dr. Hiromi Saisho
Predoctoral Student Achievement Award in Endodontics winner Zachary Graham along with Dr. Manuel Gómez
Dr. James Michael Leary Memorial Award winner Nicholas Pothitakis along with Dr. Chris Barwacz, Dr. Marcela Hernandez, Dr. Hiromi Saisho, and the Leary Family, Mrs. Karolyn Leary, Dr. Kecia Leary, Mikaela Vogel and Ben Vogel.
Dean Stanford addresses the group during the awards ceremony.