The Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of its students through annual awards.
“Though an in-person ceremony could not be held this year, on behalf of our faculty and staff, I wish to extend our deepest congratulations to this year’s award winners,” said School of Dental Medicine Dean Kenneth Chance.
Thirty-five (35) students have been chosen for honors, prizes and awards for exceptional achievements in the field of dentistry. “It is my privilege and my honor to recognize these students,” Chance said.
This year’s awardees are listed below.
Elected to the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Honor Society
for scholastic attainment and professional potential
Gideon Michael Arnett
Ana Burilo
Alexander John DeBernardo
Sarah June Easton
Anna Maria Ganios
Hollie Christine Koberlein
Jeremy Parco Koontz
Wangsoo Lee
Robert Joseph Pacella
Award of the American College of Dentists, Ohio Division
to the graduate selected for scholastic attainment and the greatest potential for professional achievement
Morgan Simone Celistan
Callahan Prize
to the graduate who excelled in scholarship, clinical achievement and worthy extracurricular activities, and who shows promise of professional attainment
Wangsoo Lee
Recognition Plaque of the International College of Dentists Student Leadership Award
to the graduate who demonstrated the most professional development during the four years of dental school
Morgan Simone Celistan
Recognition Plaque of the International College of Dentists Student Humanitarian Award
to the graduate who demonstrated significant leadership and exemplary character traits when participating in humanitarian service or projects
Haesun Souh
Academy of General Dentistry Senior Dental Student Award
to the senior student displaying the highest potential and aptitude for the general practice of dentistry
Chang Hyun Lee
The Academy of Operative Dentistry Award
for excellence in operative dentistry at the undergraduate level
Abrar Jahin Khan
American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
to the graduate who has demonstrated the most clinical proficiency and interest in esthetic dentistry during the year
Jeremy Parco Koontz
American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
for the senior student who has demonstrated exemplary aptitude and achievement in OAMP
Jeremy Parco Koontz
American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Award
for exceptional interest and accomplishments in the field of dental radiology
Lauren Hoang Thai
American Academy of Oral Medicine Award
to the senior student who is outstanding in the field of oral medicine
Alexander John DeBernardo
Annual Student Award of the American Academy of Periodontology
in recognition of outstanding achievement in periodontics
Jeong Min Kim
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Award
for exemplary aptitude and achievement in the field of oral surgery
Jeremy Parco Koontz
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Award
for outstanding achievements and performance related to the placement of dental implants
Ana Burilo
American Association of Orthodontists Award
for exceptional interest in the field of orthodontics
Jiabao Sun
The American Association of Public Health Dentistry Award
in recognition of achievements in community dentistry and dental public health
Melany E Leek
American Dental Society of Anesthesiology Inc. Horace Wells Senior Student Award
in recognition of proficiency in the field of anesthesia in dentistry
Ana Burilo
Certificate of Merit AAPD Predoctoral Student Award
to the most outstanding senior in the field of dentistry for children
Cody Wei Ming Sia
Dean’s Award
presented in recognition of academic and clinical excellence
Laura Marie Gennaro
Christopher Legendre
Maikal Alma WiTako Lowry
Amanda Beauchamp Pillai
Gabrielle Victoria Seifert
Rock Tyler Shadduck
Myoungsu Song
Ru Guo Yang
Dean's Clinical Scholarship Award
for exceptional clinical achievements
Sarah June Easton
Anna Maria Ganios
Kyeong Hwan Kim
Phillip Mui
Robert Joseph Pacella
Lauren Hoang Thai
Tasneem Samir Zaben
The Eleanor Bushee AAWD Senior Woman Dental Award
for recognition of a senior woman dental student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and academic excellence
Hanan Izzat Beck
The International Congress of Oral Implantologists
in recognition of outstanding contribution to research and education in the field of oral implantology
Jacob Allen Tall
The Joseph D. Gage Award
for the senior exemplifying the highest level of professional and humanitarian ideals in the field of general practice dentistry
Sarah Elizabeth Forsberg
The Pierre Fauchard Academy Senior Award
for leadership and dedication to the advancement of dental literature
Rohan Madhyani
The Pierre Fauchard Academy Dental Student Scholarship Award
to the individual who has demonstrated the greatest potential of developing into an outstanding leader in the dental profession
Sarah Elizabeth Forsberg
The Quintessence Award
for clinical achievement in periodontics
Haesun Souh
The Quintessence Award
for clinical achievement in restorative dentistry
Alexander Joseph DiMassa
The Quintessence Award
for research achievement
Lauren Hoang Thai
The Richard A. Collier Prize
for the most outstanding business plan
Jeremy Parco Koontz
The Robert Dean Feder Award
for exceptional interest in community dentistry
Morgan Simone Celistan
Sherwood/Hrutkay Award
for excellence in the field of endodontics
Brandt Samuel Hansen
Hanau Award, Given by Whip Mix Corporation
to the graduate who has excelled in the study and clinical application of prosthodontics
Tasneem Zaben
American Equilibration Society Award
for outstanding performance in the science of occlusion and temporomandibular joint function
Gideon Michael Arnett
Delta Dental Fund Student Leadership Award
to the graduate who displayed outstanding leadership, service and scholarship in the School of Dental Medicine
Sarah Elizabeth Forsberg
Delta Dental Fund Community Commitment Award
to an outstanding student who has demonstrated his or her commitment to community service by agreeing to practice in an identified underserved community that has received a federal designation as a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA)
Anthony Victor Lyamichev
Hu-Friedy Golden Scaler Award
for an excellent performance in periodontics
Wangsoo Lee
American Academy of Implant Dentistry Award
to the graduate who has demonstrated the most interest, academically and clinically, in implant dentistry
Brandt Samuel Hansen
The Academy of Osseointegration Award
to an outstanding student in the field of implant dentistry
Wangsoo Lee
Department of Periodontics Recognition Award
for outstanding clinical achievement in periodontology and dental implants
Jeong Min Kim
Dr. B.D. Amberman Award
to the graduating senior who shows the greatest promise in pursuing a career in the specialty of orthodontics
Anna Maria Ganios
American College of Prosthodontists
for prosthodontic accomplishments during dental school education and not for those in specialty training programs
Phillip Mui
American Academy of Orofacial Pain Award
to an outstanding student who has demonstrated the greatest commitment and interest to temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and orofacial pain
Sarah Grace Curtis
Chalmers J. Lyons Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (CJL) Award
to the student who has achieved didactic and clinical excellence in oral and maxillofacial surgery
Jeremy Parco Koontz