The UNMC College of Dentistry congratulates the dental and dental hygiene seniors who were recognized for their accomplishments at a "Senior Celebration" held on May 4 at the East Campus Union.
Behind every award, there is a great story of an individual whose hard work and pursuit of excellence has led to extraordinary achievements. The award winners exemplify the college’s values of integrity, intellectual curiosity and passion in everything we do.
Senior Dental Hygiene Awards
Samantha K. Beal – High Academic Achievement, Sigma Phi Alpha National Dental Hygiene Honor Society – Alpha Lambda Chapter
Toni R. Doescher – Nebraska Dental Hygienists' Association "Outstanding Dental Hygiene Student"
Haritareddy Gujjula – High Academic Achievement, Graduating with High Distinction, Sigma Phi Alpha National Dental Hygiene Honor Society – Alpha Lambda Chapter
Noni J. Henderson – Hu-Friedy "Golden Scaler Outstanding Clinician"
Abigail M. Jonas – Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals
Harley B. Ray – Oral B® / P&G Outstanding Community Achievement
Shelby A. Richards – Hu-Friedy "Golden Scaler Outstanding Clinician"
Kaylene J. Roberts – Nebraska Dental Hygienists' Association "Outstanding Dental Hygiene Student"
Senior Dental Awards
Spencer Adams – Graduating with Distinction, High Academic Achievement, Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Fraternity
Cameron Aitken – Academy of General Dentistry
Sinan Akkoseoglu – B.L. Hooper Removable Prosthodontics Award
Colton Allen – Quintessence Book Publishing Awards Research Achievement
Therin Baum – Academy of Osseointegration
Cory Foland – Academy of Operative Dentistry
Mariah Heft-Allen – American Academy of Oral Medicine, American College of Dentists, Graduating with Highest Distinction, Hanau Best of the Best Prosthodontic Award, High Academic Achievement, Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Fraternity, Pierre Fauchard Student Awards, Quintessence Book Publishing Awards Clinical Achievement in Periodontics
Gabriella Hurov – American Academy of Implant Dentistry
Zachary Keating – International Congress of Oral lmplantologists
Allie Koth – American Academy of Oral Pathology, Graduating with High Distinction, High Academic Achievement, Nebraska Society of Pediatric Dentistry, Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Fraternity
Valerie Largen – Quintessence Book Publishing Awards Clinical Achievement in Restorative Dentistry
Yike 'Amy' Li – American Academy of Periodontology, Graduating with High Distinction, High Academic Achievement, Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Fraternity
Alex Madrahimov – American Association of Endodontics, American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons Dental Implant
Maddison Mcconnaughhay – American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Association of Orthodontists, International College of Dentists Leadership Award
Jai Mediratta – American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, Graduating with High Distinction, High Academic Achievement, Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Fraternity
Samantha Nelson – Chi-Cheung Chan Orthodontic Award, Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Fraternity, Graduating with Distinction, High Academic Achievement, Society for Color and Appearance in Dentistry
Tracy Peitz – American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology-Radiology Achievement
Ali Poeppel – Graduating with Distinction, High Academic Achievement
Devyn Prodoehl – American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, Graduating with Distinction, High Academic Achievement
Olivia Straka – International College of Dentists Humanitarian Award
Kevin Vakilzadian – Academy of Dental Materials
Jason Wahidi – American Dental Society of Anesthesiology
Andrew Wilson – American Academy of Gold Foil Operators
Scott Zach – American College of Prosthodontists Undergraduate Achievement
Faculty Awards
Bradley J. Krivohlavek, DDS – Dr. Kenneth Batenhorst Memorial Faculty Award – Presented by the graduating dental class to a faculty member who has made a significant contribution to their education and has shown great dedication to preparing students to be leaders in dentistry.
James F. Jenkins, DDS – Omicron Kappa Upsilon Four-Year Teaching Award
Megan Christiansen, RDH – Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Member