Senior dental and dental hygiene students recognized

Isaac A. Langan receives the Benchy Award for Excellence in Digital Dentistry from Dr. Gregory Bennett.

The UNMC College of Dentistry held the annual Senior Salute celebration on May 2 at the Nebraska Champions Club.

Event speakers were Dr. Rowen Zetterman, Interim Dean, Shaylie Brown, Dental Hygiene Class of 2023, Nick Hofmaier, Dental Class of 2023, Dr. Claire Koukol, College of Dentistry Alumni Association, and Dr. Merlyn Vogt, Associate Dean for Student Affairs.

The College of Dentistry congratulates the dental and dental hygiene seniors who were recognized for their accomplishments. These students’ hard work and pursuit of excellence lead to extraordinary achievements.

The award winners exemplify the college’s values of integrity, intellectual curiosity and passion in everything we do.

Dental Awards

Mandy M. Amberg – American Academy of Oral Medicine, Dean’s Award for High Academic Achievement, Graduating with High Distinction, Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Honor Society

Sydney E. Armstrong – American Academy of Gold Foil Operators, Nebraska AHEC Scholars Program

McKenzie A. Brown – Graduating with Distinction

Jordan C. Brozek – Dean’s Award for High Academic Achievement, Graduating with High Distinction, Nebraska AHEC Scholars Program, Nebraska Society of Pediatric Dentistry

Samira Darbandi – Academy of Operative Dentistry

Erin L. Farnham – International Congress of Oral Implantologists, Graduating with Distinction

Shelby N. Fisher – Academy of Osseointegration

Ryan C. Grove – Academy of Dental Materials

Wilson “Ed” Hardy – Nebraska AHEC Scholars Program

Nicklaus M. Hofmaier – American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Jeanne Craig Sinkford Student Leadership Award, International College of Dentists Leadership Award

Ethan K. Hoopes – American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

Paige L. Hull – Academy of General Dentistry

Kirstan L. Hyser – American Academy of Periodontology

Ayesha Iqbal – Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Honor Society

Logan D. Johnson – American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, Dean’s Award for High Academic Achievement, Graduating with Highest Distinction, Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Honor Society

Casey J. Jurczewsky – American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons

Isaac A. Langan – American Association of Endodontics, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Benchy Award for Excellence in Digital Dentistry, Dean’s Award for High Academic Achievement, Graduating with High Distinction, Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Honor Society

Yan Mei – Dean’s Award for High Academic Achievement, Graduating with High Distinction

Ellen M. Molini-Janak – B.L. Hooper Removable Prosthodontics Award

Cassandra M. Nguyen – Society for Color and Appearance in Dentistry

Nicole A. Philips – American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Dean’s Award for High Academic Achievement, Dental Lifeline Network Brian D. Stone Memorial Award, Graduating with Highest Distinction, International College of Dentists Humanitarian Award, Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Honor Society

Shyamaly Premaraj – Chi-Cheung Chan Orthodontic Award

Benjamin A. Reckmeyer – AAOMS Student Dental Implant Award, Dean’s Award for High Academic Achievement, Graduating with High Distinction, Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Honor Society

Brock R. Reichardt – Academy of General Dentistry

Katelyn M. Smith – Hanau Best of the Best Prosthodontic Award, Pierre Fauchard Student Award

Makena M. Sundine – ADEA Academic Dental Careers Fellowship Program, American College of Dentists, American College of Prosthodontists Undergraduate Achievement Award, Dean’s Award for High Academic Achievement, Graduating with Highest Distinction, Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Honor Society

Dental Hygiene Awards

Daegan J. Dey – Colgate STAR Award, HuFriedy Golden Scaler Award

Carley J. Elznic – Nebraska Dental Hygienists Association Outstanding Student Award

Alexa N. Fenn – Dean’s Award for High Academic Achievement, Graduating with Distinction, Sigma Phi Alpha National Honor Society

Lilia F. Jurczewsky – Oral B/P Outstanding Community Achievement Award

Madison M. Kahl – Colgate STAR Award

Savannah J. Kobza – Dean’s Award for High Academic Achievement, Graduating with Distinction, Sigma Phi Alpha National Honor Society

Shelbi R. Mills – Nebraska Dental Hygienists Association Outstanding Student Award

Jade M. Rother – Dean’s Award for High Academic Achievement, Graduating with Distinction, HuFriedy Golden Scaler Award

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