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