Dean’s Student Awards Ceremony

May 15, 2020

Welcome

Dr. Charles N. BertolamiHerman Robert Fox Dean, NYU College of Dentistry

Office of Academic Affairs

Dr. Andrea SchreiberSenior Associate Dean of Education

Foundation of the Pierre Fauchard Academy Dental Student Scholarship

Vince (Seung Jae) ChoiRecognizes a returning student who demonstrates great potential for developing into an outstanding leader in the dental profession

Pierre Fauchard Academy Senior Student Award

Charlotte Guerrera

Granted to a senior student who has exhibited leadership and accomplishment in the advancement of the dental profession

Dr. Edward G. Kaufman Award For Academic Excellence

Presented to the students who achieved the highest academic rank during the freshman year

Viral Patel

Alon AminovYoung Moon (David) Cho Ina Han Jae Hyun Lee Eugene Park

Long Qian Wang

Dr. Samuel Hess Award

Jonathan Malakan

Presented to a member of the senior class for outstanding scholarship

Dr. William S. Kramer Award For Academic Excellence

Ina HanPresented for achieving the highest academic rank during the junior year

The Faneuil D. Weiss Award

Eugene ParkPresented for obtaining the second highest scholastic average for all four years

NYU Alumnae Club Award

Ina Han

Presented to a female student who has achieved academic excellence

Department of Periodontology & Implant Dentistry

Dr. Asgeir SigurdssonInterim Chair, Periodontology & Implant Dentistry

Academy of Osseointegration Outstanding Dental Student in Implant Dentistry Award

Monica Bahoshy

Presented to the most deserving student in the field of dentistry

American Academy of Implant Dentistry Student Award

Madiha KhanAwarded to a dental student who demonstrates the most academic and clinical interest in implant dentistry

The American Academy of Periodontology Award

Allison RasconPresented to a senior student for general excellence in periodontics

International Congress of Oral Implantologists Award

Un Kyung ShinPresented to a senior dental student who displays the greatest interest in, and commitment to, oral implantology

The Northeastern Society of Periodontics Award

Sejndi Rusi

Presented to a senior student for excellence in periodontics

Quintessence Award in Periodontics

Daniel Schinazi

Presented to a senior student who has attained excellence in the clinical aspects of periodontics

Samuel Charles Miller Award

Kevin WinegarPresented to the senior student who attained the highest degree of knowledge and skill in periodontology

Department of Endodontics

Dr. Asgeir SigurdssonChair, Endodontics

American Association of Endodontics Student Achievement Award

Alexander Collins-Hornyak

Presented to the senior student who has exemplified the ideals of the American Association of Endodontics and has shown outstanding interest and ability in the field of endodontics as a dental student

NYS Association of Endodontists Student Achievement Award

Moses SternPresented to the senior student who has shown a broad interest in endodontics and demonstrated exceptional involvement in their classes

Arthur Charles Hull and Samuel & Hannah Holzman Award

Presented for demonstrating the greatest proficiency in Endodontics

Mina Youssef

Public Health Dentistry

Dr. Robert GlickmanAssociate Dean, Clinical Affairs & Hospital Relations

Chair, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

American Association of Public Health in Dentistry Award

JoyAh Brooks

Presented to the senior student who has demonstrated a high level of achievement in community dentistry and dental public health promotion

International College of Dentists Student Humanitarian Award

Rebecca Renelus

Presented to the senior student who has demonstrated significant leadership and exemplary character traits when participating in humanitarian service or projects

Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Dr. Robert GlickmanAssociate Dean, Clinical Affairs & Hospital Relations

Chair, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Jonathan Malakan

Presented to a senior dental student who has shown proficiency in the field of anesthesia in dentistry

American Dental Society of Anesthesiology Horace Wells Award

American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Implant Student Award

Alon Aminov

Presented to a senior student who has demonstrated an exemplary attitude and achievement in the field of implant dentistry

American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Dental Student Award

Knika Sethi

Presented to a senior student who has demonstrated an exemplary attitude and achievement in the field of implant dentistry

ACOMS William H. Bell Award for PredoctoralAchievement in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Presented to the students at each dental school who display the highest level of academic and clinical achievement related to oral and maxillofacial surgery

Vince (Seung Jae) Choi

New York State Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Award

Daniel Bandary

Presented to an outstanding senior dental student in oral surgery

Department of Pediatric Dentistry

Dr. Amr MoursiChair, Pediatric Dentistry

Certificate of Merit AAPD Predoctoral Student Award

Rebecca RenelusGiven to a single senior student who shows the most promise in pediatric dentistry

Pediatric Dentistry Alumni Association Award

Presented to the most outstanding senior student in pediatric dentistry

Nicholas Tai

Dr. Alexander & Sylvia Goldenberg Award

Presented to a senior student who exhibits proficiency and great interest in pediatric dentistry, and a continued interest in orthodontics

Jenna Permaul

Department of Prosthodontics

Dr. Leila JahangiriChair, Prosthodontics

Alumni Association Prosthetic Award

Charlotte Guerrera

Granted to a senior student for proficiency in removable prosthodontics

American College of Prosthodontists Award

Shariss Ostrager

Presented to a student for outstanding predoctoralachievement in the study of prosthodontics

American Equilibration Society Achievement Award

Laya Bahrani

Presented to a graduating senior for outstanding performance in the science of occlusion and temperomandibular joint function

Dr. Arthur N. Caplin Award

Issac Traube

Presented to a senior student who has demonstrated excellence in removable prosthodontics

Dr. Harry J. Gersten Award

Solomon WeissPresented to a senior student who demonstrates excellence in fixed prosthodontics theory and technique

The New York Academy of Oral Rehabilitation Eugene Rothschild Memorial Award

Po-Lin Yang

Presented to a graduating senior who has demonstrated excellence in fixed prosthodontics

HANAU Excellence in Prosthodontic Award

Sammie Jo Fat

Presented to a graduatingsenior who has excelled inthe study and clinicalapplication of prosthodontics

The New York Academy of Oral Rehabilitation Nila and CM Joshi Award

Farnaz Jahangiri

Presented to a senior student who has demonstrated excellence in fixed prosthodontics

Department of Cariology & Comprehensive Care

Dr. André RitterChair, Cariology & Comprehensive Care

Academy of General Dentistry Award

Kevin Winegar

Presented to a senior student who has shown the most promise of being an outstanding general dentist

Academy of Operative Dentistry Award

Ross TeicherIn recognition of the senior student who has shown the most promise of being an outstanding general dentist

Ultradent Products, Inc. Award

Eugene Park

Presented to a senior student who has attained excellence in the clinical aspects of esthetic dentistry

Quintessence Award in Restorative Dentistry

Jhelum Choubey

Presented to the senior student who has attained excellence in the clinical aspects of restorative dentistry

International College of Dentists Student Leadership Award

Shannon Ellermeyer

Presented to the senior student who has shown the greatest professional growth and development during their years in dental school

The New York Academy of Dentistry Award For Ethics And Professionalism

Kateryna Huz

Awarded to a senior student who demonstrates high standards of ethics and professionalism

American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry Award

Jordan Mayo

Presented to a senior student who has demonstrated outstanding ability in the field of esthetic dentistry

Class of 1931 Robert J. DitollaMemorial Award

Sejndi Rusi

Granted to a senior student for excellence in clinical dentistry

David B. Kriser Award for Compassion

Presented to a senior student who has best exemplified the ideals of compassion and empathy in interactions with patients

Rebecca David Grodko

Dr. Bernard E. Rudner Memorial Award

Presented to senior students who have demonstrated superior performance in providing oral comprehensive care and administering a dental practice

Gazelle Crasto

Rebecca David Grodko Ina Han

Carolina LopezMarie Kwok

Charlotte Guerrera Brian Kim

Sejndi RusiIsaak Rubinov Mary SalamaDaniel

SchinaziRoss

TeicherAllison Rascon

Bryce Woolsey

Dr. Sidney I. Silverman Award

JoyAh BrooksPresented to a senior student who has demonstrated excellence in dental care skills and a commitment to the humanitarian considerations inherent in health care

The Irwin Raymond ThallMemorial Award

Fengyuan Yu

Presented to a senior student who shows the most promise in clinical dentistry

Dr. Robert A. Sussman Memorial Award

Muhammad YousufPresented to a senior student who has demonstrated clinical excellence in operative dentistry and humanitarian values in patient care

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

AACD International Poster Competition

Vincent Avallone Gili Litwack Laura Rhein

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

Honorable Esthetic Achievement Poster Students Award (HEAPS)

Parsa Basseri

Department of Orthodontics

Dr. Olivier NicolayChair, Orthodontics

American Association of Orthodontists Award

Austin Le

Presented to an outstanding senior student in orthodontics

Samuel I. Botkin Memorial Award

Charlotte Guerrera

Presented to the most outstanding graduating student in the Orthodontic Honors Program

Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, Radiology, & Medicine

Dr. Denise TrochessetChair, Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology,

Radiology, & Medicine

American Academy of Oral Medicine Award

Ian RosengartenPresented to a student who excelled in didactic courses in oral medicine and the clinical management of patients, and who has the potential for significant contribution to the field of oral medicine

American Academy of Orofacial Pain Award

Eric Kim

Presented for excellence in the diagnostic and treatment aspects of orofacial pain

American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Award

Bryce WoolseyPresented to the senior student who has demonstrated exemplary aptitude and achievement in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

The American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Award

Jacob Teichner

Presented to a senior student who has demonstrated special interest and accomplishment in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

Special Patient Care Award

Presented to pre-doctoral dental students who demonstrate a sincere interest and concern for patients with special needs

Ross Teicher

Department of Academic Affairs & Research

Dr. Louis TerracioVice Dean, Academic Affairs & Research

Quintessence Research Award

Hung Tran

Presented to a senior student who has demonstrated achievement in research

Office of Student Affairs & Academic Support Services

Dr. Staci RipkeyAssociate Dean, Student Affairs & Academic

Support Services

American Student Dental Association Award of Excellence

Brenda Shah

Honors the spirit of volunteerism and recognizes student participation, leadership, and service to the school, community and ASDA

Delta Dental Community Care Student Leadership Award

Vanessa Mancuso-Cortinas

Honors a senior dental student who has demonstrated leadership skills, a commitment to public service, outstanding accomplishments in the field of dentistry, and scholarship

Class of 1949 Hyman J. Schorr Award

Aia Shalan

Granted to the senior student who has accomplished the most for their class

Eleanor Bushee Senior Student Dental Award

Sejndi Rusi

Presented to a senior female student for outstanding leadership and academic excellence

NYU College of Dentistry Peer Ambassadors

Peer MentorsPeer Tutors

Admissions AmbassadorsTeaching Assistants

Congratulations!