Awards presented to LLUSD students
School of Dentistry students and faculty were honored with awards of certificates, plaques, monetary scholarships, and society memberships in several end-of-year ceremonies. The majority of awards were announced at the May 24 awards chapel, with several more given at the May 24 senior banquet and at the May 30 commencement.
Following are awards, their recipients, and abbreviated criteria for
the awards. Unless otherwise noted, recipients are graduating seniors.
Dentistry
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| Dr. Lyn Behrens presents the President's Award to Shelton Hsu |
Loma Linda University President's Award
Shelton Hsu
Scholastic achievement, leadership, congruence with mission of the University
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| Shelton Hsu and Melissa J. Wages, Students of the Year, received their award from Thomas Rogers, SD'83, assistant professor of dental educational services and president of the Alumni Association. |
Alumni Association Students of the Year
Shelton Hsu
Melissa J. Wages
Leadership, pursuit of scientific knowledge, active role in Alumni Association
American College of Dentists, Southern California section
Tae J. Oh
Great potential for future contribution and service to the dental profession and the public the profession serves
American Dental Society of Anesthesiology
Melissa J. Wages
Proficiency in anesthesiology and pain control
American Society of Dentistry for Children
Jeremy C. Wiggins
Care and attention to patients; clinical skills
American Society of Dentistry for Children, Southern California Unit
Tae J. Oh
Proficiency, performance, care in patient treatment, and special interest in pediatric dentistry
American Association of Orthodontics
Adam G. Lautt
Exceptional interest in development of oro-facial complex; abilities in orthodontics
Preclinical Basic Sciences
Sunny Y. Hutchinson, SD'02
Achievement in basic science, outstanding scholastic achievement, motivation, attitude toward learning
American Association of Endodontists
Matthew D. Welebir
Outstanding ability and special interest in endodontics
Dental Foundation of California Scholarships
Nita L. Chin, Michael E. Costa, Trent W. Listello, Anne Marocco-Casey, Glenn Royce Nicola, Fred Ou-Yang, Todd Young
Scholarship; professionalism; personal responsibility, leadership, quality of patient care
American Student Dental Association
Shelton Hsu
Scholarship, leadership in extracurricular activities and/or local community service
American Association of Oral Biologists
Marc R. Larson
Critical thinking, participation in original research, scholarship, achievement in oral biology
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| Marc Larson |
Glenn Royce Nicola
Character, conduct, commitment to goals and objectives of NASDAD
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| Peter N. Jimenez and Brian Hanratty, SmartPractice award winners. |
SmartPractice Doctor-Patient Relationship
Peter N. Jimenez
Brian J. Hanratty, SD'01
Exceptional interpersonal skills with patients, clinical excellence.
Delta Dental Student Leadership
Shelton Hsu
Scholarship, outstanding service or accomplishment in dentistry, public
service commitment, leadership skills
Pierre Fauchard Academy
Brian P. Black
Leadership, outstanding accomplishments, dedication to advancement of
dental literature
Pierre Fauchard Academy Scholarship
Peter N. Jimenez
Michael Knoll, SD'01
Potential for developing into outstanding leader in dental profession
California Dental Association
Anne Marocco-Casey
Scholastic merit
California Dental Association, TDC/TDIC Scholarships
Todd B. Ehrler, Michael J. Erickson, Sunny Y. Hutchinson, Dennis J.
Kantanen, Lori A. Rice, Adrian H. Tomarere, (all SD'02)
Scholarship, clinical proficiency, performance giving promise of oustanding
professional achievement
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| Christopher Sechrist |
Christopher M. Sechrist
Demonstrated greatest commitment and interest to temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain
American Dental Society of Anesthesiology
Melissa J. Wages
Exemplary attitude, achievement, exceptional interest in anesthesiology
Omicron Kappa Upsilon/William S. Kramer
Brian P. Black
Charles T. Calder
Christopher L. Cox
Michael E. Costa
Madelyn L. Fletcher
Shelton Hsu
Marc R. Larson
Trent W. Listello
Christopher Sechrist
Todd A. Young
Philip D. Jo, SD'01
Scholarship, character, potential for advancement of dentistry and service
to humanity
Southern California Academy of Oral Pathology
Marc R. Larson
Excellence in general and oral pathology
American Academy of Oral Medicine
Cherie T. Appleton
Outstanding achievement in oral medicine
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| Service learning award winners stand with Drs. Fred Kasischke and Ron Forde. |
Tricia Boyce
Calvin H. Kim
Tae J. Oh
Kenneth D. Pierson
Juan C. Ramirez
Alan S. Williams
Periza Zaninovic
Recognition and expression of thanks for giving time, talent and leadership to Service Learning
Teledyne Water Pik Prosthodontics
Peter N. Jimenez
Clinical proficiency, initiative in complete dentures
American Academy of Periodontology
Christopher M. Sechrist
Exceptionally good treatment of periodontal patients at LLU
Southern California Academy of Endodontists
Christopher M. Sechrist
Proficiency, special interest, excellent clinical ability, exceptional concern for patients
ADA/Dentsply Student Clinician
Scott Steedman, SD'01
Clinical excellence
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| Judson Klooster, DDS, professor and dean emeritus, presents an award to Brian P. Black, SD'00. |
Brian P. Black
Outstanding interest, accomplishment, and promise in oral pathology
Fixed Prosthodontics
Marc R. Larson
Outstanding skill and proficiency in fixed prosthodontics
Ben W. Oesterling Award
Peter N. Jimenez
Superior clinical performance in removable partial denture prosthodontics, professional competence, kind and compassionate manner with students and patients
Organization of Teachers of Oral Diagnosis
Trisha L. Jen
Excellence and promise in oral diagnosis, outstanding graduating senior
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Charles T. Calder
Outstanding aptitude and achievement in oral and maxillofacial surgery
American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
Michael E. Costa
Exceptional interest and accomplishment in dental radiology
American College of Prosthodontists
Zina A. Fargo
High academic and clinical proficiency in prosthodontics, interest in graduate training
Quintessence Publishing Co. Award
Research achievement
Melissa J. Wages
Clinical achievement in periodontics
Brian P. Black
Clinical achievement in restorative dentistry
Carter A. Lane
American Academy of Dental Practice Administration and Organization of Teachers of Dental Practice Administration
Matthew D. Welebir
Professional growth in managerial skills, outstanding performance in four-handed dentistry
Academy of Operative Dentistry
Christopher L. Cox
Superior quality in operative dentistry
G. Hartzell & Son Clinician
Madelyn L. Fletcher
Clinical excellence in periodontal instrumentation, diagnostic and treatment planning
Class of 2000 Appreciation Award
Jerome Lee
For four years of leadership as class president
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| Jerome Lee, center, holds the "check" presented him by the senior class. Carter Lane, Cherie Appleton, and Nappy Lam help celebrate. |
Carter A. Lane
Exceptional interest and accomplishment in esthetic dentistry
International College of Dentists
Adam G. Lautt
Professional growth, high potential for career, recognition of meritorious service to profession
Academy of General Dentistry
Brian P. Black
Potential for becoming outstanding general dentist, personifies objectives of Academy
Alpha Omega Fraternity Scholarship
Marc R. Larson
Highest scholastic average for 4 years
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| Dan Hall, DDS, assistant professor of restorative dentistry, presents an award to Zina A. Fargo, SD'00 |
Wilfred A. Nation Award
Zina A. Fargo
Exemplifying characteristics of "love God, love family, love patients"
M. Webster Prince Award
Jerome Lee
Scholarship, leadership, stewardship
Academy of Dental Materials
Cherie C. Appleton
Melissa J. Wages
Excellence, scholarship in dental materials
American College of Dentists, Southern California Section
Brian P. Black
Special achievement in recognition of academic success
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| Academic Excellence Gold Award winners Cox, Larson, (Dean Goodacre in center), Fletcher, and Black |
Brian P. Black
Christopher L. Cox
Madelyn L. Fletcher
Marc R. Larson
Scoring at or above 90th percentile on Parts I and II of National Board exams
Academic Excellence Silver Award
Charles T. Calder
Kerisa S. Elloway
Christopher M. Sechrist
Scoring at or above 90th percentile on Part I of National Board exams
American Academy of Gold Foil Operators
Melissa J. Wages
Outstanding qualities as a scholar and clinician in operative dentistry
Tri-County Dental Society Award
Michael Costa
(Name drawn from jar)
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