WVU School of Dentistry Class of 2025 honored with awards
Soon-to-be-graduates of the West Virginia University School of Dentistry celebrated their academic and clinical achievements during the annual Senior Awards Ceremony Wednesday (May 14).
The event, held at Hotel Morgan, included awards for members of the Class of 2025 graduating from the school’s Doctor of Dental Surgery and Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene programs.
ACADEMY OF DENTAL MATERIALS
Scholastic Achievement in Dental Materials
In recognition of excellence in scholarship in dental materials
Carson Cochran
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL RADIOLOGY
Radiology Achievement Award
Demonstrates special interest and accomplishment in the field of oral and maxillofacial radiology
Carson Cochran
SOUTHEASTERN ACADEMY OF PROSTHODONTICS
Student Award
In recognition of the senior dental student who demonstrates superior skills in the field of prosthodontics
Madison Fischer
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ENDODONTISTS
Student Achievement Award
Presented to a student who displays competence in and commitment to the field of endodontics
Caitlin Murphy
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
Certificate of Excellence
Recognizes a student who has shown excellence and dedication to the field of pediatric dentistry
Chance Shears
COLGATE
Student Total Achievement Recognition Award
In recognition of a clinician who demonstrates true dedication to the dental hygiene profession, exhibits compassion in patient care and displays enthusiasm for community service
Kristen Blair
WHIP MIX
Best of the Best Award for Excellence in Prosthodontics
Presented to a student who displays the greatest skill in the field of removable prosthodontics
Anna Hayton
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ESTHETIC DENTISTRY
Student Award of Merit
To recognize a student who has demonstrated both clinical excellence and interest in esthetic dentistry
Avery Smith
AMERICAN DENTAL SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGY
Horace Wells Senior Student Award
Honoring the student who has shown exceptional proficiency in the field of dental anesthesiology
Chance Shears
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PERIODONTOLOGY
Dental Student Award for Achievement in Periodontology
Presented to a student who has excelled in the field of periodontics
Harry Le
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORAL MEDICINE
Certificate of Merit
For achievement, proficiency and promise in the field of oral medicine
Sydni Harris-Evans
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH DENTISTRY
Community Dentistry and Public Health Award
To recognize a dental student who has shown exceptional achievements in community dentistry and dental public health
Fanar Subhi
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH DENTISTRY
Community Dentistry and Public Health Award
To recognize a dental hygiene student who has demonstrated a special interest and achievement in community dentistry and dental public health
Hannah Keener
INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF ORAL IMPLANTOLOGISTS
Predoctoral Student Achievement Award
Demonstrates the greatest interest and commitment to oral implantology
Fanar Subhi
AMERICAN STUDENT DENTAL ASSOCATION
Award of Excellence
Presented to the student who shows superior involvement, leadership and service to their peers, school and community
Sydni Harris-Evans
ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
Dental Implant Student Award
Presented to a student who has shown outstanding achievements and performance related to treatment planning and implant prosthetics
Rachel Rutledge
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF DENTISTS
Outstanding Student Award
Presented to a student who best exemplifies the mission of the College, which is to promote excellence, ethics and professionalism
Hannah McGrew
DELTA SIGMA DELTA
Outstanding Achievement in Dentistry
Recognizes outstanding scholastic achievement in dentistry
Autumn Gossard
DENTAL LIFELINE NETWORK
Brian D. Stone Memorial Award
Recognizes a dental student who provides outstanding care to people with disabilities, the elderly and medically compromised individuals
Anthony Nguyen
ACADEMY OF DENTISTRY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Certificate of Merit
Recognizes a dental hygiene student who displays compassion toward the disabled through special projects and patient care
Emily Stricklin
UNITED STATES PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE
Dental Award of Excellence
Recognizes a dental student who is committed to public health dentistry and the U.S. Public Health Service values of leadership, service, integrity and excellence
Madison Fischer
ACADEMY OF OSSEOINTEGRATION
Outstanding Student in Implant Dentistry Award
Presented to a student who has demonstrated outstanding performance in dental implantology
Chance Shears
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PROSTHODONTISTS
Predoctoral Student Prosthodontic Achievement Award
Recognizes an outstanding student in the field of prosthodontics
Jarrah Al Ben Ali
ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY
Future Leader in General Dentistry Award
Presented to two outstanding students with leadership potential exhibiting the greatest interest, knowledge and proficiency in the field of general dentistry
Jonathan Gore
Anna Hayton
QUINTESSENCE PUBLISHING
Award of Merit – Research Achievement
In recognition of academic achievement in research
Fanar Subhi
QUINTESSENCE PUBLISHING
Award of Merit – Clinical Achievement in Restorative Dentistry
In recognition of clinical achievement in restorative dentistry
Anna Hayton
QUINTESSENCE PUBLISHING
Award of Merit – Clinical Achievement in Periodontics
In recognition of academic achievement in periodontology
Madison Fischer
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Dental Student Award
In recognition of a student who has demonstrated exemplary aptitude and achievement in oral and maxillofacial surgery
Noah Auman
ACADEMY OF OPERATIVE DENTISTRY
Certificate of Honor
In recognition of a student who has shown exceptional skill and knowledge in the field of operative dentistry
Zachary Ransom
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL PATHOLOGY
Pathology Certificate of Recognition
Presented to a student for outstanding achievement both academically and clinically in oral and maxillofacial pathology
Jason Collett
INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF DENTISTS
Student Leadership Award
Presented to a student who exemplifies the International College of Dentists core values of integrity, leadership and service
Ashley James
INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF DENTISTS
Humanitarian Award
Presented to a student who demonstrates significant leadership, exemplary character, humility, generosity and dedication to humanitarian outreach
Edward Skonieczny
WEST VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF ORTHODONTICS AND DENTOFACIAL ORTHOPEDICS
Award for Academic Excellence
In recognition of a student who has demonstrated exceptional skill and interest in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics
Sarah Momen
PIERRE FAUCHARD ACADEMY
Senior Student Award
Presented to a student who has excelled in academics and exhibited leadership
Sydni Harris-Evans
WVU SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY
Team Leader Award
Presented to students who demonstrate exemplary professional conduct, unsurpassed initiative and quality in patient care
Jarrah Al Ben Ali
Anne Fox
Harry Le
Anna Wilfong
AMERICAN DENTAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Dr. Jeanne Craig Sinkford Student Leadership Award
Excellence in leadership award given to a graduating dental student for outstanding advocacy, engagement in community service and championship for access to oral healthcare and health equity for underserved and disadvantaged populations
Anthony Nguyen
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DIAGNOSTIC SCIENCES
Academic Award
Presented to a student for outstanding service, interest and promise in the diagnostic sciences
Stephanie Marnic
WVU SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Dr. Robert Sausen Service Award
Recognizes a dental student for their outstanding public service and commitment to organized dentistry
Fanar Subhi
WVU SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Dr. Robert Sausen Service Award
Recognizes a dental hygiene student who exemplifies loyalty, dedication and integrity to the WVU School of Dentistry Alumni Association, the WVU School of Dentistry and the community
Gillian Pierrard
WVU SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Dr. David Puderbaugh Clinical Competency Award
Honors a dental student who shows overall professionalism and greatest clinical competency in dentistry
Anna Hayton
WVU SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Dr. David Puderbaugh Clinical Competency Award
Honors a dental hygiene student who shows overall professionalism and greatest clinical competency in dentistry
Kendra Wolford
HU FRIEDY
Outstanding Senior Clinician Award – Gold Scaler Award
Recognizes a dental hygiene student who displays exceptional clinical achievement and manages the practice of dental hygiene in an exemplary manner
Kendra Wolford
SIGMA PHI ALPHA DENTAL HYGIENE HONOR SOCIETY
Alpha Xi Chapter
Sigma Phi Alpha, the Phi Beta Kappa of Dental Hygiene, was founded during the American Association of Dental Schools meeting in 1958. Student membership into this national dental hygiene honor society is selected by a special committee of honor society members. Students in the final academic term of the WVU School of Dentistry Dental Hygiene program who rank highest in scholarship, service and leadership and who exhibit potential qualities for future professional growth and attainment shall be elected to membership in the Alpha Xi Chapter. This membership shall be limited to 10% of each graduating class and shall be selected from a list composed of the upper 20% of the class.
Sofia Henline
Rebecca Good
OMICRON KAPPA UPSILON DENTAL HONOR SOCIETY
Alpha Beta Chapter
The Omicron Kappa Upsilon Society was organized in 1914 “to encourage and develop a spirit of emulation among students in dentistry and to recognize in an appropriate manner those who shall distinguish themselves by a high grade of scholarship.” To be eligible for membership, candidates must rank in the top 20% of their class. From this group, a number equal to 12% of the senior class may be voted into membership and inducted into OKU.
Carson Cochran
Jonathan Gore
Autumn Gossard
Anna Hayton
Rachel Rutledge
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