The Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of its students through annual awards.
“Though an in-person ceremony could not be held this year, on behalf of our faculty and staff, I wish to extend our deepest congratulations to this year’s award winners,” said School of Dental Medicine Dean Kenneth Chance.
Thirty-five students have been chosen for honors, prizes and awards for exceptional achievements in the field of dentistry.
“It is my privilege and my honor to recognize these students,” Chance said.
This year’s awardees are listed below.
Elected to the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Honor Society
for scholastic attainment and professional potential
- Wangsoo Lee
- Gideon Michael Arnett
- Anna Maria Ganios
- Ana Burilo
- Alexander John DeBernardo
- Robert Joseph Pacella
- Jeremy Parco Koontz
- Hollie Christine Koberlein
- Sarah June Easton
Award of the American College of Dentists, Ohio Division
To the graduate selected for scholastic attainment and the greatest potential for professional achievement
- Morgan Simone Celistan
Callahan Prize
To the graduate who excelled in scholarship, clinical achievement and worthy extracurricular activities, and who shows promise of professional attainment
- Wangsoo Lee
Recognition Plaque of the International College of Dentists Student Leadership Award
To the graduate who demonstrated the most professional development during the four years of dental school
- Morgan Simone Celistan
Recognition Plaque of the International College of Dentists Student Humanitarian Award
to the graduate who demonstrated significant leadership and exemplary character traits when participating in humanitarian service or projects
- Haesun Souh
Academy of General Dentistry Senior Dental Student Award
To the senior student displaying the highest potential and aptitude for the general practice of dentistry
- Chang Hyun Lee
The Academy of Operative Dentistry Award
For excellence in operative dentistry at the undergraduate level
- Abrar Jahin Khan
American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
To the graduate who has demonstrated the most clinical proficiency and interest in esthetic dentistry during the year
- Jeremy Parco Koontz
American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
For the senior student who has demonstrated exemplary aptitude and achievement in OAMP
- Jeremy Parco Koontz
American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Award
For exceptional interest and accomplishments in the field of dental radiology
- Lauren Hoang Thai
American Academy of Oral Medicine Award
To the senior student who is outstanding in the field of oral medicine
- Alexander John DeBernardo
Annual Student Award of the American Academy of Periodontology
In recognition of outstanding achievement in periodontics
- Jeong Min Kim
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Award
For exemplary aptitude and achievement in the field of oral surgery
- Jeremy Parco Koontz
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Award
For outstanding achievements and performance related to the placement of dental implants
- Ana Burilo
American Association of Orthodontists Award
For exceptional interest in the field of orthodontics
- Jiabao Sun
The American Association of Public Health Dentistry Award
In recognition of achievements in community dentistry and dental public health
- Melany E Leek
American Dental Society of Anesthesiology Inc. Horace Wells Senior Student Award
In recognition of proficiency in the field of anesthesia in dentistry
- Ana Burilo
Certificate of Merit AAPD Predoctoral Student Award
To the most outstanding senior in the field of dentistry for children
- Cody Wei Ming Sia
Dean’s Award
Presented in recognition of academic and clinical excellence
- Tasneem Zaben
- Kyeong Hwan Kim
- Ru Guo Yang
- Laura Marie Gennaro
- Rock Tyler Shadduck
- Amanda Beauchamp Pillai
- Christopher Legendre
- Myoungsu Song
The Eleanor Bushee AAWD Senior Woman Dental Award
For recognition of a senior woman dental student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and academic excellence
- Hanan Izzat Beck
The International Congress of Oral Implantologists
In recognition of outstanding contribution to research and education in the field of oral implantology
- Jacob Allen Tall
The Joseph D. Gage Award
For the senior exemplifying the highest level of professional and humanitarian ideals in the field of general practice dentistry
- Sarah Elizabeth Forsberg
The Pierre Fauchard Academy Senior Award
For leadership and dedication to the advancement of dental literature
- Rohan Madyhani
The Pierre Fauchard Academy Dental Student Scholarship Award
To the individual who has demonstrated the greatest potential of developing into an outstanding leader in the dental profession
- Sarah Elizabeth Forsberg
The Quintessence Award
For clinical achievement in periodontics
- Haesun Souh
The Quintessence Award
For clinical achievement in restorative dentistry
- Alexander Joseph DiMassa
The Quintessence Award
For research achievement
- Lauren Hoang Thai
The Richard A. Collier Prize
For the most outstanding business plan
- Jeremy Parco Koontz
The Robert Dean Feder Award
For exceptional interest in community dentistry
- Morgan Simone Celistan
Sherwood/Hrutkay Award
For excellence in the field of endodontics
- Brandt Samuel Hansen
Hanau Award, Given by Whip Mix Corporation
To the graduate who has excelled in the study and clinical application of prosthodontics
- Tasneem Zaben
American Equilibration Society Award
For outstanding performance in the science of occlusion and temporomandibular joint function
- Gideon Michael Arnett
Delta Dental Fund Student Leadership Award
To the graduate who displayed outstanding leadership, service and scholarship in the School of Dental Medicine
- Sarah Elizabeth Forsberg
Delta Dental Fund Community Commitment Award
To an outstanding student who has demonstrated his or her commitment to community service by agreeing to practice in an identified underserved community that has received a federal designation as a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA)
- Anthony Victor Lyamichev
Hu-Friedy Golden Scaler Award
For an excellent performance in periodontics
- Wangsoo Lee
American Academy of Implant Dentistry Award
To the graduate who has demonstrated the most interest, academically and clinically, in implant dentistry
- Brandt Samuel Hansen
The Academy of Osseointegration Award
To an outstanding student in the field of implant dentistry
- Wangsoo Lee
Department of Periodontics Recognition Award
For outstanding clinical achievement in periodontology and dental implants
- Jeong Min Kim
Dr. B.D. Amberman Award
To the graduating senior who shows the greatest promise in pursuing a career in the specialty of orthodontics
- Anna Maria Ganios
American College of Prosthodontists
For prosthodontic accomplishments during dental school education and not for those in specialty training programs
- Phillip Mui
American Academy of Orofacial Pain Award
To an outstanding student who has demonstrated the greatest commitment and interest to temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and orofacial pain
- Sarah Grace Curtis
Chalmers J. Lyons Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (CJL) Award
To the student who has achieved didactic and clinical excellence in oral and maxillofacial surgery
- Jeremy Parco Koontz