Leverett Graduate Student Merit Award for Outstanding Achievement in Dental Public Health

First Place: Dr. Sofia Iribarren

School: Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics
Title: Synchronous Teledentistry in a University Pediatric Dentistry Clinic: Impact on Access to Care
Nominated by: Dr. John J. Warren
 
Second Place: Dr. Jessica Williams
School: Boston University, Henry M Goldman School of Dental Medicine

Title: Association of Oral Pain-Related Productivity Loss and Wealth in Working-Age Adults in 2011-2018
Nominated by: Dr. Mary Tavares
 
Third Place: Dr. Hala Shakir
School: UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry

Title: Effectiveness of Silver Diamine Fluoride in Arresting Dental Caries in Residents Living in Nursing Homes: RCT
Nominated by: Dr. Suman Challa

 

Honorable Mention (in alphabetical order by last name):
Dr. J. Brett Ryan                                                                         
School: Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Title: Oral Health Risk Factors and Overall Dental Treatment Needs in Air Force Recruits   
Nominated by: Dr. Mary Tavares
 
Dr. Jennifer Sukalski
School: Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics
Title: Emerging Young Adults’ Perceived Social Status and Motivators for Seeking Dental Care: A Qualitative Study
Nominated by: Dr. Susan C. McKernan

 

Predoctoral Student Merit Award for Outstanding Achievement in Community Dentistry

First Place: Hunter Pine
School: University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine
Title: Toothloss in an Aging Population as it Relates to Systemic Health
Nominated by: Dr. Tamanna Tiwari
 
Second Place: Lexi Dunnells
School: University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine
Title: The Impact of Providing Dogs in Dental Appointments on the Experience of Dental Anxiety in Veterans
Nominated by: Dr. Tamanna Tiwari
 
Third Place: Emyli Peralta
School: School of Dental Medicine, University of Pittsburgh
Title: Evaluation of a Community-inspired Interprofessional Oral Health Education Curriculum
Nominated by: Dr. Jacqueline M. Burgette

Honorable Mention: Kaitlyn Cardenas
School: Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Title: Dental School-Based, Non-Urgent Needs Approach to Re-establishing Long-term Health care for Veterans
Nominated by: Dr. Steffany Chamut

 

Dental Hygiene Student Merit Award for Outstanding Achievement in Dental Public Health

First Place: Adam N. Clark
School: Adams School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Title: Oral Health Education and Outreach in Wake and Granville North Carolina Title I Schools
Nominated by: Professor Sarah Liebkemann
 
Second Place: Karina Ibarra
School: Adams School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Title: Oral Health Outreach and Supplies for Farmworkers, Youth, and Families in Eastern North Carolina
Nominated by: Professor Sarah Liebkemann