Congratulations to the following students and junior researchers who received awards at PDM ACCE Day 2024.
ACCE Day Travel Award
| Awardee/Project | Faculty Advisor |
|---|---|
| Yu-Hsin Chen: Immediate Conversion of Hawley Retainer to Anterior Bite Plane after Esthetic Zone Implant Placement: Clinical Case Report | Kang I Ko, Dept. of Periodontics | Dumitru Gogarnoiu |
| Iyayi O Aigbokhan: Anterior Tooth Gemination and Esthetic Management | Sumin Lee | Bekir Karabucak, Dept. of Endodontics |
| Marianthi Papaioannou: 3D Printing – Nano Ceramic Hybrid & DLP Technology for the Fabrication of Implant Supported Hybrid Restorations. A Case Report | Michael Bergler, Dept. of Preventive & Restorative Sciences |
| Natalia Trehan: CBCT Assessment of Neurosurgical Risk using the Clark’s Station Rule for Orthodontic or Oral Surgery Care at Penn Dental Medicine | Mel Mupparapu, Dept. of Oral Medicine |
| Lucy Kim: Cephalometric Norms for African-Americans in Philadelphia | Helen Hyeran Jeon, Dept. of Orthodontics |
Award for Independent Research
| Awardee/Project | Faculty Advisor |
|---|---|
| Tulasi Priya Kondapalli: Treatment of Congenitally Missing Maxillary Lateral Incisor with Single Winged Zirconia Based RBFDP | Margrit Maggio, Dept. of Preventive & Restorative Sciences |
| Mauritania Pol Nuris: Bilaminar Veneers — An Approach to Restore Severe Dental Erosion. A Case Report Following the Sandwich Technique | Julian Conejo | Markus Blatz, Dept. of Preventive & Restorative Sciences |
| John Button: Geospatial Review of Noma (Cancrum Oris): A Decades-Long Disconnect Between Authors and Cases | Alonso Carrasco-Labra, Dept. of Preventive & Restorative Sciences |
Award for Excellence in Community Oral Health Scholarship
| Awardee/Project | Faculty Advisor |
|---|---|
| Pari Thakkar: Get Fresh Daily: Redefining Plant-Based Wellness through Community, Culture, and Healing | Joan Gluch, PhD, RDH, PHDHP, Div. of Community Oral Health | Jiana Murdic |
| Katherine Tseng | Matthew T Lam: Immersed in Youth Day Camp at Southwest CDC- Learning through Play | Shaketia Sills | Joan Gluch, Div. of Community Oral Health |
Award for Excellence in PDM Honors
| Awardee/Project | Faculty Advisor |
|---|---|
| Anahita Sabet-Payman | Madhura Sen: Gaining Trust as a Provider in a Patient with a History of Possible Psychological Trauma | Sharon Verdinelli | Olivia Sheridan, Dept. of Preventive & Restorative Sciences |
| Amanda R Reisman: Evaluation of Treatment Modification Strategies Utilized in the Management of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities at PDM’s Personalized Care Clinic | Temitope Omolehinwa | Alicia Risner-Bauman, Dept. of Oral Medicine |
| Shaheen J Jaisingh: Building Trust, Enhancing Smiles: A Case Study on Refugee Patients’ Journey Towards Comprehensive Dental Care and Aesthetic Procedures | Sharon Verdinelli, Dept. of Preventive & Restorative Sciences |
Acadental Award
| Awardee/Project | Faculty Advisor |
| Lindsay S Hasson | Julia P Moran: Nutritional Sciences Honors Educational Flyers | Kathleen Boesze-Battaglia, Dept. of Basic & Translational Sciences | Matthew Whipple, School Nutritionist |
Oral Cancer Award
| Awardee/Project | Faculty Advisor |
| Nicholas Ryan Johnston: Advancements in Ameloblastoma Treatment: A Case Report of Partial Hemimandibulectomy with Fibula Free Flap Graft and Jaw-in-a-Day | John B Lankalis, Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery |
