The UBC Dentistry Graduation Awards celebrate outstanding student achievements and recognize the Faculty’s commitment to excellence in dental education. Congratulations to the award recipients for the 2024-25 academic year!
Mya Badesha
BDSc 2025
Dental Hygiene Faculty Graduating Award
Annie Cai
BDSc 2025
Faculty of Dentistry Dental Hygiene Degree Program Medal and Prize
Anaam Din
BDSc 2025
IMPACT of Ten Dental Hygiene Scholarship
Jaci Knight
BDSc 2025
Marilyn Dionne Teed Memorial Award
Carmen Mei
BDSc 2025
123Dentist Award in Dentistry
Xuan Nguyen
BDSc 2025
Dr. Saida and Firoz Rasul Award in Dental Hygiene
Danielle Santomin
BDSc 2025
W. Jo Gardner Memorial Award in Dental Hygiene
Negar Sasani
BDSc 2025
Nurani Family Award in Dental Hygiene
Carlie Tigley
BDSc 2025
Darlene J. Thomas Memorial Award in Dental Hygiene
Beth Inkster
BDSc 2025
BC Dental Hygienists' Association Joan Voris Award of Achievement
Rana Alamdaran
DMD 2025
American Academy of Gold Foil Operators Gold Foil Award
American Academy of Oral Medicine
Ram Swarup Goel Memorial Prize in Dentistry
Hannah Agnew
DMD 2025
American Association of Orthodontists' Dental Student Award
Alison Blattler
DMD 2025
Dr. Michele Williams Outstanding Patient Care Award
Ryan Bonnie
DMD 2025
Canadian Academy of Periodontology Award of Excellence
Joel Chahal
DMD 2025
British Columbia Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Book Award
Betty Chang
DMD 2025
British Columbia Dental Association Dr. K.K. Wan Memorial Award
Jason Choi
DMD 2025
British Columbia Society of Pediatric Dentists Prize
Roy Sofield Memorial Prize in Dentistry
Kaileigh Chow
DMD 2025
123Dentist Award in Dentistry
American Academy of Periodontology Dental Student Award for Achievement in Periodontology
Dr. Earl Ellison Prize
Alexander Danesi
DMD 2025
American Dental Society of Anesthesiology - Horace Wells Senior Student Award
Alex Fan
DMD 2025
Akash Villing & Family Prize for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 2025 Dental Implant Student Award
Academy of Operative Dentistry Prize
Janis Jeyarajah
DMD 2025
American Academy of Orofacial Pain Outstanding Senior Student Award
Anika Gong
DMD 2025
American College of Prosthodontists Predoctoral Student Prosthodontic Achievement Award
Andrew Kallstrom
DMD 2025
American College of Dentists Award in Ethics and Professionalism
Dr. Nancy Scott Memorial Award for Outstanding Patient Care in Dentistry
Pavneet Kalsi
DMD 2025
Dental Undergraduate Society Award
Christine Kim
DMD 2025
Patterson Dental Prize
BITES Institute Prize in Dentistry
Prince George and District Dental Society Award in Dentistry
Christine Niknam Leilabadi
DMD 2025
American Academy of Implant Dentistry Dental Student Award
Jenny Li
DMD 2025
The Quintessence Award for Clinical Achievement in Periodontics
Regnoel Paran
DMD 2025
Madaisky Pollock LLP, Business Lawyers Award in Dentistry
Jordan Petryk
DMD 2025
Canadian Academy Of Restorative Dentistry And Prosthodontics The CARDP 2025 Dr. E.J. Rajczak Student Scholar Award
Madison Powell
DMD 2025
The Quintessence Award for Clinical Achievement in Restorative Dentistry
Stefania Priore
DMD 2025
Pierre Fauchard Academy Award
Soheil Saeidiborojeni
DMD 2025
Sinclair Dental Community Service Award
Kyle Sohi
DMD 2025
American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Achievement Award
Paige Squires
DMD 2025
Beavers Dental Bill Scott Prize
Brendan Szeto
DMD 2025
Max Nacht Memorial Prize in Dentistry
Monarch Pediatric Dental Centre Achievement Award
Canadian Academy of Pediatric Dentistry/Académie Canadienne de Dentisterie Pédiatrique Dr. Norman Levine Undergraduate Dental Student Award
Michaela Walker
DMD 2025
Scotiabank Award in Dentistry
Mary Wu
DMD 2025
Dr. John Nasedkin Award in Dentistry
Clement Zheng
DMD 2025
The Quintessence Award for Research Achievement
Roy Zhao
DMD 2025
British Columbia Dental Association Medal and Prize
Canadian Dental Association Student Leadership Award
Dr. Jeanne Craig Sinkford Student Leadership Award
Rose Zhou
DMD 2025
American Association of Endodontists’ Prize
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 2025 Dental Student Award
American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Prize
Dr. Charles Shuler Award in Geriatric Dentistry
Dr. Michele Williams Outstanding Patient Care Award
The DMD student clinical mentorship program aims to connect junior students with fourth-year student mentors who offer guidance, support, and insight into the clinical aspects of dental care. The Faculty thanks each 2024-25 DMD student clinical mentor for their dedication and leadership!
| Alison Blattler | DMD 2025 |
| Amy Chang | DMD 2025 |
| Betty Chang | DMD 2025 |
| Jason Choi | DMD 2025 |
| Christine Kim | DMD 2025 |
| Regnoel Paran | DMD 2025 |
| Julia Plexman | DMD 2025 |
| Madison Powell | DMD 2025 |
| Stefania Priore | DMD 2025 |
| Soheil Saeidiborojeni | DMD 2025 |
| Parmeet Shokar | DMD 2025 |
| Paige Squires | DMD 2025 |
| Brendan Szeto | DMD 2025 |
| Michaela Walker | DMD 2025 |
| Roy Zhao | DMD 2025 |
| Rose Zhou | DMD 2025 |
The peer mentorship program aims to promote students' social and academic integration and cultivate a sense of inclusiveness and belonging in the student community. Peer mentors take responsibility for organizing social activities throughout the academic year and share insights with students in their junior years to help facilitate their success.
The Faculty thanks each 2024-25 peer mentor for your enthusiasm, collaboration, and leadership!
| Emma Tarzwell | (BDSc 2027 candidate) |
| Tamar Rabadi | (BDSc 2027 candidate) |
| Suneeta Dhol | (BDSc 2027 candidate) |
| Shradha Lakshman | (BDSc 2026 candidate) |
| Angela Peralta Bahia | (BDSc 2026 candidate) |
| Jennifer Vo | BDSc 2025 |
| Xuan Nguyen | BDSc 2025 |
| Grace Liu | BDSc 2025 |
| Gagandeep Kataria | (DMD 2027 candidate) |
| Noah Kroeker | (DMD 2027 candidate) |
| Christina Liang | (DMD 2027 candidate) |
| Hyun-Ho (William) Lee | (DMD 2026 candidate) |
| Cameron Houchmand | (DMD 2026 candidate) |
| Monique Nijjer | (DMD 2026 candidate) |
| Shawn Chaniana | DMD 2025 |
| Stefania Priore | DMD 2025 |
| Carl Call | DMD 2025 |
| Zara Abbasiparashkouh | (MSc Year 3) |
| Dr. Tala Maragha | (Postdoctoral Fellow) |
| Shabnam Enteghad | (MSc Year 3) |
| Sankriti Ananthamurthy | (MSc Dip Pediatrics Year 3) |
| Atyaf Saleh | (MSc Dip Pediatrics Year 3) |
| Navi Bharj | (MSc Dip Orthodontics Year 2) |
| Lucy Leon | (MSc Dip Orthodontics Year 2) |
| Amr Farrag | (MSc Dip Prosthodontics Year 3) |
| Amira Fouda | (MSc Dip Prosthodontics Year 3) |
| Leila Gholami | (MSc Dip Periodontics Year 3) |
Presented by Dr. Ahmed Hieawy, the DMD Endodontics Challenge Coin recognizes students in the DMD Endodontic program who have demonstrated outstanding performance and a commitment to the values of excellence and service in the dental profession.
| Jason Choi | DMD 2025 |
| Christine Kim | DMD 2025 |
| Stefania Priore | DMD 2025 |
| Soheil Saeidiborojeni | DMD 2025 |
| Clement Zheng | DMD 2025 |
Congratulations to the faculty members, clinical instructors and graduate teaching assistants who received the 2024-25 Teaching Awards.
| Dr. Zara Abbasiparashkouh | DMD Teaching Award |
| Dr. Sheida (Rosi) Bagheri | DMD Teaching Award |
| Dr. Anahita Bakhshaei | DMD Teaching Award |
| Dr. Judy Demque | DHDP Teaching Award |
| Dr. Anuja Doshi | DMD Teaching Award |
| Natyra Haxhiavdija | DHDP Teaching Award |
| Dr. Mohammad H. Jahangiri | DMD Teaching Award |
| Dr. Zul Kanji | DHDP Teaching Award |
| Dr. Sandra Maduke | Graduate Programs Teaching Award |
| Dr. Tala Maragha | DMD Teaching Award |
| Dr. Peter Murphy | DMD Teaching Award |
| Dr. Hossain Najar | DHDP Teaching Award |
| Dr. Matthew S. Ng | DMD Teaching Award |
| Dr. Edward Putnins | Graduate Programs Teaching Award |
| Dr. Anu Rehtlane | DMD Teaching Award |
| Dr. Mohammad Mahdi Salehi | DMD Teaching Award |
| Dr. Chris Siu | Graduate Programs Teaching Award |
| Dr. Sepehr Torabi | Graduate Programs Teaching Award |
| Dr. Darren Yu | DMD Teaching Award |
Congratulations to the graduate student who received the 2024-25 Graduate Program Award.
Atyaf Saleh
(MSc Dip Pediatrics Year 3)
Monarch Pediatric Dental Centre Graduate Community Achievement Award
UBC Dentistry is grateful for our award supporters’ generosity and continued support of the student awards program.