Student Awards

123Dentist, one of the largest networks of dental practices and the oldest in Canada, presents this award to final-year DHDP and DMD students who demonstrate leadership in initiatives that promote collaboration within their program. These awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

This prize has been offered by Dr. Akashdeep Villing (BSc 2009, DMD 2013) and his family for a fourth-year student in the DMD program who demonstrates excellent proficiency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

Dr. Villing, a Board-Certified specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgery, currently serves as Head of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for the Fraser Valley division of the BC Cancer Agency and is a clinical instructor in oral surgery at UBC. He is a proud UBC alumnus and the Villing family have established this award to support the next generation of aspiring dental professionals.

This award is offered by the American College of Dentists BC Section to a third or fourth-year student who has demonstrated exceptional ethical and professional demeanour in clinical dentistry. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

The BITES Institute presents this award and a one-year membership to the BITES Study Club to a graduating DMD student who demonstrates a special interest and excellence in the field of implantology. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

The British Columbia Dental Association (BCDA) offers this award to a fourth-year student with high academic standing (top third of class) and outstanding leadership and community service. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

The British Columbia Dental Association (BCDA) offers this prize to a member of the DMD graduating class who has the highest academic standing. The BCDA is committed to serving, representing and advocating for their members, with the aim to promote oral health across BC. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

This prize is offered to a graduating student who demonstrates a special interest and excellence in the field of Pediatric Dentistry.

An award and a personalized framed certificate are presented to a graduating dental student who has shown outstanding leadership and character and who may be expected to become a leader in the dental profession and society at large. The award is provided by the Canadian Dental Association and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

Faculty members in the Dental Hygiene Degree Program (DHDP) offer this award to a graduating DHDP student. Preference is given to a student who has demonstrated an aptitude for teaching and research. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

This award is offered through a gift from the Vancouver Dental Education Centre in honour of Dean Emeritus Dr. Charles “Chuck” Shuler to DMD students who demonstrate an aptitude for and an interest in Geriatric Dentistry. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

Dr. Shuler, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry from 2007–2017, received his BSc in Biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin, his DMD from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, his PhD in Pathology from the University of Chicago and his Oral Pathology education at the University of Minnesota and the Royal Dental College Copenhagen Denmark. In 2016, he won the Distinguished Scientist Award in Oral Medicine and Pathology from the International Association for Dental Research, and he maintains a research program, funded by the United States National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research, to better understand the cause of cleft palate birth defects.

This award is presented to a fourth-year DMD student who demonstrates exceptional patient care and advocacy. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

Dr. Michele Williams had a passion for Oral Medicine, education and research. She was known among her students and colleagues for her outstanding patient care. This award was created by a former Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology resident to honour Dr. Williams and to keep her memory and legacy alive.

This award is presented to a fourth-year DMD student who has demonstrated exemplary and compassionate patient care. Family, friends and colleagues offer this award to honour Dr. Nancy Scott as a founding member of the British Columbia Dental Association's Women in Dentistry Mentorship Program and her lifetime work mentoring women in Dentistry. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry and the Integrated Clinical Care Clinical Advisors.

Dr. Scott had a passion for teaching driven by her desire to help students achieve confidence and skill, especially in patient management and clinical procedures. The Dr. Nancy Scott Memorial Award for Outstanding Patient Care in Dentistry honours her memory as a passionate and dedicated teaching professional who was committed to providing the best to her students in patient care and professionalism.

This award is offered to a fourth-year graduating student who has made measurable contributions to the student body by fostering a sense of community and participating in non-dentistry-related volunteer activities, intramural sports and organized dentistry. The award is made by nomination of the Dentistry Promotions Committee.

This award is offered to a graduating DMD student who possesses outstanding clinical skills and an interest in pediatric dentistry. The successful candidate will have demonstrated exceptional clinical skills in providing care for children. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

This prize is offered to a graduating fourth-year DMD student who demonstrates academic excellence, leadership and community involvement. The prize is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

The Prince George and District Dental Society presents this award to an outstanding fourth-year graduating DMD student. Preference will be given to students who are from the Prince George and District region with an expressed interest in practicing in the Prince George and District region after completion of their program at UBC. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

This prize is offered by Dr. and Mrs. D.P. Goel in memory of Dr. Goel's father, Ram Swarup Goel, to a graduating student who has demonstrated excellence in a course of study. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

This award is offered by Scotiabank to students who have demonstrated a well-developed sense of managing a small clinical practice in an educational context and patient interaction. One award is offered to a third-year student and the other one to a fourth-year student. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry based on clinical grade average and clinical procedure activity as measured by Clinical Procedural Value.

This award recognizes an outstanding fourth-year DMD student who demonstrates leadership, interest and passion in the community and reflects Sinclair's commitment and service to the greater community.

This prize is endowed by Beavers Dental in recognition of Dr. Bill Scott's lifetime of contribution to the dental profession. The award is presented to a graduating student who achieves high standing in operative dentistry and professionalism. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

This award is endowed by colleagues and friends of Darlene J. Thomas, who was a leader in the establishment of the Dental Hygiene Degree Completion Program at UBC. The award is granted to a dental hygiene student graduating with a BDSc. Award recipients are chosen on the basis of high academic achievement as well as commitment, vision, leadership and professionalism. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

This award is offered through an endowment established by the Dental Undergraduate Society to undergraduate DMD or DHDP students who have participated in a volunteer dentistry program in an underserved area. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

This prize is offered in honour of Dr. Earl Ellison by his wife, Dr. Lucille Ellison to a student demonstrating excellence in geriatric dentistry. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

This prize is presented by Dr. Irving E. Snider to the student with the highest standing in removable prosthodontics. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty.

This award is offered through an endowment established by friends and family in memory of Dr. John Nasedkin to outstanding fourth-year DMD students who have demonstrated interdisciplinary clinical proficiency and comprehensive patient care, as well as uncompromising ethical standards. They will be a collaborative student, an excellent communicator and innovative thinker. This award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

Dr. John Nasedkin received numerous accolades, awards and certifications throughout his career, including the Canadian Academy of General Dentistry Dentist of the Year award in 2014. This award recognizes Dr. Nasedkin’s legacy as an exceptional dentist and remarkable man who loved his profession and sharing his knowledge.

This prize is offered by the UBC Dental Alumni Association, Class of Dentistry 1974 to the student obtaining the highest standing in the DENT 430 Endodontic module. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

The scholarship is offered through an endowment established by the Impact of Ten group - alumni and friends of the UBC Dental Hygiene Degree Program. It is awarded to fourth-year DHDP students with high academic standing. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

This award has been endowed by colleagues, friends and family of Marilyn Dionne Teed. The award is presented to a graduating DHDP student who has shown outstanding qualities of integrity, dedication, loyalty and perseverance during their undergraduate years. The award is made on the recommendation of the Director of the Bachelor of Dental Science Program in Dental Hygiene.

This prize has been endowed by friends and family in memory of Dr. Max Nacht. The award is offered to a fourth-year student demonstrating excellence and promise in the area of pediatric dentistry. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry in consultation with the Division of Pediatric Dentistry.

This prize is offered to a graduating student who has demonstrated those qualities exemplified by the late Roy Sofield, including special interest and proficiency in preventive dentistry, oral health education, periodontics and nutrition. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

This award has been endowed by the family, colleagues and friends of Willa Jo Gardner, who was a respected instructor in the Dental Hygiene Diploma Program (DHDP) from 1968 to 1986. The award is granted to a top graduating DHDP student in the Dental Hygiene Entry-to-Practice option who exemplifies outstanding leadership, character, and concern for fellow students and clients and is an active student member of the BCDHA and CDHA in their four-year program. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

This prize consists of a one-year subscription to the Journal of Operative Dentistry and a student award certificate given by the Academy of Operative Dentistry to the senior student who has shown outstanding achievement in Operative Dentistry. The prize is made on the recommendation of the Faculty.

A certificate of recognition, a one-year’s membership in the AAID and a complimentary registration at this year’s AAID Annual Meeting is awarded to the student who demonstrates the most interest, academically and clinically, in implant dentistry. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty.

The American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology offers the AAOMP Dental Student Award to recognize a graduating student who has demonstrated exemplary aptitude and achievement in the field of Oral Pathology. The award consists of a certificate and a one-year membership to the AAOMP.

The nominee should be a senior student who has demonstrated a special interest and accomplishment in oral and maxillofacial radiology. The award includes a certificate and a membership in the Academy with a waiver of the initiation fee and the first year’s dues.

An award to a graduating student who has demonstrated proficiency in the clinical management of medically complex patients, the diagnosis and non-surgical management of medically-related conditions of the oral and maxillofacial regions, and promise, academic achievement, and interest in the discipline of Oral Medicine. The award consists of a dues complementary, two-year members in the AAOM, a copy of a Clinician’s Guide to Treatment of Medically Complex Dental Patients, and registration, at a reduced rate for 2 years, at the AAOM annual meetings.

The award should be presented to an outstanding senior dental student who has demonstrated a special interest and skill in the field of TMD and Orofacial Pain. The award will include a certificate and a reduced registration rate for the AAOP Annual Meeting.

This unique honour is given to a graduating student who displays the highest level of academic and clinical achievement related to periodontics.

A certificate and subscription to the Journal of Endodontics have been made available by the American Association of Endodontists for the student who shows a broad interest in endodontics and demonstrates more involvement than is required of the average student. The student must show above average grades in clinical treatment and didactic coursework. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons provides an annual award to recognize a dental student who has shown outstanding performance in the area of dental implant placement. The award consists of a certificate of recognition, a one-year subscription to the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants and a complimentary registration at this year’s AAOMS Annual Meeting, Scientific Sessions and Exhibition. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty.

The AAOMS provides an annual award to recognize a dental student with high academic standing for outstanding performance in undergraduate study & clinical training in the area of oral and maxillofacial surgery and anesthesiology. The award consists of complimentary registration to the AAOMS Annual Meeting, Scientific Sessions and Exhibition, a one-year subscription to the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and an engraved certificate.

The American Association of Orthodontists will provide a certificate of merit to the senior dental student who demonstrates exceptional interest in the study of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty.

This award is given to a fourth-year dental student who has demonstrated a keen interest in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The award is based on the recommendation of the Faculty in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

A book prize is to be given to a graduating student displaying excellence in Endodontics.

The Canadian Academy Of Restorative Dentistry And Prosthodontics (CARDP) Scholar Award is presented to the top graduating student with the highest standing in the disciplines of both Operative and Prosthodontics (academic & clinical). This year we will be presenting the recipient a CARDP plaque with personalized engraving; ideally, the academy would like to present this at our annual meeting.

The award is presented by the American Dental Education Association and it is intended to inspire and empower the next generation of students in oral health education and leadership.

A $200 award is presented by the Canadian Academy of Pediatric Dentistry/Académie Canadienne de Dentisterie Pédiatrique – to a fourth-year DMD student who demonstrates aptitude and passion for the field of pediatric dentistry and/or dentistry for persons with special needs. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty.

The American Academy of Gold Foil Operators presents this award to a student who has demonstrated excellence in Restorative or Operative Dentistry in the use of either cast gold or direct gold procedures consists of a certificate and a 2-year online subscription to the Journal of Operative Dentistry, along with a tuition waiver to the Annual Meeting of the AAGFO within the first five years of graduation.

The American Dental Society of Anesthesiology honours a senior student who has demonstrated proficiency in the field of dental anesthesiology by offering the Horace Wells Senior Student Award.

The award is available to dental Hygiene students who have integrated their knowledge with exceptional clinical skills to become a safe, effective and ethical health care provider for entry to practice.

This award is presented to a BCDHA member in recognition of vision and accomplishments embodying the BCDHA mission statement

The Pierre Fauchard Academy provides a prize to an outstanding graduating student in the Faculty of Dentistry who, in the opinion of the Faculty Awards Committee and the Dean, has exhibited leadership and, through his or her accomplishments, has demonstrated dedication to the advancement of dental literature. The successful candidate will also have excelled in the academic and clinical aspects of the dental program.

The Canadian section of the American College of Prosthodontists offers a prize to a graduating student who has shown high academic standing and clinical proficiency in prosthodontics as well as an interest in pursuing graduate training in prosthodontics. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty.

Criteria for this award will be at the discretion of the Faculty. The recipient will receive a Certificate of Merit and a one-year subscription to the Quintessence International journal.

Criteria for this award will be at the discretion of the Faculty. The recipient will receive a Certificate of Merit and a one-year subscription to the Quintessence International journal.

Criteria for this award will be at the discretion of the Faculty. The recipient will receive a Certificate of Merit and a one-year subscription to the Quintessence International journal.

This service award is offered by local A-dec representatives, Andrew Benzel and Ryan Miller. This award recognizes an outstanding third-year DMD student who demonstrates leadership, interest and passion in the community and reflects A-dec’s concern for people, integrity and service to the greater community. Award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

This award has been offered by Dr. Akashdeep Villing (BSc 2009, DMD 2013) and family, to a third-year student entering the DMD program who demonstrates community service and involvement in the dental community. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

Dr. Villing, a Board-Certified specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgery, currently serves as Head of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for the Fraser Valley division of the BC Cancer Agency and is a clinical instructor in oral surgery at UBC. He is a proud UBC alumnus, and the Villing family has established this award to celebrate the community contributions made by the next generation of aspiring dental professionals.

This award is offered by the BC Section of the American College of Dentists to an incoming fourth-year dental student who has demonstrated exceptional professional leadership in dentistry, as evidenced by direct involvment in student government and similar leadership endeavours. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

This award is offered by the Association of Prosthodontics of Canada to the top student accepted to the graduate program in Prosthodontics who demonstrates leadership and acumen in the field of study. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

This scholarship was established by the BC Society of Orthodontists in recognition of the valuable contributions of Dr. Charles C. Craig to the University of British Columbia and to the field of Orthodontics. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry to a student entering the final year in the undergraduate Orthodontic program.

This award is offered by the British Columbia Dental Association to student members of the Association entering third and fourth-year dentistry at UBC. The students, who are expected to have future distinguished careers in the dental profession and society at large, must have exhibited outstanding qualities in leadership, academics, character and humanity. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

This award is offered by the Association of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia to a well-rounded student member of the Association who is entering the second-year of the DMD program, exhibits potential for a distinguished career in the dental profession, and has demonstrated outstanding qualities in leadership, academics and community service. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

This prize, and an award certificate, is offered to an outstanding dental student in third year periodontics. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

This prize is offered by Chrysalis Dental Centre - Vancouver to a third-year DMD student who demonstrates a special interest and excellence in the field of implantology. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

This scholarship is offered to an outstanding undergraduate Entry-to-Practice student in the Dental Hygiene Degree Program in the Faculty of Dentistry. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty.

This award is offered by members of the Dental Hygiene faculty to a student in the Dental Hygiene Degree Program who has completed their second or third year of study. Preference will be given to a student who has demonstrated courage, resolve, integrity, and collegiality. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

This award is offered to a student entering the fourth-year of the Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) program who demonstrates outstanding proficiency in Endodontics. The award is made on recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

This award has been made available through a gift from Dr. Alan A. Lowe (DMD 1972, PhD) for a student entering the DMD program who has demonstrated UBC pre-dentistry academic achievements and community service. This academic award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

Dr. Lowe completed his DMD at UBC and his orthodontic and PhD training at the University of Toronto before returning to UBC as a full-time faculty member in the Faculty of Dentistry. Dr. Lowe developed the Faculty's undergraduate orthodontic program and provided training to two thousand dentistry students at UBC. He served as Division Chair of Orthodontics, Department Chair of Oral Health Sciences and Chair of Admissions during his UBC academic career. He retired as a Professor Emeritus from UBC in 2016. Dr. Lowe was one of the founding members of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. His extensive research contributions on the use of oral appliances for the treatment of snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea and their effects on airway size and tongue muscle activity have been recognized worldwide. He holds Canadian, American and worldwide independent patents for three technologies related to his research endeavours.

This award has been made available through gifts from friends, family and colleagues in memory of Dr. Gary Derkson (1942-2018) for students in the Combined MSc and Diploma in Pediatric Dentistry program who have demonstrated academic excellence. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

Dr. Derkson was born in Winkler, Manitoba, and received his Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Manitoba. Before relocating to Vancouver, he undertook additional graduate studies in pediatric dentistry at the University of Connecticut. Dr. Derkson joined the Faculty of Dentistry in 1977 as an Associate Professor of Pediatrics, retiring as an Associate Professor Emeritus in 2004, and served as the Chief of Dentistry at the BC Children's Hospital from 1986 to 2004. This award was established in recognition of Dr. Derkson's commitment to resident education in pediatric dentistry.

This award is offered to a DMD student in the UBC Faculty of Dentistry who demonstrates leadership, community service and a commitment to advancing education. The award honours Dr. Perry H. Trester, who retired from practice in December 2015 after an illustrious 47-year career in oral surgery. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

This award is offered by Al Heaps & Associates to a second or third-year DMD student in the UBC Faculty of Dentistry who demonstrates initiative, leadership and excellence in research. The award is in honour of Dr. Charles Shuler and his passion and dedication to scientific research, and it is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

This award is offered by Henry Schein Canada Inc. to recognize a third-year DMD student who demonstrates inspirational and engaged leadership in the areas of social responsibility and community volunteerism, as well as producing clinical work of the highest calibre. In addition to the financial component, Henry Schein Canada will sponsor the recipient to attend the Chicago Dental Society’s mid-winter meeting the following spring. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

This award is offered by the Impact of Ten group - alumni and friends of the UBC Dental Hygiene program for students in the second and third year of the Dental Hygiene Program. The recipients are selected on the basis of academic standing. Recommendations are made by the Faculty of Dentistry.

This scholarship, together with a plaque, is offered by the International College of Dentists (Canadian Section) to a student completing the penultimate year of Dentistry. It is awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry on the basis of character, participation in extra-curricular activities, and academic record in that year.

This prize is offered by Nobel BioCare Canada Inc. to honour an outstanding student in the area of dental implant education, treatment planning and clinical achievement. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry to students in the Graduate Periodontology Program.

This entrance scholarship is awarded to a student beginning studies in the Faculty of Dentistry toward the degree of DMD. The scholarship has been established in memory of Dr. E.E. Martin who served as Dental Director of M.S.A. for over ten years. He was Registrar of the College of Dental Surgeons of BC from 1959 to 1961 and served as President of the BC Dental Association in 1956. The award is made on the recommendation of the Dean of Dentistry to students selected on the basis of outstanding promise and personal qualities.

This award is offered by Dr. Asef Karim (BSc 1993, DMD 1999) in honour of his aunt, Ms. Rashida Ali, to a student who demonstrates leadership skills and excellence in the Professionalism and Community Service Program (PACS) in the Faculty of Dentistry. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty.

This award has been offered to an outstanding student in the Doctor of Dental Medicine or Dental Hygiene degree programs who demonstrates leadership and community involvement and who reflects RBC’s values of collaboration, inclusion, and integrity. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

This award is offered by Scotiabank to students who have demonstrated a well-developed sense of managing a small clinical practice in an educational context and patient interaction. One award is offered to a third-year student and the other one to a fourth-year student. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry based on clinical grade average and clinical procedure activity as measured by Clinical Procedural Value.

This prize is offered by Septodont of Canada Inc. to a student in the second year of the DMD Program who demonstrates a thorough understanding of dental anesthesia and techniques. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

This award is offered to a DMD student entering fourth-year who possesses outstanding leadership and citizenship attributes. The recipient should demonstrate a synergistic and generous spirit of mentorship, collaboration and friendship within their peer group while maintaining high academic and clinical performance and conducting themselves in a manner that reflects well upon the dental profession. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

This service award is offered by TD Canada Trust to a dental student in any year of study who demonstrates excellence in community service, student leadership, or volunteerism. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

This scholarship is offered by the Thompson Okanagan Dental Society to a DMD student from the Thompson Okanagan region who demonstrates leadership and who best represents Dentistry. To be considered, the candidate must be from the Thompson Okanagan region and ideally in the second year of the DMD program. If there are no eligible candidates in that year then first, third and fourth-year candidates will be considered in that order. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

This award is offered by the Vancouver Iranian Dental Association (VIDA) to a student entering their second year of the DMD Program in the Faculty of Dentistry who has an outstanding GPA and has demonstrated leadership in the community. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty.

This award has been made available to a student who has completed their third year of the Doctor of Dental Medicine and demonstrated professionalism, leadership and camaraderie. The Western Canada Dental Society was established in the early 1900s to support the education of future dentists by providing scholarships and bursaries to dental students in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

This scholarship has been made available by the Western Canada Dental Society. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry to a student entering the fourth year. Consideration is given not only to academic performance but also to demonstrated leadership.

This scholarship, a gift of the BC Dentists' Wives' Association, is presented to an outstanding student in the Faculty of Dentistry. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty.

These scholarships are offered by Curion Dental Products for students in the DMD program. Scholarships will be awarded to students entering first, second or third year of the program. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

This service award is endowed by friends and family in honour of Dr. Carlos Carrillo who was a tremendous advocate for donating his time and talent in providing oral health care worldwide. This award will recognize an outstanding student who demonstrates leadership, interest and passion in community oral health care outreach both locally and internationally. Recommendations are made by the Faculty of Dentistry and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

This scholarship has been endowed by alumni and friends of the Faculty of Dentistry in memory of Dr. Claude Gardner and his tremendous contribution, over many years, to the students and graduates of the Faculty and to the development of the dental profession in British Columbia. It is awarded to an entering third year DMD student who has demonstrated growth and progress in the study of psychomotor skills. Performance in the first and second year dental courses will be considered. The student must exhibit qualities of professionalism. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry in conjunction with the coordinator of the Psychomotor Skills course.

This scholarship has been endowed by alumni and friends of the Faculty of Dentistry for undergraduate students in the Faculty. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

This award has been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Christopher Wyatt (BSc 1981, DMD 1986, MSc, Dip Pros) for graduate students in the Faculty of Dentistry with an interest in prosthodontics or geriatric dentistry. Dr. Wyatt is the Head of the Department of Oral Health Sciences, Chair of the Division of Prosthodontics and Dental Geriatrics, Director of Graduate Prosthodontics Program and Director of the Geriatric Dentistry Program in the UBC Faculty of Dentistry. His research is focused on prosthodontics and dental geriatrics. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

This scholarship has been endowed in honour of Dr. Clay Hallman by the Vancouver Oral Diagnosis Study Club. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty to a student entering the final year of Dentistry and is based on proficiency in the third year, in the field of removable prosthetics.

This prize, established as a memorial to Dr. Lind by his friends and colleagues, is awarded to the third year dental student who is outstanding in clinical restorative dentistry.

This award has been endowed by friends, family and colleagues to honour Marcia A. Boyd in recognition of her many years of service to UBC and contributions to dental education nationally and internationally. The award is offered to a student completing the second year of the DMD Program who has demonstrated leadership in contributing to the class and to the Faculty. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

This scholarship has been made available through an endowment established by an estate gift from Dr. Ralph Yorsh (1921-2020) for outstanding DMD students. Dr. Yorsh was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba and was raised in Saskatchewan. He attended the University of Saskatchewan, and received his DMD from the University of Toronto. After serving in the Canadian Dental Corp, he moved to Vancouver, where he met his wife, Rose. Dr. Yorsh practiced general dentistry, specializing in hypnosis, was a lecturer in UBC’s Faculty of Dentistry, and founded UBC’s Toastmasters International chapter. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

This scholarship has been endowed through contributions from alumni, colleagues, friends and family to honour Dr. S. Wah Leung, founding Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, who served as Dean from 1962 to 1977. It is awarded to a student enrolled in full-time study in a graduate program in Dental Science or Oral Biology leading to the MSc or PhD degree. Selection is made by the Faculty of Dentistry on the basis of excellence in scholarship and research. Preference is given to those who seem likely to follow a career of full-time teaching and research.

This scholarship has been endowed by the family and friends of Dr. Wilfred Arthur Jefferies Sr. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry to a student entering fourth year who has demonstrated special interest and aptitude in crown and bridge work.

This scholarship has been made available through an endowment established by alumni of the Faculty of Dentistry’s Graduate Orthodontics program, for outstanding students enrolled in the combined MSc in Craniofacial Science and Diploma in Orthodontics program. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

This scholarship has been endowed by colleagues and friends to honour Dr. George S. Beagrie, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry from 1978 to 1988. The scholarship is awarded to a student in a graduate program of Dental Science or Oral Biology leading to a MSc or PhD degree. Preference is given to students showing interest in a career in research and teaching. The potential for the strengthening of international fellowship and understanding is also considered. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry and in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

This award has been endowed by the members of the Class of 1986 to a second year DMD student who demonstrates leadership in their class or community. Financial need may be taken into consideration. Recommendation is made by the Faculty of Dentistry.

This scholarship has been endowed for students in the Faculty of Dentistry by members of the Class of Dentistry 1978 to mark the occasion of their 25th Anniversary. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

This fellowship is offered to honour Dr. Joseph Tonzetich for his contributions to dental research. The award is made to a student in the Oral Biology PhD program who shows superior research ability in the field of Oral Biochemistry or Cell Biology. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Oral Biology in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies and may be shared by two students if appropriate.

This scholarship is offered to honour Dr. Joseph Tonzetich for his contributions to dental research. The awards are made to students in the PhD in Oral Biology or MSc in Dental Science who show promising research ability in the fields of biochemistry, microbiology or cell biology of the oral tissues. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

This scholarship has been endowed by family and friends as a tribute to Melville C. Bagnall who passed away in 1984 at the age of 97 years. Melville Bagnall was born in Cape Traverse, Prince Edward Island and undertook his dental training at Tufts University in Boston. He practised dentistry in Vancouver for 44 years prior to his retirement in 1954. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

This award has been made available through an endowment established by Mrs. Frances E.R. Maplethorp to a student in an orthodontic graduate program. The award has been created to honour the family's legacy of involvement with UBC and in the dental profession. In addition to academic merit, the award is offered to the student who best exhibits professionalism, initiative, ethical behaviour and good patient motivational skills. Preference will be given to a second-year graduate masters student. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

This prize has been made available by the Division of Dental Health Services, Ministry of Health and the Dental Division of the Alumni Association. It is awarded to a first year dentistry student who has achieved the highest standing in the course in Preventive Dentistry. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty.

This award has been made available through an endowment established by Professor Bonnie J. Craig, founding Director of the Dental Hygiene Degree Program, to a dental hygiene degree student entering the fourth year who demonstrates a combination of extraordinary innovation and creativity in addressing oral health disparities in underserved communities, exemplary professionalism, and strong academic achievement. Professor Craig has dedicated 50 years of service to the Dental Hygiene profession and is known among colleagues and students for her leadership, vision and program development, and teaching excellence. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

This award has been endowed by family and friends of Robert W. Scott, DMD '84 and augmented by a donation from the UBC Dental Alumni Association. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty on the advice of the class to the second year student making the most outstanding contribution to the dental student body.

This service award has been endowed in memory of Dr. Susan Foy who was, at the time of her passing, fulfilling her dream of being an oral surgeon. The award is offered to a second year student in the Faculty of Dentistry who has good academic standing, has demonstrated an interest in oral surgery, and shares the qualities exemplified by Susan: leadership, community involvement and an interest in paediatric dentistry. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

This scholarship has been endowed by the Western Canada Dental Society. The award is offered to a student in the Faculty of Dentistry who has demonstrated leadership qualities. It is made on the recommendation of the Faculty.

This scholarship has been endowed by the Western Canada Dental Society. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry to the student who attains the best academic record in the second year.

This scholarship has been endowed by friends and colleagues in memory of Dr. William W. Wood to honour his dedication and his contributions to dental research and education. Bill Wood believed strongly in the need for universities to maintain active and innovative research, considering this to be an essential part of advanced education. The scholarships are awarded to full or part-time students in the second year or higher of a graduate program in the Faculty of Dentistry to recognize professionalism and academic excellence in studies relating to the clinical application of human orofacial function, dysfunction and rehabilitation. The award are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry.

ADEA's ADCFP provides students with an opportunity to glean further insight into the life of an academician. Student fellows partner with an individual faculty mentor and participate in teaching and research projects, conduct interviews with faculty members, and present their experiences through a portfolio and poster presentation.

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.