In This Issue:
Page 01: Welcome Summer and Celebrate Recent Graduates
Page 02: Texas A&M SoD Empowers Women in Dentistry
Page 03: AAWD Annual Conference Sneak Peak
Page 04: National Smile Month
Page 05: Member Benefit – Garfield Refining
Author: IAM STAFF
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AAWD 2024 Bushee Award Winners
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Dr. Bushee graduated from Northwestern Dental School in 1944. After 15 years in private practice, she entered the academic world. She attained the position of Professor of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics as well as Assistant Dean for Administration at Southern Illinois University of Dental Medicine. Dr. Bushee was an accomplished author and lecturer. She lived her life with verve and style. The recipient of this award should demonstrate enthusiasm in her career in dentistry and in her life as a colleague, friend and mentor. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]
Awardee School Johanna Bassil Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine Colleen Behan James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine Pooja Bharadwaj University of Michigan School of Dentistry Ashley Brown A.T. Still University Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health Rochelle Bubis NYU College of Dentistry Aubree Leigh Capen, DMD Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health Teresa Cerchiara The Dental College of Georgia Joy Jinyoung Chang Rutgers School of Dental Medicine Jenna Yu Chun Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry Emma Coburn University of Iowa Meredith Elizabeth Darwin Texas A&M University School of Dentistry Olivia Gajewski University of New England College of Dental Medicine Stephanie Govea Western University of Health Sciences Liza Harutyunyan University of California School of Dentistry Olivia Howard Ohio State University College of Dentistry Brenda Huynh Creighton University School of Dentistry April Johnson University of Louisville School of Dentistry Pauline M. Kalta University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine Anabel Jean Kelso Penn Dental Medicine Fiona Kerthi Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine Brooke King West Virginia University School of Dentistry [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]
Awardee School Anna Kay Langworthy Marquette University, School of Dentistry Kelbe Shelton Logan University of Mississippi Medical Center Alexandra Metzger Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine Emily Miller Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry Mia Morris Howard University College of Dentistry Sapna Nath Harvard School of Dental Medicine Jasmine Nevil Adams School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina Chinonye Cecilia Osenghae UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry Shivangi Patel University Of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine Tyler Jay Pisciotta University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine Kristen A. Ramirez UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry Nicole Riggs University of Missouri – Kansas City Brianna Jean Sammon Tufts University School of Dental Medicine Ciara Sandefur University of Kentucky College of Dentistry Catherine Scanapico Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine Rachel Schneider University of Maryland School of Dentistry Rachel Sebastian Touro College of Dental Medicine Kaitlyn Solano University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine Kailey Marie Vredenburg University of Florida Hannah Watson Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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AAWD Awards: Nominations are now open!
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AAWD Awards: Nominations are now open!
As anticipation builds for our upcoming annual conference, attendees have more than just enlightening sessions and networking opportunities to look forward to. Each year, our conference honors outstanding individuals and Student Chapters within our community through a series of prestigious awards. These awards celebrate excellence, innovation, and dedication across various aspects of our industry, inspiring all attendees to strive for greatness and recognize those who have made significant contributions.
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Student Chapter of the Year Award
This award recognizes a Student Chapter in good standing with AAWD that has collectively demonstrated support for the AAWD mission and has participated in oral health research targeting women’s issues, community service activities, fundraising campaigns, and chapter activities/events.
Click here to nominate a member!
Student Leader of the Year Award
This award recognizes the student that is a member in good standing (i.e. a member of AAWD national) who has demonstrated an outstanding and unique leadership style throughout the year that has positively impacted her chapter and AAWD; supported the AAWD mission; and participated in oral health research targeting women issues, a variety of community service activities, several fundraising campaigns, and numerous chapter activities/events.
Click here to nominate a member!
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Lucy Hobbs Taylor Award
This award is the highest award at AAWD. To be nominated for this award one must be an example of true professionalism and has a record of accomplishments in one or more areas of dentistry, has a record of at least 10 years of membership with AAWD, been a licensed dentist for 20+ years and has a record of mentoring women dentists.
Click here to nominate a member!
Mary E . Martin Volunteerism Award
This recognizes a practicing dentist or dental faculty member who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to volunteerism, specifically in improving access to dental care for underserved communities. This award celebrates those who not only provide care but also inspire others in the dental profession to give back to their communities.
Click here to nominate a member!
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The Chronicle, April 2024 Issue 4
In This Issue:
Page 01: Meet the Board of Directors
Page 02: AAWD Awards Nominations are Open!
Page 02: Dental Editor’s University
Page 03: Dentists & Doctors Partnering Against Sleep Apnea
Page 04: Welcome to our New Members!
Page 04: Upcoming Events
Page 05: The New AAWD Member Portal is Here!
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The Chronicle, March 2024 Issue 3
In This Issue:
Page 01: Inspire Inclusion, AAWD Heart Hands
Page 02: #Inspireinclusion
Page 03: Chapter and Member Spotlights
Page 04: Welcome to our New Members!
Page 04: Upcoming Events
Page 05: The New AAWD Member Portal is Here!
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Watch the Recap – Aspire to Inspire
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Watch the recap of our captivating journey through the history of the American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD) in our Women’s History Month kick-off event, “Aspire to Inspire.”
In addition to exploring our rich legacy, this recap includes an exclusive sneak peek into what awaits you at the 2024 AAWD Annual Conference in September. Discover the empowering theme and exciting events planned for this year’s conference, where we aspire to inspire the next generation of trailblazing women in dentistry. Watch our recap of this inspiring event that embodies the spirit of Women’s History Month and sets the stage for an exceptional AAWD Annual Conference in 2024!
Originally posted on the InfoHub
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Send Us Your Heart Hands
For International Women’s Day 2024 and beyond, let’s Inspire Inclusion. When we inspire others to understand and value women’s inclusion, we forge a better world. Let’s all strike the #InspireInclusion pose to show solidarity as true inclusion comes from the heart. Submit your photo by clicking below and inspire others to help forge an inclusive world by sharing your #InspireInclusion image across social media using #AAWDHeartHands #InspireInclusion. We’ll be sharing member submissions throughout the month! -
The Chronicle, February 2024 Issue 2
In This Issue:
Page 01: Preparing for Women’s History Month
Page 02: AAWD Women’s History Month Events
Page 03: SHERO Sanctuary
Page 04: Say Hello to our Newest Members
Page 04: Upcoming Events
Page 05: The New AAWD Member Portal is Here!
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The Chronicle, January 2024 Issue 1
In This Issue:
Page 01: A message from the Board
Page 02: AAWD Extends Thanks to Our Outgoing Leaders
Page 03: A Word from Smiles for Success
Page 03: Shero Sanctuary
Page 04: Upcoming Events
Page 05: The New AAWD Member Portal is Here!
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AAWD 2024 Bushee Award Nominations
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Nominations for the 2024 Eleanor J. Bushee award are now closed.
The American Association of Women Dentists presents the Eleanor J. Bushee Senior Dental Student Award each year to honor senior dental students who have achieved academic excellence and have demonstrated outstanding leadership.
Dr. Bushee graduated from Northwestern Dental School in 1944. After 15 years in private practice, she entered the academic world. She attained the position of Professor of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics as well as Assistant Dean for Administration at Southern Illinois University of Dental Medicine. Dr. Bushee was an accomplished author and lecturer. She lived her life with verve and style. The recipient of this award should demonstrate enthusiasm in her career in dentistry and in her life as a colleague, friend and mentor.
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