Throughout the academic year, the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) hosts various events to recognize its students and the contributions they are making to the Dental School, the UMB campus, and the Baltimore community. Please refer to this website regularly for information about upcoming UMSOD student ceremonies, such as the UMSOD Honors Convocation and the White Coat Ceremony.
Questions?
Please contact Helen Dagilis, Event Specialist, at hdagilis@umaryland.edu .
Additional UMSOD Ceremonies
Evening with the Stars
Evening with the Stars celebrates senior DDS students who are recognized for school-wide, departmental and national awards for excellence and achievement in dentistry.
Academy of Dental Materials Award
In recognition of excellence in scholarship in dental materials while pursuing dental studies
Academy of General Dentistry
To the senior displaying characteristics of an outstanding general practitioner
Academy of Operative Dentistry Award
To recognize excellence and outstanding achievement in operative dentistry
To recognize excellence and outstanding achievement in operative dentistry
Alexander H. Paterson Memorial Award
To the senior who excelled in fabrication of full upper and lower dentures
To the senior who excelled in fabrication of full upper and lower dentures
Alumni Endowment Award
To the senior who demonstrates professional demeanor when interacting with other students, faculty, staff and patients
To the senior who demonstrates professional demeanor when interacting with other students, faculty, staff and patients
American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dental Student Award
For demonstrating exemplary aptitude and achievement in oral pathology
For demonstrating exemplary aptitude and achievement in oral pathology
American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Award
For demonstrating high achievement in oral and maxillofacial radiology
For demonstrating high achievement in oral and maxillofacial radiology
American Academy of Oral Medicine Award
For demonstrating the highest standards of care in diagnosis and treatment of medically compromised patients
For demonstrating the highest standards of care in diagnosis and treatment of medically compromised patients
American Academy of Orofacial Pain
For demonstrating the greatest commitment to and interest in temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and orofacial pain
For demonstrating the greatest commitment to and interest in temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and orofacial pain
American Academy of Periodontology Award
For outstanding achievement and excellence in the field of periodontics
For outstanding achievement and excellence in the field of periodontics
American Association of Endodontists Award
To recognize proficiency in the field of endodontics
To recognize proficiency in the field of endodontics
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Dental Student Award
For demonstrating outstanding achievement and performance in undergraduate studies and clinical training in oral and maxillofacial surgery and anesthesiology
For demonstrating outstanding achievement and performance in undergraduate studies and clinical training in oral and maxillofacial surgery and anesthesiology
American Association of Orthodontists
For demonstrating exceptional interest in the study of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics
American Association of Public Health Dentistry
For demonstrating special interest and/or achievement in community dentistry and dental public health
For demonstrating special interest and/or achievement in community dentistry and dental public health
American College of Dentists Outstanding Student Leader Award
For demonstrating leadership and outstanding scholastic performance
For demonstrating leadership and outstanding scholastic performance
American College of Prosthodontists Predoctoral Achievement Award
For high academic and clinical proficiency in prosthodontics
For high academic and clinical proficiency in prosthodontics
American Dental Society of Anesthesiology Horace Wells Senior Student Award
For outstanding achievement in dental anesthesiology, anxiety, and pain control
For outstanding achievement in dental anesthesiology, anxiety, and pain control
American Student Dental Association Award
In recognition of outstanding leadership and dedicated service to school and community
In recognition of outstanding leadership and dedicated service to school and community
The Dean’s Community Service Awards
To seniors who have averaged 15 hours of community service per semester
The Dean’s Outstanding Community Service Awards
To seniors who have averaged 25+ hours of community service per semester
The Dean’s Research Awards
To students who have demonstrated their commitment to research
Dr. Curtis N. Adams, Sr. Maryland Dental Society Community Leadership Award
In recognition of outstanding leadership and dedicated service to school and community
The Diamond Scholars Recognition Award
To students who trained in advanced concepts and techniques and performed a wide range of advanced clinical procedures
Dr. Jeanne Craig Sinkford Student Leadership Award
To the student who demonstrates effective leadership; is engaged in community service; advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion; champions access to oral health care for underserved and disadvantaged populations; and has a proclivity to enter dental education or organized dentistry
Edgar J. Jacques Memorial Award
To the senior most proficient in oral surgery
To the senior most proficient in oral surgery
Eleanor Bushee American Association of Women Dentists Senior Woman Dental Award
To the senior woman student who has demonstrated academic excellence and outstanding leadership
Frank C. Jerbi Memorial Award
To the student who excels in removable partial prosthodontics
General Practice Directors’ Awards
To the senior woman student who has demonstrated academic excellence and outstanding leadership
Frank C. Jerbi Memorial Award
To the student who excels in removable partial prosthodontics
General Practice Directors’ Awards
To recognize outstanding senior case presentations
Hanau Best of the Best Award
For demonstrating outstanding knowledge and skills in the study and practice of prosthodontics
For demonstrating outstanding knowledge and skills in the study and practice of prosthodontics
Harry B. Schwartz Award
To the senior who excelled in fixed partial prosthesis
To the senior who excelled in fixed partial prosthesis
Harry E. Kelsey Memorial Award for Professional Demeanor
For demonstrating qualities such as idealism, patience and kindness
Endowed by former associates of Dr. Kelsey, the first orthodontist to practice in the state of Maryland: Drs. Anders, Devlin, Hodges, Johnston, and Preis
For demonstrating qualities such as idealism, patience and kindness
Endowed by former associates of Dr. Kelsey, the first orthodontist to practice in the state of Maryland: Drs. Anders, Devlin, Hodges, Johnston, and Preis
Harry E. Latcham Memorial Award
For excellence in complete oral operative restoration
For excellence in complete oral operative restoration
Ilene and Dennis Brave, DDS Endowed Prize for Innovation and Excellence
Presented to a student who has illustrated extraordinary contributions to the field of dentistry either through research, patient care, or innovative clinical approach
Presented to a student who has illustrated extraordinary contributions to the field of dentistry either through research, patient care, or innovative clinical approach
International College of Dentists Humanitarian Award
To the senior who is an outstanding example of altruistic leadership in promoting and serving humanitarian projects
International College of Dentists Student Leadership Award
To the senior who has demonstrated leadership and shows potential to continue leading while working in the profession
To the senior who has demonstrated leadership and shows potential to continue leading while working in the profession
International Congress of Oral Implantologists’ Predoctoral Student Achievement Award
To the senior who displays the greatest interest in oral implantology/implant dentistry
To the senior who displays the greatest interest in oral implantology/implant dentistry
Irving I. Abramson Award
Presented to the student who has demonstrated outstanding interest, skills, and expertise in the diagnosis and technical aspects of endodontic treatment
Presented to the student who has demonstrated outstanding interest, skills, and expertise in the diagnosis and technical aspects of endodontic treatment
Katharine Toomey Plaque
Presented to the senior who displays devotion to the school and to the profession
Presented to the senior who displays devotion to the school and to the profession
Maryland Academy of General Dentistry Award
Awarded to the senior that displays high proficiency in clinical care and patient management
Awarded to the senior that displays high proficiency in clinical care and patient management
Maryland Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Award
To recognize the senior with the best performance in pediatric dentistry
To recognize the senior with the best performance in pediatric dentistry
Maryland Society of Dentistry for Children Humanitarian Award
To the senior who has shown dedication, service, and empathy to the underserved child population in Maryland. In honor of Dr. Sophia Balis
Maryland Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Award
For the dental student who demonstrates excellence in surgical skills in oral and maxillofacial surgery, and is pursuing a career in the specialty
For the dental student who demonstrates excellence in surgical skills in oral and maxillofacial surgery, and is pursuing a career in the specialty
Maryland State Dental Association Leadership Award
For the senior who has demonstrated a commitment to, and an interest in, the future of organized dentistry in Maryland
For the senior who has demonstrated a commitment to, and an interest in, the future of organized dentistry in Maryland
Middle Atlantic Society of Orthodontists
For demonstrating exceptional interest in the study of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics
For demonstrating exceptional interest in the study of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics
Nathan David Gold Memorial Award
For the senior who has shown the greatest empathy and understanding for patients during clinical practice
For the senior who has shown the greatest empathy and understanding for patients during clinical practice
Northeastern Society of Periodontists Certificate of Excellence
For exemplary achievement in periodontics
For exemplary achievement in periodontics
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department Award
To recognize a dental student for outstanding performance in undergraduate studies and clinical training in dental implant placement
To recognize a dental student for outstanding performance in undergraduate studies and clinical training in dental implant placement
Pierre Fauchard Academy Senior Dental Student Certificate of Merit
For outstanding and dedicated service to the profession and excellence in academic and clinical aspects of the program
For outstanding and dedicated service to the profession and excellence in academic and clinical aspects of the program
Southeastern Academy of Prosthodontics
For achieving excellence in prosthodontics
For achieving excellence in prosthodontics
Special Care Dentistry Association Award
To recognize special projects, achievements, and aptitudes of seniors demonstrating sincere interest in the health care needs of people with disabilities
To recognize special projects, achievements, and aptitudes of seniors demonstrating sincere interest in the health care needs of people with disabilities
Sokol Memorial Award
Presented to the senior who most exemplifies the spirit of perseverance and fortitude in the face of overwhelming obstacles during their dental education
Presented to the senior who most exemplifies the spirit of perseverance and fortitude in the face of overwhelming obstacles during their dental education
Timothy O. Heatwole Award
Presented to the senior who has best exemplified the qualities of kindness, humanitarianism, and ethical behavior
Presented to the senior who has best exemplified the qualities of kindness, humanitarianism, and ethical behavior
United States Public Health Service Dental Award of Excellence
To recognize demonstrated interest in community or dental public health and an interest in a public health setting serving underserved populations after graduation
The University of Maryland, Baltimore Geriatrics and Gerontology Education and Research Award
Presented to an outstanding senior from each professional school who has demonstrated a commitment to the care of older adults
Presented to an outstanding senior from each professional school who has demonstrated a commitment to the care of older adults
The Advanced Dental Education Ceremony
The Advanced Dental Education Ceremony is the recognition of advanced dental education completion. During the ceremony, advanced degree candidates are presented with their certificate of completion from their specialty, by their program director.
