Evening with the Stars

A group of students, faculty and community members pose together at 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.

Evening with the Stars Award Descriptions 

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

Academy of Osseointegration Outstanding Dental Student in Implant Dentistry Award
To the senior who demonstrates a commitment to excellence in treatment planning, diagnosis and sequencing in implant dentistry

Adele and Dr. Barry Cohan Pediatric Dental Post-Graduate Scholarship Award
For the student who excelled in pediatric clinical care and is dedicating their career to becoming a specialist in pediatric dentistry

Alexander H. Paterson Memorial Award
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

American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dental Student Award
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

American Academy of Oral Medicine Award
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

American Academy of Periodontology Award
For outstanding achievement and excellence in the field of periodontics

American Association of Endodontists Award
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

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

American College of Dentists Outstanding Student Leader Award
For demonstrating leadership and outstanding scholastic performance

American College of Prosthodontists Predoctoral Achievement Award
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

American Student Dental Association Award
In recognition of outstanding leadership and dedicated service to school and community

The Baltimore Alumni Chapter Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity Scholarship Endowment
In recognition of outstanding academic achievement and a commitment to providing dental care to the local 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

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 recognize outstanding senior case presentations

Hanau Best of the Best Award
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

Harry E. Kelsey Memorial Award for Professional Demeanor
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

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

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

International Congress of Oral Implantologists’ Predoctoral Student Achievement Award
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

Katharine Toomey Plaque
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

Maryland Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Award
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

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

Middle Atlantic Society of Orthodontists
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

Northeastern Society of Periodontists Certificate of Excellence
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

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

Southeastern Academy of 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

Steven 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

Timothy O. Heatwole Award
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

Past Ceremonies

  • 2021: Evening with the Stars Awards