Dental Student Research in Oral Pathology
American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
All Regions
01/15/2009
$1,000

Dental Student Research in Oral Pathology

The American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology is offering awards, for dental students who have conducted research in the field of Oral Pathology, to attend the annual meeting of the AAOMP and present their research findings. An award of $1,000 will be provided. The 2009 AAOMP meeting is in Montreal, Canada, May 16-20. Meeting registration fees are waived for awardees.

Abstract submission will be selected for either platform presentation or poster presentation. The scientific program committee will inform awardees which type of presentation has been selected. Research topics include basic pathobiology, oral pathology and clinical oral pathology.

To apply for the award, you must submit an abstract of your research. You may, of course, list other authors who mentored or assisted you. Abstracts from previous Essay Programs and guidelines for submission of abstracts can be found at: http://www.aaomp.org/general/annualmtg.html.


NOTICE: Be sure to indicate on the abstract submission form that you are applying for the “Dental Student Research Travel Award”. The deadline for electronic submission of abstracts is January 15, 2009.

Dental Student
American Dental Education Association/Sigma Phi Alpha Linda DeVore Scholarship
American Dental Education Association/Sigma Phi Alpha
All Regions
$1,000

American Dental Education Association/Sigma Phi Alpha Linda DeVore Scholarship

A $1,000 scholarship recognizing an individual studying allied dental education at the baccalaureate, master's, or doctoral degree level.

The ADEA/Sigma Phi Alpha Linda DeVore Scholarship recognizes the memory and the 30-year dental
education career of Linda Rubinstein DeVore. Professor DeVore was active in dental hygiene education,
scholarship, and public service. She served as President of the American Association of Dental Schools (now
the American Dental Education Association, ADEA) in 1994, and President of the Supreme Chapter of Sigma
Phi Alpha, the national honorary society of the dental hygiene profession, in 1997-98.
Overview
A $1,000 scholarship is awarded to an individual pursuing allied dental education study at the baccalaureate,
master’s, or doctoral degree level.
Application Deadline
All applications must be received on or before December 8, 2008.

American Dental Education Association
1400 K Street, NW, Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: 202-289-7201
Fax: 202-289-7204
www.adea.org

Allied Health Professional, Dental Hygienist, Doctoral Student, Graduate Student, Undergraduate
American Dental Education Association/Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products Preventive Dentistry Scholarships
American Dental Education Association/Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products
All Regions
12/08/2008
$2,500
American Dental Education Association/Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products Preventive Dentistry Scholarships

Twelve $2,500 scholarships for predoctoral studetns who have demonstrated excellence in preventive dentistry.

The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) and Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products, Division of
McNeil-PPC, Inc., announce the ADEA/Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products Preventive Dentistry
Scholarships. The purpose of these scholarships is to support predoctoral dental students who have
demonstrated academic excellence in preventive dentistry.
Overview
Each scholarship recipient will have $2,500 applied to tuition and fees for predoctoral dental study. Twelve
predoctoral dental students will receive ADEA/Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products Preventive Dentistry
Scholarships each year. Every dental school Dean may nominate up to three students from his or her school.
All applications from each dental school must be cleared and sent from the Dean’s office to assure that no
more than three nominations are being submitted from each school. (Applications that are sent individually
by the applicant will not be considered.)
Application Deadline
All applications must be received on or before December 8, 2008. Electronic submissions are not accepted.
Receipt of entries cannot be acknowledged.

American Dental Education Association
1400 K Street, NW, Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: 202-289-7201
Fax: 202-289-7204
www.adea.org
Allied Health Professional, Dental Student
American Dental Education Association/Crest Oral-B Scholarship
American Dental Education Association/Procter & Gamble
All Regions
12/08/2008
$2,000

American Dental Education Association/Crest Oral-B Scholarship

Two $2,000 scholarships for dental hygiene students prusing academic careers.

The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) and The Procter & Gamble Company announce the
ADEA/Crest Oral-B Scholarship for Dental Hygiene Students Pursuing Academic Careers. This scholarship
supports dental hygiene students who are pursuing education beyond an associate’s degree and who have an
interest in an academic career.
Overview
Each scholarship recipient receives $2,000 to be applied to tuition and fees. Each year two dental hygiene
students receive the ADEA/Crest Oral-B student scholarship.
Application Deadline
All applications must be received on or before December 8, 2008. Electronic submissions are not accepted.
Receipt of entries cannot be acknowledged.

American Dental Education Association
1400 K Street, NW, Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: 202-289-7201
Fax: 202-289-7204
www.adea.org

Allied Health Professional, Dental Hygienist, Student
International Association for Dental Research Dental Materials Group Science Awards
International Association for Dental Research Dental Materials Group
All Regions
01/15/2009
$2,000

International Association for Dental Research Dental Materials Group Science Awards

Peyton-Skinner Award
Ryge-Mahler Award

The Dental Materials Group (DMG) of the IADR makes two annual awards in recognition of the past contributions to Dental Materials science and research by four outstanding DMG scientists: Dr. Floyd Peyton, Dr. Eugene Skinner, Dr. Gunnar Ryge and Dr. David Mahler. The awards are made to recognize scientists who throughout their careers have made outstanding contributions to (1) innovation in dental materials (Peyton-Skinner award) and, (2) clinical research in dental materials (Ryge-Mahler award).

Eligibility:
Nominations for the Peyton-Skinner award for innovation and Ryge-Mahler award for clinical research can be made by anyone but MUST include the following:
1. Nominee must be a current or past member of the IADR Dental Materials Group.
2. Nominations must include a Curriculum Vitae that provides supporting evidence that the nominee has made significant contributions to innovation in dental materials (Peyton-Skinner award) or clinical research in dental materials (Ryge-Mahler award).
3. A letter of nomination should highlight the major reasons and body of research/innovation for which the individual is being nominated. Work considered for this award should have resulted in publications in scientific, peer-reviewed journals and/or patents.

Awards:
A plaque of recognition and cash award in the amount of $2,000 will be made for each award. The cash award is intended to provide travel and other support related to attending the IADR annual meeting and receiving the award in person at the DMG business meeting or reception.

Selection:
A committee shall consist of the two immediate past Presidents of the DMG and the past two winners of each of the Peyton/Skinner and Ryge/Mahler awards. The most senior past President of the DMG will serve as Chair. Individuals not selected will be considered for the next selection period without requiring resubmission. A nominee will be considered for a maximum of three successive years without requiring resubmission. The award recipient will be formally announced during the business meeting of the Dental Materials Group at the IADR General Session & Exhibition and honored during the reception that follows. The committee may elect not to present an award if there is not an appropriate nominee.

Note: Past recipients of the IADR Wilmer Souder Award are not eligible, but acceptance of either of these two awards does not disqualify one for the Wilmer Souder Award.

Deadline for nominations: January 15, 2009.

Sponsorship:
The Award is supported by the Dental Materials Group of the IADR.

Dental School Faculty, Dentist, Distinguished Investigator, Distinguished Scholar, Distinguished Scientist, Established Investigator, Senior Investigator, Senior Researcher
Graduate Student Research Awards
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
All Regions
12/05/2008
$500

2008 GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH AWARDS
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Due Date: December 5, 2008

PREAMBLE:
The Committee on Scientific Affairs of Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children: The Foundation of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry selects up to eight (8) finalists to present their research at the 62nd AAPD Annual Session, May 20-24, 2009, in Honolulu, HI. Finalists receive a $500 cash award, complimentary Annual Session meeting registration for themselves and a guest, up to $500 airfare reimbursement to the Annual Session and a plaque. A matching cash award is given to each finalist’s training program. The Graduate Student Research Awards are generously sponsored by NuSmile Primary Crowns.
The recipient judged to have accomplished the most outstanding research award (based on the manuscript and presentation) will receive the Ralph E. McDonald Award and a matching $500 cash award. The Ralph E. McDonald Award winner will be announced at the Recognition Lunch at the Annual Session.
ELIGIBILTY:
Applicants must be: 1) a student member of AAPD; 2) currently enrolled in an advanced educational program in pediatric dentistry; or 3) an active member in good standing of AAPD, having received their certificate or degree within eighteen (18) months prior to the GSRA application deadline.

Entries will not be accepted from individuals who have previously submitted to the competition. Any research study completed during a pediatric dental postgraduate or residency program shall be eligible. Abstracts must not be closely related to another submitted abstract with the same coauthors.

SUBMISSION:
The enclosed application form must be completed in order for an abstract to be considered. All application forms must be typed. Abstracts must conform to the Abstract Style Sheet, which is enclosed. Abstract submission deadline is December 5, 2008.

Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children
211 E. Chicago Ave., Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60611-2637
Phone: (312) 337-2169
Fax: (312) 337 6329
E-mail: hshc@aapd.org

Dental Student
Academy of Osseointegration Implant Research Grant
Academy of Osseointegration
All Regions
10/31/2008
$15,000
Academy of Osseointegration Implant Research Grant

The purpose of this grant is to provide support for research in the behavioral, biologic, biomechanical or biomaterial aspects of dental implants. Applicants that address areas of research to enhance the public acceptance of implants are welcome. Eligibility is restricted to members of the Academy who are able to demonstrate they are capable of conducting research that meets the primary objective of this award. There is no age or citizenship requirement. The grant funds are to be used only for direct support of the proposed research such as technical assistance, supplies, purchasing and/or maintaining laboratory animals, purchase of relevant equipment and instruments, data analysis, preparation of manuscripts and travel to professional meetings related to the project.

The deadline for submission is October 31, 2008. The recipient of this award will be notified by January 1, 2009, and will be required to submit a progress report on or before September 1, 2009. The awardee is required to present the results of the investigation at the Academy’s 2010 Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL. Travel expenses (airfare and lodging) will be provided by the Academy. For additional information contact the Executive Offices of the Academy at (847) 439-1919.
Dental School Faculty, Dentist