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American Academy of Implant Dentistry Research Foundation Research Grants Program

The American Academy of Implant Dentistry Research Foundation (AAIDRF) Research Grants Program is intended to provide limited support for meritorious dental implant research projects which include, but are not limited to, the following purposes:

• To conduct research which determines the feasibility of a larger research project. This may be described as the conduct of pilot studies of venture research.
• To develop and test new techniques and procedures.
• To carry out a small clinical or animal research project.
• To analyze existing data.

Eligibility

Investigators from any scientific discipline and at any stage of their career may apply for a grant. These awards are appropriate for new investigators and those changing areas of research or resuming research careers.

Terms and Conditions of the Award

The proposed project may be related to, but the aims must be distinctly different from, those of pending grant applications. The request may be used to supplement projects currently supported by Federal or non-Federal funds or to provide interim support for projects under review.

Applicants may request up to $25,000 (total costs) for the entire budget to fund the project for up to a two-year grant period. Successful applicants who require additional time to perform the proposed research may request extensions of the grant period without additional funds. This grant is not renewable; however, grantees under this program are encouraged to apply for a regular Research Project Grant to a Federal agency, e.g., the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, the Veterans Administration, or the Department of Defense, to maintain continuity in their studies.

The Foundation reserves first right of refusal on all papers resulting from the approved/funded project.

Applications received by August 1 will be considered for award announcement at the AAIDRF Annual Meeting. 

American Academy of Implant Dentistry
211 E. Chicago Avenue, Suite 750
Chicago, Illinois 60611, USA
(312) 335-1550
(877) 335-AAID (2243)
Fax:  (312) 335-9090
info@aaid.com

Academy of General Dentistry Foundation Grant Program

The AGD Foundation passionately supports general dentists and dental personnel in their efforts to improve oral health and oral health literacy, especially among those members of our most underserved and vulnerable populations, through access to care projects.

The AGD Foundation Grant Program offers financial support to programs in support of access to care for underserved populations. By encouraging efforts through financial grants, the AGD Foundation is able to effectively support AGD constituents and non-profit organizations to enhance their ability to positively impact underserved populations across the nation.

The AGD Foundation Grant Program is supported by fundraisers, and generous donations from AGD members and corporate supporters who help the AGD Foundation respond to those in need of quality oral health care.

The grant application deadline is October 31.

Grants are limited to a maximum of $5,000.  

Academy of General Dentistry Foundation
211 East Chicago Avenue, Ste. 900
Chicago, IL 60611-1999
888.AGD.DENT, ext. 4329
Telephone: 312.440.4329
Fax: 312.335.3426 
Email: foundation@agd.org

Call for Applications: Pillar Scholarship

The Foundation is now accepting applications for 2013 for interested technicians.

Founded in 2004 by the National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL), The Pillar Scholarship is designed to allow qualified dental technicians the opportunity to sit for the three examinations that comprise the Certified Dental Technician (CDT) examination process.

The Pillar Scholarship covers the application and testing fees for a candidate to take the written comprehensive examination, the written specialty examination and the hands-on practical examination, one time each. It also awards the candidate a certificate that can be used to purchase study materials through the NADL. The scholarship amount awarded is up to $1,000.00 per recipient. Scholarship recipients must take all three examinations within 12 months after being awarded the scholarship.

Scholarships will be awarded to qualified dental technicians who:

Have a working knowledge of the English language;
Have graduated high school or have obtained an equivalent;
Are of satisfactory legal and ethical standing in the dental laboratory and dental community.

Applicants may qualify for the scholarship by meeting any one of the following education and experience requirements:

Recognized Graduates (RG) of a 2-year ADA-accredited dental technology program may apply for the CDT examination upon graduation and successful completion of the RG exam.

Recognized Graduates (RG) of non-Commission-accredited dental technology programs may apply for the CDT examination upon completion of at least three years of practical experience in dental technology, in addition to, and not concurrent with, their two years of formal education.

Graduates of Commission-accredited dental technology education programs (non-RGs) may apply for the NBC's CDT Examination after completion of two years of practical experience in addition to their education.

Technicians trained and educated in other settings may apply for the CDT Examination upon completion of at least five years of practical experience in dental technology.

Any technician who is currently a Certified Dental Technician may apply for the scholarship in order to achieve an additional certification.

Application Criteria

A completed application must include:

A completed Pillar Scholarship application form.

A typewritten copy of the candidate's resume.

One typewritten page in response to the following question: "Why is attaining certification important to you?"

The annual due date for applications is August 15th. All applications must be postmarked by this date for consideration. Winners are announced annually in October.

Scholarship applications should be mailed to:

The Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology
Attention: Pillar Scholarship
325 John Knox Rd #L103
Tallahassee, FL 32303

Academy of Laser Dentistry Dr. Eugene M. Seidner Student Scholarship Program

In 2004, ALD introduced the Dr. Eugene M. Seidner Scholarship Program. The scholarship program is named to honor the memory of Dr. Eugene M. Seidner, ALD's President 1996-97.

The Dr. Eugene M. Seidner Student Scholarship is intended to promote the advancement of dental laser education and clinical research. The program encourages undergraduate and graduate dental students in the different dental disciplines to deepen their knowledge of the use of lasers in dentistry. It provides finanical assistance enabling successful applicants to present their work at the Academy's annual conference and by doing so allows participation in the educational lectures and workshops aimed to advance the study of lasers and their correct and safe use in dentistry. A special award for Pediatric Dentistry is available to pediatric dental students.

Special Award for Pediatric Dentistry - Through a generous annual pledge specifically earmarked for pediatric dental students, ALD is pleased to implement beginning in 2010 a special recognition award within the Dr. Eugene Seidner Student Scholarship program for pediatric dental students. This donation recognizes the commitment to pediatric dental education by ALD member Dr. Lawrence Kotlow, a pediatric dentist practicing in Albany, N.Y.

The scholarship covers one year of ALD membership, conference registration fees, Standard Proficiency Dental Laser Certification Course application fees, round trip coach air transportation for the applicant, up to 5 hotel nights in the host hotel and meals already included in regular conference registration. (Meals not scheduled within the conference program are not included.) Upon successful presentation an award in the form of a framed certificate for participation will be presented to all Scholarship recipients. A cash award for first ($500), second ($250) and third ($100) may be presented to the top 3 recipients. Presentations are graded by members of the ALD University and Academia Relations and Student Scholarship committees.

Applicants must be either undergraduate dental students or graduate dental students in a general or specialty program. Applicants are eligible through their first year after graduation of an accredited dental program. Applicants shall be nominated by dental university faculty or ALD members.

Applications must be downloaded and sent electronically to memberservices@laserdentistry.org by June 1.

Submissions must include three items for completeness:

•Student Scholarship Application (Due by June 1)
•An Abstract for Presentation (Due by June 1)
•Letter of Reference (Due by September 1)

Application and Abstract Submission Deadline

Abstracts must be submitted by June 1, following the guidelines specified in ALD's Call for Abstracts module. If research work is ongoing, applicants may provide abstract updates by September 1.  If more study time is needed to complete the research study, applicants may contact the Academy to request an extension.

Applicant's Obligations

Applicants must present original research or case study(s) presented as an oral presentation, table clinic or poster presentation. Participation in the Standard Proficiency Dental Laser Certification Course, most sessions of the annual conference and the President's Dinner and Awards Ceremony is expected. Selected students are required to submit their abstract for publication in the Journal of Laser Dentistry no later than 30 days after the annual conference.

Selected students are required to submit their abstract for publication in the Journal of Laser Dentistry
The recipient/s are required to submit a manuscript to the Academy's Journal of Laser Dentistry so that we may provide the readers with a similar experience to those that attend the presentation at the annual conference. The submission requirements are two types of electronic files: a Microsoft Word document and JPG or similar image files in high resolution suitable for print media. Full submission details are provided to student recipients in the student application.

Notification

Notification of scholarship awards will occur between September 15 and October 15 by email.

American Academy of Periodontology Nevins Teaching and Clinical Research Fellowship

Application Deadline: June 1

The $20,000 Nevins Teaching and Clinical Research Fellowship was created to address the retention of top periodontal clinical researchers and educators early in their careers. This Fellowship is intended to provide personal funding and support to those individuals who may be facing educational debt while striving to establish themselves in an academic role. The award was created by generous donors in honor of Myron Nevins, DDS, a leader in periodontal clinical research. Full-time periodontal educators who have been teaching at least two, and not more than five, full-time academic years at U.S. programs are eligible to apply.

American Academy of Periodontology
737 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60611-6660
Phone: 312-787-5518
Fax: 312-787-3670

American Academy of Periodontology Dr. D. Walter Cohen Teaching Award

Application Deadline: June 1

The $10,000 Cohen Award is intended to assist third-year periodontal residents in launching their careers as educators. The award is not to be used to replace support that would have normally been provided by the recipient's institution. Award candidates must intend to pursue a career in full-time periodontal teaching and research in the United States.

American Academy of Periodontology
737 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60611-6660
Phone: 312-787-5518
Fax: 312-787-3670