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The University of TexasHealth Science Center at San AntonioSchool of DentistrySpring 2020Commencement Program
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Our MissionThe mission of The University of Texas Health Science Center at SanAntonio is to make lives better through excellence in education, research,health care and community engagement.Strategies for achieving this mission are: Educating a diverse student body to become excellenthealth care providers and scientists. Engaging in research to understand health and disease. Commercializing discoveries, as appropriate, to benefitthe public. Providing compassionate and culturally proficienthealth care. Engaging our community to improve health. Influencing thoughtful advances in health policy.Our PurposeThe purpose of The University of Texas Health Science Center at SanAntonio is to provide the best in health careers education, biomedicalresearch, patient care and community service to San Antonio and the SouthTexas/Border Region. Through undergraduate, graduate and postgraduateprograms, the faculty is committed to educating health professionals whowill provide excellent patient care and research that can be applied to treatand prevent disease.School of Dentistry MissionThe mission of the School of Dentistry is the acquisition, dissemination anduse of knowledge toward the enhancement of oral health. This mission isaddressed through six interrelated action components: education, research,patient care, community, faculty and staff, and infrastructure.1
Order of Exercises *ProcessionalThe audience is asked to remain seated for the procession.Additionally, guests are requested to please silence all cell phones for the duration ofthe ceremony.Academic ProcessionStefanie Seitz, D.D.S.Assistant Dean for StudentsThe University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioSchool of DentistryPresidingPeter M. Loomer, B.Sc., D.D.S., Ph.D., MRCD(C), FACDDeanThe University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioSchool of DentistryGreetingsWilliam L. Henrich, M.D., MACPPresidentThe University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioPresentation of the Class of 2020Adriana Segura, D.D.S., M.S.Associate Dean for Academic, Faculty and Student AffairsThe University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioSchool of DentistryConferring of DegreesWilliam L. Henrich, M.D., MACPPresidentThe University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio2
RemarksZeki Wathiq AbdulaaliPresidentClass of 2020Clarissa HernandezStudent American Dental Hygienists’ Association PresidentClass of 2020RecessionalAs a courtesy to the graduating class, guests are requested to please refrainfrom leaving until after the recessional.*Anticipated order of exercises prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.3
Certificate in EndodonticsDegrees Conferred August 30, 2019Ahmed Ali AlelyaniSukhpreet Kaur SandhuDavid K. WongCertificate in Pediatric DentistryDegrees Conferred August 31, 2019Murad Awadh AlrashdiCertificate in ProsthodonticsDegrees Conferred December 31, 2019Jesse Allen StaffordCandidates for the DegreeCertificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial OrthopedicsMay 15, 2020Ahmed Kattab AlotaibiSana BandayCorbin Brady CliftonWesley Robert GassCandidates for the DegreeCertificate in PeriodonticsMay 15, 2020Arwa Muthana Al HugailAkemi Kushida ArzoumanJenna Claire HyerAaron Clark NelsonAdam Edward Saltz4
Candidates for the DegreeCertificate in ProsthodonticsMay 15, 2020Neda AlmojelKaveh AzarnoushChris YangCandidates for the DegreeCertificate in Advanced Education in DentistryJune 30, 2020Marie A. AlstonDebora Lemmi AyresKristy Nicole BryantSylvia Olivia CarlosWendi Parks FurmanPatrick HaddadConnor Scott JohnsonAndré Thomas JonesIman MarashiElizabeth Castleberry MillerMatthew Reaves MillerMohammad Safaie YazdiRagy Emad Adel SaroufimKaroline Danielle SeekfordLauren Anne WeirCandidates for the DegreeCertificate in Dental Public HealthJune 30, 2020Salma M. ElwazeerCandidates for the DegreeCertificate in Oral and Maxillofacial RadiologyJune 30, 2020Ahmed A. AlmeshariSean Bradford HershbergerRana Aly Sharaf5
Candidates for the DegreeCertificate in Pediatric DentistryJune 30, 2020Holly Anne ArdoinMatthew Daniel CarrawayBadi MisaqiChristina Anne MuellerNessa Abraham PathiyilDona TaherizadeganSarah Maureen WheelerKara Page WhittingtonCandidates for the DegreeCertificate in Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryJune 30, 2020Zachary Leland BrownNicole HernandezDavid SzalayCandidates for the DegreeDoctor of Dental SurgeryMay 17, 2020Jonathan Armand AbayB.S., The University of Texas at AustinGeneral PracticeThe Woodlands, TexasZeki Wathiq AbdulaaliGeneral PracticeSan Diego, CaliforniaChristopher Bryer AdamsB.S., Southwestern UniversityPediatric Dentistry Residency ProgramThe University of North Carolina at Chapel HillAdams School of DentistryChapel Hill, North Carolina6
Thomas Zachary AdamsB.S., Texas A&M University-Corpus ChristiGeneral PracticeTexasLaura AguilarB.S., The University of Texas at AustinGeneral PracticeOdessa, TexasLena Al-FarraB.S., The University of Texas at ArlingtonGeneral PracticeRoland Matthew AlonzoB.S., Texas A&M UniversityAdvanced Education General Dentistry (Army-1 year)Fort Campbell, KentuckySamarth AsthanaB.M., Baylor UniversityGeneral PracticeAustin, TexasPriscilla Ashley BarajasB.S., Texas Tech UniversityB.S., The University of Texas at DallasGeneral PracticePleasanton, TexasBen Philip Sylvan BartlettB.S., The University of Texas at Permian BasinGeneral PracticeMidland, TexasLauren Nicole BierschwaleB.S., Texas A&M UniversityAdvanced Education in General DentistryThe University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioSan Antonio, Texas7
David James BinghamB.S., Brigham Young University-IdahoEndodontics ResidencySt. Louis UniversitySt. Louis, MissouriCaroline Claiborne BrownB.A., Davidson CollegeGeneral PracticeTacoma, WashingtonJaci Rae CampoB.S., Texas A&M UniversityGeneral PracticeAbilene, TexasValerie Marie CanoB.S., The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyGeneral PracticeTyler, TexasJoshua Aaron ChampionB.S., The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyGeneral PracticeMcAllen, TexasSabrina Louise ChavezB.S., The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyGeneral PracticeTexasQinlin ChenB.S., Saint Edward’s UniversityKetaki Janardhan ChouguleB.D.S., Maharashtra University of Health SciencesM.S., Maharashtra University of Health SciencesGeneral PracticeDallas, Texas8
Nicole Elizabeth Conlee GranatoB.S., Incarnate Word UniversityGeneral PracticeSan Antonio, TexasBarret Jack DavidsonB.A., Abilene Christian UniversityGeneral PracticeRichardson, TexasKaylee Ann DentonB.S., Baylor UniversityGeneral PracticeClarksville, TennesseeJoseph Ryan DicksonB.S., Texas A&M UniversityGeneral PracticeCollege Station, TexasJennifer Thuy Tien DiepB.S., The University of Texas at San AntonioGeneral PracticeTexasBrynna Kathleen DillerB.S., Texas A&M UniversityGeneral PracticeAmarillo, TexasAnalyssa Esther DominguezB.S., The University of Texas at San AntonioGeneral PracticeSan Antonio, TexasStephen DonoghueB.A., University of San DiegoGeneral PracticeTustin, California9
Alexander McKenzie DoughertyRobert Brian EdwardsB.G.S., The University of Mary Hardin-BaylorGeneral PracticeSan Antonio, TexasEliane Fossatti GoncalvesD.D.S., Universidade Federal de Santa CatarinaAaron David FritschB.A., Baylor UniversityGeneral PracticeHuntsville, AlabamaDianne Giselle GalanB.A., Texas Christian UniversityGeneral PracticeSan Antonio, TexasGustavo Ali GarzaB.S., The University of Texas at AustinGeneral PracticeTexasJuliana Maria Gaviria VelasquezD.D.S., Universidad CESMonica Ann GergesB.S., Houston Baptist UniversityGeneral PracticeHouston, TexasMatthew Jacob GesellWilliam Caleb GillumB.S., Texas State UniversityCesar Oscar GonzalezB.S., The University of Texas at San AntonioGeneral PracticeSan Antonio, Texas10
Jesse James GonzalezB.S., Texas A&M University-KingsvilleGeneral PracticeAustin, TexasKyle William GopffarthB.B.A., Hardin-Simmons UniversityOrthodontics ResidencyThe University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonHouston, TexasMadeline Marie HartB.A., Texas Tech UniversityGeneral PracticeHouston, TexasBelal HeddayaB.D.M.S., Alexandria University Medical SchoolOrthodontics Residency ProgramThe University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioSan Antonio, TexasDaniel Eloy HernandezB.S., Texas A&M UniversityJonathan David HernandezB.S., Texas A&M UniversityGeneral PracticeCorpus Christi, TexasDanielle Renee HillB.S., Texas A&M UniversitySonia HinojosaB.S. University of California San DiegoAdvanced Education in General DentistryOlin E. Teague Veterans’ CenterTemple, TexasThien Thanh Vu HoB.S., University of HoustonGeneral PracticeHouston, Texas11
David James HoeksB.S., Texas A&M UniversityAdvanced Education in General DentistryAudie L. Murphy Memorial Veteran’s HospitalSan Antonio, TexasKatherine Fairleigh HoffmanB.S., Baylor UniversityJared Lawson HopeB.S., Texas Tech UniversityM.S., University of North TexasOral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency ProgramThe University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioSan Antonio, TexasGarrett William HowzeB.S., University of North TexasGeneral PracticeDesoto, TexasAngela Mi HuynhGeneral PracticeHouston, TexasErin Lee KernB.S., Texas A&M UniversityGeneral PracticeTemple, TexasBrandon Cooper KeyB.A., University of New MexicoDental Anesthesiology ResidencyStony Brook UniversityStony Brook, New YorkGina Maria KhongB.S., Saint Mary’s UniversityGeneral PracticeHouston, Texas12
Kourtney Layne KouthB.S., Texas Tech UniversityGeneral PracticeLubbock, TexasChandler Paige KuhlmanB.S., Rhodes CollegeGeneral PracticeOklahoma City, OklahomaCarson Mackenzie LackeyB.S., The University of Texas at AustinGeneral PracticeDallas, TexasZachary David LandgrafB.S., Middle Tennessee State UniversityAdvanced Education in General DenstistryUnited States NavyBethesda, MarylandAndrea Thuy-Nhu Ha LeB.S., Houston Baptist UniversityGeneral DentistryHouston, TexasPriscilla Marie LearyB.S., The University of Texas at San AntonioAdvanced Education in General DentistryUniversity of New MexicoAlbuquerque, New MexicoEduardo Marmelstein LimaD.D.S., Universidade de FortalezaM.S., Centro Universitario Hermino Ometto-UniararasGeneral PracticeSan Antonio, TexasMariana Mago ViscontiD.D., Universidad Santa Maria13
Gurbani Kaur MakkarB.S., The University of Texas at DallasGeneral PracticeDallas, TexasElio MaleB.S., Texas A&M UniversityGeneral PracticeDallas, TexasMark Anthony MarbachB.S., St. Mary’s UniversityGeneral PracticeKingwood, TexasConnor Elise MarshallB.S., Southwestern UniversityGeneral PracticeCorpus Christi, TexasVicky Vanco Hua MatayoshiB.S., University of HoustonGeneral PracticeHouston, TexasMackenzi Dawn McAfeeB.S., The University of Texas at AustinGeneral PracticeHouston, TexasAnthony Michael MendezB.S., Texas A&M UniversityGeneral PracticeMission, TexasTian MengB.M.D., Sichuan UniversityD.S.T.O., Sichuan UniversityGeneral PracticeSan Antonio, Texas14
Kareem Ahmed MetwalliB.A. Rice UniversityAdvanced Education in General DentistryThe University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioSan Antonio, TexasJoshua MijaresB.A., The University of Texas at San AntonioGeneral PracticeMcAllen, TexasNikita MistryB.D.S., Dharamsinh Desai UniversityAdvanced Education in General DentistryThe University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioSan Antonio, TexasJeremy Ray MorganB.S., Brigham Young UniversityGeneral PracticeTexasWilliam Pender MorrowB.S., The University of Texas at ArlingtonGeneral PracticeSan Antonio, TexasMitchell Eugene MurphyB.S., The University of Texas at San AntonioGeneral PracticeSan Antonio, TexasTaylor Minh NguyenB.S., Texas A&M UniversityGeneral PracticeHouston, TexasAlysia Renee NicholsonB.S., Texas Tech UniversityGeneral PracticeSan Antonio, Texas15
Surina Anil OdhavB.S., Emory UniversityNestor Gabriel OlagueB.A., University of New MexicoGeneral PracticeEl Paso, TexasPriya Ramesh PatelB.S., Louisiana State UniversityAdvanced Education in General DentistryThe Foundry Dental ClinicBessemer, AlabamaLiliana Ivon PazB.A., Greenville CollegeGeneral PracticeChicago, IllinoisTyler David PharrB.S., Texas A&M UniversityGeneral PracticeCollege Station, TexasShanna Breanne RaffordB.S., Texas State UniversityGeneral PracticeMansfield, TexasDanelle Nichole Jane ReddyB.S., Sonoma State UniversityAdvanced Education in General DentistryUnited States Army-Fort SillLawton, OklahomaSidharth Poolapalli ReddyB.S., The University of Texas at AustinGeneral PracticeStephen Chad ReganB.B.A., Texas Tech UniversityB.A., The University of Texas at Dallas16
Chelsea Nicole ReidB.A., Rice UniversityGeneral PracticeSan Antonio, TexasKelsey Michelle ReyesB.S., Incarnate Word UniversityGeneral PracticeTexasNicolas John RichardsB.S., The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyGeneral PracticeSan Antonio, TexasJared Michael RicksB.S., Stephen F. Austin UniversityPediatric Dentistry ResidencyRady Children’s HospitalSan Diego, CaliforniaGarrett Wayne RistB.A., Texas A&M UniversityGeneral PracticeGranbury, TexasHevony RodriguezB.S., Texas A&M International UniversityGeneral PracticeTexasHohyun Ryan RyouB.A., Johns Hopkins UniversityPediatric Dentistry ResidencyThe University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioSan Antonio, TexasMariyam Nauman ShahB.S., University of HoustonM.B.S., Rutgers State UniversityGeneral PracticeRichmond, Virginia17
Keaton ShinB.S., Texas A&M UniversityB.S., Mississippi CollegePediatric Dentistry ResidencyThe University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioSan Antonio, TexasErin Josephine SonB.S., Emory UniversityGeneral Practice ResidencyStony Brook UniversityStony Brook, New YorkAnna Loye StellB.A., Southern Methodist UniversityPediatric Dental ResidencyUniversity of IowaIowa City, IowaCaitlyn Luther TaylorB.S., Texas A&M UniversityGeneral PracticeHouston, TexasGrant David Hartwell TippetB.S., The University of Texas at AustinOral and Maxillofacial Surgery ResidencyTexas A&M Baylor College of DentistryDallas, TexasOla Nnennaya UkaomaB.S.A., The University of Texas at AustinGeneral PracticeChase Stone Van GorpB.S., Baylor UniversityM.S., University of North Texas Health Science CenterAdvanced Education in General Dentistry 1 Year (Fort Carson)Colorado Springs, Colorado18
Juan Antonio Verastegui JuradoB.S., The University of Texas at El PasoAdvanced Education in General DentistryThe University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioSan Antonio, TexasVincent Dang Khoa VoB.S., The University of Texas at AustinGeneral PracticeTexasRichard Daniel WallachB.S., Texas A&M UniversityOrthodontics ResidencyThe University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonHouston, TexasParker David WentzB.S., Abilene Christian UniversityOrthodontics ResidencySeton HallGreensburg, PennsylvaniaSamantha Jo WhittenB.S., Texas A&M UniversityOral and Maxillofacial Surgery InternshipThe University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioSan Antonio, TexasPenny Waiyan WongB.S., Southwestern UniversityMarcus William WordenB.S., The University of Texas Permian BasinAngela Ping YangB.S., The University of Texas at AustinNYU LangoneAdvanced Education General DentistryWaimanalo, Hawaii19
Aamna Arshad ZaidiB.S., University of Central FloridaGeneral PracticeTexasBachelor of Science in Dental HygieneDegree Conferred December 31, 2019Deborah Jaynell GarzaArturo Martinez-CastellanosCandidates for the DegreeBachelor of Science in Dental HygieneMay 17, 2020Allison Kay AguirreAubrionna Rene AlexanderHarisse Anne Balangue BautistaSaba CallahanRachel Renee CardenasReanna Villanueva CastillejaKarla Alexandra EnriquezBrittany Nicole FinleyStephany Hernandez GarciaB.S., The University of Texas at San AntonioClarissa HernandezB.S., Texas A&M University-College StationNicole Marie HernandezBao-Dung Ngoc HoangJade Jimenez20
Paige Marie KawszanJosefina MalloryB.S., Texas A&M University-College StationJanis Jaclyn MartinKarla Ruby MoralesGloria Marie NapolesTuyen T. NguyenJessica NievesSharon Sczepanik OlguinYajaira QuintanillaGerardo Chavez Suarez Jr.Victoria Jaqueline UjuetaAshley Gale UncapherB.S., The University of Texas at San AntonioAnna Thuy An VuB.S., University of HoustonDental Hygiene Permanent HonorsSumma Cum LaudeKarla Alexandra EnriquezClarissa HernandezMagna Cum LaudeJanis Jaclyn MartinAshley Gale UncapherCum LaudeAllison Kay AguirreAubrionna Rene AlexanderDeborah Jaynell GarzaJade JimenezPaige Marie KawszanJosefina MalloryJessica Nieves21
Order of HoodingGeneral Practice Group 1Jonathan Armand AbayPriscilla Ashley BarajasSabrina Louise ChavezAnalyssa Esther DominguezJesse James GonzalezThien Thanh Vu HoKourtney Layne KouthEduardo Marmelstein LimaGurbani Kaur MakkarJeremy Ray MorganStephen Chad ReganNicolas John RichardsMarcus William WordenGeneral Practice Group 2Zeki Wathiq AbdulaaliBen Philip Sylvan BartlettJaci Rae CampoQinlin ChenStephen DonoghueDavid James HoeksErin Lee KernChandler Paige KuhlmanElio MaleNikita MistryWilliam Pender MorrowPriya Ramesh PatelJared Michael RicksGrant David Hartwell TippetGeneral Practice Group 3Christopher Bryer AdamsLauren Nicole BierschwaleNicole Elizabeth ConleeAlexander McKenzie DoughertyJuliana Gaviria VelasquezCesar Oscar GonzalezKyle William GopffarthJared Lawson HopeMark Anthony MarbachMitchell Eugene MurphyLiliana Ivon PazGarrett Wayne RistOla Nnennaya UkaomaAngela Ping YangGeneral Practice Group 4Thomas Zachary AdamsDavid James BinghamBarret Jack DavidsonRobert Brian EdwardsMadeline Marie HartBelal HeddayaGarrett William Howze22
Carson Mackenzie LackeyConnor Elise MarshallTyler David PharrSidharth Poolapalli ReddyHohyun Ryan RyouAamna Arshad ZaidiGeneral Practice Group 5Laura AguilarKetaki Janardhan ChouguleKaylee Ann DentonAaron David FritschDianne Giselle GalanDaniel Eloy HernandezKatherine Fairleigh HoffmanZachary David LandgrafVicky Vanco Hua MatayoshiMackenzi Dawn McAfeeTaylor Minh NguyenJuan Antonio Verastegui JuradoPenny Waiyan WongGeneral Practice Group 6Lena Al-FarraCaroline Claiborne BrownJoseph Ryan DicksonEliane Fossatti GoncalvesGustavo Ali GarzaMatthew Jacob GesellJonathan David HernandezAngela Mi HuynhPriscilla Marie LearyAnthony Michael MendezJoshua MijaresAlysia Renee NicholsonShanna Breanne RaffordKeaton ShinGeneral Practice Group 7Roland Matthew AlonzoValerie Marie CanoJennifer Thuy Tien DiepMonica Ann GergesDanielle Renee HillBrandon Cooper KeyMariana Mago ViscontiKareem Ahmed MetwalliSurina Anil OdhavDanelle Nichole Jane ReddyChelsea Nicole ReidHevony RodriguezMariyam Nauman ShahErin Josephine SonRichard Daniel Wallach23
General Practice Group 8Samarth AsthanaJoshua Aaron ChampionBrynna Kathleen DillerWilliam Caleb GillumSonia HinojosaGina Maria KhongAndrea Thuy-Nhu Ha LeTian MengNestor Gabriel OlagueKelsey Michelle ReyesAnna Loye StellCaitlyn Luther TaylorChase Stone Van GorpParker David WentzSamantha Jo WhittenAssistant MarshalsDr. Joseph ConnorDr. David CoxDr. Adriana GreenDr. Kevin GureckisDr. Barry HolleronDr. Nataliya InozemtsevaDr. Dan LavinDr. Mark LittlestarDr. Erica OliveiraDr. Niraj PatelDr. Fred PhilipsDr. William Francis RoseDr. Ahmed SabbahDr. Arthur ShawDr. Scott StaffordDr. Diane SullivanJo Ann D. Jordan, M.A.A., RDHVirginia G. Carrillo, MEd, RDHDistinction in ResearchDistinction in Research honors are awarded to dental students who have demonstrated unusuallysignificant scientific accomplishments. These students have, under the mentorship of an active scientist,prepared a research proposal, completed the research project, analyzed and presented the results at localand national research meetings and prepared a report.Christopher Bryer AdamsWilliam Pender MorrowSabrina Louise ChavezSidharth Poolapalli ReddyKyle William GopffarthErin Josephine SonBrandon Cooper KeyOla Nnennaya UkaomaKareem Ahmed Metwalli Samantha Jo Whitten24
Distinction in Dental EducationThe Teaching Honors Program contributes to the national effort within the dental education communityto increase students’ awareness of the academic arm of the profession and to enhance awareness of careeroptions in teaching, scholarship and academic administration. Distinction in Education is awarded tostudents who have completed the core courses in the Teaching Honors Program.Doctor of Dental Surgery StudentsRoland Matthew AlonzoErin Lee KernSamarth AsthanaAndrea Thuy-Nhu Ha LeLauren Nicole Bierschwale Priscilla Marie LearyDavid James BinghamAnthony Michael MendezCaroline Claiborne Brown Tian MengValerie Marie CanoWilliam Pender MorrowJoshua Aaron ChampionTaylor Minh NguyenSabrina Louise Chavez Priya Ramesh PatelBrynna Kathleen DillerKelsey Michelle ReyesStephen Donoghue Keaton ShinAlexander McKenzie DoughertyErin Josephine SonRobert Brian Edwards Ola Nnennaya UkaomaGustavo Ali Garza Richard Daniel WallachKyle William Gopffarth Parker David WentzSamantha Jo WhittenDental Hygiene StudentsAubrionna Rene AlexanderNicole Marie HernandezRachel Renee Cardenas Josefina MalloryClarissa HernandezKarla Ruby MoralesDoctor of Dental Surgery Scholarships and AwardsAcademy of Dentistry International Student Servant Leadership AwardCaroline Claiborne BrownAcademy of General Dentistry Senior Dental Student AwardSamarth AsthanaPriscilla Ashley BarajasAcademy of Operative Dentistry AwardWilliam Pender MorrowAcademy of Osseointegration Outstanding Dental Student in Implant AwardGarrett William HowzeAmerican Academy of Esthetic Dentistry AwardBelal HeddayaAmerican Academy of Implant Dentistry AwardKareem Ahmed MetwalliAmerican Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology AwardRichard Daniel WallachAmerican Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology AwardDavid James Hoeks25
American Academy of Oral Medicine Certificate of MeritSamantha Jo WhittenAmerican Academy of Orofacial Pain Outstanding Senior AwardSurina Anil OdhavAmerican Academy of Pediatric Dentistry AwardCertificate of Merit AAPD Predoctoral Student AwardAnna Loye StellAmerican Academy of Periodontology AwardDental Student Award for Achievement in PeriodontologyLaura AguilarAmerican Association of Endodontists Student Achievement Award in EndodonticsJuan Antonio Verastegui JuradoAmerican Association of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeonsAAOMS Dental Implant Student AwardJuliana Gaviria VelasquezAmerican Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons AwardAAOMS Dental Student AwardSamantha Jo WhittenAmerican Association of Orthodontists AwardBelal HeddayaAmerican Assocation of Public Health DentistryAward for Academic Achievement in Community Dentistry and Public HealthPriya Ramesh PatelAmerican Association of Women Dentist Eleanor J. Bushee Senior Dental Student AwardSamantha Jo WhittenAmerican College of Dentists Outstanding Student Leader AwardKyle William GopffarthAmerican College of Prosthodontics Predoctoral Achievement AwardZachary David LandgrafAmerican Dental Society of Anesthesiology Horace Wells Senior Student AwardSamantha Jo WhittenAmerican Prosthodontic Society Student Award of MeritDavid James HoeksRandall T. Amonett Award for Academic Career ExplorationWilliam Pender MorrowBisco Adhesive Dentistry AwardMarcus William WordenDelta Dental Community Foundation Student Leadership AwardKelsey Michelle Reyes26
Dental Lifeline Network Brian D. Stone Memorial AwardCaroline Claiborne BrownGreater San Antonio Hispanic Dental AssociationCorazon Con Dignidad/Heart with Dignity AwardSabrina Louise ChavezGreater San Antonio Hispanic Dental Association Edmundo Cavazos AwardJuan Antonio Verastegui JuradoComprehensive Dentistry AwardBelal HeddayaRobert Dale Memorial AwardSonia HinojosaDENTSPLY Merit Award in Removable ProsthodonticsAlexander McKenzie DoughertyDENTSPLY Comprehensive Dentistry Award-Esthetic DentistryAlexander McKenzie DoughertyInternational College of Dentists-Student Humanitarian AwardKelsey Michelle ReyesInternational College of Dentists-Student LeadershipSamarth AsthanaInternational Congress of Oral Implantologists’ Predoctoral Student Achievement AwardMackenzi Dawn McAfeeJoseph M. and Phyllis A. Berrong Student Leadership AwardChristopher Bryer AdamsMaria Yeung AwardChristopher Bryer AdamsPierre Fauchard Academy Senior Student AwardTian MengQuintessence Award for Clinical Achievement in PeriodonticsDavid James BinghamQuintessence Award for Clinical Achievement in Restorative DentistryJuan Antonio Verastegui JuradoQuintessence Award for Research AchievementTian MengRIDE Award for Student Research in Dental EducationSamarth AsthanaSabrina Louise ChavezKelsey Michelle ReyesSamantha Jo WhittenSEAL-Mission of Service, Education, Advocacy, and Leadership AwardSonia Hinojosa27
SGA Student LeadershipSamarth AsthanaSGA Student AdvocacyOla Nnennaya UkaomaSGA Outstanding Student ResearcherKyle William GopffarthSGA Outstanding Student TeacherZachary David LandgrafSGA Student Community Service Learning ExcellenceCaroline Claiborne BrownKelsey Michelle ReyesOla Nnennaya UkaomaAngela Ping YangSociety for Color and Apperance in Dentistry (SCAD)Belal HeddayaSouthwest Academy of Restorative Dentistry AwardJared Lawson HopeSouthwest Prosthodontic Society Dental Student AwardLaura AguilarSouthwest Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons AwardJuliana Gaviria VelasquezKenneth L. Stewart Memorial Award for Excellence in ProsthodonticsPriya Ramesh PatelStudent Merit Award for Outstanding Achievement in Community Dentistry Service AwardSamantha Jo WhittenT. Schoeni Wolfe Memorial AwardShanna Breanne RaffordTeaching Honors Program Outstanding Student Educator CertificateLauren Nicole BierschwaleTeaching Honors Program Tripe E Award Exemplary Educational EffortsCaroline Claiborne BrownBrynna Kathleen DillerZachary David LandgrafTaylor Minh NguyenTexas Dental Association Outstanding Senior Dental AwardZeki Wathiq AbdulaaliUltradent Esthetic Dentistry AwardTian MengJames P. Vernetti AwardJared Lawson Hope28
Whip Mix Corporation Hanau Best of the Best Prosthodontic AwardMarcus William WordenDental Hygiene Scholarships and AwardsBaptist Health Foundation ScholarshipClarissa HernandezJade JimenezGloria Marie NapolesColgate STAR AwardAshley Gale UncapherCommunity Dentistry AwardGerardo Chavez Suarez Jr.Dental Partners ScholarshipGloria Marie NapolesLinda Devore AwardJanis Jaclyn MartinHispanic Dental Association Juan Villareal, DDS ScholarshipReanna Villanueva CastillejaHu-Friedy Outstanding Clinician AwardAnna Thuy An VuTaline Dadian Infante, Ed.D., RDH Endowed Memorial ScholarshipReanna Villanueva CastillejaJohnson & Johnson Excellence in Dental Hygiene AwardKarla Alexandra EnriquezCharlie Morris AwardTuyen T. NguyenOutstanding Leadership AwardClarissa HernandezP&G Preventive Dentistry AwardVictoria Jaqueline UjuetaSGA Student Community Service Learning Excellence AwardYajaira QuintanillaTexas Recruits and Retains Dental Public Health Workforce ScholarshipReanna Villanueva CastillejaDr. Juanita Wallace AwardAllison Kay Aguirre29
Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor SocietyOmicron Kappa Upsilon is a national honor fraternity having chapters in more than 50 leading dentalcolleges. To be eligible, a student must be of high moral character and rank among the highest 20percent of the class. Membership is a reward for consistent, earnest study through four years of dentalschool.Sigma Phi Alpha Dental Hygiene Honor SocietySigma Phi Alpha is a national honor society for the dental hygiene profession. Membership is limitedto 10 percent of each graduating class by program. The society recognizes graduating dental hygienestudents who demonstrate highest rank in scholarship, service and potential for professional growth. Tobe eligible, a graduate from the Bachelor of Science or Master of Science program must have a GPA of3.5 or higher.Honor CordsBlue Cords indicate Distinction in ResearchLight Blue and Lilac Cords indicate Distinction in EducationLilac Ribbons indicate membership in the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor SocietyWhite Satin Stoles indicate membership in Sigma Phi Alpha Dental Hygiene Honor SocietyGold Cords – Summa Cum LaudeSilver Cords – Magna Cum LaudeBronze Cords – Cum LaudeRed, white and blue cords indicate Veterans of the United States Armed Forces and active duty militarypersonnel. The cords are provided in appreciation of their service to our nation and defense of thefreedoms we enjoy.Honors Designation and RecognitionThe University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio recognizes the following honors in theSchool of Dentistry:For the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene:3.5–3.69 Cum Laude3.7–3.89 Magna Cum Laude3.9–4.0 Summa Cum LaudeFor the Doctor of Dental Surgery:3.5–3.69 High Honors3.7–3.89 Higher Honors3.9–4.0 Highest Honors30
The University of TexasHealth Science Center at San AntonioSchool of DentistryPeter M. Loomer, BSc, DDS, PhD, MRCD(C), FACDDeanAdriana Segura, D.D.S., M.S.Associate Dean for Academic, Faculty and Student AffairsSuman Challa, B.D.S., M.S.Associate Dean for Advanced Education and Strategic InitiativesAyla Bender, M.B.A., CPAAssociate Dean for FinanceGary F. Guest, D.D.S.Associate Dean for Patient CareJuanita Lozano-Pineda, D.D.S., M.P.H.Associate Dean for External AffairsBrij Singh, Ph.D.Associate Dean for ResearchDana English., Ph.D.Assistant Dean for Education and Faculty DevelopmentLydia J. Leos, B.A.Assistant Dean for Administration and FinanceStefanie Seitz, D.D.S.Assistant Dean for StudentsBarbara MacNeill, D.M.DAssistant Dean of ClinicsDepartment ChairsManzoor Bhat, Ph.D., M.S.Paolo Casali, M.D.David L. Cochran, D.D.S., Ph.D., M.S.Kevin J. Donly, D.D.S., M.S.Edward Ellis III, D.D.S., M.S.Alan Frazer, Ph.D.Kenneth M. Hargreaves, D.D.S., Ph.D.Bruce J. Nicholson, Ph.D.Marsha Kinney, M.D.Dr. Adriana Segura, D.D.S., M.S.Christi Walter, Ph.D.31Cellular and Integrative PhysiologyMicrobiology, Immunology andMolecular GeneticsPeriodonticsDeve
Certificate in Prosthodontics Degrees Conferred December 31, 2019 Jesse Allen Stafford Candidates for the Degree Certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics May 15, 2020 Ahmed Kattab Alotaibi Sana Banday Corbin Brady Clifton Wesley Robert Gass Candidates for the Degree Certificate in Periodontics May 15, 2020 Arwa Muthana Al Hugail
