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Student Scholarship

The Dr. Eugene M. Seidner Student Scholarship Program

ALD Introduces Student Scholarship Program in the name of Dr. Eugene M. Seidner

Dr. Eugene M. Seidner Scholarship ProgramIn 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. Dr. Seidner is most aptly described as a pioneer; both as a clinician for his early use of lasers in his dental practice as well as his contribution to the formation of the Academy of Laser Dentistry. Known as a "giver", Dr. Seidner conveyed his broad vision to all who knew him in a manner that was uniquely warm and generous. The Academy is proud to honor his memory through this student scholarship.

Student Scholarship Program Details and Submission Instructions

Program Objectives
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.

What is awarded?
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.

Who is eligible?
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.

How do candidates apply?
Applications must be downloaded and sent electronically to memberservices@laserdentistry.org by October 1, 2010.  Submissions must include three items for completeness 1. a Student Scholarship Application AND 2. an Abstract for Presentation AND 3. Letter of Reference

Application and Abstract Submission Deadline
Abstracts must be submitted by October 1, 2010 following the guidelines specified in ALD's Call for Abstracts module. If research work is ongoing, applicants may provide abstract updates by January 15. 

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 November 15 and January 15 by email.  

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For More Information
If you have additional questions regarding the Dr. Eugene M. Seidner Scholarship, please contact:

Academy of Laser Dentistry
Gail Siminovsky, CAE Executive Director
Phone: 954-346-3776  ext 204 or toll free               877-527-3776, ext 204
Fax: 954-757-2598
E-mail: memberservices@laserdentistry.org


Recipient History

2010

Verica Aleksic

Verica Aleksic, DDS
Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU)
Tokyo, Japan

Low-Level Er:YAG Laser Irradiation Enhances Osteoblast Proliferation Through Activation of MAPK/ERK
April 15, 2010

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Adar Ben-Amy

Adar Ben-Amy, DMD
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama

Efficacy of 640-nm Diode Laser Treatment for Prevention of Oral Mucositis in Pediatric Cancer Patients
April 15, 2010

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Cynthia Morford

Cynthia Morford, DDS
University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry
San Francisco, California

Er:YAG Laser Debonding of Porcelain Veneers
April 17, 2010

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2009

Bulent Gokce

Bulent Gokce
Ege University School of Dentistry, Department of Prosthodontics, Izmir, Turkey

Bond Strengths of All-Ceramics: Acid vs. Laser Etching
April 25, 2009

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Steven Tapp Huma Hamid

Steven Tapp
Huma Hamid
University of Texas, Houston Branch
Houston, Texas

Glass Ionomer Bond Strength to Teeth Prepared with an Er:YAG Laser
April 25, 2009

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Brian Sang

Brian Sang
West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virignia

A Quantitative Assessment of the Effect of Various Antimicrobial Therapies on Porphymonas Gingivalis Contamination on the Implant Surface: A SEM Study
April 25, 2009

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2008

Dr. Monica Chmiel

Monica Chmiel, DDS, MS
UCSF School of Dentistry
San Francisco, California

Effect of a New Carbon Dioxide Laser and Fluoride on Caries Progression in Demineralized Enamel

April 10, 2008

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Dr. Piyanart Ekworapoj

Piyanart Ekworapoj, DDS, MSc
School of Dental Science at Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Optimal Laser Energy for Adhesion of Glass Ionomer Cement

April 10, 2008

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Dr. Ali Obeidi

Ali Obeidi, DDS, MS1
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama

Shear Bond Strength and SEM Study of Composite Material to Enamel and Dentin Prepared by Er,Cr. YSGG Laser, Application of Various Etching Time

April 10, 2008

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2007

Dr. Ali Obeidi

Roy George, MDS, PhD candidate
University of Queensland
Brisbane, Australia

Differential Ablation of Radicular Dentine with Er:YAG Laser Radiation Under Varying Water Flow Rates

March 30, 2007

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Mark Roper, DDS, MS

Mark Roper, DDS, MS
University of California at San Francisco
San Francisco, California

Cleaning and Shaping of Root Canal Systems Using Erbium Lasers - Two-Dimensional Change and Surface Characteristics from Erbium Lasers Used for Root Canal Preparation as Compared to Rotary Instrumentation

March 30, 2007

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Basem Salim

Basem Salim
The University of Manchester
Manchester, United Kingdom

Thermal Effects of Er,Cr:YSGG Laser Irradiation on External Root Surface During Root Canal Treatment

March 30, 2007

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2006

P.G. Stathopoulou, DDS

P.G. Stathopoulou, DDS
University of Louisville School of Dentistry
Louisville, Kentucky

Er:YAG Laser Reduces Post-Operative Discomfort
Following Osseous Resection for Periodontal Crown Lengthening

March 18, 2006

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James W. Thomas

James W. Thomas
Nova Southeastern University
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

A Comparison of the Thermal Effects of Erbium Lasers and Rotary Diamond Instrumentation on Tooth Structure
March 17, 2006

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2005

Scott Renfrow

Scott Renfrow
BSc., University of Oklahoma, School of Dentistry
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Effects of Er,Cr:YSGG Laser on Gingival Fibroblast
April 9, 2005

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2004

Dr. Robert S. Jones

Dr. Robert S. Jones
University of California
San Francisco, California

Near-IR Imaging of Early Dental Decay
March 6, 2004

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