The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) recently awarded 11 deserving dental students a trip to its annual meeting, AACD 2014, at no charge through the APEX scholarship program. The APEX scholarship provides students with education through hands-on workshops and lectures at its annual scientific session, along with networking opportunities. This year, students traveled to Orlando April 30 through May 3 for a comprehensive cosmetic dentistryeducational experience.
This year’s winners are: • Walberto Cantu, Marquette University • Charles W. Vittitow, University of Kentucky • Adam Barry Hammerbeck, Marquette University • Leah Christine McQuigg, University of Colorado • Zuleidy D. Arencibia, University of Puerto Rico • Jessica Leigh Tucker, University of Tennessee • Vera Telyakova, University of Toronto • Natalie Ann Lesinski, University of Colorado • Ida Zarrabi, University of CA – San Francisco • Alexander Rubinov, Columbia University • Andi-Jean Miro, New York University The experience was especially helpful for Cantu, who was able to take classes beyond the scope of his dental school curriculum. “As a dental student we are limited to the training and education that we get at school,” Cantu said. “The courses that are offered here are second to none. I took classes ranging from dental implants, 5 layering technique restoring a Class IV lesion, to how to increase the profit of your practice. The highlight of the conference was learning from Dr. Newton Fahl, Jr. at one of his hands-on workshops.” Lesinski appreciated the connections she made with other dental professionals in the field, including AACD President Dr. Jack Ringer. “The community of dentists I had the opportunity to interact with were outstanding — top cosmetic dentists of the world. In fact, everyone I met was more than willing to help me grow as a current student and future dentist,” she said.The AACD APEX Student Scholarship includes: • Registration fees to the annual scientific session ($125 undergraduate) • Round-trip coach-class airfare (up to a $500 value) • Hotel accommodations for the annual scientific session ($1,000 value) • One year of AACD membership ($20 undergraduate) Dental students are eligible to apply for the scholarships and are judged on academic achievement and their understanding of and commitment to the future of cosmetic dentistry.ADDITIONAL READING |Interview With a Dental Icon: Dr. Bill DorfmanFor more information about the APEX program, visit www.aacd.com/apex.For more information about the AACD, visit their website.
