ANNAPOLIS, Maryland--The Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures has announced the winners of its I See IC Contest during a red carpet event June 13 at the OSAP Symposium in Palm Springs, Calif.
The contest was designed to promote infection control and safety by inviting dental professionals to create attention-getting videos and photos. A DVD is being created that will include the finalists' entries and additional material.
The event began with symposium attendees entering the hall on a red carpet, with Lori Paulson of ADC and Eileen White of Advanstar acting as celebrity interviewers while Kevin Henry of PennWell Publishing and Mike Canham of Leslie Canham Seminars played paparazzi.
Andy Whitehead served as master of ceremonies, handing out awards to the winners. The contest sponsors were A-dec, Biotrol, Crosstex, Dux Dental, Nitram Division of Sirona, PDI, SciCan, Septodont, Sullivan-Schein, and Sultan Healthcare.
Winners for the contest were:
Best Comedy: "Beauty Pageant for Gloves," submitted by Leslie Canham
Best Drama: "Infection Walks Loose," submitted by Joab Montes Garcidueñas
Best Infection Control Message: "Proper Placement of PPE," submitted by Philip Kim and Jasrit Pahal
Most Creative: "A Long Journey," submitted by Piedad Hernandez Ramirez
In addition, $1,000 grand prizes were given to the best video and the best still photo.
The award for Best Overall Video went to "Are Both the Same," submitted by Rene Rodriguez Romero. The award for Best Still Photo went to "Her Highness," submitted by Sharon Reams.
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