Water Pik, Inc. has announced the 2007 sponsorship of the annual Hanau Best of The Best Award for Excellence in Prosthodontics among both domestic and international senior dental students.
The award is presented to the graduating senior who has excelled in the study and clinical applications of prosthodontics.
Each dental school is given an opportunity to nominate a student that has shown excellence in both clinical applications and academic performance. Each of the nominees receives a Hanau Wide-Vue Articulator in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments.
From these nominees, Waterpik evaluates the entries and selects one student as the grand prize winner. The winner receives an all-expense paid trip to the American College of Prosthodontics Meeting.
The 2007 winner is Dr. Benjamin A. Bowling, a graduate of the University of Iowa. He is now practicing in the Lake Phalen, Minn., office of Metro Dentalcare. He likes the small office atmosphere as well as having the resources of a larger group for networking and support.
He enjoys general dentistry and the day-to-day patient care opportunities. Although dental education has come a long way, fighting decay and restoring teeth are still a major part of his practice. He has already begun implementing usage of his Hanau Articulator with his first combination case of both fixed and removable prosthesis.
When reflecting on his years of dental school, he will always remember the outstanding relationships he acquired at the University of Iowa among his classmates and faculty. He stated, "The instructors and staff were always there for you." He grew up in Iowa, and while attending University of Iowa he met his wife, Kara.
University of Iowa Professor, Dr. Terry Lindquist, said, "Dr. Bowling was an unassuming dental student who accomplished a great deal 'under the radar'. The faculty enjoyed working with Ben because of his maturity, his empathy for his patients, and his great attitude. Ben was always well prepared and followed through with clinical procedures in a timely and professional manner. We are all very proud that he is recipient of this award."
For more information on the Best of the Best program, contact Waterpik at (800) 525-2020 or professional.waterpik.com.
