® UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY 910;;/!I;Jtljb Sf:f;;no Jtial fitduo Jtittlln; ~ 15, 201c5 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA School of Dentistry Office of the Dean Welcome graduates, faculty, staff, and guests to the 2015 School of Dentistry Commencement Ceremony! We are here today to celebrate the newest members of our oral health professions, our new dentists, dental hygienists, dental therapists, dental scientists, and dental specialists. Graduates, yours has been a challenging education, rich with opportunities for professional growth and involvement. You have worked hard and what you have achieved is truly exceptional. We applaud your tremendous accomplishments. You leave us today as oral health professionals and scientists, well prepared with the knowledge and skills you will need to improve people's lives. As you begin this next step on your professional journey, we encourage you to take with you the lessons you learned here in your education years. Be compassionate, empathetic, and generous with the gifs of your talents and accomplishments. Remember that caring for patients is both a privilege and a responsibility. Be open to new ideas, embracing change that is advanced in the betterment of health care for patients and in the betterment of our society and humanity as a whole. Be involved in your communities and inspire young people to a career in our great oral health professions. Always, everywhere, be the very best clinicians, educators, scientists and leaders you can be, and an advocate for improved oral health. Hold fast to the principles of professionalism, ethical practice, and be happy in your work. Know, too, that the expertise you developed here is but a prologue to a lifetime of learning yet to come. Your efforts, and the efforts of your faculty and staff, have readied you to launch great careers. As we have worked and learned, side-by-side with you, know that your being here has also made our lives more meaningful. We are so very proud to call you alumni of this great University and School of Dentistry and to welcome you today as our colleagues. It is my honor and privilege to extend my most personal and heartfelt congratulations to you and your families. Wishing you all the very best, ~d~ Leon A. Assael, DMD Dean Professor, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery The Ceremony PROCESSIONAL WELCOME Leon A. Assael, Dean SPEAKING FOR THE GRADUATES Georgios A. Kotsakis Certificate in Periodontology and Master of Science, Class of 2015 Sophie C. Bove Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, Class of 2015 Karen E. Bohnen Bachelor of Science in Dental Therapy, Class of 2014 Michael Warren Regan Anderson Doctor of Dental Surgery, Class of 2015 CoMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Leon A. Assael, Dean CONFERRING OF DEGREES The Honorable Peggy E. Lucas, Regent RECOGNITION OF DEGREE CANDIDATES AND PRESENTATION OF GRADUATES ADVANCED DENTISTRY PROGRAMS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN DENTAL HYGIENE DENTAL THERAPY GRADUATES DocToR oF DENTAL SuRGERY GRADUATES Leon A. Assael, Dean Keith A. Mays, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Eric A. Mills, Clinical Associate Professor, Division of Comprehensive Care N aty Lopez, Assistant Dean for Admissions and Diversity Christine M. Blue, Director, Division of Dental Hygiene Karl D. Self, Director, Division of Dental Therapy Gary E. Cook, Director, Preclinical Laboratories Charles 0. Watkin, Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Comprehensive Care OATH FOR NEW DENTISTS Leon A. Assael, Dean "HAIL! MINNESOTA" CLOSING COMMENTS RECESSIONAL Mark A. Runyan, Doctor of Dental Surgery, Class of 2015 Minnesota hail to thee! Hail to thee our college dear! Thy light shall ever be a beacon bright and clear. Thy sons and daughters true will proclaim thee near and far, They will guard thy fame and adore thy name; Thou shalt be their Northern Star. Leon A. Assael, Dean Guests are asked to remain seated until the conclusion of the student and faculty recessional. Please join us for a light reception following the ceremony. Seated on Stage DR. LEON A. AssAEL Dean THE HONORABLE PEGGY E. LUCAS Regent DR. KAREN HANSON MR. TERRY L. BocK Ms. JILL L. STOLTENBERG DR. KEITH A. MAYS DR. TODD E. THIERER DR. DAVID A. BEREITER DR. NATY LOPEZ DR. JoEL D. RuDNEY DR. GARY C. ANDERSON DR. DONALD A. SIMONE DR. SHEILA M. RIGGS DR. RALPH DELONG Ms. CHRISTINE M. BLuE DR. KARL D. SELF DR. GARY E. CooK DR. ERIC A. MILLS DR. CHARLES 0. WATKIN DR. DAVID S. GESKO DR. DANIEL E. RosE DR. ROBERT P. GARDETTO MR. MARSHALL SHRAGG MR. CARMELO CINQUEONCE Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Associate Vice President and Chief of Staff, Academic Health Center Century Club Professor of the Year Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs Interim Associate Dean for Research Assistant Dean for Admissions and Diversity Assistant Dean for Research Interim Chair, Developmental and Surgical Sciences Chair, Diagnostic and Biological Sciences Chair, Primary Dental Care Chair, Restorative Sciences Director, Division of Dental Hygiene Director, Division of Dental Therapy Director, Preclinical Laboratories Clinical Associate Professor, Division of Comprehensive Care Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Comprehensive Care President, Minnesota Board of Dentistry President, Minnesota Dental Association President, School of Dentistry Alumni Society Executive Director, Minnesota Board of Dentistry Executive Director, Minnesota Dental Association Century Club Professor of the Year The Century Club Professor of the Year is the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry's highest honor and is awarded each year to a faculty member in recognition of outstanding contributions to the School of Dentistry in the areas of education, service and research. Jill L. Stoltenberg, BSDH, MA, RF 2014 Century Club Professor of the Year Jill L. Stoltenberg, BSDH, MA, RF, is an associate professor in the Department of Primary Dental Care, Division of Dental Hygiene, at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses, is a clinical instructor for dental hygiene students at all levels of academic endeavor, and mentors graduate students pursuing a Master of Science in Dental Hygiene degree in their research, as well as in the development of their clinical and didactic teaching skills. Professor Stoltenberg has conducted research in the area of periodontal disease and disease risk; her clinical teaching expertise includes skill assessment and evaluation. Professor Stoltenberg is an invited speaker for dental, dental hygiene and continuing education courses and has earned several teaching awards. She served as clinic director of the dental hygiene division for many years, rebuilding the clinical program to include evidence-based clinical protocols and optimal experiences in student skill development and competency. Her interest in establishing access to dental care in communities of need led to the establishment of Health, Etc. neighborhood clinic and the H. C. Andersen School dental clinic, as well as service on the quality assurance committee for Open Cities Dental Clinic in St. Paul. She also served as a consultant to 3M and Procter & Gamble, and as a reviewer for the Journal of Dental Hygiene. As a member of the International Association of Dental Research (IADR) and the American Dental Education Association (ADEA), Professor Stoltenberg participated in a variety of organizational activities and served as the School of Dentistry's representative to the ADEA Council of Faculties. She is a member of the Minnesota Dental Hygienists' Association (MDHA), has served on various MDHA committees, chaired its Education and Research Council, and has been a delegate at the MDHA annual session. Her experience as a clinical dental hygienist is in both general and dental specialty practices and in hospital dentistry. She enjoys treating patients with special needs, has taught in the Cleft Palate Clinic at the University of Minnesota, and volunteered her services treating HIV I AIDS patients in Uganda. She currently practices in the School of Dentistry Faculty Practice Clinic. Student Speakers Georgios A. Kotsakis was born and raised in Greece, where he earned his dental degree at the University of Athens. As a University of Minnesota resident in the Advanced Education Program in Periodontology, he published 30 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals and co-authored three book chapters on topics related to periodontology and implantology. He received multiple corporate research grants and most recently he received, as co-investigator, a NIDCR/NIH grant to investigate methods to concurrently evaluate multiple outcomes in dental research and efficient tools for the population-level surveillance of periodontal disease for use in epidemiological studies. He has been widely recognized for his contributions and research by the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation. Dr. Kotsakis plans to pursue a career in academia following the completion of his residency. Sophie C. Bove, from Bloomington, Minn., received a bachelor of science degree in biology from the University of Minnesota. She worked for more than two years in dental equipment and administration before returning to the University of Minnesota to earn a bachelor of science degree in dental hygiene. She served as president of her class for two years (2013-2015) and as a member of the Council of Students. Ms. Bove also is a student delegate for the American Dental Hygiene Association for District 7, and a student representative on both the Dental Hygiene Admissions Committee and the Strategic Planning Steering Committee for the School of Dentistry. Karen E. Bohnen, from Maplewood, Minn., earned her bachelor of science degree in dental therapy in December 2014. Ms. Bohnen served as president of her dental therapy class since 2012 and was a member of the Council of Students. She is a member of the Minnesota Dental Therapy Association (2013) and was, most recently, on the 2014 planning committee for Give Kids a Smile at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. Michael Warren Regan Anderson was raised in the Seattle, Wash. area and graduated cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree from Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington. He and his wife, Tarah, moved to the Twin Cities where he worked with Teach for America before finding employment in a dental clinic. He served as president of the doctor of dental surgery class of 2015 since 2011 and as president of the Council of Students. Following graduation, he will begin a specialty residency in endodontics at the University of Minnesota. RECOGNITION OF 2015 CANDIDATES IN ADVANCED DENTISTRY PROGRAMS ENDODONTICS: CERTIFICATE AND MS DEGREE ANTICIPATED AUGUST 2015 Sanaz Aghabak Lavasani, DDS Riley J. H. Lewis, BDS Cynthia R. Tyler, DDS Steven F. Wiswall, DMD Tehran, Iran Calgary, Canada Seattle, WA Watertown, SD GENERAL PRACTICE RESIDENCY: CERTIFICATE ANTICIPATED JUNE 2015 Deborah H. Chau, DDS Adam M. Gee, DDS Matthew D. Greaves, DDS NicoleT. Haus, DDS Michael J. Longlet, DDS Helen 0. Oboro Onuora, DDS Fremont, CA Seattle, WA Saint Louis, MO Vadnais Heights, MN Red Wing, MN Nigeria ORALAND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY: CERTIFICATE ANTICIPATED JUNE 2015 Benjamin J. Lago, DDS Paul W. Peterson, DDS DeWitt, MI Golden Valley, MN ORTHODONTICS: CERTIFICATE ANTICIPATED JUNE 2015, MS DEGREE ANTICIPATED AUGUST 2015 Danae C. Brownrigg, DMD Kelley A. Gyllenhaal, DDS Christine C. Hammer, DDS Kyle W. Knudsen, DDS Chad E. Larson, DDS Rebecca A. Schnitt, DDS Ottawa, Canada Glenview, IL Duluth, MN Minneapolis, MN Roseville, MN Guilford, CT PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY: CERTIFICATE ANTICIPATED JUNE 2015 Nicholas Brenner Baylon, DDS Emily C. Cortes, DDS Madeline R. Goettl, DDS Colin J. Maguire, DDS Michael Todd Steinmetz, DDS Natasha Varma, DMD Lakeland Shores, MN Kansas City, MO Sullivan, WI Rapid City, SD Browerville, MN Mobile,AL PERIODONTOLOGY Micah Chan, DMD Montreal, Canada Certificate Anticipated May 2015, MS Degree Anticipated June 2015 Georgios A. Kotsakis, DDS Athens, Greece Certificate and MS Degree Anticipated May 2015 Alejandro Kovacs, DDS, MS Maturin, Venezuela Certificate Anticipated May 2015 PROSTHODONTICS: CERTIFICATE AND MS DEGREE MARCH 2015 John R. Keyes, DMD Michael J. Lassie, DMD Victoria, Canada Glendive, MT TMD AND OROFACIAL PAIN: CERTIFICATE AND MS DEGREE ANTICIPATED MAY 2015 Akanksha Gupta, BDS Flavia P. Kapos, DDS Rajasthan, India Sao Paulo, Brazil RECOGNITION OF 2015 CANDIDATES IN ADVANCED DENTISTRY PROGRAMS (continued) MASTER OF DENTAL HYGIENE DEGREE Melissa L. Hall Saint Paul, MN Mandy L. Herr Minot, ND Angela Jean Rauschendorfer Hugo, MN Degree Anticipated August 2015 Degree Anticipated August 2015 Degree Received March 2015 CANDIDATES FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN DENTAL HYGIENE Megan E. Becker Karen E. Bohnen Gina M. Bucha1 Kaitlin E. Gebhart Lauren M. Johnson Renee J. Larson Leah M. Loehndorf Jenna S. Marquardt Weston Mark Schmidt Sophie C. Bove Amanda M. Carlson Karly E. Dybedahl Jamie C. Flanagan Katelyn Joy Friedt Laura M. Friedt Natali a L. Gandini Jade R. Kemp Julie M. Klegin Gabrielle L. Larson Nicole A. Marinelli Ashley M. Martin Marissa J. Moeller Jill C. Mudrak Ariel L. Pesch Jessica L. Richetto Yulianna G. Rodriguez Britta A. Skaar Sara M. Sparks Jenna S. Stevenson Junchi Yang Abby L. Wang Malia L. Wittman Bloomington, MN Minneapolis, MN Inver Grove Heights, MN Saint Michael, MN Bismarck, ND Newburg, ND Coon Rapids, MN Lodi, WI Cannon Falls, MN Cottage Grove, MN Addison, IL Blaine, MN Pipestone, MN Anoka, MN Buffalo, MN Wausau, WI Chicago, IL Eagan,MN Rosemount, MN Kenyon,MN Minneapolis, MN Minneapolis, MN Andover, MN DEGREES IN DENTAL THERAPY Maple Grove, MN Maplewood, MN Mahtomedi, MN Elkton, SD Lino Lakes, MN Slayton, MN Wauwatosa, WI New Prague, MN Hawkins, WI Masters Degree Conferred December 2014 Bachelor of Science Degree Conferred December 2014 Masters Degree Conferred December 2014 Masters Degree Anticipated May 2015 Masters Degree Conferred December 2014 Masters Degree Conferred December 2014 Masters Degree Conferred December 2014 Masters Degree Conferred December 2014 Masters Degree Conferred December 2014 CANDIDATES FOR THE DOCTOR OF DENTAL SURGERY DEGREE Funsho A. Akinluyi Karl D. Anderson Michael Warren Regan Anderson JayceE. Apelgren Jill M. Balgaard Connie Y. Bao Boyee Barwu Lindsay G. Bedeaux Daniel W. Bellamy Brianna B. Berg Pallavi P. Bhosale Sarah N. Bryan Brian G. Burseth Nicholas R. Bussa Michael P. Capp Chad W. Cattron Raylien Chao Matthew J. Charging Tiffany W. Chen Garrett D. Clause Gregory D. Cochrane Michael J. Determan Tanner L. Diggs Shylene P. Dutt Molly Ann Erdman Rosemary A. Favero Cory S. Fogel Andrew S. Frerich Sara Audrey Gaalaas Natalie N. Gomez Marissa A. Gop len Erika R. Guetter Jon M. Hallie Benjamin T. Heggestad Ryan M. Hillesheim John H. Hofer Edo State, Nigeria Rapid City, SD Seattle, WA Waterford, WI Ashby, MN Rochester, MN Monrovia, Liberia Lakeville, MN Duluth, MN Orono,MN Lauderdale, MN Red Wing, MN Crystal Lake, IL Duluth, MN Andover, MN Kalispell, MT Taipei, Taiwan Beulah, ND Taipei, Taiwan Mankato, MN Wild Rose, WI Andover, MN Missoula, MT Toronto, Canada Courtland, MN Bloomington, MN Winnipeg, Canada Marshall, MN Grand Rapids, MN Plymouth, MN Porter, MN Detroit Lakes, MN Roseau, MN Duluth, MN Saint Peter, MN Middleton, WI CANDIDATES FOR THE DOCTOR OF DENTAL SURGERY DEGREE (continued) Brennan J. Houbrick Spokane, WA Celia F ei Huang Lexington, MA Seth A. Huiras Random Lake, WI Timothy S. Huska Woodbury, MN Christopher L. Ibberson Sleepy Eye, MN Mallory K. Immerfall Prior Lake, MN Terrence W. James Winnipeg, Canada Grace E. Johnson Red Lake Falls, MN Jennifer G. Johnson Waubun,MN Kirsten M. Johnson Hanover, MN Megan A. Kack Minneota, MN Bethany L. Kjellgren Saint Peter, MN Amber A. Kroke Minot, ND Benjamin D. Larson Rochester, MN Kyley M. Lebens Maplewood, MN Paul A. Leeman Appleton, WI Gang Li Tucson, AZ Justin P. Liggett San Jose, CA Jeremy S. Lois Lake Geneva, WI Ishtpreet K. Mangat Vancouver, Canada Joseph-Charles Mardini Montreal, Canada Kathleen B. Mattison Forest Lake, MN Katelyn K. McNeill Rochester, MN Colleen E. McShane Roselle, IL Nathaniel M. Miller West Fargo, ND Ibrahim Mohammad Toronto, Canada Annelise T. Nelson Detroit Lakes, MN Van T. Nguyen Winona, MN Jing Nie Houston, TX Madhvi M. Patel Plymouth, MN Isaac P. Perry Wabasha, MN Rebecca J. Petersen Clava City, MN Ryan T. Pfundheller Altoona, WI Lan D. Ph am, PhD Maplewood, MN UyenP. Pham Minneapolis, MN Alex M. Provo Detroit Lakes, MN CANDIDATES FOR THE DOCTOR OF DENTAL SURGERY DEGREE (continued) Roya Rahnamayi Suhail A. Rana Sean M. Rasmusson Blake E. Ristvedt Mark A. Runyan Erin M. Scherer Austin P. Schmalz Chad A. Schulz David R. Schuweiler Zainah M. Shaker Jasmine Shakya Jagan Nath Sharma David M. Sisneros Stephen E. Solie Amanda J. Sperl Samuel S. Sun Sarah Tariq Mark B. Thiele Michael Leif Thomas Emily E. Thompson Bao Q. Tran Aaron Tsay Ashley D. Valesano Tyler J. Varhol Katherine R. Vaughan Banita K. Villing Zachary C. Walgenbach Andrew T. Weaver Carley A. Werven Kirsten M. William-Kennedy Rachael A. Wilson Elizabeth R. Woell Rhode Matthew E. Yu Alexandra Zabala Stephanie N. Zastrow Jennifer Zhang Tehran, Iran Detroit, MI Aberdeen, SD West Fargo, ND Grand Forks, ND Bath, MI Fargo, ND Sherwood, WI Saint Paul, MN Roseville, MN Kathmandu, Nepal Dharan, Nepal Pueblo, CO Edina, MN Saint Cloud, MN Changhua, Taiwan Lahore, Pakistan Warroad, MN Anchorage, AK DePere, WI Saigon, Vietnam Montreal, Canada Nisswa, MN Coon Rapids, MN Onekama, MI Delta, Canada Waseca, MN Bemidji, MN Walhalla, ND Rapid City, SD Billings, MT Burnsville, MN Stouffville, Canada Cali, Colombia Columbus, MN Danville, CA Oath for New Dentists In the tradition of Hippocrates and the men and women through the ages who have dedicated their lives to the art and science of medicine and dentistry I make the following pledge: The respect and dignity of patients and the confidential nature of our relationship are foremost in my service to them. I acknowledge my limitations and need for continued education. I will seek the knowledge and inspiration of my colleagues, friends, and patients. My work shall be dedicated to improving the quality of life for those who seek my assistance. I will honor the wishes and needs of the patient and will always communicate treatment plans in the best interests of the patient. I will do no harm. I will strive always to improve the practice of dentistry, to provide a level of care that is ethical, moral, and just. I expect the same standards from my colleagues and will not tolerate their indifference, greed, or unethical behavior. My profession is an honored one. I will not violate the trust society has placed in me by allowing race, religion, sexual orientation, gender or social standing to affect my judgement or ability to take care of patients. I will be humble. I will consider the tools of my profession to be knowledge, skill, compassion, and patience. I will share these tools freely with my colleagues and patients alike. I shall do my utmost to provide the vulnerable members of society the care and attention they need to assure their health, dignity, and protection. I see all human life as sacred. In the presence of my teachers, my family, and my friends I make these promises solemnly and freely. With this oath I willingly assume the rewards and responsibilities of a dentist. Written by Timothy Schacker, MD, University of Minnesota Medical School, Class of 1986; revised 1999. Adapted for dentists by the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Class of 2013. STU DENT & ACADEMIC AFFAIRS ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SENIOR LEADERS A WARD Zachary C. Walgenbach ALPHA OMEGA ScHOLARSHIP AwARD Bethany L. Kjellgren Tyler J. Varhol AMERICAN AssociATION OF WoMEN DENTISTS ELEANOR BusHEE SENIOR WOMAN DENTAL A WARD Amber A. Kroke AMERICAN COLLEGE OF DENTISTS STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARD Stephanie N. Zastrow AMERICAN STUDENT DENTAL AssociATION A WARD OF ExcELLENCE Stephanie N. Zastrow DELTA SIGMA DELTA OUTSTANDING SENIOR AcADEMic AwARD Bethany L. Kjellgren INTERNATIONAL CoLLEGE OF DENTISTS STUDENT HuMANITARIAN AwARD Garrett D. Clause INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF DENTISTS STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARD Lindsay G. Bedeaux MELLOR R. HOLLAND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Michael Warren Regan Anderson METRO DENTALCARE FELLOW STUDENT MENTOR A WARD DDS: Stephen E. Solie DH: Sophie C. Bove MINNESOTA ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY LARRY SQUILLACE SENIOR MASTERS A WARD Kathleen B. Mattison MINNESOTA DENTAL Assoc iATION BoARD OF TRUSTEES AWARD Stephanie N. Zastrow 2015 AWARD RECIPIENTS OMICRON KAPPA UPSILON MEMBERSHIP AWARD Michael Warren Regan Anderson Lindsay G. Bedeaux Molly Ann Erdman Sara Audrey Gaalaas Natalie N. Gomez Marissa A. Gop len Christopher L. Ibberson Bethany L. Kjellgren Amanda J. Sperl Tyler J. Varhol PARK DENTAL "QuALITY CARE IN A CARING MANNER" A WARD Natalie N. Gomez Bethany L. Kjellgren Ibrahim Mohammad Mark A . Runyan Zachary C. Walgenbach Ps1 OMEGA ScHOLASTIC AcHIEVEMENT AWARD Garrett D. Clause BIOMATERIALS AcADEMY OF DENTAL MATERIALS AwARD Sara Audrey Gaalaas DENTAL HYGIENE AMERICAN AssociATION OF PuBLIC HEALTH D ENTISTRY AwARD FoR AcHIEVEMENT IN COMMUNITY DENTISTRY AND DENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH Sophie C. Bove GORDON AND MARIE HACKBORN AWARD Ariel L. Pesch JOHNSON & JOHNSON PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE A WARD Jamie C. Flanagan KATHLEEN J. NEWELL STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Sara M. Sparks NAOMI RHODE DENTAL HYGIENIST PATIENT RELATIONSHIP AWARD Natali a L. Gandini PARADISE D ENTAL TECHNOLOGIES ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD Gabrielle L. Larson PARK DENTAL SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARD Amanda M. Carlson SHIRLEY BURGAN LICHTWARDT SCHOLARSHIP Sophie C. Bove SIGMA PHI ALPHA AwARD Ariel L. Pesch SIGMA PHI ALPHA ELECTED STUDENT A WARD Sophie C. Bove Gabrielle L. Larson STUDENT TOTAL ACHIEVEMENT RECOGNITION (S.T.A.R.) AWARD Jade R. Kemp DENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH AMERICAN AssociATION OF PuBLIC HEALTH DENTISTRY AwARD FoR AcHIEVEMENT IN COMMUNITY DENTISTRY AND DENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH Megan A. Kack BRIAN D. STONE MEMORIAL AWARD FROM DENTAL LIFELINE N ETWORK Grace E. Johnson DENTAL RESEARCH & ORAL BIOLOGY AMERICAN AssociATION OF ORAL BIOLOGISTS AWARD LanD. Pham PIERRE F AUCHARD SENIOR STUDENT AWARD Colleen E. McShane QuiNTESSENCE AwARD FoR REsEARCH Matthew E. Yu ENDODONTICS AMERICAN AssociATION OF ENDODONTISTS STUDENT AcHIEVEMENT AwARD Michael Warren Regan Anderson IRWIN A. EPSTEIN AwARD FoR ExcELLENCE IN CLINICAL ENDODONTICS Isaac P. Perry JAMES JENSEN AwARD FoR ExcELLENCE IN ENDODONTICS Garrett D. Clause OPERATIVE DENTISTRY ACADEMY OF OPERATIVE DENTISTRY AWARD Kathleen B. Mattison AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ESTHETIC DENTISTRY A WARD Zachary C. Walgenbach AMERICAN ACADEMY OF GOLD FOIL OPERATORS AwARD Natalie N. Gomez QuTNTESSENCE AwARD FoR CuNICAL ACHIEVEMENT IN RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY Molly Ann Erdman ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL PATHOLOGY AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL PATHOLOGY AWARD Erin M. Scherer ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY AMERICAN AssociATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SuRGEONS DENTAL STUDENT A WARD Stephanie N. Zastrow HENRY B. CLARK, JR. MEMORIAL AWARD Benjamin T. Heggestad HoRACE WELLS SENIOR AwARD Cory S. Fogel ORAL MEDICINE, DIAGNOSIS & RADIOLOGY AMERICAN AcADEMY OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL RADIOLOGY A WARD Michael Warren Regan Anderson AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORAL MEDICTNE AwARD Kyley M. Lebens ORTHODONTICS AMERICAN AssociATION OF ORTHODONTisTs AWARD Sara Audrey Gaalaas 2015 AWARD RECIPIENTS MINNESOTA AssociATION OF ORTHODONTISTS A WARD Sara Audrey Gaalaas PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY CERTIFICATE OF MERIT AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY PRE DOCTORAL STUDENT A WARD Lindsay G. Bedeaux MINNESOTA ACADEMY OF PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY AWARD (COMMUNITY SERVICE) Stephen E. Solie MINNESOTA ACADEMY OF PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY AWARD (PERFORMANCE) Banita K. Villing PERIODONTICS AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PERIODONTOLOGY AwARD Garrett D. Clause MINNESOTA AssociATION OF PERIODONTISTS AWARD Jeremy S. Lois QuTNTESSENCE AwARD FoR PERIODONTICS Natalie N. Gomez PROSTHODONTICS: FIXED & REMOVABLE AcADEMY OF OssEorNTEGRATION OuTSTANDTNG DENTAL STUDENT IN IMPLANT DENTISTRY A WARD Brian G. Burseth ALLAN D. PETERSON MEMORIAL AWARD FoR CLTNICAL ExcELLENCE IN REMOVABLE PROSTHODONTICS Kirsten M. Johnson AMERICAN ACADEMY OF IMPLANT DENTISTRY DENTAL STUDENT A WARD Stephanie N. Zastrow AMERICAN AssociATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SuRGEONS DENTAL IMPLANT STUDENT AwARD Michael Warren Regan Anderson AMERICAN CoLLEGE OF PROSTHODONTics UNDERGRADUATE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Nathaniel M. Miller CLAYTON A. SwANSON MEMORIAL AwARD FoR PROSTHODONTICS Gregory D. Cochrane ExcELLENCE IN PROSTHODONTICS A WARD "HANAU™ THE BEST OF THE BEST" Ryan M. Hillesheim I NTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF ORAL IMPLANTOLOGISTS PREDOCTORAL AcHIEVEMENT A WARD Alex M. Provo J. RAYMOND GILL AwARD FoR 0UTSTANDTNG ACHIEVEMENT IN CLINICAL PROSTHODONTICS Bethany L. Kjellgren Amanda J. Sperl Ashley D. Valesano WALTERS. WARPEHAAWARD Jagan Nath Sharma CLASS OFFICERS THE ScHooL OF DENTISTRY GRACIOUSLY A c KNOWLEDGES THE AcHIEVEMENTS AND SERVICE OF OuR SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS DOCTOR OF DENTAL SURGERY President: Michael Warren Regan Anderson Vice President: Amber A. Kroke Vice President: Stephen E. Solie Vice President: Mark B. Thiele D ENTAL THERAPY President: Karen E. Bohnen Vice President: Kaitlin E. Gebhart Vice President: Leah M. Loehndorf D ENTAL HYGIENE President: Sophie C. Bove Vice President: Amanda M. Carlson Vice President: Jill C. Mudrak Hats Off to the U ofM The School of Dentistry Alumni Society congratulates you on your graduation. STAY CONNECTED Update your mail and email addresses at www.update.umn.edu. Once you graduate, you are eligible to keep your @umn.edu email account for life. To keep your account active, check your email at least once each year. STAY INFORMED Join SOD's Linkedln group: http://z.umn.edu/sodlinkedin. Find us on Face book: University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Alumni Society and University of Minnesota Dental Hygiene Alumni. PAY IT FORWARD Help support future School of Dentistry students who will follow in your footsteps. Be an active participant in the Annual Giving Campaign. Join the Legislative Network and receive updates on University and legislative issues, calls to action and invitations to events in your area. http://legislative-action.umn.edu. VISIT OFTEN Volunteer and attend events through the School of Dentistry Alumni Society. Contact Emily Best at 612-625-6811 or emilyj@umn.edu. Take advantage of your free first-year membership to the University of Minnesota Alumni Society. Benefits include discounts, career resources, networking and much more. www.MinnesotaAlumni.org/newgrad. Stay informed with the latest in dental education. Your tuition for Continuing Dental Education lecture courses is waived for 18 months after graduation. http:/ /www.dentalce.umn.edu. Look for a letter from Continuing Dental Education to take advantage of one free practice management course within 5 years of graduation. Academic Regalia The academic ensemble for graduation consists of a gown, separate hood and either a mortarboard cap or tam with tassel. The color of each piece and length and design of the hood is related to the respective academic degrees awarded or to be awarded. The official academic color designation for dentistry is lilac and the official colors of the University of Minnesota are maroon and gold. Bachelor of science degree candidates in dental hygiene and dental therapy are wearing black bachelor degree gowns and waist length black hoods edged in lilac velvet trim with a satin inner lining of maroon and gold. Master degree graduates are wearing black gowns with slightly longer sleeves and hoods. Dental hygiene degree candidates wearing gold tassels have been elected to Sigma Phi Alpha, the National Dental Hygiene Honor Society. The graduating doctor of dental surgery students are wearing black doctorate degree gowns and full length black hoods edged in a wide band of lilac velvet trim with a satin inner lining of maroon and gold. Candidates wearing the OKU Stole and gold tassel have been elected to Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the National Dental Honor Society. The faculty and honored guests participating in the graduation ceremony are wearing gowns and hoods indicating their highest degree and caps with tassels. The Mace Leading our processional today is Ms. Jill L. Stoltenberg, our distinguished Century Club Professor of the Year, bearing the University of Minnesota mace. Originally, maces were iron war clubs, powerful weapons of strength and authority. Today, the meaning is more peaceful; a staff carried before a dignitary as an insignia of dignity and authority. The University of Minnesota's mace was commissioned in 1961 for the inauguration of President 0. Meridith Wilson and designed by Philip G. Morton, sculptor and associate professor of art. It is made of an aluminum staff and topped by a crystal ball which symbolizes the illuminating quality and the clarity of thinking that characterizes education. The crystal ball is topped by a star representing Minnesota, the North Star State. Acknowledgement The School of Dentistry graduates express their appreciation to their families and friends for their support throughout their dental education. With sincere gratitude, the advanced students in dental education, Dental Hygiene Class of2015, Dental Therapy Class of2014, and Doctor of Dental Surgery Class of 2015 recognize the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Alumni Society for their financial support of their graduation apparel and commitment to making their graduation a very memorable occasion. This program is available in alternative formats upon request. Please contact: Ali J. Suehle School of Dentistry, Office of Student Affairs 15-106 Malcolm Moos Health Sciences Tower 612-625-0927 The University of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity educator and employer. ©20 15 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved.