Student Scholarship
The Dr. Eugene M. Seidner Student Scholarship Program
ALD Introduces Student Scholarship Program in the name of Dr. Eugene M. Seidner
- Scholarship Program Brochure & Donation Form
- Student Scholarship Application
- Student Scholarship Letter of Reference Form
In 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 June 30. Submissions must include three items for completeness:
- Student Scholarship Application (Due by June 30)
- An Abstract for Presentation (Due by June 30)
- Letter of Reference (Due by September 1)
Application and Abstract Submission Deadline
Abstracts must be submitted by June 30, following the guidelines specified in ALD's Call for Abstracts module. If research work is ongoing, applicants may provide abstract updates by September 1. If more study time is needed to complete the research study, applicants may contact the Academy to request an extension.
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 September 15 and October 15 by email.
Download Application & Brochure
- Scholarship Program Brochure & Donation Form
- Student Scholarship Application
- Student Scholarship Letter of Reference Form
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
2013
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Dr. J. Ryan Blankenship |
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Dr. Chanthoeun Chui |
2012
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Ms. Jeema Dad Acid Etching, Mechanical Debridement,and Different Bonding Generations for Enamel Prepared by Er,Cr:YSGG Laser Jeema Dad, Student Scholarship Recipient: "The ALD conference has significantly increased my awareness of the versatile uses of dental lasers. With experienced dentists who use lasers on a daily basis, I not only learned different techniques and types of lasers that would work best for certain procedures, but also had hands on experience with various lasers. The ALD conference was a success thanks to the help of the compassionate members who brought his event all together. I look forward to the next conference in Palm Springs, California." |
2011
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Praveen Arany, BDS, MDS Low-Power Laser-Generated ROS Species Can Activate Latent TGF-ß1 and Direct Dental Stem Cell Differentiation |
2010
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Verica Aleksic, DDS Low-Level Er:YAG Laser Irradiation Enhances Osteoblast Proliferation Through Activation of MAPK/ERK |
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Adar Ben-Amy, DMD Efficacy of 640-nm Diode Laser Treatment for Prevention of Oral Mucositis in Pediatric Cancer Patients |
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Cynthia Morford, DDS Er:YAG Laser Debonding of Porcelain Veneers |
2009
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Bulent Gokce Bond Strengths of All-Ceramics: Acid vs. Laser Etching |
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Steven Tapp Glass Ionomer Bond Strength to Teeth Prepared with an Er:YAG Laser |
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Brian Sang |
2008
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Monica Chmiel, DDS, MS |
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Piyanart Ekworapoj, DDS, MSc |
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Ali Obeidi, DDS, MS1 |
2007
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Roy George, MDS, PhD candidate |
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Mark Roper, DDS, MS |
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Basem Salim |
2006
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P.G. Stathopoulou, DDS |
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James W. Thomas |
2005
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Scott Renfrow |
2004
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Dr. Robert S. Jones |
