Student Scholarship

The Dr. Eugene M. Seidner Student Scholarship Program

ALD Introduces Student Scholarship Program in the name of Dr Eugene M. Seidner

• 2009 Scholarship Program Brochure
• Student Scholarship Application

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

What is awarded?
The Dr. Eugene M. Seidner Student Scholarship is intended to promote the advancement of dental laser technology education and clinical research. The grant will cover a year of ALD membership, conference registration fees, Standard Proficiency Dental Laser Education application fees, transportation and hotel accommodations. Meals not scheduled within the conference program are not included. Upon successful presentation an Award in the form of a Certificate for participation will be presented to the Scholarship recipients. A plaque for best student presentation will be granted for best presentation.

Who is eligible?
Undergraduate dental students or graduate dental students in a general or specialty program interested in deepening their understanding of the use of lasers in dentistry.

How do candidates apply?
Applications may be downloaded or received by contacting the Academy of Laser Dentistry. Completed applications must be received by ALD by October 1, 2008.

Abstract Submission Deadline
Abstracts must be submitted by October 1, 2008 following the guidelines specified in ALD's Call for Abstracts module.

How are scholarships awarded?
The recipient/s will be selected in November 1, 2008. The award is granted to the recipient/s upon registration no later than December 1, 2008.

Download Application & Brochure

• Student Scholarship Donor Brochure
• Student Scholarship Application

For More Information
If you have additional questions regarding the Dr. Eugene M. Seidner Scholarship, please contact:

Heather Meiselman, LCSW
Academy of Laser Dentistry
Phone: 954-346-3776 ext 204 or toll free 877-527-3776, ext 204
Fax: 954-757-2598
E-mail: memberservices@laserdentistry.org

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Recipient History

2008

Monica Chmiel, DDS, MS UCSF School of Dentistry San Francisco, California Effect of a New Carbon Dioxide Laser and Fluoride on Caries Progression in Demineralized Enamel April 10, 2008 Download Abstract

Piyanart Ekworapoj, DDS, MSc School of Dental Science at Newcastle University Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Optimal Laser Energy for Adhesion of Glass Ionomer Cement April 10, 2008 Download Abstract

Ali Obeidi, DDS, MS1 University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, Alabama Shear Bond Strength and SEM Study of Composite Material to Enamel and Dentin Prepared by Er,Cr. YSGG Laser, Application of Various Etching Time April 10, 2008 Download Abstract

2007

Roy George, MDS, PhD candidate University of Queensland Brisbane, Australia Differential Ablation of Radicular Dentine with Er:YAG Laser Radiation Under Varying Water Flow Rates March 30, 2007 Download Abstract

Mark Roper, DDS, MS University of California at San Francisco San Francisco, California Cleaning and Shaping of Root Canal Systems Using Erbium Lasers - Two-Dimensional Change and Surface Characteristics from Erbium Lasers Used for Root Canal Preparation as Compared to Rotary Instrumentation March 30, 2007 Download Abstract

Basem Salim The University of Manchester Manchester, United Kingdom Thermal Effects of Er,Cr:YSGG Laser Irradiation on External Root Surface During Root Canal Treatment March 30, 2007 Download Abstract

2006

P.G. Stathopoulou, DDS University of Louisville School of Dentistry Louisville, Kentucky Er:YAG Laser Reduces Post-Operative Discomfort Following Osseous Resection for Periodontal Crown Lengthening March 18, 2006 Download Abstract

James W. Thomas Nova Southeastern University Ft. Lauderdale, Florida A Comparison of the Thermal Effects of Erbium Lasers and Rotary Diamond Instrumentation on Tooth Structure March 17, 2006 Download Abstract

2005

Scott Renfrow BSc., University of Oklahoma, School of Dentistry Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Effects of Er,Cr:YSGG Laser on Gingival Fibroblast April 9, 2005 Download Abstract

2004

Dr. Robert S. Jones University of California San Francisco, California Near-IR Imaging of Early Dental Decay March 6, 2004 Download Abstract

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