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Crest Oral-B Scholarships for Dental Hygiene Students Pursuing Academic Careers


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Purpose

The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) and The Procter & Gamble Company announce the ADEA/Crest Oral-B Scholarships for Dental Hygiene Students Pursuing Academic Careers. These scholarships support dental hygiene students who are pursuing education beyond an associate degree and who have an interest in academic careers.

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Overview

Each year, two dental hygiene students receive the ADEA/Crest Oral-B Scholarship for Dental Hygiene Students Pursuing Academic Careers.

Each scholarship recipient receives $3,000.

Eligibility Requirements

An applicant must:

  • Be enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program or graduate degree program in dental hygiene at an ADEA Member Institution.
  • Show a commitment to pursuing an academic career in dental hygiene.
  • Be an ADEA Individual Member.

Both part-time and full-time students are eligible.

Application Process Checklist

The application process opens on July 15, 2024.

The following items must be submitted by Sept. 19, 2024, using the ADEA online application process.

  1. Transcripts obtained from the candidate’s school registrar verifying academic standing.
  2. A personal statement from the candidate detailing his or her experiences, influences and decision-making that demonstrates a firm commitment to becoming an allied dental faculty member.
  3. Individual letters of nomination and evaluation from two faculty members that address the candidate’s career goals.
  4. A letter of recommendation from the student’s dean, dental hygiene director or equivalent.

Notification Date and Award Announcement

Scholarship recipients and applicants not receiving awards will be notified by Dec. 12, 2024.

Awards will be announced during the 2025 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition, March 8–11, 2025, in National Harbor, MD.


Past Recipients

Past Recipients

2024
Ms. Kristen Valenzuela, UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry
Mr. Erik Wurster,
University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry

2023
Ms. Rowie Fuertes, University of Michigan School of Dentistry
Ms. Johanna Owen, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry

2022
Ms. Brittany Booth, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry
Ms. Allison Carron, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry

2021 
Ms. Shivalika Katyal, University of British Columbia Faculty of Dentistry
Ms. Adair Pardi, Pacific University

2020
Ms. Megan Bilbee, University of Michigan School of Dentistry
Ms. Mona Riaz, University of Michigan School of Dentistry

2019
Ms. Karen D’Mello, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston
Ms. Emily Penberthy, Eastern Washington University

2018
Prof. Amber Lovatos, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston
Ms. Uhlee Oh, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry

2017
Ms. Danielle Clark, University of Alberta School of Dentistry
Ms. Kayla Cunningham, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry

2016
Ms. Elizabeth Kornegay, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry
Ms. Lisa Westhoff, Eastern Washington University

2015
Ms. Anna Hilla, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry
Ms. Mary Pelletier, Indian River State College of Health and Science

2014
Ms. Jessica Holloman, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry
Ms. Stefanie Marx, University of Michigan School of Dentistry

2013
Ms. Yvonne Aitken, Eastern Washington University
Ms. Brittany Minichbauer, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry

2012
Ms. Catherine R. Beebe, Idaho State University Department of Dental Hygiene
Ms. Qun Tang, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry

2011
Ms. Deborah K. Osborn, College of Southern Nevada
Ms. Cynthia L. Stull, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry

2010
Ms. Lisa M. Johnson, Idaho State University
Ms. Kylie J. Siruta, University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Dentistry

2009
Ms. Brenda Armstrong, University of Minnesota
Ms. Mary H. Vinson, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry

2008
Ms. Cherri Kading, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry
Ms. Ann O’Kelley Wetmore, Idaho State University

2007
Ms. Tracey Brookshire, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry
Ms. Melissa Efurd, University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Dentistry

2006
Ms. Sheri French, University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry
Ms. Anne Scott, University of New Mexico

2005
Ms. Janet Kinney, University of Michigan School of Dentistry
Ms. Michelle Mould, University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Dentistry

2004
Ms. Marsha Black, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry
Ms. Jennifer Hamm, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry

2003
Ms. Kathryn M. Dockter, University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Dentistry
Ms. Melanie L. Simmer-Beck, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry

2002
Ms. Ann Battrell, University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Dentistry
Ms. Jennifer Ledford, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry

2001
Ms. Marie Anne Anderson, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry
Ms. Karen Tam, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry

2000
Ms. Luisa Goodwin, California State University at Fresno
Ms. Carol Nguyen, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School