The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences held its annual White Coat Ceremony on September 17, 2025 at Redpath Hall. It is both a celebration and a rite of passage -听it welcomes third year dental students into the professional community and emphasizes the moral and ethical responsibilities that come with wearing the white coat.
This year鈥檚 event featured keynote speaker Dr. St茅phanie Morneau, dentist-consultant for Quebec's Ministry of Health and Social Services.
In her speech, Dean Elham Emami told students that the most obvious realities are often the hardest to see, and the easiest to forget.听She encouraged the students to not lose sight of their goal of becoming skilled and compassionate dentists as they manage student life, family and friends, new challenges, and distractions. "Don't be afraid of taking on responsibility: it is natural, and it can become your greatest ally. Welcome it with courage, and let it be the driving force that guides you towards excellence."
She presented Dr. Nathalie Morin, Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs, with a bouquet of flowers in recognition of her professionalism, unwavering commitment to student success, and leadership, following Dr. Morin鈥檚 announcement of her retirement in spring 2027.
After the donning of the white coats the annual student awards recognizing academic excellence and the听Dr. Ralph Silverstone Teaching Award, recognizing outstanding contributions by a clinical or laboratory supervisor teaching in the DMD program, were handed out. The 2025 Dr. Ralph Silverstone Teaching Award was presented to Assistant Professor Dr. Zovinar der Katchadourian, DMD'94.
The ceremony concluded with the reciting of the professional pledge. A special thanks to Pantops Orthodontics, whose sponsorship of the event helped make the celebration possible.
DEAN鈥橲 HONOUR LIST
DMD Class of 2028
- Olivier Daniel
- Yasmina Di Lullo
- Myriam Minciotti
- Anna Zhou
DMD Class of 2027
- Marie Joe Abou Monsef
- Mustafa Jubain
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- Christy Zhu
DMD Class of 2026
- Rasheed Abuarja
- Aliceson Drollette
- Jacqueline Hsiao
- Erica Smenderovac
- David Vo
- Stephanie Zhou
Class of 2029 awards
Mariko Brunet
Leo Paul Ramsay Major Entrance Scholarship听-听awarded annually on the basis of academic excellence to one or more students entering the DMD program. Preference is given to Quebec students with outstanding leadership in extracurricular and community activities.
Leonardo Pisciuneri
Dr. Harry Rosen Entrance Scholarship - established by A. Bram Appel BCom'35, and Bluma Appel, in honour of the late Harry Rosen, DDS'53, Professor Emeritus, awarded to an outstanding student entering the DMD program.
Class of 2028 awards
Yasmina Di Lullo
Dr. Yu-Ming Lam Scholarship听(renewed)听- established by 颅Dr. Yu鈥慚ing Lam DDS'72 and family in honour of Mr. Yin鈥態un Lam, for students entering the DMD 颅program
Dr. M. Donigan Prize - highest overall standing in Dentistry Apprenticeship I
Class of 2027 awards
Neos Dionisopoulos
Dr. 鈥淔lin鈥� Flanagan Award for Physical Health and Wellness - established by Lloyd Flanagan, DDS'84, Dr. James Terence Flanagan, DDS'82, and Dr. Rochelle Flanagan, DMD'19 in loving memory of their grandfather and great-grandfather, Dr. I. Cyril (Flin) Flanagan DDS'23. Awarded to one or more students who best exemplify the promotion of physical activity and wellness.
Mustafa Jubain
Dr. D.P. Mowry Prize - highest standing in second year of the DMD program
Philip Lu
Dr. I.K. Lowry Prize - highest overall standing in the Support Tissue course in the second year of the DMD program
Justin Menard (renewed)
Ping Kwan Lau Scholarship - established by Arthur Lau, B.Arch'62 and family in memory of his father, Ping Kwan Lau, for students entering the DMD program and听 awarded on the basis of high academic achievement
Marie Joe Abou Monsef
Dr. Maxwell and Betty L. Goldenberg Prize - established by a bequest from the estate of Mrs. Betty L. Goldenberg in honour of her husband Dr. Maxwell Goldenberg, DDS'25. Awarded to the student attaining the highest standing in the Practical Clinical Component in the second year of the DMD program
Zachary Ramelson-Kent
Dr. Leanore K. Feine Prize - awarded to an undergraduate student who has best demonstrated commitment to the oral health of the local community
Daphn茅 Richard
Dr. K.I. Melville Prize - highest overall standing in the Foundations of Dentistry course in the second year of the DMD program
Dr. I.K. Lowry Prize - highest overall standing in the Support Tissue course in the second year of the DMD program
Carol David Scholarship (renewable) - established by Lesley A. David DDS'93 in honour of her mother, Carol David, for one or more outstanding undergraduate students who have completed at least two years in the DMD Program. Awarded on the basis of high academic standing and exceptional pre-clinical skills.
Phyllis Butterworth Major Entrance Scholarship (renewed) - awarded on the basis of high academic achievement听
Ma茂a Vitoratos听
Dr. 鈥淔lin鈥� Flanagan Award for Physical Health and Wellness - established by Lloyd Flanagan, DDS'84, Dr. James Terence Flanagan, DDS'82, and Dr. Rochelle Flanagan, DMD'19 in loving memory of their grandfather and great-grandfather, Dr. I. Cyril (Flin) Flanagan DDS'23. Awarded to one or more students who best exemplify the promotion of physical activity and wellness.
Golnaz Zahedi-Niaki
Dr. W.C. Bushell Prize - highest overall standing in the Radiology course in the second year of the DMD program
Class of 2026 awards
Rasheed Abuarja
Dr. Janet Griffin-Merth Scholarship - established through gifts from 黑料网 Dentistry graduates in British Columbia and family and friends to honour the memory of Janet Griffin-Merth, BSc'67, DDS'72, awarded on the basis of academic achievement
Aliceson Drollette
Dr. Morton and Jonathan Lang Prize in Dentistry - awarded on the basis of academic merit
Chloe Dunford
Dr. Robert Axelrad Award - established by the family and friends of Dr. Robert Axelrad, awarded to a student in good academic standing who has demonstrated exceptional warmth and empathy towards patients
Jacqueline Hsiao
Dr. Gerald Franklin Prize - highest overall standing in the third year of the DMD program
Dr. Lyman E. Francis Prize - highest standing in the subjects of Dental Pharmacology, Oral Pathology, Medicine and Image Interpretation
Dr. Philip J. and Mrs. Stella Gitnick Prize - established by Barbara Gitnick BSc'70, DDS'78, in honour of her late parents Philip J. Gitnick DDS'35 and Stella Gitnic, awarded to an outstanding student entering the fourth year of the DMD program and who has achieved the highest standing in the area of Periodontology
Dr. Ernest R. Ambrose Scholarship in Dentistry - established in 2001 by Doreen Laszlo BEd'62, DDS'69, and Charles A. Laszlo, BEng'61, MEng'66, PhD'68, to honour Dr. Ernest R. Ambrose DDS'50, a distinguished graduate, professor and former Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry. Awarded to an outstanding undergraduate student who has demonstrated common sense, compassion, and excellence in restorative dentistry.
Dr. L.A. Cohn Prize - awarded on the basis of highest standing in Restorative Dentistry in the third year of the DMD program
Carol David Scholarship (renewed) - established by Lesley A. David DDS'93 in honour of her mother, Carol David, for one or more outstanding undergraduate students who have completed at least two years in the DMD Program. Awarded on the basis of high academic standing and exceptional pre-clinical skills.
Jesse Ibanez
Rena and Mervyn Gornitsky Scholarship in Dentistry - established by Rena Gornitsky BCom'53, and the late Mervyn Gornitsky BSc'51, DDS'53, Professor Emeritus, awarded to an undergraduate student in the DMD program who has demonstrated exceptional academic performance and initiative in the area of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Nadine Lebcir
Dr. Howard S. Katz Scholarship in Dentistry - established through gifts from family, friends and colleagues, to honour the memory of Howard S. Katz BSc'67, MSc'70, PhD'73, DDS'77, a distinguished graduate of the Faculty of Dentistry and Associate Dean (Academic) at the time of his death in 1999. The scholarship commemorates his many contributions to 黑料网 and to the community and, in particular, his dedication to the well-being of students, patients and colleagues, and is awarded on the basis of academic achievement.
Moyosoore Osoba
Dr. William Boroff Scholarship in Dentistry - established through gifts from family and the 黑料网 Dentistry Class of 1973 on their 30th anniversary to honour the memory of their classmate, Dr. William Boroff. Awarded to a student in the DMD program who has demonstrated outstanding qualities of character, perseverance, and sportsmanship.
Fredericke Schampaert
Dr. James E.G. Harrison Scholarship in Dentistry - established by James E.G. Harrison DDS'51, awarded to a DMD student who demonstrates a firm commitment to the ethical practice of dentistry in interactions with patients and colleagues or in essays on professional conduct and responsibilities
Erica Smenderovac
International College of Dentists Prize - awarded for having achieved second highest standing in the third year of the DMD program
Dr. Harry Rosen Entrance Scholarship - established by A. Bram Appel BCom'35, and Bluma Appel, in honour of the late Harry Rosen, DDS'53, Professor Emeritus, awarded to an outstanding student entering the DMD program
Pierre Fauchard Academy Leadership Award established by the Pierre Fauchard Academy in memory of Dr. Gerald Dushkin DDS'79 for students demonstrating leadership and good academic standing
Stephanie Zhou
Dr. David I. Hirsch Award in Orthodontics - awarded on the basis of academic excellence and leadership in Orthodontics and has achieved the highest cumulative grade in the Orthodontic courses
Dr. Stanley S. Blum Award - awarded to one or more DMD students with a demonstrated interest and excellence in restorative dentistry
David Vo
Dr. H. and Dr. S. Greenwald Award for Professionalism - awarded to a student who exemplifies the values of professionalism including honesty, integrity, respect, responsibility, accountability, commitment to self-improvement and collaboration.