2nd prize: Mohammed Alabdoulsalam, Dalhousie University Mohammed Alabdoulsalam (DDS 2024) received second prize for his research on the outcomes of condylar fractures using transparotid or submandibular approaches. Alabdoulsalam completed his undergraduate degree in chemistry and went on to dental school at Dalhousie where he was drawn to the oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS) field. He hopes to pursue a career in that discipline. “The event was a great experience,” says Alabdoulsalam. “The group of students were really nice, and it felt like we knew each other well before the conference. It was a great to be included as part of a larger dental conference.” “Receiving an award was an honour, as there was a very strong group of fellow presenters at the event. I’d like to thank my supervisor, Dr. James Brady for his support, guidance, and advice along the way,” says Alabdoulsalam. “I’d also like to thank Dr. Leigha Rock and Dr. Violet D’Souza for their assistance throughout the research study. Finally, I would like to thank the Canadian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (CAOMS) as this study would not be possible without its funding and support.” The winning student researchers were announced during an award ceremony sponsored and hosted by Dentsply Sirona, who generously provide the 1st and 2nd place prize winnings of $2,000 and $1,000 respectively. Since its inception, CDA and Dentsply Sirona have worked together to help motivate and recognize bright young minds to investigate new approaches to a wide array of oral health concerns. The program’s aim is to “stimulate ideas, to improve communication and most of all, to increase student involvement in the advancement of the dental profession.” During the Pierre Fauchard Academy (PFA) luncheon, Dr. Lisa Bentley, Canadian Trustee, PFA, presented a $1,000 scholarship to each participating student of the research program. The Pierre FauchardAcademy, through its Oral Health Foundation, have been generously supporting the student research program for many years and are an instrumental part of the success of this event. Dr. Lisa Bentley, Canadian Trustee, Pierre Fauchard Academy (PFA), presenting Mohammed Alabdoulsalam with his $1,000 scholarship on behalf of the PFA. 11 Issue 4 | 2023 |
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