The Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD) the only independent and unbiased non-profit association dedicated to improving patient care with the proper use of laser technology, is now accepting applications for the Dr. Eugene M. Seidner Student Scholarship Program.
Named in the memory of Dr. Seidner, a laser dentistry pioneer who also served as ALD president 1996-1997, three recipients will be honoured during the ALD’s 26th Anniversary Conference & Exhibition, 4-6th April at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas.
According to ALD executive director Ms. Gail Siminovsky, CAE, “The ALD is very excited to open the registration process for the 2019 Seidner Student Scholarships, which have been awarded since 2004. The purpose of these scholarships is to strengthen the ALD’s ongoing mission of making a positive impact on dental laser education and research.”
The program encourages undergraduate and graduate dental students in the different dental disciplines to deepen their knowledge of laser dentistry. It provides financial assistance that enables successful applicants to present their work at the Academy’s annual conference. What’s more, the program allows participation in the educational lectures and workshops aimed at advancing the correct and safe use of lasers in dentistry. In addition, A special award for paediatric dentistry is also available to paediatric dental students.
The Seidner Student Scholarship includes the following:
- 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.
Completed applications must be received by ALD by the end 31st October 2018 for consideration for the 2019 annual conference.