Class of 2018 DDS

2018

38 The University of Oklahoma-College of Dentistry / 2019 Magazine Doctor of Dental Surgery On May 12, the Class of 2018 graduated with doctorate of dental surgery degrees. The commencement ceremony was held at First United Methodist Church in Oklahoma City. Listed below are the names of the graduates and their hometowns; undergraduate colleges or university; practice, residency or graduate program; and location after graduating from dental school. Priyanka Agrawal Austin, Texas Barkatullah University B.D.S., 2009 General Practice Austin, Texas Mike Ahlborn Owasso, Oklahoma Brigham Young University B.S., 2014 General Practice Sulphur, Oklahoma Rand Mahmoud Alzubi Oklahoma City, Oklahoma University of Oklahoma B.S., 2014 General Practice Oklahoma City Joseph C Apple Cedar Hills, Utah Brigham Young University Idaho B.S., 2014 General Practice Oklahoma City Ashkaan Bobak Bahreini Edmond, Oklahoma University of Central Oklahoma B.S., 2012 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Internship University of Missouri Kansas City Kansas City, Missouri Travis Bates Idabel, Oklahoma University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma B.S., 2013 General Practice Oklahoma City Joshua G. Brock** Lawton, Oklahoma Southwestern Oklahoma State University B.S., 2013 General Practice Oklahoma City Sharolyn Sharae Burton* Wetumka, Oklahoma East Central University B.S., 2014 Public Health Service Oklahoma City Amber Lynne Cantrell Muskogee, Oklahoma University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry R.D.H., 2011 Indian Health Service Vinita, Oklahoma Sarah Ann Chancey Duncan, Oklahoma Oklahoma Christian University M.B.A., 2014 General Practice Duncan, Oklahoma Yiyuan Chen Edmond, Oklahoma University of Central Oklahoma B.S., 2012 General Practice Visalia, California Kami Chervilov Bulgaria Medical University of Sofia, Bulgaria D.D.S., 2011 Advanced Education in General Dentistry University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry Oklahoma City Geetika Chirumamilla Atlanta, Georgia NTR University of Health Sciences B.D.S., 2008 General Practice Knoxville, Tennessee Cameron Clifford Mesa, Arizona Brigham Young University B.S. 2013 General Practice Oklahoma City Brandon Wayne Cousins Lawton, Oklahoma Westminster College B.S. 2006 General Practice Ellisville, Missouri

Anthony J. Don Tucson, Arizona University of Arizona B.S., 2013 General Practice Oklahoma City

Randi Kennedy Gray Sallisaw, Oklahoma University of Oklahoma B.S., 2012 General Practice Eastern Oklahoma

Brian Bailey Howell Norman, Oklahoma Oklahoma State University MBA, 2013 General Practice Oklahoma City

Tyler Alan Duffy Orem, Utah Brigham Young Universty B.S., 2014 US Army Seoul, South Korea

Sarah Han Lawton, Oklahoma University of Oklahoma B.S., 2009 General Practice Chickasha, Oklahoma

James Tristan Ray Hudson Jay, Oklahoma University of Arkansas MS, MBA, 2013 General Practice Bella Vista, Arkansas

39 The University of Oklahoma-College of Dentistry / 2019 Magazine Hidayo Elmi Hopkins, Minnesota University of North Dakota B.S., 2008 General Practice Residency University of Minnesota Minneapolis Cameron Taylor Felt Layton, Utah Weber State University B.S., 2013 General Practice Utah Ryan Joel Flake Springville, Utah Brigham Young University B.A., 2013 General Practice Edmond, Oklahoma Caitlin Elysia Fleck Owasso, Oklahoma Oklahoma State University B.S. 2012 General Practice Drumright, Oklahoma Taylor Brett Francis Chattanooga, Oklahoma Cameron University B.S., 2022 Graduate Orthodontics University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine Denver Ramina Golshani Edmond, Oklahoma University of Central Oklahoma B.S., 2012 General Practice Oklahoma City Preston Eugene Harraman Edmond, Oklahoma University of Oklahoma B.S., 2014 General Practice Jones, Oklahoma Kelly Harrelson Bokoshe, Oklahoma University of Arkansas B.S., 2014 General Practice Fort Worth, Texas Christy Heinze Piedmont, Oklahoma University of Oklahoma B.S., 2011 General Practice Oklahoma City Stephanie Marie Herbst Enid, Oklahoma Northwestern Oklahoma State University B.S., 2013 General Practice Enid, Oklahoma Elizabeth Hien Hoang Oklahoma City, Oklahoma University of Oklahoma B.S., 2013 General Practice Nevada, Missouri Michael Christian Hooper* Edmond, Oklahoma Oklahoma State University B.S., 2013 Advanced Education in General Dentistry University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry Oklahoma City Robert Evan John Norman, Oklahoma University of Oklahoma College of Public Health M.H.A., 2013 Advanced Education in General Dentistry University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston-Texas Medical Center Houston Andrew Duncan Johnson Tulsa, Oklahoma Austin College B.A., 2013 General Practice Wichita, Kansas Ashley N. Johnson Tulsa, Oklahoma Lee University B.S., 2012 General Practice Residency Veterans Affairs Medical Center Oklahoma City Manju Kanagarla Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Gitam University B.D.S., 2010 General Practice Oklahoma City Sarah Khyati Oklahoma City, Oklahoma University of Oklahoma B.S., 2013 General Practice Oklahoma City Sruthi Kondakindi San Diego, California NTR University, India B.D.S., 2012 General Practice San Diego

Melissa May Macy Wichita, Kansas Wichita State University B.S., 2014 General Practice - FQHC Wichita, Kansas

Carmen Michele Martinez Broken Bow, Oklahoma University of Oklahoma B.S., 2012 General Practice Residency Veterans Affairs Medical Center Oklahoma City

Nicole Christine Meoli Oklahoma City, Oklahoma University of Oklahoma B.A., 2012 General Practice Oklahoma City

Cody Mumma* Tulsa, Oklahoma University of Tulsa B.S., 2013 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Nassau University Medical Center East Meadow, New York

Steven Tuan Nguyen Oklahoma City, Oklahoma University of Oklahoma B.S., 2013 General Practice Tulsa, Oklahoma

Tuan Hoang Nguyen Grand Prairie, Texas University of Texas at Arlington B.S., 2010 General Practice Houston

Lauren Allison Nichols*** Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Oklahoma State University B.S., 2014 General Practice Tulsa, Oklahoma

Brandon Michael Onley* Stillwater, Oklahoma Oklahoma State University B.S., 2011 General Practice Yukon, Oklahoma

Nishita Leny Philip Noblesville, Indiana Nitte University B.D.S., 2014 Advanced Education in General Dentistry University of Pacific San Francisco

Clark Jared Plost** Tulsa, Oklahoma University of Texas at Austin B.A., 2014 Advanced Education in General Dentistry University of Oklahoma Oklahoma City

Adam H. Richardson** Claremore, Oklahoma University of Oklahoma B.S., 2014 Pediatric Dentistry The Ohio State University & Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus, Ohio

Lana Kathleen Richardson* Tulsa, Oklahoma Oklahoma state University B.S., 2014 General Practice Columbus, Ohio

Roger William Richter III* Muskogee, Oklahoma University of Oklahoma B.A., 2011 General Practice Moore, Oklahoma

Justin Lawrence Roberts Checotah, Oklahoma University of Arkansas B.S., 2014 General Practice Indian Health Service Sallisaw, Oklahoma

Jeffrey Alan Scammahorn II Oklahoma City, Oklahoma University of Oklahoma B.S., 2013 General Practice Oklahoma City

Byron Matthew Schroeder* Claremore, Oklahoma Rogers State University B.S., 2014 Graduate Orthodontics Sain Louis University Saint Louis

Kyle Jordan Sikes Muskogee, Oklahoma Oklahoma State University B.S., 2013 General Practice Tulsa, Oklahoma

Gregory Wilson Stewart Edmond, Oklahoma Westminster College B.A., 2006 Advanced Education in General Dentistry University of Oklahoma Oklahoma City

Stephanie Dawn Sugg Shawnee, Oklahoma University of Oklahoma B.S., 2006 General Practice McAlester, Oklahoma

Phuong Nha Tran Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Oklahoma City University B.S., 2011 Advanced Education in General Dentistry US Army Oklahoma City

Andrew Kyle White Moore, Oklahoma University of Central Oklahoma General Practice Nevada, Missouri

***Outstanding Distinction **Special Distinction *Distinction

Doctor of Dental Surgery Honors & Awards 2018

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Certificate of Merit Predoctoral Student Award Given to a senior dental student who shows the most promise in pediatric dentistry and is chosen by the dental faculty.

Academy of Osseointegration Outstanding Dental Student in Implant Dentistry Award Recognizes the most deserving senior student in this field of dentistry. Stephanie Dawn Sugg Clark Jared Plost

American Academy of Periodontology Award For the graduating senior who displays the highest level of academic and clinical achievement related to periodontics.

Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity Excellence in Academic Achievement Award For attaining the highest academic standing during the prescribed years of study at University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry. Lauren Allison Nichols Lauren Allison Nichols

American Association of Endodontists Student Achievement Award For demonstrating remarkable skill in the area of endodontics during dental training.

American Academy of Implant Dentistry Undergraduate Dental Student Award For the graduating senior student who demonstrates the most interest, academically and clinically, in implant dentistry. Brandon Michael Onley Ryan J. Flake

American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons Dental Implant Student Award For outstanding performance in undergraduate study and clinical training in the area of implant placement.

American Academy of Oral Medicine Award Outstanding in the field of oral medicine. Adam Hunter Richardson

American Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology Dental Student Award Outstanding in the field of oral and maxillofacial pathology. Lauren Allison Nichols

American Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology Achievement Award For exceptional interest and accomplishment in dental radiology. Lauren Allison Nichols Lauren Allison Nichols

American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons Dental Student Award For outstanding performance in undergraduate study and clinical training in the area of oral and maxillofacial surgery and anesthesiology. Cody Hayes Mumma

American Association of Orthodontists Award For demonstrating exceptional interest in the development of the oro-facial complex. Byron Matthew Schroeder

American Association of Public Health Dentistry Dental Student Recognition Award For demonstrating special interest/achievement in Community Dentistry and Dental Public Health. Kelly Ann Harrelson

American College of Dentists Outstanding Student Leader Award For demonstrated leadership and outstanding scholastic performance. Lauren Allison Nichols

Dentsply International Merit Award in Removable Prosthodontics For outstanding performance in the field of removable prosthodontics. Cody Hayes Mumma

Department of Endodontics Award For outstanding knowledge and independence in clinical endodontics. Brandon Michael Onley Nishita Leny Philip Hidayo A. Elmi

American Dental Society of Anesthesiology Horace Wells Senior Student Award For demonstrated proficiency in the field of dental anesthesiology. Michael Christian Hooper

Edwin L. Wilson, Jr. Award of Excellence Recognizes a student who, like Dr. Wilson, exemplifies compassion, dedication and leadership in the field of dentistry. Sarah Ann Chancey

American Student Dental Association Award of Excellence For recognition of student participation or leadership in service to the school or local community. Lynna Van

Brasseler's Shillingburg Award for Excellence in Restorative Dentistry For the highest achievement in all aspects of restorative dentistry. Michael Christian Hooper

Eleanor J. Bushee Memorial Award Presented by the American Association of Women Dentists to a senior dental student who is an AAWD member and has demonstrated outstanding leadership and academic excellence. Carmen Michele Martinez

Hanau Best of the Best Award for Excellence in Prosthodontics For outstanding achievement in prosthodontics. Andrew Kyle White

Charles E. Hurlburt, DDS, MS Radiology Award This award recognizes a student who, like Dr. Hurlburt, displayed excellence in radiology and a love of mankind through service to others. Phuong Nha Tran

International College of Dentists Student Humanitarian Award For exemplified and demonstrated passion for altruistic humanitarian service as a dental student. Lana Kathleen Richardson

Clinic Operations Staff Award Recognizes the student who Clinic Operations staff feel exemplifies professionalism, character and over all friendliness among the staff. Stephanie Dawn Sugg

International College of Dentists Student Leadership Award For demonstrated leadership as a dental student and future leadership potential. Clark Jared Plost

Fred C. Seids Award in Pediatric Dentistry For demonstration of exemplary improvement and aptitude in pediatric dentistry. Andrew Kyle White

International Congress of Oral Implantologists Award For the senior dental student who has displayed the greatest interest and commitment to oral implantology/implant dentistry. Sarah Ann Chancey

Delta Sigma Delta Academic Achievement Award For the highest cumulative GPA at the end of the Junior year in Delta Sigma Delta International Dental Fraternity. Andrew D. Johnson

Dental Support Lab Award For demonstrating exceptional technical skills and knowledge associated with dental laboratory technology. Brandon Wayne Cousins

Jerome B. Miller Award of Excellence in Pediatric Dentistry Presented to the senior student who exemplifies the best attributes of pediatric dentistry and plans to pursue the speciality as a career. Adam Hunter Richardson Lana Kathleen Richardson

Michael E. Lindley American Student Dental Association Award For outstanding student leadership and service to the American Student Dental Association. Gregory Wilson Stewart

Michael Louis Backowske Award for Excellence in Anatomical Science Presented in the first year in recognition of overall academic excellence in the anatomical sciences. Clark Jared Plost

Oklahoma Association of Pediatric Dentists Award For outstanding performance in the field of pediatric dentistry. Adam Hunter Richardson

OMICRON KAPPA UPSILON NATIONAL DENTAL HONOR SOCIETY For graduates exhibiting achievements in scholarship, exemplary traits of strong character, and professional potential. (Members are wearing a stole representing the society.) Joshua Gayle Brock Michael Christian Hooper Sruthi Kondakindi Lauren Allison Nichols Clark Jared Plost Adam Hunter Richardson Lana Kathleen Richardson

Operative Dentistry Departmental Award For outstanding performance in the field of operative dentistry. Carmen Michele Martinez

Outstanding Senior Leadership Award-Dentistry Presented annually by the Health Sciences Center in recognition of those students deemed outstanding in their college. Each college committee selects one graduating senior student based on leadership, campus involvement, professional development, and community service. Kelly Ann Harrelson

Pediatric Honors Program Amber Lynne Cantrell Sarah Ann Chancey Clark Jared Plost Adam Hunter Richardson Lana Kathleen Richardson Stephanie Dawn Sugg

Quintessence Award for Clinical Achievement in Periodontics For excellence in the clinical aspects of periodontics. Brandon Wayne Cousins

Quintessence Award for Research Achievement For exemplary performance in materials research and scientific presentation. James Tristan Ray Hudson

Quintessence Award for Clinical Achievement in Restorative Dentistry For excellence in the clinical aspects of restorative dentistry. Christy Leigh Heinze

Richard L. Reynolds Award & Scholarship For academic excellence in the Division of Oral Diagnosis and Radiology. Clark Jared Plost

Robert G. Gerety Scholarship in Orthodontics For sustained interest and superior performance in academic and clinical orthodontics. Clark Jared Plost

Robert M. Bird Society Award Presented to a graduating student who shows a great potential for a creative contribution to the dental sciences. Byron Matthew Schroeder

Southwest Academy of Restorative Dentistry Award For distinguished leadership, dedication and high moral values. Joshua Gayle Brock

Southwest Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons Senior Dental Student Award For outstanding achievement in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery. Roger William Richter, III

William E. Brown Service Award Presented for the highest level of service to the dental school community and the community at large. Kelly Ann Harrelson