Academic achievements, generous service and clinical excellence are just a few of the noteworthy aspects of the Dental Hygiene Class of 2023 that were celebrated on Friday, May 12, by faculty, alumni, family and friends.

Well-deserved awards were presented, accomplishments recognized and there were plenty of opportunities to kindle new connections at a luncheon hosted by the UMKC Dental Hygienists’ Association.

Dean’s Academic Distinction Award
Vi T. Tran

Faculty Award
Kaitlyn Jondahl

Academy of Dentistry for Persons with Disabilities Award
Macila Perl Arnold

American Association of Public Health Dentistry Senior Dental Hygiene Student Award
Vi T. Tran

American College of Dentists Senior Dental Hygiene Ethics Award
Mallory Jo Smith

Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals STAR Award
Hayley Nichole Howe

Hu-Friedy Golden Scaler Award
Abbie Eileen Wood

Missouri Dental Hygienists’ Association Outstanding Graduate Award
Tawnya Marie Guthrie

UMKC Dental Hygienists’ Alumni Association and Sherry Burns Outstanding Clinician Award
Shairry D. Lene

Procter and Gamble Crest Oral-B Bevention Dentistry Hygiene Award
Tessa Travelute