The UMKC chapter of the Student National Dental Association brought home several awards from this year’s national convention. Students Shonté Reed, Andrew Thompkins, Daniel Archibong, Precious Hollins, Galen Swearingen and Jordan Baudoin traveled to New Orleans to represent the School of Dentistry this past July. UMKC’s chapter received recognition and several individual students were honored with awards as well.

Student Dentist Leadership Award
Shonté Reed, D.D.S. Class of 2024

2023 Student Research Competition: Second Place
Daniel Archibong, D.D.S. Class of 2025

Small Chapter of the Year
UMKC SNDA

Heartland Dental Scholarship
Shonté Reed, D.D.S. Class of 2024

Dental Shark Tank Competition: Second Place
Shonté Reed, D.D.S. Class of 2024 and Precious Hollins, D.D.S. Class of 2025

Audacity to Dream Scholar Award
Shonté Reed, D.D.S. Class of 2024