ADEA/Crest Oral-B Scholarships for Dental Hygiene Students Pursuing Academic Careers
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For Students
- ADEA/Haleon Dental Hygiene Scholarship
- ADEA/Crest Oral-B Scholarships for Dental Hygiene Students Pursuing Academic Careers
- ADEA/Crest Oral-B Scholarships for Predoctoral Dental Students Pursuing Academic Careers
- ADEA Dr. Jeanne C. Sinkford Student Leadership Award
- ADEA/Haleon Preventive Dentistry Scholarships
- ADEA/MouthWatch Patti DiGangi Scholarship for Dental Hygiene Innovation
- ADEA/MouthWatch Predoctoral Dental Student Scholarship for Innovation
- ADEA/Sigma Phi Alpha Linda DeVore Scholarship
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For Dental Educators
- ADEA/AAL Chairs and Academic Administrators Management Program Scholarship
- ADEA/AAL Institute for Teaching and Learning Scholarship
- ADEA Bell Leadership Institute Achievers Program Scholarships
- ADEA Dr. Jeanne C. Sinkford Faculty Leadership Award
- ADEA Council of Students, Residents and Fellows/Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Junior Faculty Award
- ADEA/Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Excellence in Teaching Award
- ADEA Enid A. Neidle Scholar Program
- ADEA/Gillette Hayden Memorial Foundation/AAWD Woman Dentist Tuition Scholarship
- ADEA Leadership Institute Alumni Association Award to Honor Jack Bresch
- ADEA Leadership Institute Phase V Leadership Development Tuition Scholarship
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For Leadership Institute Fellows
- ADEA/AADOCR/Colgate-Palmolive Co. Dr. Dominick P. DePaola Scholar in the ADEA Leadership Institute
- ADEA/ADEAGies Foundation Drs. Connie L. and Richard R. Drisko Scholar in the ADEA Leadership Institute
- The ADEA/Foundation for Endodontics Scholar in the ADEA Leadership Institute
- ADEA/American College of Dentists Dr. Jerome Bright Miller Scholars in the ADEA Leadership Institute
- ADEA/Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, Inc./National Dental Association Dr. Jeanne C. Sinkford Scholar in the ADEA Leadership Institute
Purpose
The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) and The Procter & Gamble Company announce the ADEA/Crest Oral-B Scholarships for Dental Hygiene Students Pursuing Academic Careers. These scholarships support dental hygiene students who are pursuing education beyond an associate degree and who have an interest in academic careers.
Overview
Each year, two dental hygiene students receive the ADEA/Crest Oral-B Scholarship for Dental Hygiene Students Pursuing Academic Careers.
Each scholarship recipient receives $3,000.
Eligibility Requirements
An applicant must:
- Be enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program or graduate degree program in dental hygiene at an ADEA Member Institution.
- Show a commitment to pursuing an academic career in dental hygiene.
- Be an ADEA Individual Member.
- Both part-time and full-time students are eligible.
- Your application to this scholarship will use the information in your ADEA profile. Please ensure your profile is updated by going to adea.org/myadea.
Application Process Checklist
The following items must be submitted by Sept. 15, 2025, using the ADEA online application process.
- Transcripts obtained from the candidate’s school registrar verifying academic standing.
- A personal statement from the candidate detailing his or her experiences, influences and decision-making that demonstrates a firm commitment to becoming an allied dental faculty member.
- Individual letters of nomination and evaluation from two faculty members that address the candidate’s career goals.
- A letter of recommendation from the student’s dean, dental hygiene director or equivalent.
De-identified applicant information will be used to improve scholarships at ADEA and may be published. Identified information (e.g., biographies) of successful winners will be published on the ADEA website, shared with your home institution, and may be used in ADEA promotional material. By applying to this scholarship, you agree that you have read and understand how your information could be used.
Application Deadline
All application materials must be received by Sept. 15, 2025.
Notification Date and Award Announcement
Scholarship recipients and applicants not receiving awards will be notified by Dec. 5, 2025.
Awards will be announced during the 2026 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition, March 21–24, 2026, in Montréal, Canada.
Past Recipients
2025
Ms. Vanessa Johnson, University of British Columbia Faculty of Dentistry
Ms. Victoria Lohr, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry
2024
Ms. Kristen Valenzuela, UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry
Mr. Erik Wurster, University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
2023
Ms. Rowie Fuertes, University of Michigan School of Dentistry
Ms. Johanna Owen, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry
2022
Ms. Brittany Booth, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry
Ms. Allison Carron, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry
2021
Ms. Shivalika Katyal, University of British Columbia Faculty of Dentistry
Ms. Adair Pardi, Pacific University
2020
Ms. Megan Bilbee, University of Michigan School of Dentistry
Ms. Mona Riaz, University of Michigan School of Dentistry
2019
Ms. Karen D’Mello, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston
Ms. Emily Penberthy, Eastern Washington University
2018
Prof. Amber Lovatos, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston
Ms. Uhlee Oh, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry
2017
Ms. Danielle Clark, University of Alberta School of Dentistry
Ms. Kayla Cunningham, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry
2016
Ms. Elizabeth Kornegay, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry
Ms. Lisa Westhoff, Eastern Washington University
2015
Ms. Anna Hilla, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry
Ms. Mary Pelletier, Indian River State College of Health and Science
2014
Ms. Jessica Holloman, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry
Ms. Stefanie Marx, University of Michigan School of Dentistry
2013
Ms. Yvonne Aitken, Eastern Washington University
Ms. Brittany Minichbauer, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry
2012
Ms. Catherine R. Beebe, Idaho State University Department of Dental Hygiene
Ms. Qun Tang, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry
2011
Ms. Deborah K. Osborn, College of Southern Nevada
Ms. Cynthia L. Stull, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
2010
Ms. Lisa M. Johnson, Idaho State University
Ms. Kylie J. Siruta, University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Dentistry
2009
Ms. Brenda Armstrong, University of Minnesota
Ms. Mary H. Vinson, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry
2008
Ms. Cherri Kading, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry
Ms. Ann O’Kelley Wetmore, Idaho State University
2007
Ms. Tracey Brookshire, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry
Ms. Melissa Efurd, University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Dentistry
2006
Ms. Sheri French, University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry
Ms. Anne Scott, University of New Mexico
2005
Ms. Janet Kinney, University of Michigan School of Dentistry
Ms. Michelle Mould, University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Dentistry
2004
Ms. Marsha Black, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry
Ms. Jennifer Hamm, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry
2003
Ms. Kathryn M. Dockter, University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Dentistry
Ms. Melanie L. Simmer-Beck, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry
2002
Ms. Ann Battrell, University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Dentistry
Ms. Jennifer Ledford, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry
2001
Ms. Marie Anne Anderson, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry
Ms. Karen Tam, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry
2000
Ms. Luisa Goodwin, California State University at Fresno
Ms. Carol Nguyen, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School
Questions
For any questions, please contact the ADEA Office of Learning at ProfessionalDevelopment@adea.org.