Honors & Awards

Dr. Kerschbaum luncheon

Dental Hygiene Students Say Farwell
to Wendy Kerschbaum

Prof. Kerschbaum recognized for her many contributions as long time director of the Dental Hygiene program at a special luncheon.

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Dental hygiene student Amy Parks inspired 87 of her dental hygiene colleagues to make gift bags for patients at a rehabilitation center after her sister, Patty, was involved in an automobile accident one year ago and suffered brain and spinal cord injuries.Amy Parks Recipient of the 2010 University of Michigan
Outstanding Student Leader Award

The Leadership Awards recognize the true spirit of leadership at the University of Michigan that values integrity, initiative, stewardship reciprocity and respect. Amy will be honored at the Student Awards ceremony to be held in the Michigan Union Ballroom on April 1, 2010.

Sigma Phi Alpha Inducts Four

The local chapter of Sigma Phi Alpha, the national dental hygiene honorary society, inducted four new members, dental hygiene students Courtnay Green, Kelly Wagner and Kristen Hubbs. Sue Garbarini (DH 1953) was inducted as an honorary member and recognized for her contributions to the advancement of the dental hygiene profession.

Anne Gwozdek photoGwozdek Receives AHDA Student Advisor Award

Anne Gwozdek received the American Dental Hygienists' Association Student Advisor Award at the ADHA's annual session in June 2008. The award honors student advisors who exhibit excellence and dedication in encouraging student involvement in dental hygiene.

ADHA is the nation's largest organization representing the professional interests of more than 120,000 dental hygienists. 

Gwozdek, a dental hygiene faculty member and advisor to the Student American Dental Hygienists' Association, earned a certificate in dental hygiene from U-M in 1973.