The Dental Foundation of Oregon annually accepts nominations for its Awards of Excellence. These awards recognize individuals, clinical and educational programs whose work helps achieve our mission of improving oral health for Oregon's children. Not all awards are given annually.

Nomination Deadline: June 15th, 2008

HOW TO NOMINATE

For detailed instructions and application form, download the Award Nomination Packet. To view and print this document, Adobe Acrobat Reader is required.

AWARD ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION CRITERIA

Outstanding Dental Program Achievement Award

Candidates must:

• Be a community dental clinic or dental education program
• Be a past recipient of a DFO/ODF grant
• Address an unmet dental health care need in the community
• The winning nominee will be a program that demonstrates innovation and creativity in the design and delivery of services.

Volunteer Dentist of the Year Award

Candidates must:

• Be a dentist who actively volunteers in a community
• Be nominated by the program or clinic at which the doctor volunteers
• Be recognized for compassionate care, long term service and a commitment to volunteerism
• The winning nominee will be an individual who serves as an inspiration to others to volunteer.

Helping Hand

Candidates must:

• Be a hygienist, assistant or front office staff who volunteers
• Be nominated by the program or clinic at which the volunteer serves
• Be recognized for long tenure, excellent professional skills and selfless service
• The winning nominee will be an individual who provides exceptional service to a community clinic.

AWARD RECIPIENTS

These awards recognize individuals, clinical and educational programs whose work improves the lives of Oregon children by increasing the quality and quantity of dental health, education and prevention. Not all awards are given annually.

The George A. Ronning Humanitarian Award

Each year the foundation selects one program that serves those who have no access to quality dental care. The Ronning Award is given annually to a DFO grant recipient that exemplifies the highest standards and ethical principles in dentistry.

The George A. Ronning Humanitarian Award is an annual tribute to the late Dr. Ronning, who is remembered as a caring dentist, a model statesman and an outstanding humanitarian.

The award honors Dr. Ronning's life's work in dentistry as well as his humanitarian spirit.

• 2007: Multnomah Dental Society, Portland
• 2006: Kemple Children's Clinic, Bend
• 2005: White Bird Community Dental Clinic, Eugene
• 2004: Assistance League of Eugene, Eugene
• 2003: Children's Dental Clinic of Jackson County, Medford
• 2001: Assistance League of Portland / Creston Children's Clinic, Portland
• 2000: OHSU School of Dentistry / Pediatric Program, Portland

Volunteer Dentist of the Year

This award is presented to a dentist who actively volunteers in a community dental clinic or program that has received DFO grant funding. The award recognizes compassionate care, long term service and a commitment to volunteerism.

• 2007: Dale Canfield, DMD
• 2006: Michael F. Kelley, DDS
• 2004: David Doyle, DDS
• 2003: Renee Watts, DDS
• 2002: Michael Wilhelm, DMD
• 2001: Connie L. Masuoka, DMD, Portland

Outstanding Dental Program Achievement Award

This award recognizes a community dental clinic or dental education program that addresses an unmet dental health need in the community. The winning program must be a past recipient of a DFO grant and demonstrate innovation and creativity in the design or delivery of services.

• 2007: The Assistance League of Portland's Children's Dental Center at Creston School, Portland
• 2004: Beaverton Rotary Dental Check/Dental Aid Program
• 2002: Assistance League of Corvallis
• 2001: Children's Dental Clinic of Jackson County, Medford

Healing Hands Award

This award is presented to a hygienist, assistant, or front office staff who volunteers their services to a community dental program or clinic. The winner is recognized for long tenure, excellent professional skills and selfless service.

• 2001: Karen Mueller, RDH

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