ODU Hosts 2011 Science Talent Awards Program By: Timothy E. Russell, D.D.S.
Dr. Sharon Colvin interviews contestants
Dr. Jackson Payne judges entry
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he Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair is the central competition for the VDA’s Science Talent Awards Program. At this year’s awards ceremony held on April 2 at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VDA President Dr. Michael A. Abbott presented our category awards. Dr. Abbott’s presentation projected a high level of professionalism and was enthusiastically received by the assembly. Dr. Abbott presented each of our twenty winners with cash awards of $100, certificated of merit and career info. Dr. Jackson Payne presented our annual “Dr. Bennett A. Malbon Prize”. The prize memorializes Dr. Malbon’s contributions to dentistry, dental education, and his community. The Malbon Prize is awarded to the individual VSTAP winner who demonstrates excellence in science, research, and community service. This year’s Prize was presented to Darwin Hanchin Li of Fairfax in the category of Environmental Management. His project’s title is “Remote Sensing-Based Water Quality Monitoring System for the Chesapeake Bay”. Mr. Li received $1,500 in cash, a handsome plaque, and a copy of Sam Kean’s “The Disappearing Spoon”. We would like to thank the following VDA mem-
Darwin Hanchin Li, Malbon Prize Winner
bers who made the trip and represented the Association as judges at the State completion: Dr. Jackson Payne Dr. John Marino Dr. Leah Luck Dr. Avi Gibberman Dr. William Burston Dr. Tim Russell Dr. Leonard Jackson Dr. Clay Weisberg Dr. Sharon Colvin Dr. Jon Piche’ In addition to the state competition the VDA participated in all eleven Regional fairs. We gave awards to 220 projects across the state. Cash awards totaling $1,100 were given to eleven Grand Prize winners along with special certificates of merit. Finally I wish to express my gratitude to all of you, my colleagues for your generous and steadfast support as we continue to advance our case and “Sponsor the Future” throughout the Commonwealth. The 2012 VSSEF will be held Saturday, April 7 at Old Dominion University. You are all invited to join us for what will prove to be another exhausting yet exhilarating day!
PathologyPuzzler with Dr. John Svirsky
This case was developed by Dr. Bryan Trump as a part of the ADEA Student Mentorship in Academic Dentistry Program. He is a 2011 graduate of the VCU School of Dentistry and will begin a three-yr Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology Residency at Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas.
A 69 year old African-American female presented to the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry with a chief complaint of “red and very painful lips” (Figure 1). The patient had been dealing with the condition for over three years. L-R: Dr. Bryan Trump (as a senior dental She had received treatment from various medical professionals. At the time of student) rotating with Drs. Svirsky and Burns. her appointment, she was taking Nystatin ointment for treatment of the condition.
Figure 1 A differential diagnosis would include which of the following? Allergic dermatitis (perioral dermatitis) Cheilocandidiasis Angular cheilitis (perleche) Systemic lupus erythematosus Lichen planus Actinic Cheilitis Cheilitis granulomatosa Continued on page 37 Volume 88, Number 3 •July, August & September 2011
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