03 June 2024

Celebrating the outstanding results of Victorian dental students

The ADAVB proudly acknowledges the exceptional achievements of dental students who excelled in the 2023 academic year. These awards, presented in partnership with the Melbourne Dental School, La Trobe University and our industry partners, highlight the dedication and hard work demonstrated by the students. We are committed to supporting the next generation of dental professionals and fostering an environment that encourages outstanding academic and clinical performance.

Melbourne Dental School Awards

Dr Simran Sangha
Australian Dental Association Victorian Branch Prize: Awarded by the ADAVB and Victorian Medical Insurance Agency to the student who has achieved outstanding academic and clinical results, and displayed the professional attributes expected by the profession and community.

Mary Liu
Michele Clark Memorial Prize in Dental Biology: Awarded by the ADAVB to the student who obtained the highest combined mark in Diseases and Dentistry DENT90112.

Wallace Walker
Alan Docking Memorial Prize in Dental Materials Science: Awarded by the ADAVB and the Australian Dental Industry Association to the student with the best mark in Dental Materials of Foundations of Dental Practice DENT90113.

La Trobe University Awards

Dr Hao-Qian Leung
ADAVB Fifth Year Prize: Awarded to the student who has achieved the highest weighted average mark in their fifth-year subjects.

Akash Babu
ADAVB Fourth Year Prize: Awarded to the student who has achieved the highest weighted average mark in their fourth-year subjects.

Amy Bachmann
ADAVB Third Year Prize: Awarded to the student who has achieved the highest weighted average mark in their third-year subjects.

Hassan Nasser
ADAVB Second Year Prize: Awarded to the student who has achieved the highest weighted average mark in their second-year subjects.

The ADAVB congratulates all the award winners for their exceptional accomplishments and we are proud to support their journey in the dental profession. All award winners will be celebrated at the ADAVB Awards Dinner on 2 August, after the ADAVB Convention.  For further information on past winners and other awards, please visit on our website.