OMR Residents: William H. Rollins Award for Research Grant

OMR Residents: William H. Rollins Award for Research Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology
Amount: US $1,000
Last Updated: July 04, 2025

Summary

The William H. Rollins Award for Research honors the pioneering contributions of Dr. Rollins, a key figure in oral and maxillofacial radiology. Established by the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, this award recognizes outstanding research in the field. Eligible candidates include students and faculty in accredited programs. The recipient receives a $1000 monetary prize, a certificate, and a distinguished plaque, with recognition at the Annual Session of the AAOMR.

Overview

William H. Rollins Award for Research Background Dr. William H. Rollins has been called by many “dentistry’s forgotten man” as he has received very little fame and recognition as one of the pioneers in oral and maxillofacial radiology. Dr. Rollins was a graduate of the Harvard Dental and Medical Schools. He practiced dentistry in the Boston area. In July 1896, eight months after Roentgen’s discovery, he designed, made, used and published a description of an intra-oral cassette and oral fluoroscope. While working with x rays in 1898, he suffered severe burns to his hand. Dr. Rollins was among the first to warn about the adverse effects of radiation and urged the use of the least exposure possible to make diagnoses. He experimented with the effects of radiation on guinea pigs. He suggested, also in 1901, that anyone working with x rays should wear leaded glasses, enclose the x-ray tube in a leaded box and to cover all areas of the body not being radiographed with a radiopaque shield. He published a series of over 200 articles warning of the possible dangers of the x-ray beam. For many years his suggestions were ignored. Today, however, his accomplishments are belatedly recognized. Dr. Rollins has become known as the father of radiation protection. He was a member of the Radiological Society of North America, and was its first Treasurer. He was a remarkable man, born perhaps a century ahead of his time. Purpose To honor his contributions to radiation biology and radiation research, the Academy established the William H. Rollins Award for research in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology has been established to recognize an individual with an outstanding body of research. Award The recipient of the award will receive: Monetary prize of $1000 Certificate Distinguished award plaque The awardee will be announced and recognized at the Annual Session of the AAOMR.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The William H. Rollins Award is available to students enrolled in an accredited Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology program as well as to faculty members at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in either the tenure or non-tenure track. Applicants should be members of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology or should have applied for membership at the time of application. The body of completed research should pertain to Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Applicants should be members of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology or should have applied for membership at the time of application.

Ineligibility

Previous awardees are not eligible.