Sarah Kharibit becomes first Kuwaiti and Gulf woman to receive Kramer Award for Excellence in Periodontics and Dental Implantology

The American Academy of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry announced that Dr. Sarah Kharib, a Kuwaiti specialist, won the American Kramer Award for Excellence in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry, conferred by the Academy. In a statement, the Academy said that Dr. Sarah Kharib achieved a historic milestone by receiving the Academy’s Dr. and Mrs. Gerald M. Kramer Scholar Award for Excellence, becoming the first Kuwaiti and Gulf woman to receive this prestigious award since its inception. The Kramer Award, presented by the American Academy of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, is among the most prominent awards in the field, granted annually to only one physician enrolled in accredited periodontal specialty programs in the United States. The statement clarified that Dr. Kharib’s win followed her nomination by her academic program and her qualification as one of three finalists nationwide before being selected as the award recipient. This achievement reflects her academic and professional excellence, as well as her contributions to scientific research, education, and patient care, while reinforcing the presence of Kuwaiti expertise at the highest international scientific and medical forums. Dr. Kharib, who works at the Kuwaiti Ministry of Health, said in a statement on the occasion that this win serves as motivation for her to continue striving to serve patients and society. She expressed gratitude to everyone who supported her throughout her academic and professional journey to reach this distinction, noting that the award is granted based on academic, professional, and personal excellence.