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WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING IN ASDA?
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LIFESTYLE STAYING STRONG IN DENTAL SCHOOL, EASY RECIPES AND MORE! pg. 11-17
EXPERIENCING DENTAL SCHOOL
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT DR. MATTINGLY
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LINGUAL GROOVE
ASDA: Humble Beginnings From assassina*ons to public protests to mass changes to civil society, the 1960s was a remarkably transforma*ve decade in the history of the United States. With increased social awareness as a result of a more selec*ve admissions criterion for dental schools, many dental schools experienced a ballooning of applicants being admiDed to their programs. Unfortunately, the mentality of educa*on at the *me was reminiscent of old-‐era methods of instruc*on delivery: strict dress code standards, rigid behavioral codes, lack of due process in student representa*on regarding code of conduct viola*ons, and a general lack of diversity in the admiDed pool. With all these issues at hand, there “No longer are was no single unifying student associa*on to address these grievances. dental students left Organizing a dental associa*on for students meant the need to raise funds. in the dark without The United States government, in 1970, had issued a $1 million dollar grant to the a voice to express Student American Medical Associa*on (SAMA), provided they coordinate their their concerns.” efforts with the American Indian Health program and an interdenomina*onal
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Chris*an volunteer organiza*on called the Appalachia Service Project. Another statute of their agreement was the required coordina*on with pharmacy and dental students that proved to be difficult considering no student dental associa*on had ever existed up to that point. Weeks later, the presidents of SAMA and the pharmacy student associa*ons approached their fellow schoolmate Dennis Spain at the University of California, San Francisco about the need to assemble a dental organiza*on aimed at represen*ng the voices of dental students. This newly formed core of SADA (Student American Dental Associa*on) young student den*sts’ first obstacle as a newly formed student-‐run organiza*on was proper funding. The American Dental Associa*on, recognizing that students wanted beDer avenues for their issues hosted a student-‐centered conven*on in February of 1971 and thus, the American Dental Student Associa*on was born. Many of ASDA’s core members and key officers were previous SADA members with leadership experience. Many of their efforts included minority recruitment and the development of an advocacy program to respond to students’ needs and concerns. As part of their model to be more transparent, ASDA established regional conferences on issues pertaining to public health and issued weekly newsleDers addressing injus*ces faced by dental students throughout the United States. Years later in 1986, ASDA was instrumental in establishing its own Poli*cal Educa*on network, a lobbying and legisla*ve organiza*on commiDed to grassroots poli*cal campaigning through intensive voter registra*on drivers and leDer wri*ng campaigns to local poli*cians. In 2013, the name of the network was changed to the Council on Advocacy while undoubtedly maintaining its commitments to student loan relief, dental licensure reform, and removing barriers to oral care. Decades later, the American Student Dental Associa*on has now come to represent the vast majority of students at the 65 accredited dental schools in the na*on. Since 1999, ASDA has given its members the opportunity to ac*vely lobby on behalf of dental students on issues related to the dental profession, sending hundreds of students yearly to the halls of the Capitol as part of Na*onal Lobby Day. With nearly 19,000 members represen*ng over 88% of dental students, ASDA has come a long way since its humble beginnings. No longer are dental students led in the dark without a voice to express their concerns. Through coopera*on and an understanding of our profession, the American Student Dental Associa*on will con*nue to have a bright future in poli*cal advocacy on behalf of all student den*sts.
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Upcoming Events:
AZ Missions of Mercy Event December 12-13
ASDOH ASDA Talent Show December TBA
ASDA District 10 Meeting Portland, OR January 9-11
ASDOH ASDA Pre-Dental Day January 24
ASDA Annual Session - Boston, MA February 18-21
- Pejman Moghbeli ‘18
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Fresh Breath PERSPECTIVES ON DENTAL SCHOOL FROM D1 STUDYING TO D4 ROTATIONS The first year of dental school has been a different experience from undergrad. I have found it to be more intense, stimulating and rewarding than I had imagined. The modular system is fantastic in that all of my energy is going toward one subject at a time, which I believe helps me learn the material more efficiently and for the long term. My undergraduate experience prepared me for dental school, but the key difference is that everything I am learning now in dental school is applicable to my career and helping future patients. Knowing this has changed my mindset to a much happier one than what I had in undergrad. I’ve also found myself managing my time in dental school much better than I did in undergrad. I want to learn. I want to do well in my classes - not for the grade, but for the sake of knowledge. Having motivation like this is characteristically different than college. Also, having classmates of different ages and backgrounds makes time out of class more fun and eclectic, so finding ways to de-stress after class is easy.
My name is Moh Yakubi and I am currently a D1 at Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health (ASDOH) in A.T. Still University. When I first started dental school, I felt the joy and excitement in many of my wonderful classmates. For me, reaching this step in my life was already the moment of a dream come true. I couldn’t wait to start our first module and begin this amazing journey. After the first week of orientation and the completion of the first module, I felt how the block system in my school was different compared to the other learning systems I have gone through in my previous years of education, whether it was here in the U.S. or back when I was in Middle East. The system is definitely challenging and intense, as many of the former D1’s have informed us, but it allows us to only focus on one subject at a time rather than many. My biggest goal in dental school is to perform well academically while enjoying my 4 years in this school learning all about dentistry and how to become a helpful member of the ASDOH family. I do believe that I couldn’t have reached this point in my performance academically if it was not for the involvement I have in different clubs, organizations and extracurricular activities. Balancing was, and still is, the key to my success and maybe it is for you too.
My favorite moment in dental school so far was the first time I finished an exam and didn’t care about the grade— there was a freedom that I had never experienced before.
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I knew that I knew the information and had done well, so it was behind me and it was time for the next set of material. It's a great place filled with great people. Dental school thus far has been, for lack of a better word, awesome.
- Erik Klintmalm ‘18
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As if dental school wasn’t hard enough… When most people think of dental school they usually think all-nighters studying for exams, not all-nighters taking care of a sick child while being 7 months pregnant…but that was one of my experiences as a D1. I started dental school with an 8-month-old and found out three months later that my husband and I were expecting our second. Life was already crazy and it got even crazier! I can’t count the number of times my classmates have asked me how I do it. Ha! If they only knew that if it wasn’t for the crazy, wild, almost 2-yearold I probably would have gone crazy my first year. There is absolutely no better way to get the stress of a failed provisional or the fifth attempt on an amalgam filling (You know what I’m talking about!) off your mind than rolling around on the floor with a giggling little girl. Being a mother of two young children in dental school with a husband who works late hours (he’s an Air Force JAG, a fancy way to say lawyer) has made me change. Long relaxing baths are out, and 10-minute showers with a 2-year-old are in. Relaxing on the couch while watching my favorite shows are out, and washing bottles while attempting to catch the gist of my favorite shows are in. Studying all weekend for an upcoming exam is out and getting up at 3 a.m. to study for an exam that morning is in. Heck, even going to the bathroom alone is out. But when it all comes down to it…I wouldn’t change a thing. I’m proving to my two little girls that no matter what, they can and should follow their dreams! It’s all doable!
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The 3 best things about being pregnant in dental school: 1) Kick @$$ dental school friends who throw an amazing baby shower for you! 2) Baby kicks helping to keep you awake during the 6th hour of lecture! 3) The baby supporting your manikin head when the hydraulics fail during a progress exam! We’re a team already!
The 3 worst things about being pregnant while in dental school: 1) Learning in detail all the things that can go with your baby (Stupid reproductive classes!) 2) No caffeine (well at least no “real” caffeine) Try studying with no “real” caffeine! 3) The norm X 2 (morning sickness, backaches, exhaustion!)
My female classmates sometimes ask me when they should start having kids and my answer is always the same. There is never a perfect time to have kids…but with a supportive family and partner you can have it all. Just expect a little less sleep and a few more gray hairs!
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During our second year at ASDOH, we all make a best friend. The long hours spent with this individual foster an unwavering bond to the point where he shows up each morning, completely compliant and mouth wide open ready for you to operate, while maintaining a relaxed, yet eerily stoic composure. Of course, I am talking about our beloved manikins. These serve as an invaluable tool to facilitate our transition onto the clinic floor; however, we soon learn that there are a few things that Mr. Manikin sacrificed for us that most patients will likely have, such as a tongue, saliva and a neck that cannot contort 180 degrees. While it may take some time to master the art of tongue evasion with your bur, the experience in the simulation clinic at ASDOH does exceedingly well in preparing us for the procedures we will face on the clinic floor. This was something I quickly realized via not only operating on patients, but the influential feedback they provided. I went into the clinic with the assumption that these patients were facing financial hardships and thus primarily came to ASDOH for the lower rates, with the mentality that they must make the sacrifice of having their dental work done by students. What I learned is that while the lower rates for dental care at ASDOH are in fact a large incentive for these patients, they are often as large as the incentive of receiving the comprehensive care provided by an ASDOH dental student. A patient of mine proudly stated, “I come to ASDOH for my dental work because I have had a better experience here than at any other dental clinic I have been to, with a focus on comprehensive care that is unique to this institution.” This was truly inspiring and a testament to not only how prepared we are as dental students on the clinic floor, but also the ability of the doctors and non-surgical periodontal faculty to promote our learning experience while ensuring we sustain a professional rapport with the patients. With that said, I advise you, my fellow ASDOH students, to rest at ease and know that when the time comes for you to transition into the clinic, you will do so with the competence and support necessary for clinical success.
- Alex Roelens ‘16
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D3 to Real Patients
Every year, Delta Sigma Delta sells pink scrubs throughout the month of September to raise awareness and funds for the Susan G. Komen Foundation- Phoenix. All students, faculty, and staff members a r e encouraged to wear them e v e r y Wednesday throughout the month of October, which i s n at i o n a l l y known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year, $340 was donated to this cause. Thank you ASDOH!
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The mission of ASDOH is to produce culturally competent dentists that are willing to serve in the communities in which they live. The
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Get as much experience as possible in simulation clinic and during your third year in the ASDOH dental clinic. This will give you a good foundation for transitioning to external ro t a t i o n s a n d b o o s t y o u r confidence.
Carefully review the information on current ASDOH rotation sites so you are informed of all your options.
I f y o u a re c o n s i d e r i n g a s p e c i a l t y, n a r r o w y o u r selections to sites that offer experience in your area of interest.
Talk to as many students as possible that have been on rotation and ask for their input. Fourth year students will be more than happy to share their experience with you.
If there is a clinic that you are interested in working at after graduation that is not a rotation site go through the process of setting it up. Marcia Arbizu can give you information on creating new rotation sites.
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hope is that ASDOH graduates will play an important role in addressing today’s important public health issues. One of the most important aspects in developing this attribute in students at ASDOH is participation in external rotations. Making the most of clinical rotations requires effort but will ensure you make the most of your experience. I started my education at ASDOH looking forward to the day I would get to go on external rotations. As a dental hygienist, I knew how valuable this experience would be to prepare me for the real world of clinical dentistry. When selecting my rotation sites I thought about the things that were most important to me. I really wanted experience with procedures that were scarce in the clinic on campus. I purposely looked for sites that offered oral surgery, endodontic “Getting to do surgical treatment, CEREC, and extractions, root canals, pediatric experience. I also and stainless steel crowns considered the volume of with the specialist patients seen at the clinic. I standing right next to me wanted to go to sites that would offer a faster pace so I was incredible.” could hopefully improve my speed in completing procedures. I’m also on scholarship so I tried to select rotation sites that I could potentially work at post-graduation to fulfill my obligation. By selecting sites that I was interested in working at I was able to complete a “working interview” of sorts. This also allowed me become acquainted with the individuals making the hiring decisions which would hopefully give me an advantage when applying. So far, I have been to two clinics that I considered working at and it has helped me to make decisions about postgraduation plans. My last rotation site was Tuba City Regional Healthcare Center. This is an Indian Health Service dental clinic located within a hospital. They have several specialists on staff and I was able to work with each of them for several days during my rotation. Getting to do surgical extractions, root canals, and stainless steel crowns with the specialist standing right next to me was incredible. External rotation is an amazing opportunity. If you prepare and select your sites carefully you’ll be in for an amazing experience that you’ll never forget.
- Sarah Wheeler ’15
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Happenings in ASDOH
As members of A S D O H A S D A’ s l e g i s l a t i v e committee, our group was responsible for LEGISLATIVE WEEK o r g a n i z i n g speakers, raising awareness of politically consequential decisions affecting the dental profession, as well as educating our classmates and colleagues about major topics that will inevitably affect our dental education . First and foremost, our responsibility dealt with increasing student membership in ADPAC (American Dental Political Action Committee), the bipartisan legislative arm of the American Dental Association. One hundred and twenty five current ASDOH students signed up and paid their membership dues to help make their voice heard nearly half of our total student population. Speakers such as Dr. Len Kirschner spoke on the impact health professionals can have at the policy making level, while others such as State Representative Heather Carter spoke about issues pertaining to dentistry at the state level. On our “Hot Dogs and Hot Topics” day, members of the ASDOH ASDA legislative committee offered presentations on polarizing issues such as the Affordable Care Act and mid-level providers and their potential effects on the dentistry as a profession. Overall, the week was a tremendous success: there was a high level of student engagement at each of our daily events. With continued support, the ASDOH ASDA committee can utilize this momentum to advance an agenda that benefits all dental students across the country.
Floss Like a Boss: Legislative Committee
This year for ethics week we h a d a g re a t l i n e - u p o f speakers! Dr. Jeanine Tucker came down to discuss the very successful “Dental ETHICS WEEK Health Aid Therapy” program she started in Alaska. It was great to hear her opinion on this controversial topic. We had Dr. Woods discuss clinical ethics and what it means to be ethical once you start practicing in the real world as well as what the consequences can be if you do not make ethical decision. Dr. Romer and Dr. Lukavsky had an awesome interactive presentation on real life ethical situations with special needs patients. Dr. Myers discussed ethical situations and topics that come up with licensure and board exams each year. Overall, it was a great week. The speakers got students thinking about ethics and the different situations in which we may see ethical dilemmas in the dental profession.
Looking Past Your Loupes: Ethics and SPEC
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Developmental Grooves: Career and Personal Development Building your Professional Self: Points on Dental Practice Management It is truly remarkable to think about the amount of knowledge and skills dental students learn in four short years of training. However, there is one common area most graduates would say the standard curriculum lacks: dental practice management. A background education in business will definitely help you in some aspects of your practice such as: writing a business plan, securing a loan, determining benefits and navigating through the jungle of insurance. However, dental practice management is an entity itself ; it is a whole different world that cannot be adequately conquered through a DMD, or even a joint MBA. Here are some points dentists should consider when establishing their practice: 1.
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Customer Service is the quickest way to build or ruin your reputation. Patients are the only way your practice can survive and grow. Word about your quality of service will spread to family, friends, and colleagues like wild-fire, especially considering the impact social media has in today’s world. Your patients are your best referral base; if your patients don’t want to refer to you, who will? Family and friends complicate things; do not mix business with pleasure. The impulse is to hire friends or family members as employees, but be careful! When family or friends are brought into the mix the line between boss and friend can be blurred. In your practice there must be established hierarchies and mutual respect. Save yourself the headache and preserve your relationships by not mixing business with pleasure.
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Have a driving mission statement. What are your practice values? These values should be made clear to your employees and patients alike.
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Having short and long term personal, professional and practice goals Goals are a key component to growing your practice. Have goals for yourself, your practice, and your employees. Publish these goals and track progress. Whether it be reaching a certain amount of new patients, decreasing your amount of delinquent accounts, or learning the latest technology, these goals must be measurable and used to evaluate your practice’s progress.
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Don’t try to please everyone. Not all patients are the same; some may like the way you run your business, and others may not. You have to know when to take a stand and when to let a patient go. Consider their “complaint” an opportunity for
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evaluation, but not every complaint is a reason to change your processes. 6.
Do what you do best and hire an office manager. Treating your patients with the highest quality of care should be your main focus. Yet there is much more to running a practice than the treatment of patients. This is where hiring an office manager becomes vital to your success. Your office manager must be someone you can trust, as they will be handling all the nittygritty HR details such as: firing and hiring, creating an employee manual, coordinating time-off requests, staffing and employee evaluations. You, as the doctor, must know when to step-in and when to take a back seat. You do what do you best: treat patients, and let your office manager do what they were hired to do: run your practice. Don’t micromanage.
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Treat your employees right; they are your most valuable asset. Employees are the ones who represent your name or brand. They allow your practice to run as efficiently and effectively as possible. Having a patient influx is key to profit but having a strong team behind you is the key to productivity. Treat your employees well and show them how much you appreciate their hard work in ensuring the practice’s success.
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Don’t be profit-driven, but don’t give things away for free. Patients can tell if you are trying to push treatment on them and will manipulate you if they know your fees can be negotiated. Set your fees accordingly and be honest when communicating with your patients. Patients are more likely to start treatment with you if they feel you care more about them as a person than as a dollar amount.
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Stay connected to your community, professional organizations and classmates as they will be an asset throughout your career. The connections you make will serve as a source of information and referrals that will contribute your growth as a dental practitioner and to the success of your practice. For more information on the business of dentistry check out ASDOH ASDA’s Career Development committee.
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Chipping In:
Community Service
BRINGING FUN TO DENTAL EDUCATION
A roar of excitement filled
the room as children spotted sugar bug bandits attacking the teeth; a dynamic rescue by Flossy the Smile City Superhero and friends saved the day with good oral care. Engaging children and adolescents in the importance of good oral health practices and its impact on one’s overall well being can be achieved in a number of ways. At ASDOH, we chose a classic approach— a puppet show. The ASDOH ASDA Chapter has had the pleasure of building and creating a fun adventure for the whole family. We have had two performances at the Boys & Girls Club in Gilbert and Apache, Arizona. Children and adults of all ages and backgrounds were captivated by the interactive performance. We were thrilled to hear the chatter of children and their families on their way home, as they talked about the puppet show and the lessons they learned. The crowd was elated! We could not answer questions fast enough to feed their desire to learn; it was a humbling experience. Thankful parents were pleased that we were able to generate enthusiasm in their children about something that often feels like a daunting chore to them. At least for the
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moment, and hopefully for some time to come, the children we reached will remember the battle against evil in a fight to save their teeth from harm. “I want to be like that superhero” said Anthony, “and you are a superhero everyday by battling against the bugs in your mouth when you fuel your body with
healthy food and fight cavities in the morning and night with your toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss.” Their eagerness to become proficient at proper brushing techniques and flossing on hand puppets and mouth models was truly inspiring and a great learning experience for us. As a reward for their participation, we handed out goodie bags with toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, stickers and educational packets for the parents. Beaming from earto-ear and thanking us, the children dug through their goodie
bags with tremendous happiness, many asking if they could take some home for their siblings. Unfortunately not every child has access to the nutrition and resources they need to help prevent dental caries and gum disease. Some of the children mentioned they had not received a new toothbrush since the last community outreach group came a year ago and many had not seen a dentist in a long time. The pain and discomfort from dental problems can have a lifelong impact on a child’s development. It can result in a loss of concentration, missed school, and social insecurities related to oral disease, as well as financial burdens on families and their communities. The earlier we can help teach about prevention and provide the tools to access care to the underserved, the better their dental experience will hopefully be. We are looking forward to a fun filled semester with our current community partners and the new ones we are establishing. Our goal is to find new and exciting ways to spread knowledge about oral health to our community in a fight against caries and gum disease.
- Celia Sommer ‘17
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What’s Up Doc? Meet Dr. Mattingly: our new Sim Clinic instructor!
How was being a member of ASDA beneficial to being a dental student? ASDA is a great way for dental students to be aware of and involved in issues in dentistry that will ultimately affect their careers. It can also provide an early opportunity for networking. What drew you to teach here at ASDOH? ASDOH has a unique atmosphere.There is a mutual respect between faculty and students that is refreshing. I enjoy working with students who have a positive attitude and are eager to learn and grow.
If you could pick a superpower, what would it be and why?
If you weren’t a dentist, what would you be?
If I could pick a superpower, it would be to read minds. Don’t you ever wonder what someone else is thinking? I think it would be cool to actually know.
If I was not a dentist I would be a nutritionist. I am very passionate about health and believe that nutrition plays a key part. In my free time I actually work with a health and wellness company to help people look and feel better. It is very rewarding and I love doing it.
What is your favorite color crayon? My favorite color crayon is Emerald. Favorite local restaurant? Right now, it would definitely be Red Koi. It’s a local Japanese restaurant that my husband and I love to go to. They have really great sushi. Plus, I love mango mochi!
“ASDOH has a unique atmosphere. There is a mutual respect between faculty and students that is refreshing.”
Where did you go for Dental school?
Favorite recipe - care to share?
I went to the University of Louisville School of Dentistry ULSD.
I keep it pretty simple in the kitchen but some of my favorites are cedar plank salmon and chocolate banana protein pancakes.
Where did you grow up? I grew up in Louisville, KY. My husband grew up in Gilbert, so that’s how we ended up here in Arizona. W h a t i s yo u r s t ra n ge s t d e n t a l experience/oddest appointment/most memorable patient? One of the most interesting patient experiences I had early on in my career was when a pt came to me after supergluing her tooth back together. She literally had a chunk of superglue spanning across three teeth. Fortunately, after removing all the superglue, I was able to restore the tooth with a crown.
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The salmon is seasoned in fresh ground black pepper and marinated in olive oil and teriyaki for 6-12hrs, then cooked on a cedar plank on the grill. For the pancakes, mix ¼ cup of ground quick oats, ½ cup of egg whites, ½ scoop of fudge brownie protein powder, ½ ripe banana, cinnamon, ¼ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk, ½ tsp agave (or sweetener of choice) and ½ tsp vanilla extract. Spoon batter onto skillet and flip pancake when bubbles form. Cook on second side and then top with lite cool whip, strawberries, the other half of the banana and Walden Farms sugar free syrup. Yum!
Favorite memory of dental school Meeting my husband, of course! :) And studying with my roommates. Can’t say I really miss the studying part but we had a lot of fun spending late night hours together. Some of our best conversations were middle of the night study breaks. What is one dental procedure that you love doing? Believe it or not, I actually really enjoy extractions. They can be so gratifying. What are your hobbies? I love anything that keeps me active, especially when it gets me outside: hiking, running, and going to the gym. I like to push myself and see what my body can really do. I also enjoy learning, so I love to read. Mostly nonfiction but I like fiction every once in a while too. To unwind, I enjoy simply hanging out with my husband or family and friends. I am always up for a good movie or a cookout. What were your favorite ways to destress while in dental school? Spending time with family and friends was my go-to to destress while I was in dental school. It is so important to try to keep some balance even when you feel like you have no extra time. Dental school is 4 years of your life so make sure you enjoy the journey. Once you are done, you will miss being surrounded by your friends/colleagues everyday.
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How To: Get #datASDOH A GUIDE TO STAYING STRONG DURING DENTAL SCHOOL
In a perfect world class would start at 9:30 AM so you didn’t have to sacrifice those much needed Zzz’s for an early morning sweat session, or maybe the weather would be 70 degrees to avert the feeling of suffocation on your run after class. However, we live in the world of dental school in Arizona, which allows little time for sleeping and the weather usually stays stagnant at 100 degrees. As student doctors, we all know the health benefits of daily exercise which means that everything I’m about to tell you isn’t going to be new information. The point of this article is to reiterate, remind, and encourage each of you to seek out even the smallest of workouts each day. In addition, it is probably safe to assume many of us have had that moment, as students, we find ourselves hiding in scrubs five days a “exercise has the week and sweats at the library the other two. Moreover, at some point we finally decide to put on our favorite pair of jeans to find them just a potential to affect little bit snug. our bodies on a Exercise is more often than not driven by the desire to tone cellular level to those glutes, build biceps or carve out a six-pack. Nonetheless, in such reverse the negative a mentally-demanding program here at ASDOH, exercise should not effects of stress in solely be driven by the motivation to make sure our jeans still fit. Exercising should be to reduce stress, improve mental status, and regards to the aging process. ” most importantly, facilitate a happier life. "Exercise is the single best thing you can do for your brain in terms of mood, memory, and learning," says Harvard Medical School psychiatrist John Ratey, author of the book Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain. It has also been observed that exercising can increase levels of serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine, all of which have been shown to improve cognition, positive emotions and mental stability. For example, according to U.S. News a study conducted at the University of California, San Francisco in 2010, researchers were able to observe exercise has the potential to affect our bodies on a cellular level to reverse the negative effects of stress in regards to the aging process. I hope at this point the picture is clearer that exercise will, without a doubt, make your brain smarter, happier and healthier. So if you don’t want to do it for the infamous six-pack, do it for your education!
The following youtube video is Dr. John J. Ratey, MD explaining in more detail just how good exercise is for your mind. Run, Jump, Learn! How Exercise can Transform our Schools: John J. Ratey, MD at TEDxManhattanBeach
-‐Jacklyn Mitchell ’17
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Cheap or FREE Workouts for the poor dental student life: •
Cross Fit – lead by Jacob Berger (D3) – M,W,Th 6:00pm Free (500 calories)
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Hiking – Camelback, Flat Iron, Four Peaks Free (350 calories)
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Half Marathons (Prices Vary) o Nov. 8th – Forrest Gump Half Marathon in Monument Valley AZ o Nov 22nd – Gilbert Half Marathon in Gilbert AZ o Dec 14th – Feed the Hungry 5k in Scottsdale AZ
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Groupon o Hot Yoga $19 for 10 classes o Boot Camp $29 for 1 month unlimited boot camp (500 calories) o Kickboxing $19 for 5 classes (498 calories)
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YMCA free to students o Zumba - M 5:30, 6:00, Tue 7:30, Saturday 10:45am (434 calories) o Cardio Kickbox - Tue 6:30 o Group Core - Tue, Th 6:00 (247 calories) o Group Power - Mon 6:00, Wed 6:00pm, Sat 9:30 am o Power Yoga – Mon 7:05pm, Wed 7:30pm
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Outdoors - FREE o Running – 617 calories – Averaging 8 minute miles o Walking - 187 calories - 3.5 mph brisk pace o Kayaking – 345 calories - moderate effort o Swimming – 345 calories - free style laps o Biking – 395 calories - 12-14mph
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Sports – Prices may vary depending on league and location o Soccer – 493 calories - competitive o Basketball – 450 calories - competitive o Volleyball – 395 calories - competitive o Golfing – with cart (173 calories) pulling clubs (220 calories) **Calories are based on a 45 min basis and vary depending on weight and height of individual
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Taste Buds EATING ON A BUDGET AND EATING HEALTHY WHILE STUDYING Easy (Costco) Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken!
I'll keep this short - this is a very simple recipe that I love to make throughout the year. It's savory, flavorful, and really versatile! Literally add anything to this.
Core recipe (for when you just want pure tasty goodness) 8 pieces of chicken thighs/breast (I buy frozen thighs at Costco!) 2 cups of salsa (I like using El Sol yellow lid salsa at Costco!) Good additions! Small sliced bell peppers Small sliced onions A tablespoon of taco seasoning Cook in slow cooker / crock pot on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours (I prefer high).
- Diewitt Duong ‘17 WWW.ASDOHASDA.ORG
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My dear Italian friend from New York suggested this as something for my lifestyle as a dental student. Don’t skimp on this brand of lentil soup! Ingredients:
Pasta with Lentil Soup
⅓ (28 oz) can Trader Joe’s Lentil Soup 2 cups cooked Orecchiette pasta ½ Tbsp finely grated Romano cheese In a bowl, pour lentil soup over pasta. Sprinkle cheese to taste.
- Amber Dalton ‘17
“I don’t have the money or time to cook…I’m in dental school!” This reminds me of something served at brunch. I make homemade complicated desserts all the time and this simple dish is still one of my favorites. Costco sells the blintzes, cherries, and raspberries. The blintzes can be kept in the freezer so you can buy them in bulk. Ingredients:
Cheese Blintzes with Fresh Raspberries
½ Tbsp of butter or vegetable oil 2 Kasia’s cheese blintzes (thawed) ½ cup fresh raspberries or frozen black cherries (thawed) 1 tsp powdered sugar Preheat skillet and add butter or oil. Place blintzes in skillet and reduce heat to low. Turn occasionally until golden brown. Top with raspberries or cherries. Sprinkle with powdered sugar to taste.
- Amber Dalton ‘17
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Do you have a blender? If you have some time, you can make homemade cheesecake. It’s one of the easiest desserts I’ve ever made. Italian cheesecake is a lighter and creamier cheesecake.
Honey Cinnamon Italian Cheesecake
Ingredients: Crust: ¼ cup unsalted butter, room temperature to melted 2 Tbsp sugar 1 cup all purpose flour 1 egg
Take a bite!
Filling: 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, room temperature ½ (12 oz) container ricotta cheese, drained 1 ½ cups milk 1 tsp vanilla 5 Tbsp sugar 3 Tbsp honey 2 egg yolks 2 egg whites cinnamon Preheat oven to 350 degrees. For crust, in a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar together first. Add flour and egg. Press the dough mixture evenly across a 9 inch deep dish pie pan so its around 4 mm thick. Set aside. For filling, add cream cheese, ricotta cheese, milk, vanilla, sugar, honey, and egg yolks to a blender. Blend until smooth. Add egg whites and blend again just until smooth. Pour the filling mixture over the crust in the pie dish. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour until top turns a slight golden brown. When cooled, sprinkle top moderately with cinnamon. - Amber
Dalton ‘17
What’s your go-to food or power smoothie idea that is quick and easy? Please share it with us! Email Amber at adalton@atsu.edu
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DRILL BITS
Dentistry: A Funny Business
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INTRODUCING: Your 2014-2015 ASDOH ASDA Executive Committee
Edmund Monsef ‘16
Alpha Omega ASDOH Chapter President, ASDOH Student Ambassador, ASDOH AAPHD Member, ASDOH SCDA Member, ASDOH HSDA Member Background: My hometown is Los Angeles, CA. I gained my BS from the University of California, San Diego.
President
I pursued ASDA leadership because of the people I admired, within ASDA and beyond. Becoming a good leader isn't something that you gain by reading or passively observing/listening. It's about doing. It's about learning from experience. I also believe in the proverbial quotes: "You're either part of the solution or part of the problem." "Knowledge is power.” "Power in numbers.” I am constantly inspired by my colleagues and their talents. It is an awesome feeling when you are a part of accomplishing something much greater than you alone could achieve. Get involved....on ANY level!! Our profession, beyond the science and clinical applications, is built upon connecting with people, supporting not just the health of individuals but the health of our profession, and advancing our professional goals. Being a part of a unified force promotes success. The many are more powerful than the individual. AND....IT'S FUN!!
Mykel Anderson ‘17 ASDA District 10 Community Outreach Co-Chair, ASDOH AAWD Treasurer, ASDOH Ambassador, ASDOH AAPHD Member, ASDOH DSD Member, ASDOH Pediatric Study Club Member, ASDOH SCDA Member Background: Moreno Valley, CA. University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
Vice President
Why ASDA Leadership? To serve my fellow classmates and create opportunities for all of us to grow both personally and professionally. There is a whole world in dentistry outside the technical skills dental schools train you for. Learn about it. Be a part of it. It means the very difference between success and failure. Let ASDA help you make the most out of your dental education, profession, and life.
Alexandra Brummerhop ‘17 DSD Alumni Co-Chair, Ambassador, AAWD, AAPHD Background: Wichita, Kansas is my home town. I attended the University of Kansas. I love the opportunities ASDA offers us. At the conferences, there are many inspirational leaders that share their advice and stories. The ASDA fever is infectious. I want to help others find their path and motivate others around them to do the same.
Secretary Vy Vy Vu ‘17
ATSU ASDOH Student Ambassador , American Association of Public Health Dentistry ASDOH Chapter: Treasurer, Class of 2017 Treasurer Background: Honolulu, HI. Hawaii Pacific University, Boston University, and Oberlin College
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I was a part of a similar organization while earning my public health degree, and I was drawn to the potential personal and professional growth with ASDA Leadership. I believe that ASDA is the foundation of our future through networking, leadership, teamwork, and organized dentistry. ASDA creates many opportunities for individuals to interact and learn from each other, as well as, providing care to our communities. There's something for everybody! Receive and pay it forward! Go ASDOH ASDA! !1 8
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Letter from the Editors First and foremost, we are honored to be the Editors-inChief of the ASDOH ASDA quarterly newsletter and hope we can efficiently portray all of the spectacular ASDA members we have here at our dental school. We want to personally thank each and every contributing writer for taking the time and effort to display the powerful events that ASDOH ASDA participates in and spearheads. Each of you is critical to the success of our chapter and our continued efforts towards excellence. We promise that you will find this edition stimulating, applicable, and enjoyable…so spread the word! We encourage even more peers to write articles for our upcoming editions to show how contagious the “ASDA fever” is. If you’re interested in writing for The Lingual Groove, please contact Amanda Rael (arael@atsu.edu) and Christine Castelin (ccastelin@atsu.edu). The next submission deadline is January 5, 2015. We look forward to your input!
*A special thank you to Ivan Halim ’17 and Chris Epperson ’18 for sharing their beautiful photography with us for this issue.
- Amanda Rael ’17
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