SPRING 2020 | VOLUME 2 ISSUE 3
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IN THIS ISSUE 2
SPEA Spotlight Jessie Yuan, C'21 Laura Klein, C'21
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Augusta's Restaurants Clare Connors, C'21
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Meeting Dr. Charmelo
SPRING Emily Latteri, C'2021 | DCG ASDA Newsletter Co-Editor Sarah Ozturk, C'2021 | DCG ASDA Newsletter Co-Editor
Lila Guevara, C'21 11
HIPPA in Social Media Emily Latteri, C'21
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Head & Neck Cancer Sarah Ozturk, C'21
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Mental Traps Jordana Freitas, C'21
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Whole 30 Journey Faith Botana, C'22
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Cartoon Derrick Coleman, C'20
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A Devotional Stephanie Jaipual, C'22
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New Year New me Sarah Abdulhameed, C'23
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Persian New Year: Overcoming Social Distancing Behrad Torkian, C'21
Spring
is
in
the
unprecedented
air
and
so
circumstances,
is
COVID-19!
along
with
DCG the
is
rest
facing of
the
country. For the D3’s and D4’s spring means licensing season. The seniors have completed the patient portion of boards. D3’s completed the manikin portion of crown preps and endodontic procedures. The D1’s and D2’s are trailblazing through the new curriculum model. Many D1’s are toting a black box, reminding us that head and neck anatomy must be in session. The D2’s are trickling into clinic with sophomore block and denture patients. On the fourth floor, D3’s are inching their way to a finish line in their first full year in clinic. Our soon-to-be dentists, the D4’s, are so close to freedom they can smell it. As we look forward to a
future
that
raises
many
questions,
we
cannot
forget
journey we all have started and will undoubtedly finish.
the
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SPEA
STUDENT DECISIONS AFFECT THE FUTURE OF DENTISTRY Jessie Yuan, C'21, SPEA President Laura Klein, C'21, SPEA Vice President As
a
freshly
graduated
dental
student,
The question you may have is, “What is
you’re excited to get out there and start
SPEA?”
doing what you were born to do: create
Professionalism and Ethics Association for
beautiful
smiles
relieve
for
the
Student
for
dentistry. It’s a national organization that was created by students who wanted to
associate
understand
location
and
better
than
standards of our profession in order to be
expected. Today, you’re doing a routine
successful. It allows students and faculty
preparation
to
everything’s
when
you
your
dream
been
going
pain
stands
people. You just started a new job as an at
and
SPEA
for
a
suddenly
deep see
carious
lesion
something
too
create
how
a
to
forum
apply
in
the
which
they
SPEA’s
and think about what you should do in
students
this
dental school and the real world.
Well….
you
should
have
can
discuss ethical scenarios with each other.
pink to be normal. You try not to panic
situation.
ethical
goal to
is
to
help
face
prepare
ethical
dental
challenges
in
joined SPEA! The
chapter
at
our
school
was
established in 2013 by then president Dr. Amir
Lamei
Reich.
and
Currently
roughly
125
vice our
president
SPEA
members
and
Alena
chapter
has
continues
to
grow. It works to protect the future of our patients
and
profession
by
promoting
ethics through lectures, speakers, events, projects,
and
meetings.
You
may
have
attended some of these events such as the ACD Ethics Lunch & Learn, Cases that Haunt
Us,
and
Ethical
Decision
Making
Lunch and Learn.
SPEA
works
professional
closely
with
organization,
a
the
national American
College of Dentists (ACD), whose mission is
also
to
advance
professionalism,
excellence,
and
ethics,
leadership
in
dentistry. The ACD has chapters in every state and supports SPEA organizations all
Dr. Carol Hanes joins SPEA members for some fresh air.
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over
the
fact,
there
nation, are
a
including number
Canada. of
In
esteemed
ACD members that are faculty at DCG. A
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A few of the faculty that you may know include  Dr. Carol Hanes, Dr. Kevin Frazier, Dr. Regina Messer, Dr. Rhoda Sword, Dr. Barry Hammond, and Dr. Michael Pruitt. SPEA
has
been
very
fortunate
to
have
constant support from the ACD on a local and national level.
Every
year
SPEA
conference nation
where
come
leadership meeting
and
a
students
together
was
California.
holds
to
ethics.
held
Multiple
in
national
across learn
the
about
This
year,
San
Francisco,
esteemed
the
speakers
presented, including the directors of both national
SPEA
discussed
how
and to
the
ACD.
develop
They
leadership,
SPEA members gather at DCG's Club Fair
make right choices in patient care, and accept responsibility as a dentist. At this meeting,
two
DCG
members
were
SPEA is continuing to cement itself as a
elected to be on the national executive
strong
board
organization.
and
awarded award.
the
the
DCG
DCG
best is
very
chapter
was
national
ACD
Relationship
number
lucky
to
professionals,
have
Dr.
of
student
There
is
students, that
as
are
leadership
an
increasing
well
as
looking
dental up
to
Carol Hanes as our ACD contact, as she
SPEA
provided us with a lot of opportunities to
crucial
flourish as an organization. With her help,
strong
we were able to invite the president of
maintain dentistry asa highly respected
the ACD to visit our school and present to
field
students for a lunch and learn.
continue to get high quality care.
as
the
that
future this
student
and
dentistry.
involvement
ensure
Esteemed faculty pose with SPEA leadership.
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of
It
is
has
a
order
to
organization
that
in
patients
will
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Augusta's Restaurant Scene Clare Connors, C'21 Here is my short list of my favorite places to go in Augusta, to treat yourself when you get home from a long day in clinic or the Sim Lab:
Date Nights, Ladies Night, & Special Occasions: Frog Hollow Tavern: Southern, American-fare,
Beck's: Local, high-end, seafood restaurant,
downtown
specializes
on
Broad
special occasion.
Street,
great
for
a
Honestly, this is my favorite
restaurant in all of Augusta.
in
oysters,
located
on
Central
Avenue close to Augusta's Medical District. Seafood is the thing to get here. Located in
If you’ve ever a
the Summerville neighborhood, this restaurant
This is some of the best food I’ve
is very near to DCG; thus making it a great
ever had though, and I’m not exaggerating. If
option if you don't want to venture to far from
you
your
been
here,
price tag.
you
need
a
know
it
does
come
recommendation,
with
their
pork
familiar
area.
Beck's
offers
great
oysters, seafood and cocktails. What's not to
shoulder is delicious, and it comes with a side
love? This one is definitely a favorite of the
of mac and cheese that is literally a lasagna.
Connors family.
It has layers of pasta and melty gouda and if I could order a whole plate of that for dinner without being slightly embarrassed at a highclass establishment, I would.
If you haven’t
been here before, definitely put it on your Augusta bucket list before graduation.
Abel
Brown:
High-end
seafood
restaurant,
Noble
Jones:
New,
high
end
soul
food
great oysters and cocktails, located in Surrey
restaurant by the river downtown, great for
Center.
This
fried chicken and cocktails. This restaurant is
people
argue
is
another
is
the
Some
relatively new to the Augusta scene. They are
restaurant in Augusta. The biggest difference
next to the river downtown, close to where
between this restaurant and Frog Hollow is
the farmer’s market is in the summer.
that Abel Brown specializes in seafood, so it
have mostly soul food, and there is a really
depends
cute
your
this
one.
one
on
that
fancy
number
preference.
If
you
love
oysters or shrimp and grits or scallops, this place
is
incredible,
and
you
won’t
patio
summer.
be
disappointed.
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that
I’m
excited
to
try
out
They
this
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from Augusta National, and is only open for lunch Monday through Friday. way Craft
and
Vine:
restaurant
with
Chic,
modern
great
extensive wine list.
and
like
it
could
be
a
mashed
an
successful
can
It looks
restaurant
of
potatoes,
It’s basically a
Cracker
green
Barrel,
no
It’s fried chicken, beans,
mac
and
cheese… All the good stuff that you love.
This restaurant is owned
by the same people as Frog Hollow.
version
offense to Cracker Barrel.
tapas-style
cocktails
better
rarely
go
here
because
of
our
I
school
hours, but when I get the chance, I never pass
in
it up.
Buckhead but is conveniently located for us Augustinians right here on Broad Street. If you are looking for incredible cocktails, I think this place is #1. The food is amazing and is served tapas style. If you are going on a budget, get In terms of fancy
Curry Hut: Indian food, great to eat in or for
restaurants, I think this one is the best bang
takeout, located on Washington Road. I am no
for your buck if you order large plates.
Indian
a flatbread pizza to share.
food
connoisseur,
but
don’t
let
the
name or appearance of this place throw you off! It is our go-to restaurant for Indian food
Holes in the Wall:
here in Augusta.
I cannot attest to cultural
authenticity of the food, but I can attest to it being 100% delicious.
Never judge a book by its cover! The “holes in the wall” always have the best food.
Knuckle
Sandwhiches:
Greasy
Jackie
deliciousness,
right on Broad Street. If you’re looking for a
in
this is the place to go. They are literally open
Soul
food,
great
for This
on
My
Yelp.
favorite
Not thing
just I
Augusta,
ordered
was
stuffed with buffalo chicken dip, that you dip
It
in ranch.
looks like a grungy college bar, but everyone
Not
around me was in business professional attire
a
definitely
After I
They have red velvet cheesecake. great
place
great
if
to
you
go want
on
a
diet,
some
but
comfort
food.
got my food, however, I realized why it was so crowded.
Son:
called a Soul Roll, that is basically an egg roll
was during lunch on a weekday, and I have to
and did not look like they belonged.
America
AMERICA!
My first visit here
admit I was skeptical when I walked in.
and
place was recently voted Top 100 Restaurants
late-night snack when you’re out downtown,
until they run out of food.
M's
takeout, located off of Gordon Highway.
Burgers, Philly cheesesteaks, fries…
all delicious.
Honey from the Rock Cafe: Southern comfort
Hawaiian Style BBQ: Just what the name
food, located on Washington Road. I don’t
suggests: barbeque with an island twist,
even know if this place qualifies as a “hole in
located on Gordon Highway. I had no idea
the wall,” but it deserves a spot in the
what “Hawaiian BBQ” was, and I had no idea
countdown nonetheless. It is right across
why Augusta would have such a place.
5
The
But
it
is
awesome!
It’s
basically
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barbeque
with underlying Asian/Polynesian flavors. It’s another good “hole in the wall” to keep in your back pocket if you’re in the mood for
These are just a few of my favorite restaurants
takeout.
around
Augusta.
This
is
in
no
way
a
comprehensive list, but these are just a few
Happy Hour Deals
ideas
if
you
are
looking
to
switch
up
your
restaurant routine in Augusta!
We are always looking for good happy hour deals for drinks or a snack after school. While
My husband and I were pleasantly surprised
these are always changing, here are a couple
with the Augusta food scene when we moved here. We make a vast majority of our meals at
of the best happy hours that we have found in
home, but usually about once a week, we try
Augusta.
to
go
out
somewhere
new
or
different
and
support some of our local businesses.
Finch and Fifth: I love this restaurant.
I’ve
never had anything bad here, whether it’s a cocktail, a snack, charcutterie or dinner. Every day, from 3:30-6:00, they have a happy hour that includes discounted food and half priced drinks. On Wednesdays, they have half priced charcutterie, which is absolutely worth trying.
The Bee's Knees: There is a different special every day for drinks here.
There’s always a
good deal, and their cocktails are very good. Their sangria is my personal favorite.
They
Clare Connors enjoying her time with Husband
also have tapas-style food, so ordering small plates
or
snacks
happy hour. with
a
stopped
lot in
is
They of
a
have
options,
here
great
for
an and
dinner,
option amazing if I
you
Jack
during menu
Abel
Brown
after
CRDTS
earlier
phone eat first," as she is always hungry!
haven’t
would
at
this
March. Clare stated that she rarely lets "her
highly
suggest it!
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Getting to Know Dr. Charmelo Lila Guevara, C'21 Dr.
Charmelo
is
currently
an
Assistant
Professor in the Division of Oral Medicine in the
Department
of
Oral
Biology
and
Diagnostic Sciences. It was on a Wednesday afternoon during lunch when I met with her to
ask
and
her
a
career.
few She
questions definitely
about
has
a
her
life
beautiful
story to share.
Can you tell me a little bit about you? I
am
from
Venezuela
and
I
went
to
dental
I
was
not
ready
for
school in Venezuela and graduated in 2008.
learning
English.
Right
prepare
myself
after
months
as
graduation, a
general
I
worked
dentist.
for
In
a
few
January
of
this
my residency focusing on Oral Medicine and Maxillofacial
moved
back
to
Surgery
for
Venezuela
two
right
years.
after
I
visa,
was
oral
medicine
in
the
office
but
my
job
medicine felt
but
part
that
the
Colombia
of
I
always
my
career
residency
was
not
as
loved a
bit
program strong
I
as
the more
went the
my
husband
and
I
prove
worked to
a
also
in
a
maintain
childcare
my
student
certificate
in
childcare
responsible
to
complete
the states so I can apply to different dental
more
decided
to
the decision to leave Australia and move to
in
apply
and
test
to
missed our families, my husband and I made
and
in
difficult
a
time
Due to the long distance and how much we
oral
surgery
become
take
that
still
to work with kids, I really enjoyed that part.
residency
to
order
was
for four years in my country until the situation started
was
obtained I
programs.
country
I
In
part of it. Anyways, I worked in private office
my
took
was
a beautiful experience for me because I like
the
to
to
I
I
120 community hours in a daycare. This was
majority of my time I extracted third molars. I Ioved
I
where
working in a private office. I practiced a little of
time,
facility.
I
done with my residency program and started
bit
So
since
proficiency in the English language. During
2009, I went to Bogota, Colombia where I did
Oral
that
in
to
friend
of
Bogota,
the
because
to
A
he
from
recommended
University had
mine
a
of
my
me
to
Pennsylvania
positive
experience
move to Australia. We had the option to move
there.
to Canada or Australia, but we decided to go
therefore;
to Australia because its stability offering us a
two years. This was an amazing experience
career
yet challenging at the same time: it was my
to
simultaneously
work
and
study.
I
lived there for two years, but I could not work as
a
dentist.
dentist process
there,
In I
similar
order would to
for
me
have
here,
to
gone
where
work
as
through
you
have
I
first-time
a
used
a
to
applied we
moved
doing seeing
and to
dentistry 28-30
got
accepted;
Philadelphia
in
English.
patients
for
I
got
every
day
with another resident, just the two of us. I
to
am
apply to school again.
grateful
for
that
me grow so much.
7
experience,
it
helped
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When I was about to graduate from UPENN, I started applying for jobs in academia. The great thing about Academia is the fact that you can teach but still see patients, so you have it all. A resident friend of mine from UPENN
spoke
experience both
to
as
applied
a
me
so
student
here
and
much here
he
about
his
DCG.
We
in
also
applied
How did you start liking the field of oral medicine? How did you know that you wanted to become a dentist?
to
North Carolina because he had his mentor over
there.
He
got
the
position
in
North
Carolina and I got the position at DCG. I
started
working
as
a
faculty
in
facility
modern. People
in
is
DCG the
incredible, is
a
south
beautiful,
friendly are
nicer
in
very
environment. and
had
a
when
I
Image
DCG
October of 2019. I’m very happy to be here. The
I
have
a
special charm.
great was
experience
a
when
little
you
girl.
are
with
She
a
kid
my
dentist
inspired and
me.
you
see
someone grown and intelligent.. well she had a
great
first
influence
time
I
However,
saw
on
me.
myself
when
I
I
as
think
this
being
graduated
a
high
is
the
dentist.
school,
I
was still unsure what program to apply to, I was very young I was only sixteen years old when
I
had
to
surrounded
make
by
that
engineers
decision. at
I
was
home,
so
I
applied to the engineering school and I got in.
The
school
complain,
but
was
funny
going thing
well
was
I
can’t
that
I
lived
with other girls who were in dental school. I used
to
school
see
them
stuff
all
waxing
the
and
time
and
doing I
dental
was
more
interested in what they were doing in dental school than what I was doing in my school. I applied to dental school, I was still on time to meet the deadline, and fortunately I got in. I only did six months of engineering and then started
dental
everything
school.
happens
for
I
always
a
reason
say
that
because
I
met my now husband in engineering school. We not
were
young,
workout.
we
We
were
were
dating not
but
it
together
did for
almost eleven years before we reunited and started lost
talking
touch,
again.
he
would
We
never
give
me
completely
a
call
every
year or so. It is when I came back from my residency talking you
in
again.
hate
and
Colombia It
love
time, you know?
8
was
that
that
each
type
other
we of at
started love
the
that same
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2,
What are your plans now? Where do you see yourself in 5 years? almost
while who
doing can
impossible residency.
do
it,
that’s
to I
have
some
admire
the
incredible
to
As you can see, I can adapt fast pretty well. I
don’t
like
metropolitan
big
cities,
cities.
capitols,
Obviously,
there
or
are
a
lot of opportunities in cities like that, but it
kids
also has its cons. So, I learn to appreciate
people me
3
How do you like Augusta?
We would love to have kids, but I believed it was
Issue
the
but
small
things
from
a
smaller
city.
For
that was not an option for me. Now, we are
example, traffic here is great, life is calmer
more
here,
stable
perfect
time
husband have,
and
how
he
minimum
to
believe
have
many
would of
three,
kids.
kids
say
it
would
If
he
you
but
you
ask
would
many.
He
know
be
a
to
wants
a
we
my
husband
can
don’t
see
a
lot
of
our
future
here,
I
longer
than
20-25
does
not
like
big
cities
like
do
many
things
outdoors
here
and
enjoy nature.
will give us. also
you
Philadelphia or New York. We love that we
decide that. Only God knows how many he
I
take
minutes to get where you need to be. Also,
my
like
doesn’t
What are your hobbies?
love
where I am now. I believe there is a lot of potential for me here. There is a lot of room
I love to exercise in different ways. I used
for growth at DCG and also in the American
to
Academy
swim. I have been better at it before, so I
be
a
day!
of
Oral
speaker
in
Obviously,
I
Medicine.
I
would
conferences, believe
there
like
maybe is
a
to
run
need
one
very
barrier
all
to
my
get
busy
life.
back
I
like
into
adapting
it.
myself
to
I
work-out
have to
just
this
and
been
new
job
with the language for me right now; but it is
but I’ll get back to it. I love movies too, so
more than possible, and I believe I can do it.
Netflix is my best friend.
I love that I can see patients here as well; therefore, I see myself here for many years.
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Have you been able to go back to Venezuela? Last
time
I
approximately
went
to
Venezuela
two-and-a-half
years
was ago.
I
miss the food and my people of course but I had
the
actually about
opportunity a
month
two
Argentina
ago.
months. too
to
and
They
My we
see
my
were
brother all
parents here
came
spent
for
from
Christmas
and New-Years together. My sister who lives in England will come visit me this April and I’m
excited
about
that.
Both
siblings
are
older than me, I’m the baby and am 34 years old.
Funny
thing
that
I
mentioned
my
age,
you know this has always been something I had
to
deal
women
to
with.
be
I
mean
young
but
it
is
with
good
for
patients
us my
age can be something that I need to prove and explain myself at times. Some of them cannot see
believe
me.
I
I
mean
am I
the
dentist
graduated
as
when a
they
dentist
What is a piece of advice that you could give all of us as your students?
when I was 22 years old.
I was a student once, so I understand what all of you are going through. So if I could tell something to all of my students would be live the moment, enjoy the journey, learn as
much
as
you
can
and
pay
attention
to
the things that you are learning now so you don’t look back and be like “wow I should have paid more attention in this area.” Also, by being here in dental school, you all have accomplished merit.
a
Remember,
lot
and
there
that are
has
no
great
limits
to
achieving anything in the world. Sometimes, we are the ones who limit ourselves, but we can do anything we want to accomplish in this and
life
with
good
perseverance,
intention.
For
determination all
the
future
dentists, do not forget your main priority is your patients. This should be your call and passion. Everything else will come after, but your priority should always be your patient.
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GIVE A "LIKE" FOR PRIVACY Emily Latteri, C'21 While perusing your usual social
HIPPA was passed by Congress
media outlets every morning or
in 1996, well before social media
before you fall asleep, HIPPA is
began
probably the last thing on your
lives.
mind. However, as e-marketing
the source, the law itself has no
and
specific
patient
communication
creeping
into
our
daily
Even if you go straight to
rules
about
become more reliant on social
media;
media,
and standards apply to all social
complying
with
HIPPA
should be given a great deal of
media
consideration.
The
nonetheless,
social
posts law
healthcare HIPPA (Health Insurance Privacy
disclose
&
when
Portability
require
regulations
providers
organizations follow
Act)
to
develop
procedures
that
and
HIPPA
interactions.
mandates
that
professionals
only
patient
it
is
laws
information
directly
pertinent
and
“treatment,
and
healthcare operations.” Like it or
ensure
not,
our
payment,
to
careers
will
intertwined
of protected health information
and this will make it difficult to
(PHI). Health professionals and
maintain
(as you already know) students
friendly profile online.
are
required
to
take
social
be
the confidentiality and security
a
with
or
professional,
media,
HIPPA-
courses
yearly in order to stay compliant
Most of us know that posting a
with patient privacy and health
picture
information
their
laws.
These
of
our
patient
consent
is
a
courses remind us of the basic
However,
there
rules of retrieving, securing, and
violations
that
sharing patient information, but
subtle. A misconception people
social
often
media
is
rarely
mentioned in this training.
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have
is
are
without
violation.
are
that
many
other
much
more
if
a
post
vague and omits a patient’s
is
The
name,
then
it
is
not
a
HIPPA
violation, when in fact it is. Any post
that
contains
descriptive
no
name
Excavator
is
mentioned.
A
good
rule of thumb to follow is to never include
any
details
that
you
communicating patients, very
it
is
broad
online
best
to
with
stick
statements,
with
such
as
detail and points out a patient
wouldn’t say in an elevator full of
“Thank you for the comment,” and
characteristic
people.
then
or
location
can
help a public viewer identify the Dr.
a
witnessed
shared has
identity
information,
been
violated
from
the
Kim
Capehart, several
who
cases
as
an
As new and ambitious healthcare
then
HIPPA
expert witness, shares an example
professionals,
even
if
of
our restorative achievements and
no
a
private
practice’s
profile
responding to a negative review
want
of
on
world,
include
to
follow
is
details
to
never you
practice
The
responded
in
private a
share
have
them
which
pride
with
is
in
the
perfectly
acceptable. However, it is crucial
wouldn’t say in an elevator full of people.name,
polite way, but by doing so, this
to attain patient consent before
it
is
not
a
patient’s
publishing any treatment results.
when
in
fact
it
public.
then
identity
in
way
shroud of DCG, but in the future
descriptive detail and points out
that acknowledged the user is a
we will be at risk for being sued
a
patient at the practice, this was a
and losing our licenses over HIPPA
location can help a public viewer
violation
violations. It is important to start
identify the patient.
has the right to share that he/she
good
post
patient
assume
contains
characteristic
a
or
If someone
person’s
identity
provider
commented
of
HIPPA.
The
a
patient
we
is a patient of a practice, but the
ourselves
healthcare
embark
HIPPA has been violated even if
confirm that publicly. When
provider
cannot
have
habits
fm the shared information, then
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
can
that
the
made
Now
Any
Since
was
healthcare
is.
violation,
that
Facebook.
to
we
very
HIPPA
any
conversation
has
name is mentioned. A good rule thumb
the
privately.
patient. If someone can assume person’s
continue
the
now
protective
and
appropriately on
our
conduct as
experiences.
March
Absolutely nothing
April No really, everything is canceled
May Maybe something?
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3
Evolving from Patient to Provider Sarah Ozturk, C'21 Much of our life comes down to choices. While we cannot choose the situation with which we are presented, we do have a decision in how we respond. This truth became evident to me as
one
the
most
trying
times
of
my
life
unfolded. It was spring of my senior year of undergrad
and
I
spent
most
of
my
days
exhausted, merely going through the motions to achieve my future career. Who gets a phone call from their endocrinologist on a Sunday? As the next moments played out, I came to learn that sick people did, and that on this blustery winter day, I joined 50,000 other Americans this year in being diagnosed with thyroid cancer. I write
this
enriched
article
with
a
with
a
desire
retrospective
to
shed
light
view
on
the
woes a cancer patient may face and how we, as clinicians, can cater to such emotions. Our patients
are
more
than
the
teeth
that
we
treatment plan, and they deserve to be treated
Saying goodbye to my dad before I
accordingly.
spent spring break quarantined after radiation treatment.
We hold onto words from people who don generic scrubs and esteemed white coats.
Things were seemingly fine until they weren’t. While my hormone supplements kept me awake, I never felt more unlike myself. Was this a new normal? A diagnosis is such a contradiction. Although
built
on
sound
evidence,
clinical
judgement, and a process of ruling out and in, it is the very statement that casts a shadow on someone’s perception of life. Yet, this label of
In the two years preceding this diagnosis of
disease
malignancy,
especially
thyroid
via
monitoring ultrasounds,
my
heterogenous
bloodwork,
and
given
to
when
a
patient
offering
can
be
insight
a
relief,
into
the
symptoms.
fine
needle aspirations was my routine. Every few
There is perhaps no vulnerability as profound as
months
in
what someone feels as they are draped in a
some
paper-thin hospital gown clinging to hope. We
with orders for liver enzymes, others with orders
hold onto words from people who don generic
for complete blood counts. What united us was
scrubs
signing over our rights to a life of being poked
that we aren’t their first and likely not their last
and prodded.
surgical case. So then, are we just a number?
I
sat
monochromatic
with
my
office
fellow
waiting
lab
rats
rooms:
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and
esteemed
white
coats.
We
know
The
We
dream
that,
while
our
faulty
Excavator
epigenetics
Let
this
story
fuel
your
compassion
as
a
landed us in the oncology department, at least
healthcare provider. Let it inspire you to be the
we can choose our mindset and with whom we
comfort in someone’s chaos. Most importantly,
surround
let
ourselves
during
treatment.
This
experience has reintroduced me to emotions that were once masked by my lack of energy when I was
hypothyroid.
courses
taught
selection
I
My
me
was
genetics
that
not
in
a
and
world
supposed
to
as
you
to
honor
the
we
learned
from
our
cadavers
in
body and mind lies a delicate and beautiful
if
connection.
understanding the malignant transformation from
We
a biological standpoint and my purpose in this
must
not
symptomatology;
world from an evolutionary one was haunting me.
underlying
Yet there I laid, knowing that the cancer was out
teeth
world of modern medicine, things were looking
and
dismiss not
systemic
psychosomatic
and meds were being pumped in. I guess in a
only
to
disease,
but
connection
solely
our
see
exists.
the
patients’ avoid
an
because
a
If
we
treat
patient
for
their
dentition, are we clinicians or technicians? If
up.
we
Head & Neck Cancer Distribution
are
compassionate
encumbrances
our
patients
towards carry
outside
the dental office shall grow ever so fondly.
Adapted from the American Cancer
After the total thyroidectomy and radiation, I now stood
at
the
trembling
other
hands,
end
heart
of
the
spectrum,
palpitations
and
with
anxiety
attacks. A family member told me that I traded my happy-go-lucky demeanor for a serious one. The biggest changes
battle were
I
Or
consistent
was
transient.
increased
drugs?
felt
thyroid
were with
my
not
Was
knowing
my
anxious
hormone changes
growing
up
the of
dentistry, perhaps the patient-provider bond in
Society Cancer, Facts & Figures 2020
from
inner-
anatomy and neuroanatomy lab, that between
natural
survive;
encourage
lessons
ecology
of
it
workings of the human body and that, like the
which state
replacement
in
personality
and
graduating
college? Despite it all, I refuse to be a victim. My cancer wasn’t a choice; my choice was rather in
Thumbs up for being cancer-free at a six month post-op oncology
electing how I endured it.
appointment!
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Volume
Falling Into (and getting out of) Mental Traps
2,
Issue
3
“For many billion years, humans have perfected the art of adaptation. survive.
We
Simple
stress,
we
enough,
overcome,
right?
Think
we
adapt,
about
your
we first
operative practical. You REALLY stressed, you overcame, you adapted, and you survived. No surprise here! Like a well-oiled machine, we do this in our personal, academic, and professional lives, but under overload even the most well-oiled machines glitch. Although we are great when it comes to adapting, we have become overloaded with CRDTs, lab work, classes, friendships, relationships, and the list goes on. It is no surprise your machine might be feeling a little attacked with stressors right now. We have learned techniques that help us digest these stressors, but
now
all
of
them
are
healthy
for
us.
The
key
to
reducing stressors is to identify the things that are getting processed
as
a
stressor
and
triggering
this
justifiable
survival response. Remember that operative practical? I know at that moment you probably thought it was the most important task you have ever done in your time. As if your life depended on the gingival extension of your class III. God forbid your perio probe fits through the buccal
JORDANA FREITAS, SECRETARY C'21
clearance and you have .1mm extra of clearance. IS THIS A
CRITICAL
ERROR?! Here
are
examples
of
common
thinking traps we can fall victim to when our machine start glitching that I learned at a resiliency workshop by Dr. Lesster Pretlow:
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Personalizing: Despite spending weeks practicing for the #8 waxing practical, you still didn’t get the grade you expected. You think: “I don’t have the waxing skills to
2
be a successful dentist.”
Externalizing: Despite spending weeks practicing for the #8 waxing practical and you still didn’t get the grade you expected. You think: “The PowerPoints are obviously not clear enough. No one could
3
wax this tooth from the instructions given!”
Minimizing & Magnifying: After the practical is over you look at your waxed up #8 and you notice a couple of flaws you had not noticed before. You think: “I waxed the worst tooth I have ever waxed. I just turned in what looked like a piece of chewed gum!”
4
Overgeneralizing: The professor walks around and ask you to answer a question. You feel embarrassed that you don’t know the answer. You think: “That professor is so mean to me and they are out to get me”
5
Mind Reading: After a tragic family death, you receive a series of failing grades in various classes because you have not been able to grieve and juggle your student responsibilities. You think: “they should have offered me a few days off so I could come back in a better mental state”
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Emotional Reasoning: Despite studying and doing enough to prepare for your exam tomorrow. During an exam you feel flustered and tight for time. You walk away and think: “I felt so anxious the whole time, I KNOW I failed that exam!”
7
Catastrophizing: Despite spending weeks practicing for the #8 waxing practical and you get you first failing grade. You think: “I’m going to fail out of dental school and I’ll never be able to repay for my loans”
After reading that did you feel like you are falling in these thinking traps? These traps can be very predictable and unlearned. Dr. Pretlow, recommends that you STOP, THINK, and CHOOSE in order to overcome these traps.
stop Ask yourself “am I in true danger?”. A useful technique is to use your breath and your focus to interrupt the stress repose being triggered.
think Identify the problem and what thinking trap you are in.
choose Decide how to proceed. You are in control! 17
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M Y real J O U R N E Y WITH WHOLE 30 FAITH BOTANA, HSDA SOCIAL CHAIR, C'22 You’re doing Whole 30!? Isn’t it so difficult to meal plan? What can you actually eat? These were
some
questions
of
the
when
popular
telling
reactions
someone
that
and
I
was
doing Whole 30. There are so many different fad diets out there from paleo to keto to plantbased
(which
all
have
their
own
merits
and
downsides) that it’s hard to keep track of! For me, I have always strived to adopt a healthy lifestyle and the number one part of this has always been my daily diet. I love to cook and be creative
in
the
kitchen
and
had
been
a
vegetarian and vegan for most of my adult life.
I have always tried to stay away from crazy diets
and
simply
lead
a
more
balanced
and
healthy diet. I stumbled upon Whole3 0 a few years ago when I really wanted to re-set my fitness; I was feeling a bit sluggish and overall not great with what I was putting in my body regularly. I began to read about Whole 30 and got really excited and felt that I was up for the challenge. In its simplicity, Whole 30 is a way of life.
The
restrictions
completely sweeteners,
of
eliminate: natural
the
diet
sugar,
sweeteners,
are
to
artificial dairy,
soy,
gluten, preservatives, legumes, grains, alcohol, and weighing yourself! “No, no, no”, was all I read as I started to rationalize dismissing the program through
in the
my
mind.
program
It
was
and
not
beyond
until
I
that
went I
fully
understood why these restrictions were so critical to the benefits that so many others had realized with their total health and wellbeing.
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In the beginning, going out to eat was difficult
healthy Whole 30 approved meals that were
and often times a huge hassle. It was especially
satisfying, and I didn’t really miss any of the
difficult because I really enjoy going out with
non-approved ingredients and had minimal to
friends and family to restaurants for a cocktail
no cravings of certain foods.
and a cheese board or a good meal. This was the initial realization of the “lifestyle” vs just a
After completing my 90 day Whole 30 I gained
diet. I was still able to go out with friends and
a completely new outlook on myself-discipline,
enjoy myself but would be lying if I didn’t say
creativity in my everyday cooking, diligence in
that it greatly impacted this part of my life. So I
what I am putting in my food, and learning
modified! I had sparkling water with fruit and
more about my body’s response when taking in
was always able to find something satisfying and
and eliminating dietary ingredients. I began to
delicious on the menu that was Whole 30. I still
slowly introduce certain ingredients back into
had a great time, no lie, and when going out I
my
diet
and
had my go to orders figured out from each place
affected
me.
in town. My husband and I also began to host
chickpeas,
more nights in together which were all incredible
ingredients didn’t make me feel great after re-
while allowing more flexibility for me in the
introducing them. I personally
planning
and
options
available.
These
little
pay I
attention
started
and
to
with
started
how
hard
to
they
cheeses,
identify
some
found that gluten and soy are two ingredients
modifications to the normal routines that I had
that I noticed the biggest change
developed over my earlier years are the true root
with
of the Whole 30 program and were tremendously
energy levels. I also keep legumes and grains
beneficial
to a minimum. I enjoyed the challenge, and it
to
my
health
and
overall
lifestyle
perspective.
has
in
terms
helped
of
me
gastrointestinal
find
a
really
issues
great
and
way
to
incorporate these practices as part of my Another unforeseen issue going into the program
lifestyle
and
was
prepare
my
accidently
purchasing
ingredients
for
a
change meals.
and
be
will usually find a very successful modification
more
herbs
and
different ingredients, and it ultimately made
is
a
in
occasion and I want the cake or the pasta I
add
there
cook
moderation
and
if
I
everything
While this was frustrating it really allowed me to creative
key;
way
course,
planned meal that were not Whole 30 approved.
more
is
the
Of
special
and not have to go full-splurge.
my dishes more flavorful. I began to make all my own sauces and dressings and dips with simple
Take the challenge! I hope that reading my
ingredients. After the first few weeks I began to
journey has sparked your interest and opened
feel more energized with better workouts and
you
less weighed down by what I ate. When I hit the
completing Whole 30. If it’s a good fit for your
30-day mark I wasn’t satisfied and felt that I
nutrition and fitness goals there are so many
could continue Whole 30 so I did for a total of 90
food companies out there that now offer great
days. Within those 90 days I really began to see
Whole
positive changes in my skin, hair, weight (I only
enjoy
cheated and got on the scale after the first 30).
missing
out
I was getting really good at making quick
another
Whole
up
to
30 all
the
benefits
approved of
your on
flavor!
challenge
some friends, join me!
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satisfaction
products. favorite
the 30
and
You
recipes I’ll in
be
can
of
still
without starting
March
with
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Trusting in God as a Dental Student: a devotional STEPHANIE JAIPAUL, ASDA VICE PRESIDENT, C'22
Studying for an exam every week is hard. Waxing
attending catholic school, I had religion classes on
and fixed practicals are hard. Scheduling patients
a
is hard. Dental school is HARD. Not only is it hard,
services with my school on a weekly basis. When I
but it is extremely time consuming. In our stressful,
for
save time for ourselves to spend doing things we
whether
to
they
spend be
on
with
our
other
family,
or
God.
attended
mass
and
prayer
religion
to
not
really
be
integrated
with
my
church on campus and join Christian organizations,
relationships,
friends,
and
school, but I was able to quickly find a catholic
enjoy and that are healthy for us. We also forget to time
basis
started at UGA, it was safe to say that if felt odd
busy lives as dental students we easily forget to
save
daily
so
I
my
relationship
changed;
started going to the Christian Medical & Dental
if
with
anything,
it
God was
had
never
strengthened.
really After
UGA, I had a gap year living and working in Atlanta,
Association meetings on Wednesday mornings as a D1. CMDA gives me the opportunity to spend an
where again, I had to take it upon myself to find a
hour during the week with classmates and faculty
church and ways to stay involved in my faith. Now
sharing
to
not having those organizations, like I did at UGA, I
speakers share their journeys in faith, and if I miss
chose to seek religious fellowship with the doctors
prayers
and
praises
and
listening
this hour on Wednesday mornings, my week feels
in
completely thrown off. These weekly meetings not only allow me to make some time out of my busy week to spend with God, but they also encourage relationships
with
each
other
and
our
zone
and
lead
a
devotional
my
thoughts
on
was
‘Trusting
in
God
relationship
with
wasn’t
dental
until
with
Again,
God
were
school
God
I
felt
only
that
and
I
my
faith
and
strengthened. experienced
Christianity
begin
It
my to
attending mass or not praying, but instead it was from forgetting to trust in God.
one
Wednesday morning. The theme I felt compelled to share
group.
weaken for the first time, and it wasn’t from not
the dental field. Last fall, I decided to step out of comfort
work
relationship
professors
that promote personal and professional growth in
my
my
“We walk by faith, not by sight."
as
Dental Students.
To explain a little bit about why I chose to make my devotional centered around this theme, I’ll have to
2 CORINTHIANS 5:7 (SECOND CORINTHIANS CHAPTER 5, VERSE 7)
explain a little bit about my relationship with God and the Christian faith. I was raised a Christian and attended Catholic school in New York for fourteen years before heading to UGA. Throughout
21
The
As
dental
students,
by
default
we
Excavator
are
high-
am stressed out and in those times in which
achievers. We want to succeed pretty much in all
worrying is occupying the space in my mind and
aspects of our life, and that’s just our personalities.
in my heart, when the future seems so uncertain
We know that if we put in our time and efforts into
or when I am too caught up in what the future
something,
holds. Those times that it is easiest to lose trust in
whether
it
be
school
related,
relationships or our health, we are supposed to see
God;
positive results and get what we want. Our whole
tomorrows. He knows my way, and he has a plan.
lives
"A man’s heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps."
we
have
been
used
to
working
hard
and
succeeding. However, it is because of that, that I think I forget to trust in God. When I forget to trust in God, I start to get stressed out and try to take matters in my own hands. I make more plans to fix my problems are more plans to be successful and more plans to control my life instead of trusting in God’s plans for me and leaning on Him through my trying times.
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the
I
remember
that
God
is
already
in
our
PROVERBS 16:9 (BOOK OF PROVERBS CHAPTER 16 VERSE 9)
Lord, plans to “Trust in the Lord prosper you and with all your not to harm you, heart, and do not plans to give you lean on your own hope and a understanding. In future.” all your ways JEREMIAH 29:11 NIV (JEREMIAH acknowledge Him, CHAPTER 29 VERSE 11) and He will As
a
Christian,
believe
that
Therefore,
I
believe
God
that
has
plan
that
a
must
God
plan be
is
for
good,
good.
my and
I
life. I
am
called to trust in that plan. For me, it was easy for me to trust in God’s plan before dental school. It wasn’t
until
I
was
dealing
with
the
stress
and
busy-ness of dental school and trying to balance that with real life and relationships in my personal life that I began to forget how to trust in His plan and tried to fix all of my problems myself. It is so important for me to remember my faith when I
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make your paths straight.”
PROVERBS 3:5-6 (BOOK OF PROVERBS CHAPTER 3, VERSES 5 & 6)
Volume
2,
So I ask myself how is it that I trust in God? It is by turning
to
prayer
and
making
my
way
known
to
God. Releasing my fears and worries, sending my plans and dreams to the Lord. I must acknowledge and release my burdens. Worrying prevents action. As a dental student, I need to remember to do the best that I can do and leave the rest to God. His plan
might
involve
failing
a
practical,
it
might
involve not doing well on the exam, but it’s all part of a bigger picture — maybe failing in something is
Issue
3
hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7 (PHILIPPIANS CHAPTER 4, VERSES 6 &7)
part of God’s plan for me to master that same thing. God might be working out the difficulties I
To close, I wanted to share one of my favorite
am facing into a beautiful future. I need to both
prayers,
especially
focus on what I have to do, striving to do my best,
dental
student
but remember that God has me on a path and
everything God puts in my life and to thank Him
everything happens for a reason.
for giving me the opportunity to touch so many
because
both
in
it
is
relevant
reminding
as
me
a of
lives positively through our profession. If anyone has read ‘The Four Agreements’ by Don Miguel
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your
Ruiz, it’ll sound familiar.
The Prayer for Love THANK YOU, CREATOR OF THE UNIVERSE FOR THE GIFT OF LIFE YOU HAVE GIVEN ME, THANK YOU FOR GIVING ME EVERYTHING I HAVE EVER NEEDED, THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE THIS BEAUTIFUL BODY AND BEAUTIFUL MIND, THANK YOU FOR LIVING INSIDE ME WITH ALL YOUR LOVE AND YOUR PURE AND BOUNDLESS SPIRIT, WITH YOUR WARM AND RADIATING LIGHT. THANK YOU FOR USING MY WORDS, FOR USING MY EYES, FOR USING MY HEART TO SHARE YOUR LOVE WHEREVER I GO. I LOVE YOU JUST THE WAY YOU ARE AND BECAUSE I AM YOUR CREATING, I LOVE MYSELF JUST THE WAY I AM. HELP ME TO KEEP THE LOVE AND THE PEACE IN MY HEART AND TO MAKE THAT LOVE A NEW WAY OF LIFE, THAT I MAY LIVE IN LOVE THE REST OF MY LIFE. AMEN. 23
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e M w Ne NEW YEAR
Sarah Abdulhameed, C'23 Ever since I was a little girl, New
Thus, if you want to make a
Year’s Eve has been my favorite
change you have to adjust what
holiday to celebrate. It’s the one day
you link pain and pleasure to. A
of the year where staying up past
single association could be the
midnight and wearing an uncanny
only thing standing between you
amount of glitter is socially
and the person you want be.
acceptable—what is there not to love? I typically wake up the next
This year, I wanted to change my
morning with a huge cup of coffee
response to stress. Last semester,
and a whole lot of optimism for what
when I felt overwhelmed I turned
is to come. Every year I tell myself the
to unhealthy habits for temporary
same six words, “this year will be my
comfort. I would try to distract
year,” and let me tell you, 2020 was
myself from the work I had to get
no exception. But when I told myself
done and over time I realized
those six words this year I really meant
these sources of distractions
them. After enduring my first semester
were actually hindering my
of dental school, I had a lot to reflect
success. Giving into those late-
on that morning of January 1st. As
night cookie cravings felt good
cliché as it sounds, the ‘new year new
for a few minutes but their long-
me’ mindset was more than just a
term effects were not helping my
sarcastic ploy; I wanted change.
well-being or my thighs. I decided I’d give this whole neuro
Sarah with her classmates taking time to celebrate "Galentine's" Day!
After a practical last week, I had been put to the ultimate test. I felt exhausted and was in desperate need of comfort. Instead of reaching for carbs, I grabbed my sneakers, put my headphones in, and turned my
So, why do we fail to keep our New
association theory a shot,
Year’s resolutions? They say the first
replacing my cookie eating habits
step in solving a problem is to
with self-care. This meant that
recognize that it exists, but what they
anytime I felt like I needed a pick-
don’t tell you is how hard it is to get to
me-up I would turn to things like
the second step. This is why many
getting my nails done or putting
people often stay in the ‘first step’
my favorite song on and going to
zone, otherwise known as the comfort
the gym. The key was that I found
zone. It is in our biological nature to
something I enjoyed and replaced
protect ourselves from stepping foot
it with the bad habit I was trying
outside of our comfort zones.
to get rid of instead of
Sigmund Freud called it the pain
just ruling the old habit out. I also got
pleasure principle, suggesting that
rid of any temptations and stocked
to solving a problem is recognizing it,
up on the healthy foods that I love.
but I think the most important step is
Motivation is fleeting and your
changing your mindset. Don’t wait for
willpower dampens throughout the
another year to reflect on all that you
“people make choices to avoid or decrease pain or make choices that create or increase pleasure.” Numerous studies have further proven
day, which is why my late-night cookie cravings were late at night.
this concept, showing that humans
time passed, I felt a sense of relief. In other words, I had successfully associated running to relief and created a positive association; what gets fired together wires together.
Now I know it’s only been a few months but using these simple associations has changed my entire outlook on life. Maybe the first step
didn’t do. Get out of your comfort zone and make it your year—for real this time.
are willing to do more to resist pain than to gain pleasure.
favorite song on repeat. I ran and as
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subculture and collectively are united not only by ethnicity, but also in how they celebrate the Persian New Year. This celebration marks the vernal equinox, which is the new calendar year for Persians.
Persian New Year: Overcoming Social Distancing Behrad Torkian, C'21
Culturally, the Wednesday leading up to the New Year, there is a tradition that involves jumping over a fire. This has Zoroastrian origin and is thought to give energy going into the New Year. The time of the New Year is not the same each year. For example, one year it could be in the daytime and the next year it could be at night. It depends on the exact time that the sun and the Earth are positioned. In this way, fireworks are not usually part of the celebration as most wouldn't decorate the daytime sky in such a way. Because the New
When most people think of New Years their
Year is the same moment in every country,
minds draw a picture of a late night
this brings about a sense of togetherness. In
celebrated with fireworks and a glittery ball
Iran our calendar starts with March and thus
descending, marking January's first day.
most Persian-Americans have two
There are some people in the world, mainly
birthdates, one with the Persian calendar
Iran and neighboring countries, who
and one with the Gregorian.
recognize New Years in a different way. For
There are certain decorations that are often
Persians, the New Year is marked by the
set in place a week or so before the New
sun's position with the Earth signifying
Year. Most importantly, an altar called
spring's arrival. This Persian New Year,
"haftseen" is established in each family
known as Nawruz, has cultural origins and
home. The items that are selected are quite
although not religious, each religious group
symbolic and in the Farsi language each
has tweaked the way it is celebrated. The
begin with an "s" sound. Such items include
Zoroastrians, Bhai, Christian, Jewish and
pudding, olives, vinegar, sprouts, garlic,
Muslim groups make up the Persian
apples, and a spice called sumac.
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The seven items and their significance: 1.) Pudding - fertility 2.) Olives - love 3.) Vinegar - patience 4.) Sprouts - rebirth
A Persian New Year favorite - Fish and Rice
5.) Garlic - health
Photo credit: Turmeric & Safron at Blogspot
6.) Apples - beauty At DCG, the Persians try to gather together
7.) Sumac - sunrise
during this joyous time. In the past two years, we have visited each other and took
These items are arranged on a table along
part in celebrations. This year, the Persian
with any religious books or poetry compilations, often excerpts from a famous
New Year occurred at 11:49 PM on Thursday March 19. Our plans of togetherness were
Persian poet named Hafiz. While these
cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
seven items are culturally necessary in this
While we were all united by our celebration
layout, many people add other items such as coins to symbolize wealth and prosperity
across borders and time zones, we had to abide by social distancing standards. In
in the upcoming year. My earliest memories of Nawruz in Iran were
Iran, there was also change. Being a country hard-hit by the wrath of coronavirus, the
likely around the time I was four years old.
New Year was not celebrated by visiting
Schools were on breaks for two weeks to
relatives. Instead many brought each other
encourage the celebrations between
New Year's greetings in the form of video-
families. The tradition has it that the youth first visits their elders, such as grandparents.
chats. My cousin in Iran has tested positive for COVID-19 and spent his New Year in the
In this visit it is common for these family
hospital. Going into this New Year, my hope
members to give the children cash called
is that everyone stays healthy; I don't want
eidi. In the next days, we visit aunts, uncles
to lose anyone. Perhaps this year we should
and younger family members and our visits are reciprocated. We purchase sweets and
have put hand sanitizer on the altar.
serve them during our visits along with tea and mixed nuts. A common meal we enjoy during this time is sabzi polo ba mahi, which is a fish and rice dish. Following
"Even after all this time, the sun never says to the earth,
superstitions, on the thirteenth day of the celebration, it is paramount that the family spends time together as a way to make sure that nothing bad happens. Families often go on picnics and enjoy each other's company in the outdoors.
'You owe me.' Look what happens with a love like that. It lights up the whole sky." -Hafiz
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