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WHAT’S YOUR GAME DAY TRADITION?
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR:
Everything Is Going To Be Okay... Hopefully
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CHAPTER UPDATE:
Where Do Your ASDA Fees Go? Calling All D1s: Now Accepting Applications To Attend The 2014 ASDA Annual Session In Anaheim, CA Page 1
ADVOCACY & LEGISLATION:
Your Quick Guide To Midlevel Providers
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New Student Loan Interest Rates A Message From The Brian L. And What It All Means Wetzel Insurance Agency
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FOOD & LEISURE:
Spotlight Columbus: Pistachia Vera Foodie: Layered Lemon Delight
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What’s Your Game Day Tradition? Autumn Photo Recap
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................................... a publication of The Ohio State University American Student Dental Association
................................... MAGAZINE CONTRIBUTORS Editor-In-Chief Will Burnard (D3) Contributing Editors Stacey Stevens (D3) Laura Awadalla (D2) Contributing Writers Matt Scurria (D3) Lydia Lancaster (D2) Lauren Patterson (D3) Laura Awdwala (D2) Abigail Holtmeier (D3) Jeff Gannon (D4) Eric Murnan (D3) Contributing Photographers Kareem Hatahet (D3) Sarah Johnston (D2) Lauren Patterson (D3) Stacey Stevens (D3) OSUCoD Marketing Ohio Dental Association
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Dr. Lorden Feldner spoke with OSUCoD students about what ADPAC (American Dental Political Action Committee) is and how ADPAC has successfully helped legislators who support dentistry. He described how much influence the government has on the daily practice of dentistry and demonstrated why it is important for dentists to advocate for their profession. Dr. Feldner is currently finishing his term as co-chair of ADPAC and practices general dentistry just outside of Chicago, Illinois.
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THURS-sun 9.19-9.22 oda Annual session The Ohio Dental Association’s (ODA) dental expo provided CE courses for dentists and dental students, as well as a forum for vendor exposure. ASDA student delegates listened to ODA discussions and particpated in voting on several state-wide dental issues proposed by various ODA districts. Additionally, a number of students from both the Ohio State University and Case Western Reserve University were honored to receive academic scholarships from the ODA Foundation in an effort to combat increasing student debt.
Hosted this year by Indiana University School of Dentistry on the Indiana-University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) campus, ASDA student leaders came together from twelve dental schools spanning across six different states and two separate ASDA districts. The goal of the joint District 6 & 7 Meeting was to build collaborative relationships between the chapters and to develop leaders for organized dentistry associations. The meeting provided students with informative presentations that allowed for networking opportunities, expansion of knowledge on hot topics in dentistry, and exposure to new trends. Topics discussed ranged from practice management, political advocacy, ethical dilemmas, chapter idea exchanges, and much more. Note: District 6 (Case, Ohio, Michigan, Detroit, West Virginia) & District 7 (Indiana, Marquette, Midwestern, Illinois, Southern Illinois, Kentucky, Louisville).
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@Chicago, IL A weekend providing future ASDA leaders with a basic understanding of how to run local chapters and the role of the national organization.
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Everything Is Going To Be Okay... Hopefully Fortunately, cooler heads prevailed, and here I am in my third year of dental school. A year has gone by, and I am now the master of my own fretting nature and worry about nothing… Ha! Like many anxious dental students, I found yet another focus for my worry. The ADA recently released an environmental scan, “A Profession in Transition: Key Forces Reshaping the Dental Landscape,” that highlights current and future market changes, such as an increase in overhead costs for dentists, a decreasing utilization of dental services, the ever-rising cost of dental education, and other less than favorable trends. As with the Keep 32 scare, reading this report was not a great moment for me, but the anxiety eventually subsided. A glimmer of hope came while editing the very issue of I LIVE WITH AN ETERNAL OPTIMIST. 12th & Neil you hold in your hands. As If the end of the world happened tomorrow, my wife would probably com- I read about children with unmet oral health needs, and this edition’s Foodie ment on how beautiful the sky looked as meteors hurled to the ground below. segment, including the types of cariogenic sweet treats that none of us can If this is you, and optimism surges resist, I realized that as long as there is through your veins, then congratuneed then there is a place for dentists to lations! You’re one of the lucky ones. contribute. I wish you all the best in your future Continuing to read through endeavors and have no wisdom to pass this semester’s issue, I began to further on to you. appreciate our writers. I saw a passion For those of us who are not for legislative advocacy, volunteerism, so lucky, there’s a lesson to be learned food, financial affairs, college football, from our optimistic counterparts. leadership, and more. It became clear When Keep 32—a miracle molecule that allegedly eliminates dental caries— just how extraordinary our fellow students are. These are students who was publicly announced a year ago, I take the time to find great Columbus decided it was time to pack my bags, hangouts and share them with us. quit dental school, and reignite my promising career as a barista. “No cav- These are students with a passion for finance willing to interpret the ins and ities, no dental work; no dental work, outs of student loan financing. Students no dentists. It’s basic logic,” I thought.
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at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry have passion, plain and simple. As the ADA’s environmental scan suggests, the future of our profession is uncertain; but, faced with uncertainty, there’s no place I’d rather be than surrounded by all of you fine and talented individuals. The future of dentistry—our future—is uncertain and always will be, but we are not victims of the change in times. We have an opportunity to decide how we want our future to play out. It’s going to take some effort, obviously; we’ll need great minds with the forethought, strategy, and collaboration among us to make changes. But whatever career path we choose, whatever specialty or residency or organization we go into, remember that we’re all dental students dealing with challenges that affect us all. I’m proud to be part of a winning combination of individuals, who, together, can engineer a promising future. A little hopeful optimism can go a long way, especially for us more worried types. So remember, you’re not alone; many of us have moments of anxiety and fear for the future, but sometimes we just need to remind ourselves that everything is going to be okay… hopefully.
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— Will Burnard Editor-In-Chief Class of 2015
STOCKHOLDERS’ REPORT:
Where Do Your Fees Go?
Local Chapter
— Mike Border Chapter President Class of 2015
CALLING ALL D1s:
The remaining $10 of each member’s dues is then allocated specifically into our chapter’s “member services” account. This account then affords our chapter to provide members with added benefits, such as ASDA t-shirts, discounts to various social and networking events, and the highly sought-after ASDA Clinic Organizers. As an added highlight, it remains our chapter’s policy that each member’s $10 is used solely to support initiatives with direct returns back to the paying local members… and nowhere else. The last component of our chapter’s expenses is focused on supporting the attendance of local and national conferences by various chapter leaders and general members. These conferences provide an
Are you interested in becoming a future leader within Ohio State’s chapter? Do you want to find out more about organized dentistry? Do you want the opportunity to network with dental students from across the country? How would you like to travel to Disneyland in the dead of winter?
opportunity to network with other chapters from across the country and identify ways in which we can better serve our members back here in Postle Hall. It is chapter policy that funding for such opportunities does not arise from student dues, but instead comes directly from sponsor support and the College’s generous commitment to ensuring our chapter is equipped to serve Ohio State’s ASDA members. As ASDA members, your questions and concerns remain a high priority. I would encourage any student (whether an ASDA member or not) who may have further questions, or may have an idea that they’d like to see the chapter implement, to contact the chapter’s Executive Board at asdaohiostate@gmail.com.
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OUR CHAPTER is happy to announce that we are now accepting applications for D1s to attend ASDA’s Annual Session in Anaheim, CA (February 26 – March 1, 2014). Selected students will receive travel and accommodations to venture with Ohio State ASDA leaders to Annual Session. If you’re interested in this opportunity, please contact ASDA leadership at asdaohiostate@gmail.com for more information. 6
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them, but many do not. Regardless of your views or feelings towards our legislature, the reality is that government has the power to control anything and everything. Each and every day, congress is making decisions and voting on bills that influence our daily lives. The profession of dentistry is no exception.
Legislation regarding healthcare, small businesses, tax reform, and insurance companies is currently (and will continue to) affect our dental careers. Our licensure—the document that allows us to practice—is from the government. Because so many entities of the government affect dentists, it is imperative that members of our profession stay informed and aware of legislapage 7
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tion that impacts our careers. Unfortunately, the majority of our legislators are lawyers with little to no knowledge about dentistry. They are unaware of dentists’ training, the challenges of successfully operating a dental office, or the overall practice of dentistry itself. It is our responsibility as dentists and dental students to educate lawmakers about dentistry. If we don’t, someone else will, and we will have no influence in what they say regarding our profession. We have all chosen dentistry because we know it is a wonderful profession and that there are many professional and personal benefits to practicing dentistry. The reason why dentistry has so many benefits is because we have stayed organized and protected our autonomy and our patients from harmful legislation. The ODA and ADA have
worked diligently to remove unnecessary regulations and support those that help patients, such as adult dental Medicaid. As future dentists, it is our responsibility to continue the tradition of advocacy that has been set before us. I encourage each of you to be proactive and inform yourselves about the issues. Read about the issues on ASDA’s Advocacy Updates and Engage webpage*. Attend Advocacy Academy and Day at the Statehouse. Small contributions to the profession now will lead to rewards later. —Lydia Lancaster Legislative Chair Class of 2016
* Advocacy Updates and Engage webpage: http://cqrcengage.com/asda/
STUDENT DEBT
What are MidLevel Providers (MLPs)? MLPs are non-dentist providers who are licensed to provide limited dental procedures to patients without (or very minimal) supervision of a dentist. Several different models have been either proposed or implemented. Some models allow MLPs to perform irreversible procedures on patients—extractions and restorations. Not all midlevel provider models are the same. They vary in (1.) length of education, (2.) scope of services performed, (3.) type of practice setting and (4.) amount of supervision by a licensed dentist. Some different names for midlevels are Dental Therapist (DT), Advanced Dental Therapist (ADT), Dental Health Aide Therapist (DHAT), and Advanced Dental Hygiene Practitioner (ADHP).
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What is ASDA’s stance? ASDA and the ADA both oppose the implementation of MLPs as they are currently proposed. ASDA’s stance is that only a qualified dentist should perform the following functions, including but not limited to: a. Examination, diagnosis and treatment planning b. Prescribing work authorizations c. Performing irreversible dental procedures d. Prescribing drugs and/or other medications Proponents refer to “simple” procedures as the only type to be undertaken by MLPs. Converesely, opponents argue that the limited training of a midlevel cannot adequately prepare them to distinguish between “simple” and “complex” cases. What is the status of MLPs in Ohio? Currently, Ohio is being targeted as one of five states (New Mexico, Ohio, Vermont, Kansas, and Washington), where the W.K. Kellogg Foundation is pushing for Dental Health Aide Theapists (DHATs)—a type of midlevel provider. As they are currently proposed, DHATs would be required to go through two years of post-high school training. Thanks to ODA and ASDA advocacy efforts, the bill for DHATs has not been sponsored by any Ohio state representatives or senators. However, The Kellogg Foundation has donated millions of dollars to UHCAN Ohio to implement a dental therapist workforce, meaning continued advocacy efforts will be needed going forward. Is there a solution? The ADA has proposed an alternative “midlevel provider” model, the Community Dental Health Coordinator (CDHC). The CDHC would work at community health centers where residents face limited or no access to dental care. Without performing irreversible procedures, the CDHC would serve as a dental counselor and guide patients to a dental clinic where they can receive quality care from a licensed dentist. For more detailed information about midlevel providers, please visit http://www.asdanet.org/midlevel-providers.aspx
ADVOCACY & LEGISLATION
MIDLEVEL PROVIDERS
HERE TODAY, GONE TOMORROW?
Student debt is currently the most rapidly growing form of debt in the United States. As most of you have noticed this semester, a recent bill, formerly known as H.R. 1911, was passed that had a direct effect on our federal student loans. The new law reduces our loans to 5.41% for Stafford and 6.41% for Graduate Plus, but are these lower interest rates here to stay? The calculation of the new interest rates are as follows: Graduate and professional loans issued after July 1, 2013 are awarded with an interest rate determined by the interest rate of the current 10-year high-yield treasury notes plus 3.6% for Stafford direct loans and 4.6% for Grad Plus loans with the maximum interest being set at 9.5% and 10.5% respectively. In June the treasury note rate was set at 1.81% percent, hence 5.41% for Stafford (1.81% + 3.6%) and 6.41% for Grad Plus (1.81% + 4.6%), so we can all cheer for 1.4% less interest on this year’s loans. Before we do, however, let’s take a moment to consider… What exactly is this “10-year high-yield treasury note”? The 10-year treasury note is very similar to the concept of a bond. The government sells the note at a certain face value, and based on the market demand for the note, an interest rate is determined by the government that accrues every 6 months. At the completion of 10 years, the face value is repaid with the interest. Therefore, when market demand is high, interest rates are low, and vice versa. In general, this note is used as the benchmark for gauging all the other interest rates in the country—not the least of which is our federal education loans. Right now the interest rates in the United States are at an all time low; thus, so are the interest rates on treasury notes. That is great for us currently, and would have been for the last five years, but the overall average of the 10-year treasury note is actually around 5.6%. This means that at some point when the economic downturn stabilizes and interest rates go back to higher levels students could, in fact, be paying a higher interest rate than the rates students had been receiving previously. So while this instant gratification for current students comes in the form of a loan reduction, some concern may be warranted as interest rates are predicted to rise over the next three to five years, causing student interest rates to inch closer to their maximums.
— R. Jeff Gannon Class of 2014 8
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SPOTLIGHT COLUMBUS:
Pistacia Vera
Attention all foodies (or anyone who appreciates a great find around Columbus for that matter), I have found a place that will not disappoint! This past summer I stumbled upon the café Pistacia Vera. Snuggled in the historic German Village, this dessert boutique is a must see. The café offers a variety of different items that are sure to please even the pickiest sweet tooth. The assortment of freshly baked pastries such as croissants, bearclaws, brioche, fruit tortes, cookies, and most importantly macaroons will make you question what to have first. Now if you’ve never had a macaroon, get ready to have your mind blown! They are the staple items at Pistacia Vera, and they bake them to perfection. The macaroons come in an assortment of different flavors ranging from the classic pistachio flavor to a delectable pumpkin walnut. It’s like biting into a cloud of goodness. To accompany your sweet treat, make sure you grab a cup of their freshly brewed coffee; its rich flavor will not disappoint. Pistacia Vera offers a relaxing atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating, which makes it the perfect place to catch up with a friend or cram for your next exam. So head down to German Village and experience it for yourself. You’ll be glad you did! — Laura Awdwalla Class of 2016 page 9
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INSTRUCTIONS: 1. In a large bowl, whisk milk and lemon pudding mix for 2 minutes. 2. Let stand for 2 minutes until soft. 3. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth.
4. Add to pudding mixture. 5. Set aside ¼ c. cool whip, ¼ c. cookie crumbs. 6. Fold remaining whipped topping into pudding mixture. 7. Place ½ of cookies in 3 qt trifle bowl, then ½ pudding mix. Repeat layers. 8. Garnish with whipped topping and cookie crumbs. 9. Enjoy! *Recipe also works with Oreos and vanilla pudding. recipe & photos courtsey of — Abigail Holtmeier Class of 2015
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Give Kids A Smile & The “Silent Epidemic”
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over 275,000 children in Franklin County, 21% live below the poverty line, and, unsurprisingly, 15% remain uninsured for dental care. While the placement of dental sealants in children has seen a steady rise in recent years, it has been shown that 31% of third graders in Franklin County have untreated tooth decay. Compounding this issue, nearly 25% of all Franklin County children have not visited the dentist within the last year and over 12% have never visited the dentist at all. Yes, “silent” sounds about right. In 2003, the American Dental Association decided to take a definitive step in attenuating the obvious disparities in oral health care among children. Every year on the first Friday in February, participating dental providers across the country offer free dental service to underserved Give Kids A Smile children as a part of the national Give Kids a Smile (GKAS) campaign. While the mission has remained the same, the event has I wish I could say the Surgeon since grown to local and national events General needed to choose her words more year round. In October 2012, The Ohio carefully. As a matter of fact, she could not State University College of Dentistry held have chosen a more perfect word to sum up its first ever Give Kids a Smile event. The the public’s understanding of the burden of objective behind the Ohio State version of early childhood caries and the significant GKAS is simple: provide free comprehen There are really only three things lack of access to dental care many children sive dental care to underserved children from my childhood I can recall that have experience. According to the Ohio Depart- from the Central Ohio region. stuck with me to this day. First, Elmer’s ment of Health, almost 486,000 of Ohio’s Scheduled biannually during Glue is more fun on your hands autumn and spring semesters and than on paper. Second, the key funded solely by donations, the to Heads Up, Seven Up is in the The objective behind the Ohio State ver- college’s Give Kids a Smile event shoes. And lastly, I’m supposed sion of GKAS is simple: provide free com- has been held three times since its to brush my teeth twice a day. prehensive dental care to underserved 2012 inception. For each event, At least, that’s what my parents children from the Central Ohio region. marketing, fundraising, volunteer said. That’s also what my pediatrecruitment, and event logistics are ric dentist said during the times he rudely coordinated by a core group of dental and interrupted my Sonic the Hedgehog gaming children lack dental insurance—four times dental hygiene students with the oversight in his lobby to stare into my mouth. But hey, the number of children without medical of a pediatric dentistry faculty member. the idea of brushing stuck with me. I was insurance. Moreover, almost 340,000 chilThe support from the Ohio State Univerfortunate enough to be raised in an environ- dren have never been to the dentist. While sity dental community has been integral ment which afforded me the oral health care the percentage of children with tooth decay to the infrastructure on the day of each so many children lack. In fact, oral health has decreased over the years, the poorest event. In fact, at any given event, there have disparities among children in the U.S. are children continue to bear a disproportion- been over 100 dental students, 40 hygiene so striking that the Surgeon General has re- ate amount of the burden as costs and lack students, 20 faculty or residents, 10 staff, ferred to childhood oral disease as a “silent of insurance remain significant barriers to and 60 pre-dental students involved in the necessary dental care. In Franklin County, treatment of Central Ohio’s most at-risk epidemic”. deficiencies in oral health are consistent “Silent.” children. The truly collaborative effort has with dental care across the state. Of the
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S P O N S O R E D A RT I C L E
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MALPRACTICE: Professional liability insurance protects you against claims arising from real or alleged errors or omissions, including negligence, in the course of your professional duties. Professional liability insurance will also provide defense costs for frivolous lawsuits that have no basis or grounds, but may require a costly legal defense. There are several kinds of malpractice; occurrences and claims made that can be important to know and understand even if the professional liability is provided for you.
WILL: A will is the legally enforceable document where you state how you want your assets to be distributed.
HEALTH INSURANCE: (Personal & family) Covers the majority of your medical costs in case of illness or injury. There are a variety of health care protection products available ranging from first dollar coverage to high deductibles. Consider the option of a Health Savings Account (HSA) if choosing a high deductible policy. With a traditional health insurance plan you will need to decide the size of deductible, co-insurance rate and co-payments, as well as optional benefits (RX plans). Dental and vision are available separately.
DURABLE HEALTHCARE POWER OF ATTORNEY: If you were to become incompetent, this is the legally enforceable document where you appoint the agent who will have the authority to make health care decisions on your behalf. It is a good idea to have this power of attorney in place because it prevents conflicts between family members as to what medical treatments should be administered to you during crucial time.
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FINACIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY: If you ever do become incompetent, this is the legally enforceable document where you appoint the agent who will have the authority to act on your behalf regarding your finances. This document is important because financial institutions will require a financial power of attorney from whomever is handling your affairs.
LVING WILL: The purpose of a living will is to state whether or not you would want to be placed on life sustaining treatment if you were in a permanently unconscious state or terminal condition. The living will trumps the durable health care power of attorney. Therefore, even if your designed agent wants something different than what is stated in the living will, your living will dictates your medical treatment when you are at a point where life support is needed.
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yielded remarkable results as 324 total children have been given dental exams, fluoride, sealants, stainless steel crowns, composite and amalgam restorations, and extractions at no cost. And the cost is immense, as the value of these services has eclipsed the $50,000 mark in just three events. Perhaps the Surgeon General was correct; oral health care among children truly is a “silent epidemic” affecting children at a cost beyond what any of us can comprehend. Maybe the term “silent” does accurately describe how our community has approached the issue of oral health disparities among children. The statistics are daunting and harrowing, but rest assured that with one smile at a time, The Ohio State College of Dentistry is making a strong effort in silencing childhood oral disease.
OSUASDA THE FALL SEASON comes with changing weather, family gatherings, and one thing that many Buckeyes hold above all else—college football. We asked some of the College of Dentistry’s very own to share their game day traditions.
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Urvi Shukla Class of 2017
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I wake up to ‘Seven Nation Army,’ attend the D-Frat and Psi O tailgates, and end up at Big Bar for nighttime festivities!
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Up at 7AM. At D-Frat by 8 for that famous Tom Spoonster chilli. Get down to Ohio Stadium just in time to see The Best Damn Band In The Land!
George Williams Class of 2014
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