TENNESSEALANT | Winter 2017

THE TENNESSEALANT University of Tennessee Health Science Center | American Student Dental Association | December 2017

inside this issue WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE WHITE PAPER, PART 2 TAYLOR ENOCHS ’19 PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: A YEAR IN REVIEW JIM HOLLINGSWORTH ’18 image from: https://www.padentalgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/general_dentistry.jpg

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT

THE WHITE PAPER PART 2: THE USE OF HUMAN SUBJECTS IN CLINICAL LICENSURE EXAMINATIONS Written by: Taylor Enochs ‘19

ASDA POLICY: L-1 INITIAL LICENSURE PATHWAYS

GIVE KIDS A SMILE JACK KANG ’19 RECAP: NLC ‘17 MORGAN REBECK ’19 SHOW ME THE MONEY CONNOR DENISON ’19 REMOTE AREA MEDICAL TUCKER HUNLEY ’19

ASDA understands alternatives that are preferable to the current process exist, however the ASDA believes an ideal licensure exam:

- Does not use human subjects in a live clinical testing scenario

- Is psychometrically valid and reliable in its assessment

- Is reflective of the scope of current dental practice

- Is universally accepted

A MERRY MEMPHIS HOLIDAY MARY KATE WALSH ’20

ASDA believes demonstration of both kinesthetic and clinical decision-making competence is necessary to obtain initial dental licensure. ASDA believes this should be demonstrated through a combination of the following:

- Manikin-based kinesthetic assessment

- A non-patient based Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)

- Submission of a portfolio of comprehensive patient care

THE BITEWING: “CRACK” POT ROAST LAUREN LEIDEN ’21

The ASDA House of Delegates adopted this policy in March 2016.

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RECAP: FALL FEST ASHTON MONKS ’19

PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS:

a year in review

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As we close out the year and I am about to pass the baton to our President-Elect, I reflect on this year as your ASDA President. This

year has been a year of change and growth for our ASDA chapter. Through the efforts of our very passionate ASDA executive council, we’ve grown our chapter to be more focused on service, advocacy, membership, and predental — all core values of ASDA. While we focused on these things and bettered our chapter professionally, we had lots of fun too!

Service:

One thing that cannot be taken for granted about our chapter is our service. We are a very philanthropic chapter. Our partnership with St. Jude and the St. Jude Target House is very special. It really is a blessing for us to be located in the same city as St. Jude and to be able to serve those kids and families just about every month. In case you didn’t know — the profits from our annual Golf Tournament go towards our chapter providing dinner and activities at the Target House.

Advocacy: Our advocacy efforts increased this year as we sent even more students to the ADA/ASDA Lobby Day in Washington, DC than we ever had before, and therefore met with more legislators than ever before. We also held our first ever Red, White, and Brew at High Cotton to discuss advocacy and ADPAC over drinks. We had more students sign up for ADPAC than ever before as well!

Membership: Our membership is something we can always be proud of as a chapter as we had 98% of the D1 class join ASDA. Additionally, we held a contest across all four classes in the spring challenging each class to sign up for the Great West/ASDA insurance, and 85% of our school has been signed up. We were one of few chapters nationally that actually met that mark!

UPCOMING EVENTS ASDA President’s Mandiball December 8, 2017 ASDA District 4 Annual Meeting January 12-18, 2018 ASDA National Service Week January 15-19, 2018 ASDA Annual Session February 21-24, 2018 UTHSC ASDA Predental Day March 24, 2017 ADA Dentist and Student Lobby Day April 8-10, 2018

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Predental: One of our most proud moments as a chapter this year was hosting the first ever UTHSC ASDA Predental day. We had about 130 predental students from all over the Southeast come to our school one Saturday in May. They got hands on sessions in the lab where they were given the opportunity to drill a tooth, fill a tooth, and wax-up a tooth. We also provided sessions on the DAT and admissions interviewing. About 25 student volunteers helped to make this event as successful as it was! We topped the day off with a trip to the Memphis Redbirds with the predental students, which everyone really enjoyed. We look forward to hosting this event again this coming March!

FUN:

While we have become more focused in other areas and grown as a chapter in serious ways, we certainly made sure we had our fun! Skit Night 2017 was unforgettable. Our first ever bRush Week to welcome the D1s was a massive success and was so much fun! We held the first ever Fall Festival as a combined effort with Psi Omega Fraternity and we were very happy with the turnout and will make it an annual tradition.

Reflecting on this year, I am beyond proud of the ASDA Executive Council of 2017 and very thankful for all of our ASDA members and their involvement. It has been a very successful year and I know we will only continue to grow as a chapter in the coming years. UTHSC ASDA is in great hands with your next President, Taylor Enochs, and President-Elect, Reed Turpin. Thank you for a great year and for allowing me to serve as your President. It’s been unforgettable!

See you at the Mandiball!

Jim Hollingsworth 2017-2018 UTHSC ASDA Chapter President

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GIVE KIDS A SMILE

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Written by: Jack Kang ‘19 This November, D3 and D4 students visited the Westwood Freedom Prep Academy in South Memphis to “Give Kids a Smile”. During our visit, we had the opportunity to provide oral health screenings through check-ups and oral evaluations. The screenings were done as a way to select candidates for more extensive dental treatment early next year. Additionally, we taught the students how to maintain their oral health through proper brushing and flossing techniques. What this event has taught us, as dental students, is the significance of community outreach. There continues to be a countless number of unmet need right here within our community. Hence, being able to give back can make a huge impact and change in an individual’s overall health. A special shout out to Dr. Triplett and Dr. Sharp for making this event possible!

The Give Kids A Smile (GKAS) program was launched nationally by the American Dental Association in 2003.

More than five million underserved children have received free oral health services over the last 14 years. These free services are provided by approximately 10,000 dentists annually, along with 30,000 other dental team members.

More information can be found on the ADA website at http://www.adafoundation.org/en/give-kids-a-smile

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2: THE USE OF HUMAN SUBJECTS IN CLINICAL LICENSURE EXAMINATIONS

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE WHITE PAPER

PART

Written by: Taylor Enochs ‘19

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CONTINUED FROM THE COVER Thousands of Americans are used as test subjects in clinical licensing examinations in each calendar year where irreversible surgical procedures are performed when supervision is not present.1 Alternatives exist which would allow a higher level of reliability, validity and ethics.

Validity The main characteristic of a valid evaluation is that everyone agrees on what the results mean.1 In an ADEA survey of dental school deans in 2003, 82 percent felt that the clinical licensure examinations were not valid and more than 90 percent believed change was necessary.2 In the 1980s, Dr. Uri Hangorsky looked at the relationship between dental students’ class rank and their pass rates on the NERB exam.3 The results showed no positive correlations between class rank and their performance on the clinical exam.3 In one of the schools, nearly one-third of candidates who failed the exam were in the top third of their class, while the bottom 10 percent of the graduating class all passed the exam.3

Reliability Reliability and standardization need to be corrected as well.

Dr. David Chambers states: “When a measure is reliable, that means there is agreement on what the results are… A reliable test will give similar people similar scores. A reliable practical examination will be scored similarly by different people at different times.”4 However, several variations have been found in pass rates. For example, “the average percentage passing the exam ranged from 50 percent in Alaska to 97 percent in Alabama.”5 According to Chambers et al.: “Standards have emerged in high-stakes testing, such as licensure in various professions for highly selective jobs.

Reliability coefficients of 0.80 to 0.90 are expected, although, occasional r-values as low as 0.70 may be encountered.”6 In dental licensure, there should be a high-level pass rate as dental schools ensure candidates were adequately prepared for the exam prior to allowing them to take it.6 A test whose reliability is 0.90 would fail about 1 percent of those who should have passed, and one with a reliability of 0.70 would fail about 3 percent.6 The reliability of initial licensure examinations in the United States is 0.40 which means about 60 percent of those taking the exam fail.6

Dr. Chambers states: “The current one-shot initial dental licensure system misclassifies at least 20 percent of candidates who must retake the tests, plus an unknown number of candidates who pass the test by luck and should not have been granted licensure.”6 Furthermore, candidates are not required to receive training after failing a licensure examination. This means that these candidates either continue providing substandard care to patients until they get it right or they pass the exam the next time they take it due to the lack of validity and reliability of the exam.1 Standardization is another aspect of reliability - No two humans are identical, therefore each clinical licensure examination is different.1

Ethics Is it ethical to use human subjects for the purpose of discovering incompetence? According to the ADA Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct, dentists have the duty to protect and promote the welfare of their patients.7 How can dentists and health care providers justify an exam that carries the potential for corruption and may not always have the patient’s best interests in mind?

Feil et al. reported that for examination purposes: •19.3% of students were aware of classmates who prematurely treated a lesion8 8% reported knowing classmates who purposefully created a lesion8 •32.5% reported knowledge of unnecessary radiographs8 •13.7% reported knowledge of instances where a patient was coerced into a treatment choice8 •23.9% reported they had neglected to make arrangements for follow-up care despite the fact that it was necessary for the patient.8

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•Computer-Based Diagnostic Skills Examination (DSE) •Manikin-Based Fixed Prosthodontics Section •Manikin-Based Endodontics Section •Restorative Human Subject Section •Periodontal Human Subject Scaling and Root Planing Section

Current Alternatives to Live-Patient Examinations: •Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE): A multi-station assessment designed to measure specific clinical skills covering up to 14 content areas, including: anesthesia, crowns, endodontics, medical emergencies, operative dentistry, oral medicine, oral surgery, orthodontics, pain, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, pharmacology, radiology, and removable prosthodontics.1 Researchers found the OSCE to be a “highly reliable exam, with a moderately high correlation predicting future clinical performance”.9 •Portfolio-Based Licensure: Summative assessment of competency in six key areas where the candidate is required to pass all six exams.1 The portfolio model is conducted in a manner similar to other clinical examinations encountered in the candidate’s course of study.1 The portfolio model is conducted on a patient of record during the normal sequence of treatment.1 Each portfolio examination is graded by two independent competency examiners in accordance with the Board’s standardized rating criteria in forms prescribed by the Board.1

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Note From the Author: This was an extremely

hard paper to summarize as the details truly matter in understanding why ASDA is against the current form of Clinical Licensure Exams. I strongly encourage all of you to read the White Paper and support ASDA’s L-1 policy as this is something that directly affects our patients and our careers.

References: 1. American Student Dental Association. White Paper: Use of Human Subjects in Clinical Licensure. October 2016, 1-21.

2. Ranney RR, Haden NK, Weaver RW, Valachovic RW. A survey of deans and ADEA activities on dental licensure issues. Journal of Dental Education, Vol 67, No. 10, October 2003, 1149-1160.

3. Hangorsky U. Clinical competency levels of fourth-year dental students as determined by board examiners and faculty members.

Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol. 102, January 1981, 35-37.

4. Chambers DW. Objectivity is not enough. Journal of the American Dental Association. Vol. 91, December 1975. 1157-1161.

5. Damiano PC, Shugars DA, Freed JR. Clinical board examinations: variation found in pass rates. Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol. 123, June 1992, 68-73.

6. Chambers DW, Dugoni AA, Paisley I. The case against one-shot testing for Initial dental licensure. Journal of the California Dental Association. Vol. 32, No. 3, March 2004. 243-248.

7. Council on Ethics, Bylaws, and Judicial A airs. Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct. American Dental Association 2014.

8. Feil P, Meeske J, Fortman J. Knowledge of ethical lapses and other experiences on clinical licensure examinations. Journal of Dental Education, Vol. 63, No. 6, June 1999, 453-458.

9. Graham R, Zubiaurre Bitzer LA, Anderson, OR. Reliability and predictability of a comprehensive preclinical OSCE in dental education. Journal of Dental Education, 2013, February (77): 161-67.

Written by: Taylor Enochs ‘19

CLINICAL LICENSURE EXAMINATIONS

“As dental students and future practitioners, we take an oath to serve our fellow man and always put our patient’s health and best interest before our own. The current licensure process forces us to put our own interests before those of our patients. The use of human subjects in clinical licensure examinations is unprofessional and unethical. For the betterment of our patients’ lives, and for the integrity of the dental profession, we urge the stakeholders and decision-makers within dental licensure to make the change to a valid, reliable and ethical initial licensure process.”1

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Format of the Current Clinical Licensure Examinations:

SUBJECTS

In the event a candidate fails a portion of the examination, chances for remediation should occur during the course of dental school.1

HUMAN

•Complete a live-patient, clinical licensure examination, unless they fall within one of the few states where alternatives are available

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•Be free from certain legal infractions

In order to safeguard both the public and the candidate, the proposed examination process should occur during the course of dental school.1

USE

Both the OSCE and portfolio have been shown to have psychometric validity.1

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•Pass two comprehensive written examinations of factual knowledge in the scientific foundations and practice of dentistry (NBDE Part I & II)

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•Graduate from a dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)

The disciplines included for competency are as follows: endodontics, periodontics, oral diagnosis, treatment planning, direct restorations, indirect restorations, and removable prosthodontics.

PART

Currently, candidates for initial licensure generally must meet four requirements:

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RECAP: NLC ‘17

Written by: Morgan Rebeck ‘19

An 8-hour car ride awaited and, of course, we were running late. Morning appointments had run longer than anticipated and the wait for the dispensary to re-open after lunch seemed to last an eternity. Nevertheless, we loaded up the 4Runner and hit the road ready to make the most of the endless opportunities that lie ahead at ASDA’s annual National Leadership Conference.

The first morning of the conference we were met with the question: “What defines a hero?” We have all heard the quote “a hero is an ordinary person who does extraordinary things,” but is that really what defines a hero? Keynote speaker, Kevin Brown, aimed to evoke question and self reflection during his speech, “The Hero Effect”.

Through exemplary story telling, Kevin Brown explained why he believes that heroes are not simply ordinary people who someday do something extraordinary. In his opinion, ordinary is a – KEVIN choice.

Kevin Brown’s keynote speech was one of many sessions that left me inspired and ready to make a positive impact on the world. Session topics included chapter management, leadership fundamentals, career planning, personal development, and wellness. Predental students were also encouraged to attach the conference and had the option to attend sessions that were geared specifically to their needs. With the vast array of quality sessions offered, it was difficult to choose which ones to attend. Thankfully, ASDA offered a user friendly mobile application which kept the conference attendees organized and up-to-date on session information, times, and locations.

Even though the days were jam packed with conference sessions and networking opportunities, we were able to find time to explore downtown Chicago and get some delicious Chicago-style deep dish pizza. We even BROWN stopped to visit the G.V. Black statue in Lincoln Park on the way out of Chicago! Overall, attending ASDA’s National Leadership Conference was an extraordinary opportunity for personal growth, professional development, and choosing not to be ordinary.

“Heroes are extraordinary people who choose NOT to be ordinary.”

By our aspirations to become dental professionals, we have made the choice not to be ordinary. Does that make us heroes? At the conclusion of his speech, I could not help but reflect on the experiences and choices I have had to make to get to where I am today. I thought about the people who helped me to get to where I am today. Through self reflection, I soon realized that the people who I consider my heroes are perfect examples of Kevin Brown’s message.

They are extraordinary people that made the choice to make a difference in my life by not being ordinary and, by doing so, they shaped me into the person I am today.

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The next ASDA National Leadership Conference is set for November 16-18, 2018 in Chicago. I recommend you mark your calendars now because you do not want to miss out

on this opportunity to develop yourself both personally and professionally.

“National Leadership Conference has become one of my favorite ASDA conferences. This year’s NLC was a really proud time for me as the exiting president of our chapter. It was very exciting for me to see all of the newfound passion that our chapter members had by the end of the trip. I can't wait to see our members implement all that they learned! My favorite part of the trip was when we all went out to Giordano’s for some deep dish pizza on Saturday night as a chapter and while there, we went around the table discussing what we had learned and ways that we will contribute to continue to better our ASDA chapter!” - JIM

HOLLINGSWORTH ‘18 “NLC is a great opportunity to meet other dental students from across the country and exchange ideas on how to better our chapter!” - KATIE CHAMBERS ‘19 “At NLC, I had the opportunity to attend a session about building my own personal brand — something that is essential for a business to be remembered. It helped me realize that this is something I can start doing as a student and future associate until I build my own practice with my very own personal brand.”

“My favorite session was Debt Management. It really opened my eyes to the business/financial aspect of dentistry. Guest speaker Jason DiLorenzo offered great financial advice that unfortunately we are not taught in school. Dental school loans can be a huge burden but I walked away from that session feeling a little more confident in what my first step will be in terms of managing those loans after graduation.” - JORDAN DUNN ‘19

“My favorite thing about NLC was that the lectures were organized into different tracks so that you could learn about chapter management, career planning, or personalized wellness. I got to choose which lectures best applied to me and my ASDA office, while also learning career and leadership skills that I can take with me when I graduate.

Everyone should go to NLC if they get the chance!” - HANNAH CARTER ‘19

- ANNA HILL-MOSES ‘19 “It's a great opportunity to learn about those things in dentistry that we don't take classes on, like building a successful practice, managing your student loan debt and becoming an effective leader who people love to work with. Plus, Deep Dish Chicago Pizza >>> Pyros.” - JACOB SPARKS ‘19

“My favorite thing that we did in Chicago at NLC was meet other dental students from schools across the country in both professional and socials settings.” - AARON BROOKSBANK

“The Chapter Ideas Exchange was my favorite session. During the session, members from each chapter shared ideas for cabinet organization, predental engagement, ASDA Orientation Week and the communication with ASDA at a national level. It was great meeting members from other schools and learning how they overcome the similar challenges faced by all ASDA chapters.” - REED TURPIN ‘20

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SHOW ME THE MONEY

Written by: Connor Denison ‘19

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One of the most frequent things I hear my classmates talk about or rather, complain about, is money! It’s a struggle we all know too well, living on loans. The old saying is true that a dollar doesn’t go as far as it used to. Trying to come up with a budget to live off of is not an easy task when you’re not on a fixed income and you’re trying to balance spending as little as possible with not being a hermit crab stuck in your house because you don’t want to spend money. Financial security is a large part in why people choose a career in dentistry, but with hundreds of thousands in debt upon graduation, it’s difficult to think about enjoying life after school. Finances are a huge part of balancing a successful life and career after school. Cutting down on spending now can save you thousands in the future when you’re trying to pay off loans and enjoy the money you’re making from the degree you worked so hard for! I highly recommend everyone look into taking a Dave Ramsey - Financial Peace University class somewhere! (They’re offered all over Memphis.) Dave Ramsey’s teachings are great to get you motivated to save and pay off debt fast!

Quick tips for those that are nerds about finances, or those that should become nerds about finances.

“At the point the money hits your hands, you have the power to determine your financial future.”

• Make a spreadsheet budget with items that you know are expenses each month (bills, groceries, gas, etc.). I would suggest only using your debit card with a checking account and keep your spreadsheet balanced with your bank account. Enter all your spendings to the spreadsheet and know which category you should place it in.

- ROBERT KIYOSAKI • Go one step forward and budget for things you know you’ll spend money on in the future, so that you tell your money where to go instead of the other way around. Budget monthly for things like Christmas gifts so that when December comes around, your bank account isn’t suffering and the money is already there! I’d even suggest budgeting for other things you know you’re going to spend money on like birthday presents, wedding gifts, etc.

• Track your spending and if there’s somewhere you’re spending a lot of money each month, (maybe Starbucks, video games, movies, the bar) then I’d suggest to regulate it in your budget. Make sure there’s enough there that you’re happy, but then also keep it controlled.

• Pick a minimum from your maximum. Figure out what that maximum amount of money you have for each month, make your budget and try to live off the minimal amount that’s reasonable to you. Then, with the extra you can either begin to pay back loans, or keep it in savings until something unexpected comes up.

Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps to Financial Peace: 1.

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Build $1,000 in emergency savings.

Pay off debt using the Debt Snowball.

Save 3-6 months of expenses in savings.

Invest 15% of household income into Roth-IRAs. College fund for children Pay off home Build wealth and give

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Vendor Fair

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REMOTE AREA MEDICAL Written by: Tucker Hunley ‘19

The Remote Area Medical club at UTHSC has been busy this semester providing dental care

for hundreds of patients who could never afford the care at a private practice dental office. RAM was founded with the goal of allowing citizens of rural areas all over the world access to medical care, but recently the non-profit has recognized that even in the United States a huge need for medical, dental, and vision care exists and has shifted its focus to providing care for these people in addition to reaching out to disaster zones.

In September, a group of 23 dental students and 1 faculty member traveled to East Ridge, TN near Chattanooga, and in November, a group of 18 students and 3 faculty members ventured to Gray, TN near the eastern corner of Tennessee to provide dental care to over 800 patients at each clinic. First and second year students gained experience working in sterilization as well as assisting clinic students while they performed extractions, composite restorations, and amalgam restorations. It was a fantastic opportunity for students to fellowship with other classes and professors to build strong bonds that last a lifetime.

Many of our patients suffered years of pain without seeing the dentist due to financial or other barriers. The relative sacrifice for them to wait in line all night long to receive treatment was nothing compared to the need they had for healthcare. Few had even been to consecutive RAM clinics to receive extractions for long awaited complete dentures. Each hurting soul’s gratefulness made the long trip and hard work volunteering worth it. Dentistry has such potential to change people’s lives, and RAM clinics remind us how powerful and needed our gift is.

Team from the Gray, TN RAM Clinic. They were able to register 685 patients and provide $388,658 in services.

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A MERRY MEMPHIS HOLIDAY! Written by: Mary Kate Walsh ‘20

Happy holidays, everyone! I honestly cannot believe that there are less than five weeks until 2018! This year has flown by, but that means that the gifting season is upon us. One of my favorite things about Memphis is that it is full of opportunity for anyone willing to show some grit and get down to grinding. The city is full of fantastic makers that make perfect gifts for anyone on your list.

For the Hygge enthusiast: Paper and Clay Dipped Danish Mug- $44 online Brit McDaniel is a local potter, who started her business with help of a Kickstarter campaign. Since then, she has partnered with Anthropologie, West Elm, and opened her own studio in the Broad Avenue Arts district in Memphis, TN. All of her pieces, mugs, vases, plates, trays, etc., are handmade with love. This local Memphis is doing some amazing work and creates some amazing gifts for the holidays.

Memphis Address: 486 North Hollywood Memphis, TN.

For the jewelry lover: Question the Answer Double Bar Ear Jacket - $60 Lauren Carlson is another awesome Memphis maker. Her jewelry is simple, but striking and she offers a range of prices. Convenient for you, she shares a studio space with Brit! So if you go by their Broad Avenue store you can shop for your mom and significant other all in one spot! I own the earrings above and they are amazing. They are offered in yellow or rose gold and sterling silver. They also can be worn two ways.

For the perfect hostess: Falling into Place: Sweet Wilderness Candle - $24 This is one of my favorite scents of all time and a go to gift of mine if I am in a lurch.

It’s a perfect balance of sweet and woodsy that can be burned anytime during the year to create the perfect atmosphere. This candle is the perfect gift for someone who loves to entertain in their home. All candles are hand poured in Memphis. Falling into Place also offers a workshop where you can make three of your own candles to take home!

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For the sports lover:

Carpenter Art Garden Grizz Heart - $30 The Carpenter Art Garden is now an integral part in the Binghampton Community of Memphis. They offer students in the neighborhood a place to learn about art, gardening, and develop skills like sewing and business development. One of their fundraisers are these Grizz hearts. They can go in your front yard to show your Grizzlies pride and all the proceeds go back to the Carpenter Art Garden to help them to continue engaging in the community. Email tarlisa@carpenterartgarden.org if you would like to order a heart.

For the Christmas lover:

The Peabody Ornament- $28 Memphis is synonymous with the Peabody Hotel and more specifically the Peabody ducks that live on the roof and swim in the fountain of the hotel lobby.

This ornament is a great gift to give someone a piece of Memphis, while supporting the Lansky family of Memphis.

For the youthful spirit:

Goodnight Memphis - $18.95 A play on Goodnight Moon, Goodnight Memphis takes you around the city to say goodnight to all the iconic places in our city. From Gibsons to the Grindhouse the illustrations are beautiful. This book is a great gift for those with you children, a young spirit or those expecting.

For the youthful spirit:

Mo’s Bows Bowtie - $30-50 Moziah Bridges appeared on Shark Tank as a 9 year old and land funding for his fashion business. With the help of his mom they have grown this into a very successful enterprise that now partners with the NBA. This young Memphian has made a name for himself and his bowties make great gifts for the men in your life. .

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For the beer lover:

Wiseacre Beer – Prices Vary If you have someone in your life that loves beer, Wiseacre is the perfect gift for them. You can pick from their gear; I suggest the posters. You can also buy them a sample of pint bottles to try. They have a wide range of flavors and style, so there is something for everyone.

For the person who has everything:

Sache T-Shirt- $20-30 The best part about local shops is that they can quickly capitalize on some awesome moments in Memphis pop culture. Take that for data was said by current Grizzlies coach Fizdale during the very exciting playoff run last year. Sache has plenty of fun t-shirts to give to your family and friends that you might not know exactly what they want.

For the world changer:

As I said in the introduction, Memphis is a place of limitless possibilities.

However, that does mean there is a lot of room for growth in this amazing city that we all call home for now. One way to make an impact this Christmas is to donate to one of the following charities in honor of a loved one who has everything. I am very lucky to personally know a lot of people in Memphis that are actively changing it for the better. Below are three organizations that are near and dear to my heart that are run by some wonderful people, but could use your help this holiday season to expand their reach.

Grizzlies Prep Middle School Swimming and Aquatic Team Full disclosure, I help run this team during the year with one of my friends who I met through Teach for America. We currently serve 60+ mostly African American young men from all over the Memphis Metro Area. We practice three times a week and participate in the winter swim league. While most people in Dental School have some exposure to swimming, in Memphis, this access is severely limited. Limited so much in fact that in Memphis African American children in low income areas drown at a rate that is 8 times higher than someone who grows up in a middle class neighborhood. With your donation, we are able to provide no cost swim lessons and swim team development for the young men at this charter school. Also, in one year we have grown from 17 swimmers to the second largest middle school swim team in the middle school league. Your donation will allow us to continue to expand this program to more students through equipment and coaches.

If you are so inclined to donate, fill in Aquatics Team for where you would like your donation to go: https://grizzliesprep.z2systems.com/np/clients/ grizzliesprep/donation.jsp

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For the world changer (continued):

Girls Inc. Youth Farm Girls Inc. is a national organization, but in Memphis they run a youth farm that takes on only girl interns to run all operations. These girls pick which crops are grown, how much they will sell them for, and work on other business development skills. They emphasize healthy living, leadership, and team work. This program does amazing work, but as always needs help to expand its outreach in the Memphis area.

Donation link: http://www.girlsincmemphis.org/donate

Memphis Inner City Rugby Their mission is to change the game. This amazing organization was started by two Teach for America teachers and now services more than 164 young men and women in the Memphis area. Your donation will allow them to expand to more high schools in the area, provide travel expenses to tournaments, and equipment. This organization provides another outlet outside of football or basketball for kids to participate in as athletes. Also, rugby calls for many different types of athletes from sturdy props to speedy wings, your donation will allow many kids access to a sport that can help develop them into the best people possible.

Donation link: MICR Donation

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recap:

FALL FEST

Written by: Ashton Monks ‘19

The first annual Fall Fest is in the books!

Images by: Jack Kang ‘19

On November 11, over 120 students, their families, and friends came out to Overton Park to enjoy fall-themed fun, food, and games co-sponsored by ASDA and Psi Omega Fraternity.

From pumpkin decorating and face painting to corn-hole and a baking competition, there was something for everyone at the Fall Fest; even the furriest of family members were in on the fun and enjoyed the crisp autumn air! Throughout the event, D3 Jack Kang snapped pictures at the photo booth, and D3 Leena Patel crafted face painting masterpieces. Event goers were content with bellies full of hot dogs, apple cider, cotton candy, and caramel apples. When looking for a delicious dessert to bring to your next holiday party, look no further than D1 Allison Poget's cinnamon cheesecake bars, the Fall Fest bake-off winning dish! Dr. Juan Bugueño and his wife were in attendance and praised the event as a great opportunity for students and their families to enjoy time together outside of school. Special thanks are in order for ASDA president Jim Hollingsworth and Psi Omega president Anna Hill-Moses for organizing this event.

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Irene Girgis Class of 2019 From: Cairo, Egypt 3 things you can’t live without: God, family, CHEESE If you could be any animal what would you be and why? Mouse – I love cheese!

• When did you realize you wanted to be a dentist? I realized I wanted to be a dentist in college when I was shadowing a dentist in Houston. The dentist I shadowed was so polite, respectful, and efficient in his practice! I loved watching and learning how he treated his patients and how happy the patients were when they left the dental office! Shadowing in the dental office gave me a sense of fulfillment and made me realize my purpose in life.

• Favorite dental instrument and why: 0014 Diamond Chamfer Bur with a high-speed hand piece – The 0014 is my bur of choice when cutting crown preps because it is so efficient and easy to use to make the perfect margins!

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT Macall Nabors Class of 2021 From: Chattanooga, Tennessee

When did you realize you wanted to be a dentist? I knew I wanted to be a dentist after I experienced a lady see herself in the mirror with her dentures for the first time. It was amazing and emotional to see how much her smile improved her confidence.

What is your favorite thing about dental school?

My favorite thing about dental school is all the friends that I have made!

Favorite toothpaste flavor? Arctic Fresh

Favorite dental pun? Be nice to your dentist because they have fillings too!

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THE BITEWING “Crack”

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Roast

Written by: Lauren Leiden ‘21

This recipe requires a small number of easy ingredients and a crockpot — it doesn’t get much simpler than that!

Servings 6 people

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 8 hours

Ingredients: 3-5 pounds of chuck roast 1 packet of ranch dressing mix 1 packet of au jus gravy mix 1 stick of butter 4-5 pepperoncini peppers

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Place roast in the crockpot then sprinkle the dry mixes evenly over the roast.

Place the peppers on top of the mixes and roast and then add the butter right on top.

Cook the roast on low heat for 8 hours.

Serve with egg noodles, rice, or my favorite, mashed potatoes. Yum!

Images from: https://www.thecountrycook.net/crock-pot-mississippi-pot-roast/

**Change it up with chicken — a delicious alternative! Instead of chuck roast, use 1.5 pounds of chicken breast. Dry mixes are the same. Only add 1/4 stick of butter and add 4 oz of cream cheese! Put in the crock pot on low heat for 6-8 hours, then shred the chicken and mix. Double yum and goes great as a sandwich!

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Want to attend the ASDA District 4 Annual Meeting?

District 4 is made up of 7 schools from Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee.

WHEN: January 12 - 15, 2018 WHERE: The Crowne Plaza Resort in Asheville, NC COST: At most $110 but add your name to the interest list so we can work on funding! This includes registration, 3-night hotel stay, 4 meals and evening socials — aka this is a steal of a deal.

WHY: The meeting will provide opportunities from networking and personal development sessions to better prepare you for your career in dentistry. This is the only meeting of the year reserved for the seven schools in District 4 which offers a unique and intimate atmosphere to meet and exchange ideas with students from other schools. Friday evening and Monday is reserved for your personal free time to explore Asheville!

HOW: See emails and facebook posts from Taylor Enochs and put your name on the INTEREST list!

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