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The purpose of The CEJ is to provide a forum for dental students and others to freely express their views and opinions. Each article in the CEJ represents the opinions of the author in their personal capacity; any views or opinions expressed are not endorsed by Colorado ASDA and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Colorado ASDA. Magazine Name

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The Official Newsletter of the Colorado Chapter of the American Student Dental Association Editorial Board Editor-in-Chief Kayla Brown Executive Council President President Elect Austin Tyler Jillian Stacey Vice President Lynn Doan

Vice President Elect Tyler Chancellor ISP 2 Rep Ayza Mahmood

Colleen Leong Elana Costanza Sirisha Mahesh Crispin Herrick Amanda Ta Anna Salibi Sam Gardner Jeff Seligman Kimberly Easterling Samuel Lynass

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Immediate Past President Danny Alder

ISP 1 Rep Andrew Choi

Executive Board Kristin Simboski Sarah Stamps Justine Gullia Skyler Christensen Esha Sethi Caroline Hinds Danping Yi Aaron Buban

Conni Kim Tiffany Flaherty Becca Ryan Gabriel Casias Natalie Newton Dana Schwartz Keith Rockwood Parker Drake Nate Rivera Ty Weisenburger

Want to write for the CEJ? Contact Kayla Brown at kayla.n.brown@ucdenver.edu

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CONTENTS Feature Articles 6

New Beginnings

A Shameless Pitch for Wellness

11 Travel 15 Veteran Gets His Smile Back 16 NLC Updates 19 For Those Who Don't Know 20

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Advice Column: My Mind is Strong

Letter from the Editor

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Kayla Brown | Editor-in-Chief | Colorado '21

Dear Doctors and Future Doctors, Welcome to the Fall 2018 issue of the Colorado Extraoral Journal! As always, I would like to express my appreciation to those who volunteered and reached out to be a part of this edition. The time and effort put into these submissions were well noted. This issue covers a lot of topics on wellness and how to maintain the stamina to continue throughout dental school. I am very proud of this edition because I think this is something we need to reiterate time and time again. Once school gets rolling, the tests pile on, and it is easy to forget to maintain our own health as students. Many students had the wonderful opportunity to participate in the National Leadership Conference (NLC) in Chicago. There were a report of how much fun the

There was a report included in this edition on how much fun the trip was for those who attended. It seemed like they learned a lot about topics that maybe we do not get a chance to cover while in school. ASDA continues to provide many opportunities for dental students whether its wellness, future advice, or community service. Many new students on campus continue to question what exactly ASDA is and what we do. In this issue, our president, Austin Tyler, breaks it down and describes in detail the "ins and outs" of ASDA as an organization. It is my hope that the CEJ brings you as much excitement as I had in making it. Until next time! Kayla Brown The Colorado Extraoral Journal

New Beginnings By Sangeetha Chandrasekaran

In a time and age in India, where a female child was discriminated against in all aspects of life, I was blessed to be born to parents who believed and nurtured the potentialities of their female children.

degree in both Biomedical Sciences and Oral Sciences and continued my clinical training in Periodontics. My research and postgraduate training in periodontics enabled me to lecture on cell biology, marvel at molecular Like many of you, I went mechanisms of tissue damthrough rigorous training in age and repair and afford me dental school, memorized the opportunity to teach advolumes and volumes of text- vanced surgical procedures. books, and focused on treat- This is what truly made me ing large numbers of patients. excited about periodontics The training was undoubtedly and a career in academics. different from dental schools in the US. At that time, we The challenges I faced with were integrated with the moving to a different counmedical school, so our inten- try are no different compared sive training was similar to a to other immigrant families. medical school student. We The most difficult part was were competent in diagnosing leaving home and everything oral lesions, performing sur- I was accustomed to. But I gical extractions, periodontal took that flight with an exprocedures, and fabricating citement of starting a new simple orthodontic applianc- life in a place that my parents es and removable prostheses. did not introduce to me as There was never a scarcity “home.” As I landed in New of patients because at our in- York, there was a complete stitution dental procedures power shutdown. I walked were free for all patients. twenty-five flights of stairs up to my sister’s apartment, After graduating from dental thinking the ordeal had just school in India, I worked as begun. The apartment coma lecturer in the department plex was close to school, of Oral Medicine. During so I ate at the cafeteria. My that time, I mentored pre- tongue was trained to eat redoctoral dental students. It ally spicy Indian food and was the most enjoyable and was unable to tolerate the rewarding experience of my bland food that was available. life. Teaching felt effortless, This motivated me to learn natural, and I soon realized how to cook food. I scared my that I had this ability to pres- roommates a couple of times ent the study material to stu- with my cooking (mis)advendents in a simple style that tures because I caused the was easy for them to com- smoke alarm to go berserk! prehend. I had a clear goal of becoming an educator, and Back home I was a trained cliI channeled my time and ef- nician, but now I was back to forts in acquiring a Master’s the basics, learning in detail 6

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about DNA, RNA, molecular, cellular pathways and techniques. At school, everything was very different, the teachers spoke with an accent that was not easy for me to comprehend. I spent nights and days working hard to acquire the knowledge, just to be on par with other graduate students. The finances that was available was very limited or non–existent. In addition, as an international student you could not work and my pride wouldn’t allow me to borrow money from my parents, so life was simple. I then started a job as a research associate in a lab that collaborated with periodontists and orthodontists. I was fascinated by the work these clinicians were doing and aspired to be one of them! This led me to my residency in periodontics. As an international student, every time you transitioned to a different location or status, you had to worry about visa rejections. Few understand the complexity one goes through to maintain their visa status in the United States (US). The visa process involved a lot of paperwork, a lot of money, a lot of standing in queues with a lot of uncertainty. It was worrisome to say the least. I have missed several major family events in India, because I simply did not want to go through the ordeal of waiting in a consulate again. My motivation to come to the states was deeply rooted in my desire to excel as an

educator. I wanted to acquire the best training and clinical skills to do my job well. The path to these accomplishments in the course of fifteen years in the US is scattered with failures and frustrations. In retrospect, I can now say all the setbacks have been worthwhile; considering the long-term gain, the potential to influence the lives of young minds, makes all these setbacks worthwhile. I continue to go back to India, to do complete rehabilitations for patients who cannot otherwise afford treatment. While continuing to evolve as a good clinician, researcher and educator, I am satisfied that I am able to guide my mentees and students to rise as well. I consider myself a global citizen and believe that my work transcends all boundaries of countries, race and religion. America has graciously welcomed me as an immigrant. They have given me the feeling of belonging here and for this I am truly grateful!

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A Shameless Pitch for Wellness Samuel Lynass '20 Hard work often goes over looked. I recently watched a postgame interview with a baseball pitcher who had just helped his team win the American League Pennant Series. He kept referring to the blood, sweat, and tears that went into that victory… all the hours of grinding behind the scenes made this all possible. It occurred to me that there was some irony to what I was watching. Most likely there were disappointed players sitting in the opposing team’s locker room who had worked just as hard, sweated just as much, and bled roughly the same amount over the course of their careers. The difference between champagne and shame was minuscule. For me, learning to be truly happy in dental school, I had to first understand that you can be great and still occasionally sit in that losing locker room. This doesn’t diminish the process. Everybody has their own road to finding contentment. For me it was coming to grips with being intermittingly humbled. This year, the Colorado ASDA wellness team has attempted to help the student body find their own contentment through an otherwise challenging time. This initiative incorporated a video series featuring different students and their quest to embody each aspect of physical, emotional, intellectual, occupational, and environmental wellness. The development of these videos taught me that your own personal wellness isn’t something that should be taken lightly. Most of the people I spoke with have struggled with balancing school and their own wellness at times. If you are feeling overwhelmed with school, know you are not alone. 52% of dental students report moderate to severe anxiety. Talk to someone about it. Another nugget I got from our video series is that people who have passions outside of school and dentistry are generally happier. Read books, go skiing, enjoy nature… find time for the fun things in life. Lastly, know that although exercising is a step towards being healthy, it’s not all encompassing. Take time to focus on your mental health - this is just as important as doing the StairMaster at the gym every day. As we move forward this year, Becca and I hope to continue to host meaningful events that help our school become happier and healthier. Our September Steps Challenge was a huge success, in total the University of Colorado SODM placed second nationally with 128 walkers and compiled 34,159,142 steps. Let’s keep the momentum going Colorado! If you have any questions or suggestions for future wellness events please reach out to Becca and I and stand with us as we push to make CU the healthiest school in the nation.

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Jeff Seligman '20 Have you found yourself bogged down by the daily grind of dental school? Sometimes a quick trip away with some new scenery is all it takes to come back rejuvenated and ready to take on all the challenges that dental school throws your way! Colorado is undoubtedly the greatest and prettiest state and you don’t have to look far to see many of the unique opportunities it has to offer. The list below shows just a few of the great experiences all just a day’s trip away from Denver. 1: I-70 Road Trip: Glenwood Springs Head out of Denver early and head West, you’ve got a three-hour drive ahead. Stop at your favorite mountain town and grab a hefty breakfast from a local diner; you’ve got a big hike ahead of you. About 7 miles east of Glenwood Springs take the turn off for Hanging Lake. Prepare for a calf burner as this hike gains 1000 feet in just over a mile and half (The hike takes approximately two hours for most groups). At the top enjoy pristine views of a waterfall coming out of the rocks into a turquoise blue lake. Once you’ve found your way into Glenwood reward yourself with a post-hike lunch and meander your way towards the Hot Springs. These public springs are kept at 93oF year-round and are a great way to relax those calves after a monster hike. 2: Majestic Mountain Peaks Head Northwest out of Denver and enjoy scenic views as you drive through the St. Vrain Canyon. Just as the windy roads start to make you feel wheezy enter the Estes Park Valley where the world opens up into a massive basin. From short wheelchair accessible hikes around Bear Lake to day long adventures up 14,259 foot Longs Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park has something to offer everyone. Do you research beforehand to find a hike that suits your needs. Culminate your day by traveling to the Alpine Visitor Center on Trail Ridge Road, the tallest continually paved road in the United States where alpine tundra views go as far as the eye can see.

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3: Olympic City, USA Take a quick jaunt down to Colorado Springs and head towards the Garden of the Gods. Originally privately-owned property, the owner wished that upon his death the land be donated to the city with the agreement that is was to be forever be accessible for free, as it was too beautiful to be kept from the public. Make your way towards 14,110 ft Pikes Peak, the majestic mountain that dominates the skyline. From early June until September the Pikes Peak Highway provides access to 19 miles of mountain terrain and unparalleled views of the plains below on the way to the summit. Make sure you carry some oxygen, the air gets thin at this altitude. On your way down make sure you stop at the Olympic Training Center where world class athletes such as Michael Phelps and Missy Franklin can be spotted on a regular basis. 4: A Trip to the Ocean without the Ocean: Great Sand Dunes National Park Put together a great playlist because you’ve got a four-hour drive to start your day! Head out of Denver and enjoy views of both Pikes Peak and the Spanish Peaks on your mini road trip south. As you approach the Sand Dunes appreciate the Sangre De Cristo mountain range towering over the dunes. These mountains are responsible for the formation of the dunes. A westerly wind blows sand, dirt and other particles towards these mountains. However, unlike other ranges these soaring peaks are too large for the particles to surmount. Each spring the meltoff from the years snow brings these particles back into the world’s largest intermountain valley, the San Luis Valley, depositing particles back into the dunes. Make sure you stop in Alamosa and grab some of the best Mexican food in the state while enjoying the expansive views. 5: Your Backyard Adventures don’t have to be miles away from home, some of the best can be found right in your backyard. Denver is home to over 25 museums, including the Museum of Nature and Science which rotates through exhibits every few months. Denver also has a fantastic music scene with one of the largest, and one of very few naturally occurring amphitheaters in the world, Red Rocks. One can float down the Platte in the summer, visit one of countless breweries, and bike around on the many miles of trails available year round. Dental school is hard, make sure you find a minute to get outside and enjoy this beautiful place we get to call home. Adventure is out there – are you?

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Veteran Gets His Smile Back Generous Help From Dental Lifeline Network Volunteers By Jennifer Venerable Last spring, Colorado ASDA raised over $5,000 for Colorado Donated Dental Services (DDS), Dental Lifeline Network’s (DLN) flagship program. The Colorado DDS program provides donated, comprehensive dental treatment to our country’s most vulnerable people with disabilities or who are elderly or medically fragile – including DDS program recipient Russ. Russ is a United States Army veteran and served for 22 years between 1984 and 2006. In addition to his time in the service he worked as a social worker helping children, young mothers, and people experiencing homelessness. Unfortunately, Russ was unable to continue working due to several disabilities. Russ’ dental health was suffering. His teeth had shifted forward and he began to develop an underbite. He also began showing signs of gum recession, which led to Russ having difficulty eating and smiling. Surviving on his disability income, he could not afford the dental treatments that would remedy his oral health. Fortunately, Russ remembered referring others to Dental Lifeline Network’s DDS program while he was a social worker and reached out to apply himself.“I helped a lot of others – now I am the one that is in need,” said Russ. Russ was linked with two generous volunteers: dentist Dr. Amanda Jozsa and orthodontist Dr. Hilary Baskin. Thanks to the team of DDS volunteers, Russ can now eat more foods and can smile with confidence. “Only after the first 3 hours I got to go home with the ability to eat on one side without pain,” said Russ. “I went home and had a steak because I could actually chew!” DLN has 393 dentists who volunteer in the Denver area, and since inception has provided care for over 6,400 patients in the Denver DDS program. “If you can take the time to talk to someone and find out how you can help them, you can make a huge difference in their lives,” said Dr. Jozsa. When you graduate, please consider joining Dr. Jozsa in volunteering. Learn more about Donated Dental Services (DDS) at willyouseeone.org.

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NLC Updates By Ty Weisenburger The 2018 National Leadership Conference in Chicago was a success. Twenty-five of our students involved in Colorado ASDA were given the opportunity to attend, including 5 first year students and 1 pre-dental student. On Friday, the conference opened with a dynamic keynote speaker named Valerie Burton. Valerie is a renowned author, motivational speaker and life coach. In her presentation, she used the word “PURPOSE” to illustrate ways for us to thrive through challenge and change. “P” stands for picture the possibilities. “U” stands for use your failures and mistakes as a learning tool. “R” stands for reach out. “P” stands for put things into perspective. “O” stands for operate with optimism. “S” stands for serve. Lastly, the “E” stands for enjoy the journey. After the keynote speaker, we enjoyed several breakout sessions that were of interest to us. Each breakout session fell under one of these five categories: career planning, ASDA chapter management, advocacy, personal development and wellness, and leadership fundamentals. Here are a few takeaways from several of Fridays breakout sessions. Dr. Mike Meru the executive director of SPEA, taught us how to put ethics and our patients at the forefront of our decision making. In a session called “overcoming obstacles to leadership,” Dr. David Maloley (the relentless dentist) declared “my practice isn’t limited by its opportunities, it is limited by its leader.” There were several other breakout sessions including: how to spread ASDA fever to your administration, the art of networking, how to get into the residency of your dreams, everything you will never learn in dental school, and how to become an ideal chapter. Three of our representatives, from Colorado, presented in their very own breakout session. Austin Tyler presented “Licensure 101” and Lissette Ruiz-Ibarra and Lynn Doan presented “Bringing a National Leadership Conference to your school.” Austin Tyler, Colorado ASDA President and District 9 Trustee said “This was the first time I was asked to be a presenter at NLC. It was very rewarding being able to share my passion about topics like licensure reform and balance in dental school with colleagues from all over the country.” On Friday night, all 600 of us were invited to enjoy food, drinks, dancing, and a scenic view of Chicago on a Yacht. A highlight from that night was gathering members of District 9 together on the rooftop with a cold wind blowing to take the “perfect picture” of us in our Hawaiian shirts and the city lights in the background. A long night of partying didn’t stop anyone from waking up on Saturday morning to enjoy a second day of speakers. After the speakers, we broke out into general sessions. To name a few: the opioid epidemic, ergonomics, how to not fail miserably in private practice, and your role in organized dentistry. One of the most intriguing speakers was former America Ninja Warrior contestant Dr. Desiree Walker (Ninja Dentist). You should look her up on social media, she is absolutely incredible. Her presentation motivated us to improve our overall health and incorporate applicable exercises into our daily routine to prevent detrimental injuries from dentistry. Alfred Li, a DS1 at Colorado said, “I appreciated Dr. Brad Guyton’s approach on how to lead a team, build a productive work culture, and to solve team dysfunction. He emphasized that successful leaders exhibit emotional intelligence and set clear expectations for their practice to which all team members are held accountable.” Overall, the conference impacted each of us in a different way. We were given the opportunity to share some of our current ideas with other chapters and learn ways to improve our chapter. We felt the “ASDA FEVER” that our President-Elect, Jillian Stacey promised we would feel while in Chicago. Keith Rockwood, the Professional Development and Leadership Associate Chair, said “NLC reenergized me when it comes to the grind of dental school! Hearing from all of the phenomenal speakers reminded me that dental school is something we “get” to do, rather than something we “have” to do.” This year, a record number of participants attended NLC. We built leadership skills, shared ideas, increased knowledge of key issues in dentistry and were trained in subjects not offered by many dental programs. If you have questions about the details of what we learned please contact someone in ASDA that experienced the conference. We would be happy to share our notes, thoughts and personal experiences.

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For Those Who Don't Know By Austin Tyler The American Student Dental Association (ASDA) is a national student-led organization that protects and advances the rights, interests, and welfare of dental students. It is led by a group of nationally elected leaders and full-time staff, who oversee the efforts of ASDA throughout the country. Here at Colorado, we strive to fulfill ASDA’s mission for students at our own school. As president of our Colorado ASDA chapter, it is my privilege to represent you at national meetings where we advocate to legislators, vote on ASDA’s policy changes, and share our ideas and accomplishments with other chapter leaders from all over the country.

You know how the issue of student debt is out of control? And how dental licensure exams are the only exams (aside from barbers’ licensure exams) that still use live-patients? And remember how stressful getting into dental school was? I don’t even need to mention the current stress levels you may be experiencing with final exams and graduation coming up. Well ASDA is here to promote positive change in these areas. There may always be student debt, but we hope to alleviate the burden by lobbying lawmakers to push laws that lower interest rates and allow for more refinancing options after graduation. We’re working with state dental boards to revise the licensure process. In Colorado, we are proud to lead the rest of the country in the way of licensure reform. Additionally, we’re trying to reduce stress by promoting social activities and meaningful resources that enrich the dental school experience. This year, Colorado ASDA has seen an opportunity to increase the

value of student membership. Our vision for 2018-2019 is “To inspire students and faculty at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine to engage in organized dentistry by promoting a culture of wellness, unity, and excellence.” We hope to fulfill that vision by providing meaningful activities, user-friendly resources, and effective communication to the school. At the University of Colorado, we are fortunate to have our ASDA membership dues paid for by the Colorado Dental Association, Metropolitan Denver Dental Society, Colorado Prosthodontic Association, and The Trust. Just because your membership is free doesn’t mean it doesn’t have value. And just because you may not hold a position on our executive board doesn’t mean you are not an ASDA leader. On the contrary, we hope you will join us in advocating for your rights and promoting positive change for our profession. We hope you will find fulfillment through advocacy efforts, community service, social events, and professional development activities. As a dental student, you have a voice that needs to be heard. You have talents that need to be shared. Please consider how you can join us this year in promoting a schoolwide culture of wellness, unity, and excellence!

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My Mind is Strong Simranpreet Kaur

As an international student, I have had ten years of experience in the dental world, including all of my schooling. With this experience, I can surely affirm that being leader is not the most important ingredient to succeed in such a stressful environment. Being mentally strong will definitely take one farther. Daily assignments, lab, quizzes, mid-terms, finals, patient care, meetings and what not, they will always pile up and will continue to be there. Once I started to get more involved in activities on and off campus, I began to enjoy my experience in dental school much more. It takes a special balance to make the years of schooling more bearable. We do lots of research on what to do for entering into Medical or Dental students, but often it is ignored in how to survive here. So, how do we do it? Here are some of my suggestions on how to make it through the tough years of dental school...

1) Know yourself: It is really important that we understand our own strengths and limitations. Acceptance is the key. Sure, stress is everywhere. However, we need to keep reminding ourselves to be kind to our souls. Be competitive, set goals, push yourself, but at the same time be realistic. Don’t overestimates yourself. Don’t get intimidated by what others are doing. And do not procrastinate. 2) Keep school stress at school: Whatever hours you get to spend with your family and friends, utilize that to revitalize yourself. Many of my classmates are married; some also have kids. It is not worth having school take away from your family life. . 3) Fatherly advice: My Father always told me, “If you have a suffering, shout it out to the crowd!" Even if one person has the solution to your problem you are in better position. Think about it. Things, won’t just get better by bottling it inside of yourself. Talk to a friend. They may have an answer for your problem. 4) Engage in activities outside the curriculum: Socialize, socialize and socialize. Even if you were the, “I keep to myself” kind of student. Challenge yourself to engage in the various fun activities put on by school organizations. Make time for enjoyment. 5) Mindfulness/ Meditation: The purpose is to give your soul time to heal and rest from the daily hassle. Our minds need a break sometimes. We need to stop overthinking. Take the time to be in the present moment. There are plenty resources available online for help, even on this campus. Reach out to me if you need assistance for I have tried this myself. Always remember, when in trouble, open up to your friends, teachers or simply reach out the to the campus support system. Pay attention. Watch out for the friends who seem to be withdrawing. Try to help them. Forget about the mental health stigma we often hear. Nothing should be over your own health. As soon to be health care practitioners ourselves, it is important that we pay attention to our own healthcare if we expect to provide optimal care to our patients as well.

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