2020 #1

Entering Probehibition

A New Decade of Probe

Welcome to 2020's first Probe issue!

We've started the year kicking, but the progression has certainly been rocky. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a lot of uncertainty regarding the future of UDSS events. For now, we aim to stick to the positives and celebrate the wins of the year so far. We hope we don't have to be probehibited (ha ha) from OHCWA for too long!

With that said, stay tuned for more updates throughout the year, and we hope you enjoy this issue!

If you would like to contribute an article, picture, meme, recipe, workout plan, or anything that you'd like to see in the Probe, please email us at udss.media.officer@gmail.com.

You can also catch us on Instagram (@udssuwa) and Facebook (fb.com/uwadss).

Rebecca Vo & Scott Santarossa

YOUR 2020 MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES

P R E S I D E N T ' S G R E E T I N G

Welcome to a new decade and more excitingly, welcome to the first issue of the Probe for 2020! A big thank you goes out to the 2019 UDSS committee for all of their efforts and incredible events that were pulled off This year we welcome another fantastic committee of 27 members, to ensure students are being well represented and are provided with ample opportunities to enjoy themselves outside of dental school

As incoming President this year, I hope to not only help everyone enjoy this course just a little bit more, but also advocate for changes that will improve our education and student experience for now and the years to come The UDSS already has some small changes in the works to make sure this year is better than ever, you may even see a new logo making an appearance later in the year!

UDSS has had a smashing start to the year so far

Our first event was a combined effort between Ed Reps Pauline and Bede and Research Rep Simran hosting an ‘Intro to Dentistry’ lecture series for DMD1 It was definitely an insightful evening, and an event that I hope to see continued over the coming years I know both Education and Research representatives have an array of events coming this year so stay tuned for those!

Junior Social Representatives Ebony and Lili also put in the hard yards to organise another fantastic Prime and Bond! To give you something to look forward to throughout the year,

Junior Social and Sports Representatives will be hosting many more events to give you a chance to relax, socialise and take a break from the Clinic, Optech, or 5hr lecture grind (sorry DMD1) Not to mention, Senior Social Representatives are already busy organising the annual Dental Dinner for 2020 which is guaranteed to be nothing short of spectacular

This year, July specifically, we will also welcome Professor Hien Ngo as our new Head of School and Dean Prof Ngo comes to us with a wealth of experience in dentistry, Prosthodontics and most importantly, running dental schools! Of course, we must give a huge thank you to Prof Anthonappa for taking the reins and continuing to oversee the dental school until Prof Ngo’s arrival, and we wish him all the best with his future endeavours

On a slightly more serious note – a big focus for me in 2020 is making sure student wellbeing is brought to the forefront With a lot of course changes currently underway we need to make sure to look out for ourselves and each other! The lovely class reps Gurjyot and Mona (DMD1), Ethan and Yash (DMD2), Lisa and Han (DMD3) and Jason and Charn (DMD4) are here to listen to any course concerns and help to make these heard so please get in touch with them if you need

With all of that said – I look forward to a fantastic year, there’s loads to come so buckle in!

Chelsea Tye UDSS President

Meet the 2020 U

Why dentistry? What’s your favourite topic so far?

I wanted to be in a profession where I could combine my two greatest passions - healthcare and teaching I also believe oral and dental health is an overlooked area by many people and wanted to make an impact on the oral health of disadvantaged groups while also changing the perception of dentists. My favourite topic has by far been dental public health!

One thing you’ve learnt from the DMD course/advice for first years?

In dentistry you have to be prepared, but even more so, be adaptable No matter how much you plan, something will always change on the day and you have to be ready for it You may go into an appointment ready to do an exam and come out doing an emergency endo

Favourite food?

Tofu all day every day

Why dentistry? What’s your favourite topic so far?

I always wanted to work in the health field, I love working with people and I also like being hands-on, doing something practical that has a bit of an artistic element to it. My favourite topic is probably Paediatric Dentistry, as it involves all branches of dentistry with the added challenge of requiring skills in communicating with young children.

One thing you’ve learnt from the DMD course/advice for first years?

It is a full-on course, more contact hours than almost any other degree, there is a lot of content, but if you are passionate about it, it can be really fun My biggest piece of advice would be to make sure you have an outlet outside of uni, a fun hobby or something to take your mind off the study

Favourite food?

Blueberries

One thing you’ve learnt from the DMD course/advice for first years?

The importance of patient management and building rapport Be friendly and speak confidently to your patients! What are some of your favourite past times?

Reading & cooking :)

Favourite food?

Anything Korean Mild, medium, hot or extra hot?

Extra hot

PRESIDENT CHELSEA TYE

VICE PRESIDENT ALICE GREGORY

TREASURER SHAN LI

DSS Committee

SECRETARY SALLY TAN

EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE

PAULINE WONG

EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE

BEDE VAN SCHAIJIK

One thing you’ve learnt from the DMD course/advice for first years?

Extensor digitorum longus muscle of the leg It gets better but it also gets worse

What is one achievement you're really proud of?

Pen Licence

What is something you've done before that you think everyone else should try at least once?

Eat durian

What are some of your favourite past times?

Ultimate frisbee, swimming, and recently getting into tennis! Also love to draw and paint but haven't found the time for it in a while :(

One thing you’ve learnt from the DMD course/advice for first years?

You know it's not going to be easy but don't give up.

Remember your reason for choosing Dentistry and the effort you put in to get there!

What is something you've done before that you think everyone else should try at least once?

Explore Australia's natural beauty

What are some of your favourite past times?

Drawing, piano, cycling Favourite food?

Mum and dad’ s cooking, and fries (but not together)

Why dentistry? What’s your favourite topic so far?

I was working in cancer research prior to starting dentistry so I'm particularly interested in cancers of the oral cavity and how they are unique and can be treated differently from other diseases

One thing you’ve learnt from the DMD course/advice for first years?

That we are all just stacks of pizza boxes with a fish head on top ��

What is something you've done before that you think everyone else should try at least once?

Participating in a running event like HBF or PRF Mild, medium, hot or extra hot?

Extra mild

RESEARCH

REPRESENTATIVE

SIMRAN BHALLA

ALUMNI

REPRESENTATIVE

MUHAMED AGAG

ADSA

REPRESENTATIVE

YASMINE MISHANI

Meet the 2020 U

One thing you’ve learnt from the DMD course/advice for first years?

Textbooks are your best friend

What is one achievement you're really proud of?

#2 rank on fantasy IPL I keep screenshot on my desktop to remind me of my glory days

What are some of your favourite past times?

Reading, eating and watching cricket, in no particular order Favourite food?

Ahhh this is the hardest question!! I'll go with the Chocolate Mousse from Koko Black because I'm craving it at this very moment.

One thing you’ve learnt from the DMD course/advice for first years?

Take it easy

What is one achievement you're really proud of?

Surviving third year

What is something you've done before that you think everyone else should try at least once?

Overseas dental outreach/volunteering Favourite food?

Pizza

Why dentistry? What’s your favourite topic so far?

Bad teeth can ruin the most beautiful smiles. I believe beautiful and healthy teeth are a must-have for everyone and I’d love to help everyone achieve that! Also, I find teeth absolutely adorable My favourite topic has been prosthodontics so far, because I believe it has the biggest impact in dentistry and there’ s so much more to learn and investigate in this field!

One thing you’ve learnt from the DMD course/advice for first years?

I’ ve learned that it’ s okay to not be perfect at everything XD What is something you've done before that you think everyone else should try at least once?

Try watching “You” on Netflix; esp season 2

What are some of your favourite past times?

Watching TikTok (i have no shame)

DSS Committee

MEDIA REPRESENTATIVE SCOTT SANTAROSSA

MEDIA REPRESENTATIVE REBECCA VO

SPORTS REPRESENTATIVE ANOOSHREE KATWE

Why dentistry?

I love the mix of science, art and working with people! One thing you’ve learnt from the DMD course/advice for first years?

While most of us are focussed and high-achieving people, it is important to maintain a healthy life balance at all times

Getting the HD in dentistry is not worth it if you have to sacrifice your mental health and wellbeing. Your best is all that anyone can ask for and sometimes to do that, you need to take breaks.

What are some of your favourite past times?

Learning languages (recently Auslan - Australian Sign Language), playing music and gym

Favourite food?

RAMEN

One thing you’ve learnt from the DMD course/advice for first years?

Stay level-headed. Lots of things may (will) frustrate you, but it’ s important to remind yourself of your end goal and remain calm when needed

What is something you've done before that you think everyone else should try at least once?

Try avocado in a dessert (esp smoothies) Don’t @ me ‘til you ’ ve tried it!

What are some of your favourite past times?

Watching tv shows (*insert ‘Community’ plug*), hiking, gym Favourite food?

Bun bo hue

One thing you’ve learnt from the DMD course/advice for first years?

Help each other and never compare yourself to the person next to you! xx

What is one achievement you're really proud of?

Living away from home

What is something you've done before that you think everyone else should try at least once?

Sky diving!

Favourite food?

This Indian appetiser called samosa chaat <3

SPORTS REPRESENTATIVE

SARAH PHANG

WEBMASTER RICHARD TIEN

SENIOR SOCIAL REPRESENTATIVE

EMMA TURNER

Meet the 2020 U

Why dentistry?

It's very hands-on

What is one achievement you're really proud of?

My first filling in Optech

What are some of your favourite past times?

Clarinet and piano + kdramas

Favourite food?

Anything Japanese

One thing you’ve learnt from the DMD course/advice for first years?

Roll with the punches

What is one achievement you're really proud of?

Watched 6 seasons of the office last summer

What are some of your favourite past times?

Titanium

Favourite food?

Nandos, extra hot

What is one achievement you’re really proud of?

Managed not to cry in clinic today, in spite of three very close calls

What is something you've done before that you think everyone else should try at least once?

Moving abroad!

What are some of your favourite past times?

Baking, travelling, Barre, Zumba, research, meeting new people, dinner parties, crafternoons

Favourite food?

Favourites are hard, but I am a human vacuum for veggie food and stone fruits

DSS Committee

SENIOR SOCIAL REPRESENTATIVE ANTHONY RADZIEJEWSKI

JUNIOR SOCIAL REPRESENTATIVE EBONY GRIGO

JUNIOR SOCIAL REPRESENTATIVE LILI OMARI

Why dentistry? What’s your favourite topic so far? Because I love teeth My fav topic so far would be special needs.

One thing you’ve learnt from the DMD course/advice for first years?

I have learned to be patient. Other students should try not to fixate themselves on the negatives of the course, no course is perfect. And always set aside time for things non-teeth related! What is one achievement you're really proud of?

I once got two consecutive solo wins on fortnite

What is something you've done before that you think everyone else should try at least once?

Eating a kiwi fruit with the skin on

Why dentistry?

Dentistry is art and science in a combo meal You get to do lots of procedures that stimulate your brain whilst being able to help people! The microbiology of biofilms is what got me interested in dentistry in the first place and still continues to fascinate me.

One thing you’ve learnt from the DMD course/advice for first years?

Having a good group of friends in the course as a support group makes your life so much easier

What are some of your favourite past times?

Hanging out with my dog and watching terrible reality TV shows

Favourite food?

Mango

One thing you’ve learnt from the DMD course/advice for first years?

I've learned that your biggest strength is working as a team with others in your cohort to tackle all of the content! It makes learning so much more fun and manageable :) I would definitely recommend finding a few people to start a study group with.

What is something you've done before that you think everyone else should try at least once?

Go to Disneyland! ��

What are some of your favourite past times?

Pilates and bad reality TV �� Favourite food?

Ramen!

MEDSCI REPRESENTATIVE SHI HAN SU

DMD1

REPRESENTATIVE MONA HE

DMD1 REPRESENTATIVE GURJYOT JOHAL

Meet the 2020 U

What are some of your favourite past times?

Dancing ballet

Favourite food?

Pistachio ice cream

Mild, medium, hot or extra hot?

Mild

Pineapple on pizza y/n?

Yes

Why dentistry?

There are so many reasons but one of the main reasons is my lifelong passion for learning science and medicine. As I grew older, I realised I loved working with my hands and the practical side of dentistry just made sense to me. Nothing makes me happier than the idea that one day I'll be able to put a smile on someone's face from the work that I do

One thing you’ve learnt from the DMD course/advice for first years?

Get involved as much as you can!

What are some of your favourite past times?

Biking, travel, books and food!

Favourite food?

Instant noodles

Why dentistry? What's your favourite topic?

I really love being apart of the healthcare realm So I felt that making a positive impact to oral health and promoting health education as a dentist would be an interesting career for me. Pathology has to be my favourite topic, just because it allows you to dive deep into diseases but also allows you to have a holistic view.

What is one achievement you’re really proud of?

I am really proud of the Butterfly Effect, a club I created during my undergrad that promotes mental health through random acts of kindness

What are some of your favourite past times/hobbies?

I love surfing, snowboarding, and dirt biking

Favourite food?

Chipotle

DSS Committee

DMD2

REPRESENTATIVE

YASHUPREET KAUR

DMD2

REPRESENTATIVE

ETHAN LLOYD

DMD3

REPRESENTATIVE HAN NGUYEN

One thing you’ve learnt from the DMD course/advice for first years?

A large part of the course involves "self-directed learning" so learn how to use google/find answers for yourself!

What are some of your favourite past times?

Playing w my dog, looking at pics of doggos

Favourite food?

Indian food (any and all) is undefeated Mild, medium, hot or extra hot?

Mild/medium (I know this contradicts the above but just go with it. "Butter chicken MILD w garlic naan pls")

What is one achievement you're really proud of?

Getting into DMD

What are some of your favourite past times?

Refereeing basketball

Mild, medium, hot or extra hot?

Depends who I'm with - if they will judge me for saying mild then extra hot, if I'm alone then I'm a mild boy

Favourite food?

Roast Lamb

Why dentistry?

Dentistry is such a unique part of the healthcare industry that seemed really exciting and challenging

One thing you’ve learnt from the DMD course/advice for first years?

I don't feel wise enough to be giving out any real advice, just invest in comfortable pants with pockets.

What is something you've done before that you think everyone else should try at least once?

If it ever comes back, order the $10 popcorn chicken bucket from KFC and gravy and fries and dunk it all together

What are some of your favourite past times?

Small home renos and walking aimlessly through IKEA

DMD3

REPRESENTATIVE

LISA OHTA

DMD4 REPRESENTATIVE JASON GUO

DMD4 REPRESENTATIVE CHARN THANISSORN

Meet the 2020 U

Why dentistry?

I thought it’d be a fair mix of challenging and fun with a good element of surprise!

What is one achievement you're really proud of?

The one time I didn’t have to redo a prep in optech jk, there have been a FEW times I can also do the splits in all directions which is kind of cool if I may say so myself

What are some of your favourite past times?

Dancing, eating, cuddling Dobby my cat and sleeping �� Favourite food?

Hannah (DMD3)‘s homemade potato and leek soup.

One thing you’ve learnt from the DMD course/advice for first years?

Things don't always go as planned, and that's fine What is one achievement you're really proud of?

Finally learned the Game of Thrones theme on piano

What are some of your favourite past times?

Piano, cycling, pens, PC games. Favourite food?

Colonel Sanders is my uncle.

Why dentistry? What’s your favourite topic so far?

Delivering oral care to a wide variety of patients is hugely rewarding! My favourite topic would be Special Needs

Dentistry.

One thing you’ve learnt from the DMD course/advice for first years?

Treat every patient as if they were a family member or close friend You'll find that your standard of work will be more consistent and to a higher level!

What is one achievement you're really proud of?

Breaking lab equipment in my first week of dental school ��

What are some of your favourite past times?

Anything motorsport related, cycling, eating

DSS Committee

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT RUOHAN ZHANG

Why dentistry? What’s your favourite topic so far?

Get to interact with patients face-to-face and improve people’ s lives in real time, better work-life balance; finding prosthodontics and oral surgery very interesting What is one achievement you're really proud of?

Father to two little boys who are both adorable and brilliant What is something you've done before that you think everyone else should try at least once?

Extract a tooth

Favourite food?

Knowledge

EDUCATION REPORT

JOURNALCLUB

Journal Club is the most prominent UDSS extra-curricular educational event It is held a few times every semester in the Common Room from 5:00 to 6:00pm, and every DMD student is invited to attend, including 1st years! A guest speaker is invited to present and discuss an interesting dentistry topic, usually with case-studies and an opportunity to ask questions. Did we mention food is provided? Each Journal Club event is shared to the Facebook pages: UDSS

Education, UWA Dentistry ALL YEARSCurrently Enrolled, and individual year cohort pages, so students can RSVP You can also find all our events on the UDSS Insta

The first Journal Club for 2020 was held on 26 February, delivered by Periodontal Registrar Dr Anchalee Jennings-Lowe, on Periodontal Prognosis. Her presentation covered an introduction to Periodontics, and a discussion of 3 journal articles:

‘Commentary: prognosis revisited: a system for assigning periodontal prognosis (Kwok & Caton, 2007)

‘Prognosis versus actual outcome: a longterm survey of 100 treated periodontal patients under maintenance care ’ (McGuire, 1991)

‘A novel evidence-based periodontal prognosis model’ (McGowan, McGowan & Ivanovski, 2017)

Dr Jennings-Lowe kindly tailored her presentation to suit all DMD years and we were pleased to see DMD students from 1st to 4th year attend. Looking forward to seeing you at the next one, when it happens!

INTRODUCTIONTO DENTISTRY-14JAN EVENTS

This was the first UDSS Education event of the year, particularly aimed at DMD1 and DMD2 students. DMD3 and DMD4 students delivered a series of 5-10minute presentations, each on a different discipline of Dentistry The speakers and their presentations can be seen to the right It was a fantastic event of networking, free food, and welcoming the DMD1s to the Dent family.

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SPORTSREPORT

Our 2020 sports reps, Sarah and Anooshree, kicked off the semester introducing 3 UDSS volleyball and 1 mixed soccer team. Being a part of these UDSS social sports teams is a great way to make new friends across all DMD years while showing off your athletic side. No Hard Fillings, one of the vball teams, play every Tuesday at the Rec Centre versing other UWA volleyball teams. Party Enamels and Amalgang both play on Wednesday, so could have a chance of battling each other head-to-head soon. At the moment, Party Enamels is on the top having won 2 out of their 3 games, while the other 2 teams have won 1 each.

Bendodontists

Meanwhile on Wednesdays, down at UWA Sports Park, our soccer team Bendodontists set alight the soccer field with their impressive dribbling skills! They won their first round with a score of 5-2.

Unfortunately, due to COVID 19, all social sports have been cancelled until further notice. Our sports reps had registered a team under UDSS for the HBF Run for a Reason that was set to occur on the 24th of May, however this has also been cancelled

The Sports Day at BOUNCE Trampoline Park has been postponed to semester 2. Keep your eyes peeled for more updates!

TUESDAY VOLLEYBALL

WEDNESDAY VOLLEYBALL

No Hard Fillings

Party Enamels

UPDATES

1. ADSA CONVENTION

ADSA has hosted the annual conventions inviting dental and oral health students from across Australia and NZ for the past 11 years This year’s Convention planned for 29th June - 5th July, however, has been cancelled due to the interstate travel restrictions and the recent socialdistancing rules Please follow ADSA on Facebook for any updates or changes

2. ADSA BLOOD DRIVE

With the new COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian Red Cross has had up to 800 people a day cancelling blood donating appointments. There are currently, and will continue to be, road accident patients, women with complications during childbirth, and cancer patients who need blood transfusions to survive their treatments.

Donating blood means you are saving lives, but there are also health benefits for you as the donator. Studies show that blood donations reduce your risk of strokes (Salonen, et al. 1998), cancers (Zacharski, et 08) and depression (Musick & Wilson, 2003), AND it increases happy hormones (Borgonovi, 2008).

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Volunteering Opportunities

Ever wanted to gain some dental work experience but can ’t find a practice that will take you on? Been looking for a way to make a positive difference within the community? Or are you interested in a life-changing experience with the opportunity to make life-long friends?

Head over to ADSA’ s Volunteering Hub where you can explore all the exciting opportunities on offer! We feature opportunities from local hands-on experiences to overseas adventures. Have a chat to some of our inspiring resident volunteers around OHCWA to hear their personal stories (spot them in the photos to the left!)

Check out ADSA Volunteering today and subscribe to keep up to date with dental volunteering opportunities: adsa org au/members/volunteering

Xin Jie Tan 2020 ADSA Community Officer

COVID-19:

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR QUARANTINE

Make a plan!

If you are like most of us, you will have fallen into the trap of treating self-iso as a holiday Sadly, we still need to keep ourselves on top of things! You might find it helpful to keep a strict daily calendar of things you want to achieve. (It may also be good evidence in case someone asks whether you have been on top of study?)

Keep balanced

Include time to relax, exercise, socialise (over video call) and sleep in this schedule.

Hobbies

Do creative artwork (this will help with hand skills!)

Learn a language (might impress your patients?)

Read a book

Teamwork

A team study session goes a long way, especially if you are struggling getting through content on your own. Give a friend a call and just study together–this will hold both of you accountable!

Look after your mental health

Self-iso is tough, but don't forget we are all in this together! Please take the time to reach out if you are struggling.

Check in on others

Give your childhood friends a call.

Check in on international/ interstate students who didn't get to go back home. Send someone a message who you haven't spoken to in a while.. These lovely gestures will get us through the tough times!

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