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- Ali Edrisi (‘20) - Rachel Dorfner (‘18) - Rachel Dorfner (‘18), Kalynn Foster (‘18), Libby Finer (‘18), Ali Edrisi (‘20), Jennifer Knowlton (‘20), Randy Mejias (‘20), Karen Nachum (‘20), Maria Petroche (‘18), Shelby Austin (‘18), David Luther (18), Gabriella Edelmann (‘19), Anastasia Talalenko (‘20) - Ali Edrisi (‘20)

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Table of Contents Letter From the Editor - 4 Message From Your New ASDA President - 5

Mission Trip To Domican Republic - 16, 17 First Comes Love - 18, 19, 20

Pre-Dental Weekend 2017 - 6, 7

Crown Couture Fashion - 21

Transitioning To D2, FDC - 8, 9 PG Resident Features - 10, 11 Jamaican Me Crazy Mon - 12, 13 D1 European Adventure - 14, 15

Uber Eats Feature - 22 Mission Trip to Nicaragua - 23, 24, 25 Summer Student Travels - 26, 27

Letter From The Editor Summer vacation is not a phrase that you will hear from Nova students who attend school all throughout the year. However, students find a way to take time to enjoy the weather and often travel the country and the world. In this issue, you will get some insight on the adventures of our students whether its traveling, getting married, or even having a baby! What makes this edition so special is the amount of participation that the students have had and I feel honored to be a part of the journey. Our students have shown an immense sense of selflessness with all of the mission trips to countries where people have little to no access to dental care, providing care and oral hygiene to men and women of all ages. I can imagine how tough, but rewarding those trips were and the lasting effects they have had on the students. It is nice to see students set aside their personal wants to come together for a good cause. The summer stayed busy with D1’s (now D2’s) taking part 1 of the boards, D3’s (now D4’s) taking part 2 of the boards and having the upcoming D3 students get acclimated to the clinic environment. The D3’s showed extreme motivation in starting out the semester strong and getting right to work. It was interesting in how the roles changed for the now D4’s and how they stepped up to the plate to help their D3’s out. With that all being said, let’s have a great fall semester and we hope you enjoy this edition of our newsletter! Sincerely, Rachel Dorfner, Class of 2018

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Semester Message From Your ASDA President Summer is an excellent time to enjoy sometime away from dental school. We’ve had students traveling worldwide, experiencing different cultures and distressing from a hectic school curriculum! We even had students travel to the DR, Jamaica, and Nicaragua to donate 10 or more of their vacation days to provide dental services to those who don’t have the access to everyday basic dental needs. Summer is also the transition into a new color scrubs! D2s saw theirs first patients during Clinical Perio and Quality Assurance rotation and successfully completed NBDE I; D3s gave their first anesthesia blocks to prepare their first injections on patients; D4s took NBDE II, applied to residencies, and began to plan their escape from Nova in just 10 short months! As my last semester as ASDA President, I am in constant awe of what our members are capable of! I have high hopes for our leaders and their constant drive to make our organization better. In the upcoming semester, I wish everyone the best and look forward to seeing you all at our ASDA Events!

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Pre-Dental Weekend 2017 -Gabriella Edelmann (’19) Nova College of Dental Medicine was pleased to host their annual ASDA Pre- Dental

Weekend July 15 th and 16 th 2017. This event brings in students from all across the state of Florida to shine light into a career as a dentist but, moreover; what it’s like to represent the field of dentistry as a Nova Shark. Fifty students representing eight different universities and multitudes of previous job titles sat in Resnick Auditorium to listen to Dean Lippman as he gave his introductory welcome speech. The ASDA Pre-Dental committee consisted of Co-Chairs Gabrielle Edelmann and Andrea Hernandez and committee members Joanna Theodorou, Jenna VandeWater, and Ashima Maden. The event consisted of morning lectures and afternoon sim lab workshops. Kicked off with Chick-Fil- A breakfast and insight from the Dean of Admissions the event was underway. The Pre-Dental Weekend is intended for prospective students to develop an understanding of the academic environment and professional encounters. Nova Southeastern University prides itself on being academically astute, innovative in research, and student friendly. The event was constructed to deliver on those points. For example, there was a student panel that described the life of a dental student during each year. While in lab, two professors Dr. Goldberg and Dr. Hack dedicated their weekend to teach pre-dents how to place composite restorations and use the CAD/CAM technology. The committee will be hosting a Pre-Dental Day for those who were unable to attend this great event. Please come join us Nov. to seeing new and familiar faces.

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Transitioning Into D2 Year What to Expect From The -Randy Mejias (‘20)

The first year of dental school is now behind us and we are moving onto our second year. The first year is always the hardest year; many of us are moving out on our own for the first time, some of us leave our home state, and all of us are entering a new program which has its own difficulties and hurdles. Getting adjusted to the first semester was pretty intense. On most days we were in class from 8 am – 5 pm and once we got home it was time to study or catch up on class projects. It was a pretty harsh reality which had many of us thinking if we’d ever get to enjoy the beaches and pools we lived so closely too. As the semester progressed, our studying got better and things started becoming a lot more clearer. Some material from one class would overlap with the material from another class and connections were starting to form. It was not long before we noticed that dentistry is a discipline which spans many other sciences and bridges them all together. We noticed similar disease in our neuroanatomy, pathology, and immunology courses. We started to see how these courses tied into the career of dentistry. It was difficult to see why we had to take some of these courses at first. I mean, no one has heard of a dental neurologist, but we definitely needed neuroanatomy in order to better treat patients with neurologic disorders or to avoid injecting/perforating certain areas of the face. It was a lot easier to understand once things made more sense. The second semester came by and we had much better skills to tackle this semester with. We all learned that it’s best to give yourself time to study before exams because there are many other classes you must tend to; you just can’t dedicate 2-3 full days to one class. We also learned that it is tough to buy your groceries on Sunday as everyone is also doing them, and with much disappointment, we learned that our scrubs do not get us free drink specials on weekends even if you walk into a bar with them on. But overall, we did learn that it would be a huge sacrifice on our behalf in order to excel and do well in this career. Resilience and perseverance were two of the things I found to be of utmost importance when it came to doing well in dental school. Now we all see ourselves in a different color of scrubs and it is bittersweet to think that the first year has gone and past. We all endured many hardships and obstacles in the way, but we were able to push through and keep going. I personally grew a lot during my first year of dental school, I know many did, and as crazy and fun as it was, I’m happy to be moving on to D2 year and closing the door to that chapter of my life. NovaCaine News • Issue 5

The Florida Dental Convention (FDC) is the official meeting hosted by the Florida Dental Association (FDA) and it is free for ASDA -Karen Nachum (‘20) members! This annual, 3 days event takes place in Kissimmee, Florida, and incorporates hundreds of expert speakers and dental exhibitors.

Florida Dental Convention So how can you get the most out of FDC?

The Florida Dental Convention is a great way to network and get to know your fellow dental professionals. Thousands of dentists, student dentists, registered hygienist, and dental assistance attend this event each year. This provides a great opportunity to get to know our dental community and the needs of the dental profession around Florida. The American Student Dental Association (ASDA) hosts free gatherings, which is a great opportunity to socialize and interact with professionals from the community. FDC is a great way to extend your knowledge about techniques and evolving technology in the Dental field. Hundreds of world-renowned experts. FDC continuing education (CE) credit is awarded for those who attend the courses. Selections of courses are available for free or for a small charge. Courses range from simple tricks and techniques, to implant courses and CAD/ CAM technology. I personally attended a course that revealed about different facts and myths associated with CAD/CAM technology. It was a great way to get insightful information about the future of dentistry and a misconception associated with the use of this equipment. If you love socializing while extending your knowledge in the dental field, you wont want to miss the Florida Dental Convention. This year was the first year I had the pleasure of attending FDC, and it is safe to say I will be attending every year.

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To Specialize or Not To Specialize?

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A Series: Orthodontics and Pediatrics Written By: Kalynn Foster (‘18)

We will continue with our specialist series by taking a look at the fields of dentistry that deal the most with the child population. This semester we will explore Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry through the eyes of current residents. Below are their experiences.

Orthodontics: Dr. Lindsey Landry D.D.S

My interest in orthodontics began as an adolescent when I completed my orthodontic treatment. It made such a difference in my life that I wanted to do the same for other people. Knowing I needed to attend dental school prior to becoming an orthodontist, I explored the field of dentistry and was fascinated by it as well. I kept an open mind throughout my dental education, but my heart always reverted to orthodontics. The combination of science, engineering and art along with the opportunity to change someone’s life in the process truly intrigued me. Nova has a very strong emphasis on clinical training, which was very important to me. With the large number of faculty members here at Nova, we are exposed to a variety of different techniques and approaches, essentially providing me with a large “bag of tricks” to take with me into private practice. With so many different approaches, it is difficult at times to determine which modality makes the most sense to me, produces the most predictable treatment outcomes and is clinically efficient. Although this is one of the challenges of orthodontics, it is also an exciting aspect of the field because the practitioner can choose the way that he/she wishes to practice. If I could give a future applicant some advice, I would say to make sure you love orthodontics. Shadow different practitioners and read about the field to make sure you know that you are getting into. There were a lot of things I didn’t realize that went into orthodontics until I researched it more. If, after the shadowing and researching you still love it, then follow your dream and make it happen. You can do anything you set your mind too.

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Pediatrics: Dr. Jason Dale D.M.D

During second year of dental school I was on a mission trip and was able to go to the schools in the mountains to give dental care., which lead me to solidify my pervious strong interest in pediatrics. I’ve always had jobs related to working with kids. That ranged with working at parks and recreations, many years volunteering at the local YMCA center, and even as teacher. Nova’s pediatric program is rich with great faculty and extra that most places don’t offer. They have NAM day that will change your perspective on what a dentist can do to be life changing. We also do mission trips, Give Kids a Smile, work closely with South

Florida autism charter school, and mailman Siegel center. The most rewarding parts of my job is making a difference in a child life through making a connection that will help to motivate, educate, and relieve pain; that spark when a child see’s you as a friend and wants to give you a high five or a huge hug because you made a difference. The most challenging part believe it or not is the parents, and gaining their trust. When the dentist, parents, child are on board it creates a dental home. The best advice I would give someone thinking of considering pediatrics would be to get involved, go to all events and really immerse yourself in the culture. The other thing would to be a cheerleader for yourself, make it known what you want to do and it will help you to be more involved with events, positions, and become closer with people with same aspirations. Good luck and feel free to stop me with questions if you have any.

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Jamaican Me Crazy Mon - David Luther (‘18)

What is it that causes a select group of individuals to choose a career in healthcare? Is it the money, the prestige, the stability? Sure, these are all factors that may influence a person’s decision to enter the healthcare field, but I venture to guess there is a much different underlying drive. We will get back to this in a moment, but first I must share the unique experience I had while traveling to Jamaica on this year’s Mission trip. I never planned on traveling to Jamaica, as it so happens, one of the fellow students could not make the trip so last minute I was asked if I would like to join. In one of those spontaneous moments I said, “Sure why not.” It wasn’t until after I committed to going on this trip that I realized I no longer held a U.S. Passport...Ooops! The State Department was helpful in securing a last-minute passport and I was in. The trip to Jamaica was short and sweet. No more than an hour and a half flight from Florida. During that time, I was lucky enough to sit next to a 6-year-old Jamaican boy that proceeded to put me in several different choke-holds during the duration of the flight. We landed in Kingston and immediately got to work unpacking and getting ready for what would be the clinical experience of a lifetime. Over the next several days we visited a variety of locations in both Kingston and St. Mary. We would arrive at our designated location each day and would be greeted by lines of people awaiting our arrival. The lack of access to care in Jamaica became immediately apparent. Despite dripping in sweat as we worked in our temporary clinic we all had smiles on our faces. We all had a job to do and we worked as a cohesive team seamlessly. On our trip we were represented by the medical, optometry, pharmacy, OT, and PT. We also had a very talented group of faculty members without which this trip never could have taken place. Never have I seen so many specialties working together so efficiently. Most students on the trip had a first-hand view of what the other groups in healthcare were capable of and it was reassuring to know we all had each other’s backs.

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In the states, most of us walk around with frowns on our faces and black clouds looming over our heads on a daily basis. This is not so in Jamaica. Despite the utter poverty that is visible in this country, the people have a spirit that is hard to communicate, but I must say is contagious. “Ya Mon” and “Wagwan” are uttered as you walk down the street in Jamaica and people can be seen smiling and laughing everywhere. This trip to Jamaica defines the quote, “money does not buy happiness”. I think Jamaica takes the prize for the happiest people I have ever seen. Working on patients that have this kind of attitude causes the provider to want to work that much harder. Based on my experience on this trip, I can honestly say when we are in the trenches truly helping people, we see a glimmer of hope in ourselves and in humanity. I know that there are few experiences that I will have in my lifetime that will compare to this mission trip to Jamaica. A flame that had burnt out a long time ago was suddenly rekindled. I regained purpose and I am ready to help as many as I can. Thank you, Jamaica, for helping me get my groove back.

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Ending D1 Year with a European Adventure - Anastasia Talalenko (â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;20)

The tests and trials of first year of dental school: everyone always warned how difficult it was going to be, but I did not comprehend it until I finally started my dental student career in August 2016. Through the hardest year of my life, I survived 60 credits and 60+ tests between two semesters. What was the first thing I wanted to do once the year was over and I had a three week break? I wanted to explore the world outside of dentistry and the United States. In my first year of dental school, my life pleasantly became consumed with everything dental. Between making new dental friends, attending lectures, studying in the library, and balancing sim lab, I found myself thinking and talking mostly about dentistry. Between all of the things juggled in den-

tal school, it is always important to remember to relax from time to time and enjoy the world outside of dental school. So, the first big break we got I utilized it to celebrate completing my first year of professional school; I booked a two week trip to Europe with my boyfriend and college best friend. The trip itinerary: Paris, Amsterdam, Rome, Cinque Terre, Venice, and Barcelona. During this journey, we heard so many languages, explored many different landmarks, and ate a varieties of food. The most interesting part was, I booked the entire trip by myself. No big tour group, no huge knowledge about Europe, just booked the entire thing on my own. This included Airbnbs, hostels, flights, trains, and tourist attractions. Somehow, everything ran smoothly.

My journey: starting in Paris, France and ending in Barcelona, Spain. My favorite part of the trip was Cinque Terre. The place is located on the northwest coast of Italy and is absolutely gorgeous. Cinque Terre is an area made up of five (hence the name) towns: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso. The breathtaking views of the cliffs and the clarity of the ocean is like none other. Our favorite restaurant was Nosum Dorma, which sits Cliffside overlooking the city of Manarola and the ocean. Their drinks were amazing, and with every round of drinks ordered, you were given a free appetizer (or appetivo as the Italians say). Cinque Terre is also known for its hiking trails. We took the shortest trail (so we thought) between Manarola and Corniglia, which ended up taking us 3 hours. The views though, were amazing. Overlooking the town and ocean, you walked side by side vineyards and local homes. We even ventured off the trails and did our own cliff diving into the clear blue ocean below. In all, traveling to a foreign country was a humbling experience. My greatest feat in the country was learning how to navigate the metro on my own (although we did end up taking the wrong route at one point and ended up 20 minutes outside of Paris). Within those two weeks of traveling, I broadened my experiences and learned to live amongst different cultures. Overall, the trip was successful and very eye opening. As a dental student, through all the commotion and deadlines, I have to stop and remember that I am living my dream day in and out. It is always important to take time for yourself and enjoy the process. I am thankful for the break I had and that I pursued traveling during that time.

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Mission Trip to Dominican Republic - Shelby Austin (‘18)

This past spring break I had the amazing adventure of volunteering in the Dominican Republic with CDM’s dental mission club. We experienced a few challenges and setbacks at the start, which only made our successes that much more rewarding in the end. Our journey began at the airport at 4 AM on Saturday, where we were told by the airline company we would not be allowed to take our compressors, which were necessary to make the handpieces and air/water units run. A bit frustrated and disheartened, all 27 of us boarded the plane to Santa Domingo and then took a bus about 3 hours north to San Francisco de Macorís where we would be staying. We stayed in a beautiful hotel called Las Caobas and were fed fresh cooked breakfast and dinner every day. Each night we packed countless supplies in our large red duffle bags to bring to a new site in the morning. We would travel anywhere from ten to thirty minutes from the hotel to get to our workplace each day, usually a school. Once there, time was of the essence. We selected rooms for each task—perio, restorative, oral surgery, and sterilization—and quickly cleared space and moved desks to create “operatories”.

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In the restorative room we got to work with 20-year-old borrowed compressors with a mind of their own, shutting off randomly or refusing to respond to the foot petal. Luckily, Dr. Godoy was there to avert every crisis and keep us laughing, all while offering priceless advice and direction. As a D3, I often paired up with a D2 student, helping him/ her with one of his/her first experiences working with a live patient. We saw many young children with class V fractures on front teeth and were able to restore smiles with just a bit of patience and composite. The feeling of appreciation and joy was overwhelming! In the perio room, I saw the true meaning of a “calculus bridge” and had my work cut out for me with the cavitron and scalers. We taught children as young as two years old how to brush their teeth, hopefully setting in motion positive behaviors for years to come. In oral surgery, we worked side by side with Dr. Nichols extracting hopeless teeth and root tips left and right. I had the unique experience of working with a special needs patient, a gentleman about 50 years old with some sort of intellectual delay, who needed two root tips extracted. He was probably my most grateful patient and couldn’t seem to thank me enough after the procedure. Each night we came home from working exhausted and stayed up talking, playing dominoes, or even dancing at the discoteca next door. One night we were treated by the local Dominican dental school, who served us dinner and had students from their arts department put on a dance performance. They even pulled us from our seats at the end to dance merengue together! We got a true break after a week of hard work when we traveled to beautiful Boca Chica. We spent a full day there relaxing and enjoying the beaches of the Dominican Republic. I was so glad to have met so many of the class of 2019 and gotten to know my own classmates better. This mission trip is a bond that will always be cherished among all of us.

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First Comes Love, Then Comes Marriage...

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...Then Comes The Baby In the Baby Carriage

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Crown Couture - Jennifer Knowlton (‘20)

As dental students we struggle to

show our individual styles through the solid colored scrubs we are required to wear. Fortunately, we have found creative ways to have fun by adding different accessories like jewelry, socks and shoes. Keeping it professional is our top priority but a pop of color and fun themes can be a way to sneak a unique addition to our uniform. The internet has expanded the possibilities for a multitude of fashion choices which has included a fun dental theme trend that has caught on among many of the NSU students. The “Tooth Trend” or “Crown Couture” is an interesting way to show love for the dental profession while simultaneously expressing personality. Websites like Lilac Paper, Etsy, and You Shop Outlet offer many different custom designs that use teeth as the star. Price ranges vary, with the most customizable being more expensive, but planners and some apparel are priced competitively thus allowing it to be a small splurge. Many of the accessories are geared towards girls but the guys won’t be left behind as they have been spotted around campus wearing socks and sweaters with a dental twist. Dentistry was named one of the top five best careers so its no surprise that companies are catching on to a group of students and doctors that are aren’t as well represented as the medical field. Hopefully the momentum continues and will eventually gain enough popularity so that the internet isn’t the only place to buy Crown Couture.

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Uber Eats Perfect Option For Students Studying - Jennifer Knowlton (‘20)

Back in the day if you were hungry while studying you only had two options: order a pizza or leave to get food. But as Dental students we know the importance of every study second. Fortunately we live in an age where convenience rules and the next step in making life easier is having Uber partner with local restaurants and bring anything your heart desires to your door step. Long gone are the days of limited delivery options, now when hunger strikes all you have to do is give your location and the Uber eats app or website tells you all your options. Both are easy to use and come with wonderful features like letting you pick from a customizable menu, then once ordered you can have an estimated time of delivery in addition to being able to see your Uber drivers location. The drawback is the convenience charge for 5 dollars, which is slightly more expensive than your average delivery fee. This charge does not include tips and they are not expected, the drivers get paid by the miles they drive and 3 bucks per order filled so they do appreciate the tips. Local places include simple things like McDonald’s and pizza, but other restaurants have caught on and some great options are The Cheese Course, Craft on 14, and Halal Guys. The big up and comer that is only available on Uber eats is Magic City Sweets Cookie Dough, this place is the answer to the New York raw cookie dough fad. Only available on the weekends, it’s sure to curve your sweet craving by offering creamy, no egg, raw cookie dough available in a variety of flavors like classics chocolate chip, or The Kitchen Sink which has oreos, brownies M&Ms and sprinkles. A true hidden treasure and a must try for any dessert enthusiast. Ubers eats solves the inconvenience of having to eat while needing to study but it does add on to the dilemma of what to choose to eat.

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Mission Trip to Nicaragua - Maria Petroche (‘18)

“We have two spots open if you guys wants to come!”, Deeva, our mission’s club president, had proposed two weeks before the Nicaragua Mission trip. Without thinking twice, Vinicius and I decided to go for it. As fourth years, we knew this was the last time we would get to participate in a mission trip as dental students, making our decision seemingly effortless. As third year students, we had participated in the Jamaica dental mission trip the previous year, and as soon as we landed, we were already looking forward to going on another mission trip. I had participated in a mission trip as a pre-dental student with Global Medical Training chapter at University of Florida to Nicaragua in 2012. It was the most eye opening experience that I had ever been exposed to as a student, and as a person. Although I was born and raised in the suburbs of Ecuador, I had never truly seen poverty the way I saw it in Nicaragua. Traveling through dirt roads for hours to get to our sites, setting up the clinic to get ready to see 80 patients that have been waiting in line under the hot sun all morning, most of them in some sort of pain. Teamwork was the only way to make everything flow smoothly. I was ecstatic to be back in a country where I learned public dentistry; where I saw humble people in dire need of medical and dental care that understood the value of our services. Most of the patients that were seen were able to rotate between all of our dental stations: periodontics, restorative and oral surgery. Being able to provide some form of comprehensive care abroad was amazing for these people and for us students. At the minimum, all of our patients received oral hygiene instructions and hygiene kit in addition to any procedure they had done that day. It wasn’t uncommon to hear patients say they had never owned a toothbrush, or they did not know what floss, or “hilo dental” was. We were there to make a difference in the health of these people and focus on education as prevention. The foundation of oral health is keeping up with oral hygiene and good habits that continually prevent decay and we made sure we drove that home to anyone who stepped through the doors.

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When you put on those gloves and begin to work and look over the amount of people waiting to go next, forgetting to eat lunch was a common occurrence. Your adrenaline is pumping, your sweat is dripping off your forehead and hopefully not your patient, but it happens. You are placing one leg on a chair using it as support for your patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head, and the other to stand, it is quite the balancing the act. The challenge is to come prepared for a 9-12 hour work day which consists of avoiding dehydration, bringing anything that helps keep the sweat off your eyes, and always keeping a light atmosphere. The camaraderie between the faculty and students is enjoyable because we are all family by the end of these trips. The most remarkable thing that occurs in these trips is the change you see in yourself. You simply will not be the same person after returning from a mission trip. The amount of interactions you come across, the relationships you build, the experiences you earn, the skills you learn from others, it all brings so much value that adds on to enrich your knowledge in dentistry and your personal growth as a clinician and overall helps you become a well-rounded, better person. I implore any dental student out there to get involved in some sort of public dentistry initiative. The beauty of our profession is that you do not need to get out of the city to find people who need oral health care. There are people down the road in group community homes or elementary schools that find great benefit in oral health care instructions and some hygiene items. Life is full of opportunities to make a difference, do something for someone, take action in a situation that needs to be addressed, we just need to be willing to participate and take full advantage of every opportunity we get to make a difference. One of my favorite poems is by Jellaludin Rumi called The Guest House and it gets to the heart of mindful living and illustrates how we should view opportunities.

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Student Summer Travels

“Not quite a hole in the wall gem, but a hole in “Fulfilled a childhood dream! Spent an entire day the Earth. Tannourine Lebanon offers a gorgeous taking care of rescued Elephants in Chiang Mai, waterfall named “Baloua Balaa” where the water Thailand.... one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had! “Francesca Peitri ’19 drops 255 meters into a cave that passes from Laklouk to Tannourine.” Ahmed Elkoussa (’19) (Right) “Taking in Vienna’s dazzling gardens and palaces.” Anum Ali (‘18) (Left) “Had a blast in Costa Rica. This picture was taken in front of Arenal Volcano. Definitely an adventurous vacation!” Jesse Schwartz ’18 (Below) “Exploring the wildlife in Africa, all in preparation for the journey D1 year was going to hold.” Ryan Smith (’20)

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“Couldn’t have asked for a better break from all the hard work! Dental trio took on Greece and Rome for two weeks! Lifetime memories were made!” Daniel Wetcher ‘(19) “Visited Restoration Hardware in Chicago, a very cool furniture store where you can enjoy champagne and lunch while walking around.” Libby Finer (’18)

“I traveled to Ireland and London for ten days this summer. The highlight of my trip was driving from one coast of Ireland to the other through the countryside to see the amazing views at the Cliffs of Moher.” Brianna Mastrianni (‘18)

“Enjoying the views in Hong Kong and my time off from a crazy D1 year” Thibault de Vernejoul (‘20) “The crystal blue water and beautiful waterfalls of Blue Hole was an excursion to remember in Jamaica. Many built the confidence to cliff jump from different heights while building friendships and each other’s trust along the way.” James Tangolos ’19 NovaCaine News • Issue 5

“My summer break was extremely action packed, but I loved every minute of it! I took my first trip to Disney, celebrated my first wedding anniversary, and spent a week in Belize with my husband! It was a much needed break, and I’m happy to be back in the clinic seeing patients!” Paige Hardy (’19)