Back to the Basics Shak Feroz, OU ASDA President
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ASDA National Lobby Day Steffan Sigler, ASDA Historian
Giving Back & Making a Difference Taylor Barton
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Summer Event Recap
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Newsletter at a Glance
! Meet the DS1 ASDA Officers…………………………………….…..3 ! District 9 Update by Ashkaan Bahreini…………………………4 ! Letter From the Editor……………………………………………..…..4 ! Back to the Basics by Shak Feroz….………………………………5 ! Summer 2014 Timeline ………………………………………..….…..6 !
ASDA’s National Lobby Day in Washington D.C. by Steffan Sigler…………………………………………………………………………..11 Volleyball Costume Contest Winners: ! The Class II’s !
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Contact an OU ASDA Publications Editor: ! Katie Camacho, Sr. Publications Editor! Sydney Rogers, Jr. Publications Editor
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Welcome OU’s N ewest ASDA Offic ers President! Jeff Scammerhorn Vice President! Greg Stewart Secretary! Evan John Legislative Liaison! Tristan Hudson Treasurer ! Carmen Martinez Vendor Coordinators! Cody Mumma ! Brain Howell Historian! Ashley Johnson Top row from left to right: E. John, B. Howell, T. Hudson, C. Mumma, G. Stewart! Bottom row from left to right: A. Johnson, J. Scammerhorn, C. Martinez
rganizations O t n e d u t S Inside OUCOD Staples Society OAWD
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The Oklahoma Association of Women Dentists strengthens women’s role in professional education, provides a source for continuing education, improves oral health of the community, and e s t a b l i s h e s a n e t w o r k fo r m e n t o r i n g a n d professional opportunities.
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AGD The Academy of General Dentistry represents the interests of general dentists in the US by fostering their continued prof iciency through dental education.
SPEA Student Professionalism and Ethics Association
Staples promotes interaction of faculty, staff, students, and residents while providing service to the community and OUCOD family.
STUCO Student Council represents the student body of the College of Dentistry and serves as agents for the maintenance of cordial and cooperative relationships among students, faculty, administration, and alumni.
Rural Interest Group The group provides information for those interested in practicing dentistry outside the metro areas.
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District 9 Update
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Many events affecting the lives of dental students happened during the summer of this year. While many students were busy on vacation, working a summer job, studying for boards, research or a myriad of other things, the leaders of ASDA's District 9 were busy hosting their first ever cabinet retreat. This retreat was neither a series of team building exercises, nor was it an excuse to get together just to have a good time. Instead this two day retreat consisted of a mixture of business for the district, networking, and even a little bit of studying. Although our official business didn't start until noon, every morning began with many of the attendees studying while others shared testing strategies and study materials. Friday afternoon consisted of meetings between the chapter leaders and the District 9 Trustee and Communications Chair on a chapter by chapter basis. By meetings with each chapter individually we were able to share ideas between chapters, and assist chapters on dealing with issues that they have had in the past. Saturday's schedule was similar, but instead of chapter leaders meeting, it consisted of meetings between the district committees and the District 9 Trustee and Communications Chair. Although we have been meeting with the committees on a regular basis prior to the retreat, what we were able to accomplish with those meetings pales in comparison to the amount of work and progress we were able to accomplish here. While not every district has a cabinet retreat, it is a necessity to ensure the continued growth of districts and the chapters that comprise them. By increasing cross-chapter collaboration not only helps with growth, but also strengthens the leadership of the district. By Ashkaan Bahreini, President-Elect, Oklahoma '17
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Letter from the Editor
! I think the rest of the DS3’s would agree with me when I say that the summer of 2014 felt like a breath of fresh air. Finally we were done with the dreaded DS2 year. Finally we were scheduled to be in the clinics more often than being in the classroom. Things were changing in a very good way. ! ! The summer also brought change to our ASDA chapter as the upcoming executive members stepped into their new leadership roles. New initiatives like ASDA Get Fit have been created and new events like Casino Royale are being planned. Maybe it’s simply the sunshine, but from my point of view, the future is looking bright. !
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Katie Camacho ! Senior Publications Editor! Class of 2016 !
Back to the Basics
This summer Shak Feroz became OU ASDA’s new president. We asked him what it is like to take on this new role and what his goals are for the future of our chapter.
Get to know Shak!
Everyone has heard the saying “you’ve got big shoes to fill…” or some variation of this quote. And granted it is a cheesy and overused saying, it dose depict what being Oklahoma ASDA’s president has been like. Over the past two years, under both Seth Brooks ’14 and Daryn Lu ’15, our ASDA chapter has skyrocketed; each year surpassing the last. So coming into this position, following these two, has been a large task; but one I’m truly excited for. Oklahoma has had one of the strongest ASDA chapters across all 65 dental schools in the US, and my goal for this year is to continue this trend.
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Shak is a bow tie aficionado.
Shak is a talented photographer.
This year our theme is “Back to the Basics” which will allow us to refocus on what brought Oklahoma’s chapter to this point: our members. I feel it is crucial that Oklahoma ASDA members see the value of joining our chapter and attending the various events. By doing so, our members are investing in themselves and the profession. Our ASDA chapter is working to create opportunities and direction for our members that will stay with them far after their time at the College of Dentistry. I believe that the skills and resources our members attain from an organization like ASDA will help further their dental careers. That is why I have shifted our focus to membership and building strong leaders that will help grow and impact the dental profession. Our chapter has recently launched ‘ASDA GetFit’, a yearlong health initiative with a monthly event that recharges and encourages members to stay fit and maintain a healthy lifestyle. We have also planned a new formal social event, Casino Royale, to allow our members a unique opportunity to socialize with faculty and vendors outside the walls of the school. Additionally with the help of our Title sponsors, Oklahoma ASDA is very proud to offer six scholarships for members to join officers at the three national conferences throughout the year. The goal behind Oklahoma ASDA’s direction this year is to increase member participation on both the local and national level. With our member’s support and through the hard work of all the ASDA Officers, this year will be a great success. Shak Feroz OU ASA President 5
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OU College of Dentistry and OU ASDA hosted a simulation course for the high school students of the Exploring Math and Science Academy (EMSA). These 48 future dentists spent the morning learning about the dental profession and participated in making impressions, pouring casts, and filling a prep with amalgam. 6
On June 24th, ASDA invited the rest of the dental school to join us in welcoming the Dental Class of 2018. We decided to beat the summer heat by providing ice cream to dental students, faculty, and staff! We enjoyed meeting our new classmates and look forward to working with them in the future!
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Members of the class of 2017 and OU ASDA hosted a student panel to answer any questions the first years may have about anatomy, dental school, life in general or anything in between.
July 2014 ASDA officers hosted a meet and greet with the DS1’s at Boleros in Bricktown. Officers discussed the different ASDA positions and answered questions about how to become a leader and get involved.
ASDA Meet & Greet
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TUCO ASDA/S all Vo lleyb ment To urna
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ASDA and STUCO hosted our annual Volleyball Tournament. Students teamed up in groups of four for some fierce athletic competition. Additionally, awards were awarded to the team with the best costume. We thank everybody who showed up and competed in the event.
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ASDA’s ! National Lobby Day in !
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Every now and then, being in dental school affords the opportunity to be involved in something bigger than just the daily grind. This last April I flew to Washington D.C. with Justin Young and Matthew Bridges for the National Lobby Day hosted by National ASDA. Every school in the nation sends delegates to storm the capitol with bills that will directly reflect on our student loans, our future practices, and our profession as a whole. The first day I arrived we were able to take a couple of hours to see the monuments and be tourists. Being my first time on the east coast I was enamored with all the beauty and history that D.C. has to offer, and I did not have nearly enough time. On the second day, we attended a huge convention where all the delegates met to learn about the new bills and how to communicate them to our Senators and representatives from each state. The opportunity to meet students from other schools with the same passion I have was really inspiring. On our last day in D.C., we stormed the capitol. Over 400 representatives from dental schools around the nation met with its government leaders to discuss three very important bills - loan repayment, loan interest rates, and funding that will enable dental offices to do free work for special cases. I will admit that a few of the offices were a bit intimidating at first. However, after introductions were made and a few laughs were shared, every person I met was friendly and willing to talk not only about the important bills, but they were also interested in getting to know us. The entire trip was something I will remember for the rest of my life and it will leave a lasting mark on the responsibility I owe my profession to insure not only its survival but its future success. Get out of your comfort zone and get involved in a campus organization to find out for yourself just what real change is all about.
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-Steffan Sigler, ASDA Historian, Legislative Committee Member, OUHSC Inaugural Leadership Class Member
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Giving Back & Making a Difference Good Shepherd Ministries - Dental Clinic The Good Shepherd Mission Clinic has been off to an amazing start since the recent renovation of the clinic. Renovations were completed in Spring of 2014 largely under the direction and design of Dr. Frank Lipsinic. Most of the students at OUCOD did not have the opportunity to see the old clinic, but I can assure you that this new clinic is a blessing. The vision of how this clinic could serve the community is being realized and continuing to move forward. The clinic is open to see patients 5 days a week. All patients that are seen on the medical side of the clinic also qualify to be seen in the dental clinic during regular business hours on weekdays. This has allowed for patients who could not otherwise afford health care to be assessed and treated in both medicine and dentistry. It would be absolutely impossible for the clinic to run without the new office and clinical staff. They have been amazing to work with and their hard work is what allows us to use this wonderful facility. Dr. Jeannie Bath has accepted the position as the lead supervising dentist at the clinic and has been wonderful to work with. She is truly driven by the desire to help those in need and it shows in the hard work she has put into the clinic. The assistants and staff do an fantastic job and deserve all the credit for how efficiently the daily operations are running. On Monday nights during the school year many students have been volunteering their time from 5pm-‐8pm to perform free extractions for patients. We can see up to 17 patients, operating out of 7 chairs in one evening thanks to all the staff and volunteers involved. On every other Tuesday night, Good Shepherd holds a pediatric dental clinic that offers free dental care to qualified children in the community. This service is vitally important to get children the care that they need. It offers most restorative services that would be found in a private clinic. We have recently began a denture clinic that operates on Thursday nights and will provide dentures for qualified patients of the clinic. We have an in-‐house laboratory and denture technician to do all the teeth set-‐ups and waxing and we have an outside laboratory to perform the processing of the dentures. A few student volunteers and several dental school faculty run the denture program and make it possible for patients to and have a smile again. Thank you very much to everyone whom has been involved in volunteering. You have made it possible to provide this care to the community. The new Good Shepherd Mission Clinic has been made possible by private donations and state funding. It has offered so many people in our community the opportunity to have great care provided in an exceptional facility. If you have a chance, come out to tour the clinic or volunteer. -‐ Taylor Barton, Class of 2015
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Oklahoma ranks 54th among the states, D.C. and U.S. territories for the number of dental visits per year.
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