Pre-Dental Newsletter (Issue 1)

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PRE-DENTAL NEWSLETTER

Issue 1

ASDA Pre-Dental Newsletter IN THIS ISSUE

2016 Winter Issue

Quick Tips on Interviews From Faculty & Student Interviewers ●

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After your interview, follow up by writing PERSONAL THANK YOU CARDS to your interviewers.

Make sure to read, and reread your AADSAS application before your interview!

In your discussion, BE GENUINE .

Most of the interviewers have sat through years of hearing the same answer and they can tell when your answers are not honest.

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focus on (i.e. research, specialty programs, clinical training). It’ll save you a lot of money when applying to schools and realizing that X program is not what you’re interested in.

Make sure to do your research of the school prior to your interview day (i.e. mission statement, if they offer specialty programs).

Always ask your questions. It shows you are interested and engaged!

The interview is not only within the “interview” room. It starts with your first contact with the school with any faculty and student- watch what you say!

Bring a copy of your transcript, resume, and AADSAS application with you to the interview just in case there are multiple people in the room. It shows you are prepared.

Don’t over-practice, and don’t sound like a practiced robot.

Sound like a human!

Tips on Interviews Interview tips from faculty and Roseman student interviewers

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“By failing to prepare, you

are preparing to fail.”

-Benjamin Franklin

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Write down the name of all the faculty you’ve encountered (especially your interviewers) so you know who to send thankyou cards to.

Don’t just put your phone on vibrate- turn it off or put it away completely.

Don’t talk about politics or anything controversial.

Be aware of body language. Eye contact, shaking hands, etc.

Video record yourself answering questions.

A Day in the Life of...

Current 1st , 2nd, 3rd and 4th year dental students highlight their typical day at Roseman University.

V IEW FROM ROSEMAN ’S C LINIC PARIDHIE P ATEL D3

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Reflections of a Non-traditional Applicant

By Daniel Reynolds D1 My path to dental school was somewhat atypical. I am an older student who started with a lower GPA earned from an undergraduate degree many years ago.

When I decided to pursue dentistry, I went back to school to complete my prerequisites and boost my GPA. I did very well in these courses, but despite my hard work, strong grades and eventual completion of a second degree, my overall cumulative GPA still remained low. Knowing that there was only so much I could do to improve this, I focused on finding unique volunteer opportunities that would help set me apart from other applicants. I also networked continuously, making connections with people from all over my local community of Portland, Oregon.

Despite my volunteering and dental shadowing hours, solid DAT scores, abundant references, and improved grades, I understood that in today’s academic marketplace, many schools would be hesitant to view me as a competitive applicant. I knew I needed to find a school that was willing to consider me as a whole student- a sum of all my parts, a person who learned from my mistakes and used that knowledge to work harder to get where I wanted to be.

I needed a school that was dedicated to

excellence with the understanding that excellence can be shown in different ways.

I listened to many proud dental school representatives speak highly of their program’s dedication to diversity; however, Roseman walks the talk. This school knows that being a competent dentist and positive role model in the community isn’t simply based on grades and test scores. It strives to build a strong class by accepting different types of applicants and different kinds of individuals who can learn and support each other from a world of perspectives.

the class of 2019- a diverse, dynamic group of students with a commitment to support one another. It is comforting to be a part of such a dedicated community of dental colleagues where we build relationships that will extend beyond our tenure here at Roseman University.

I applied to dental school multiple times, and although I was disappointed with each rejection, I persevered. It was difficult to stay hopeful, but I believed there had to be a school out there that would value my life experience, commitment, and perseverance.

Roseman proved its uniqueness, seeing my growth, dedication, and willingness to work hard. I’m now proud to be part of

Common Activities to Introduce Manual Dexterity** ● ● ● ● ● ●

Sewing, knitting, crocheting Instruments Carving (wood, soap) Crafting (lanyards) Nail art Origami

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Chopsticks Writing with non-dominant hand Making jewelry Drawing

**Remember: Quality over quantity. Schools appreciate something you’ve done for 6 years rather than 10 things for 6 weeks

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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A..

A typical day for a D1 is a full day starting early at 8am until around 5pm. We will either be in lecture or simulation lab depending on the day of the week. Our lectures are very well delivered and succinct with breaks every hour. During lectures the professors will provide us with stimulating questions that we periodically discuss in our “break out” groups.

I feel as though Roseman searches for the best possible professors to teach us the subject matter. This is especially helpful because of the density and complexity of the material at this high of an education level. Simulation lab usually starts with a brief lecture on a subject relevant to our lab exercises that day. During our first day in lab, we utilized composite to build our anatomy. This is very uncommon for first year dental students at other schools. They have US WORKING VERY CLOSELY

WITH OUR PROFESSORS and other students while receiving hands on

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experience using our restoration materials, dental instruments, and finishing/ polishing hand pieces. I definitely think that Roseman offers a unique and progressive experience for first year dental students.

D2 year is awesome at Roseman! Now that we’ve taken the first part of boards, we can finally get away from the didactic curriculum and feel like true dental students. In fact, from the first day of D2 year the faculty has ONE GOAL: GET YOU READY FOR CLINIC. We start by studying radiology and getting into all the dental specialties. It doesn’t take long to get into clinic rotations where we start assisting and getting oriented on the clinic floor. The clinical focus even carries into sim lab where we start learning more complicated procedures like crown and bridge. We are all looking forward to endo.

As far as a typical day goes, it varies depending on what we are doing that day. Most days we are in lecture learning about all the specialties.

We’ve already studied periodontics, orthodontics, and oral surgery case studies. Beyond that, we spend one day in sim lab and one day assisting in clinic each week. As the year progress, we will start spending less time in class and more time in clinic.

In some ways it is daunting knowing that everything we cover directly affects how we practice in the future, but it feels so good to finally be taking large steps towards actually practicing dentistry.

D2 YEAR

By Trevor Paskett

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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF...

D3 YEAR

By Jennifer Gee

My efforts in juggling meal preps, keeping up with lab work, squeezing in workouts, and treating patients has made my life as a D3 a rewarding experience. It has been a challenging yet rewarding experience transitioning from working on model teeth in the simulation lab to real patients in clinic. Learning how to work with the tongue, continuous salivation, and restrictive opening of the mouth are some of the challenging obstacles that I have had to overcome. Effective time management, efficiency and procedural knowledge have been the highlight of my D3 journey and I continue to grow every day. Working with my D4 partner has given me AN INVALUABLE

OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN SIDE BY SIDE FROM A COMPETENT PROVIDER, as well as gain greater insight to my own process and how to best implement change. Every patient I assist as a D3 allows me greater confidence and ability in handling difficult situations. Although there are frequent challenges, I approach each new patient with an open mind and the intention to provide the best patient centered care.

In an average day, I make an effort to thoroughly prepare for my appointments. Prior to seeing a patient, I review my patient's medical history taking note of any drug allergies or major health conditions. I also review the treatment plan and look over the radiographs. I have a discussion with my clinic advisor whenever I come across a difficult situation that may have multiple treatment options. This is only a small taste of what it looks like on the clinic floor!

D4 YEAR

By Sadaf Moghimi

By the time you reach D4 year, you spend 4.5 out of 5 days in the clinic. A typical day for me starts at 7:30 AM. I wake up, put on my scrubs, make some breakfast and head to school. I take thirty minutes before the official start of clinic (9 AM) to prepare for my day. This usually consists of

SETTING UP MY OPERATORY, CHECKING MY SCHEDULE, FINALIZING ANY LAB ORDERS, AND USUALLY THERE IS TIME FOR CHATTING WITH MY ASSISTANTS, TEAMMATES , AND FACULTY . At 9:00 a.m. I usually have my first patient. This appointment lasts until 11:30 a.m. or so, I then tear down my operatory, write my notes, and head to lunch. Most lunch sessions are full with meetings or lunch and learns from various vendors. It is always nice to eat lunch at school so I can easily transition back into my afternoon schedule. Afternoon clinic resumes at 1 PM, but I usually am there at least fifteen minutes in advance. I typically wrap up my day sometime between 4-5 PM. Usually on days when I finish early, I end up staying around to talk about residencies, practice management, or real-life dentistry with my faculty. I feel so lucky to have access to the people around me! After school, I usually try and make time for the gym.

My evenings are time to unwind and prepare for the following day. Most nights I am in bed, ready to sleep, by 11 PM. Overall, the day-to-day during the fourth year of dental school is pretty smooth and relaxing. By this point, most of us can say we feel comfortable and have developed a solid routine. Of course, D4 year also presents licensing exams, boards, and possible residency interviews, but apart from all that it is definitely one of the smoother years.

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Why Roseman? More Like, Why NOT Roseman?

THOMAS BORDIERI D1

Why Roseman College of Dental Medicine (CODM)? Why not is probably a better question? Deciding to go to a school that has only been around for a few years certainly raised concerns. However, when I looked closer into my decision to go to Roseman, it was clear that there really was no other school that suited me better. And as for the concern of Roseman CODM being a newer program relative to other older established institutions, it was easily resolved when evaluating what the school was all about.

With a newer program also comes a fresher perspective and approach to dental education. When I was first introduced to the program I realized quickly that they were revolutionizing the way dental education is delivered by creating an educational model that allowed students to actively learn. I went to an undergraduate program in California where it was easy to get lost in a 300 person lecture hall. At Roseman, we are placed in an active learning environment, where you are not just taking a class, but truly MASTERING EACH SUBJECT. Along with this comes a 90% requirement to pass each subject module- this allows the faculty to assess and identify any problems the students may have with curriculum material. At first this seemed daunting, but I welcomed this standard, as I think anyone who is given the privilege to treat fellow human beings should. As I remember Dr. Harman, Associate Dean of Admissions and Student Affairs say, I wouldn’t want a doctor treating me

who got C’s in school, so why should we hold our students or ourselves to standards of anything less?

Furthermore, as anyone who has had success knows, failure happens just the same. What I appreciate about Roseman, is that they understand this and view failure as an opportunity for learning.

At Roseman, a non-passing score can mean 89%, which at most universities is a great score. If at first you do not reach this, you immediately remediate, with special guidance from the professors, and then take a reassessment to solidify mastery. I absolutely love this approach and it is one of the big reasons why I knew Roseman would be a great fit for me. Failure is no longer a punishment, and tests are no longer something to fear and have anxiety over. Here, a failure is a genuine opportunity for learning.

Roseman is not a place where you can get lost in the back of a lecture hall.

Every day we are working in teams during breakout sessions that help reinforce the topics. After taking our individual course assessment, we go into groups to take the same assessments.

There is an accountability to ourselves and to each other to master the material. No one is competing with each other!

Naturally with Roseman being a new school I was concerned with their ability to keep us busy with patients.

But our Dean Dr. Licari has implemented strategies that keep our waiting rooms overflowing with patients. As a fourth year we have opportunities to visit and work in community clinics that are located all across the country. This is an invaluable experience, because you

get to work in settings that can be very different than those at the school, where you might see an average of 8 to 12 patients a day when you are on rotation. This allows us to provide as much care to patients who are underserved and would otherwise not have access to care.

If I can give any advice it would be to really look into the schools you are considering and forget about the brand of the school, how it looks on paper, or where your family wants you to go. You are the one going to class every day, you have to take the tests, and it is your experience. You are also paying a tremendous amount for a dental education so focus on the experience you want to have in dental school, and ask yourself if you can get that from the schools you are considering. I knew wholeheartedly when I went to Roseman that if I put the work in they would help me do and achieve whatever I wanted-whether that was to do research, community outreach, be involved with student organizations, participate in specialty internships, and even gain acceptance into a residency program.

Having that support is invaluable and potentially the main reason I chose to come here and why I feel confident that they will prepare me to be the BEST CLINICIAN AND LIFELONG COLLEAGUE that I could be.

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Help Shape the Future of the Dental Profession By

Tahsin Anwar D1

When many pre-dentals hear the phrase “dental legislation,” their reactions often accompany blank stares. Many might find it easy to believe that legislation in dentistry is something that would not affect their daily lives. Pre-dentals might also think that they have zero influence over such large scale topics. I too was in the dark about many issues affecting dentistry until I attended ASDA’s National Leadership Conference as a predental student.

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LEGISLATION IS THE HEART OF THE STUDENT

ASSOCIATION.

AMERICAN DENTAL

More importantly I learned that dentistry requires a united voice in order to make impactful changes within policy. I was constantly reminded that everyone can play a

role in advocacy. I was exposed to current legislative issues concerning mid-level providers, student loan refinancing, and funding for dental public health initiatives. As an eager pre-dental, I was a sponge, taking in every bit of information thrown at me. As a first year dental student, my continued involvement in ASDA and active participation in the legislative committee has really helped me develop my own opinions on many important topics. ASDA creates such a wonderful atmosphere to not only grow within the organization but also as an individual.

My involvement in ASDA as a predental was what truly sparked my interest in policy and dental legislation. As a dental student, I

Keep on the Lookout For:

NSRG Research Conference FEBRUARY 19-20 National ASDA Pre-dental Week FEBRUARY 21-27 Roseman ASDA Pre-Dental Day MARCH 19 Roseman ADEA Annual Simulation Course in MAY

understand that there are issues worth

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AFFECT MY PROFESSION AND THE LIVES OF MY PATIENTS . I hope to continue my involvement in organized dentistry throughout my time as a student and dental professional.

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WHAT IS AMERICAN DENTAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION (ASDA)?

Mission Statement: The American Student Dental Association (ASDA) is a national student-run organization that protects and advances the rights, interests, and welfare of dental students. It introduces students to LIFELONG INVOLVEMENT in organized dentistry and provide services, information, education, representation, and advocacy.

What does this mean for the predentals?

Dentistry is a lifelong commitment, and being aware of the issues impacting the profession is crucial.

On a large-scale, you can learn about all the hot topics going on in dentistry such as mid-level providers, fluoridation, student loans, and the licensure debate. On a more local level, you can get involved with any of the dental schools’ ASDA chapters to get your questions answered, get paired with a mentor, have your personal statements reviewed, as well as attend simulation courses and annual pre-dental day. You’ll have opportunities to apply for national leadership positions and voice your opinion! We highly encourage you to officially register to become an ASDA pre-dental member. Doing so shows your commitment to learn more and become actively involved in the advancement of organized dentistry.

Benefits of ASDA Pre Dental MEMBERSHIP:

AMAZING Things that Roseman Offers

Copy of “Getting into Dental School- ASDA’s Guide for Pre-dental Students”

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Provides requirements and admission stats of ALL dental schools Discounts on DAT prep resources (i.e. Crack the DAT, Chad’s Videos, Kaplan, TopScore Pro) Free subscription to ASDA’s award-winning publications (i.e. ASDA News, Mouth: Journal of the American Student Dental Association, Word of Mouth) Opportunity to attend ASDA regional and national meetings and apply for leadership positions Exclusive invitation to our annual pre-dental day

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Opportunities to write for our blog and newsletter, which will be read by all students and faculty of Roseman University CODM Mentorship program Networking opportunities with other 20,000 dental students and faculty across the country Discounts on car insurance through GEICO

Register at: http://asdanet.org/joinnow.aspx (Make sure to sign up under Roseman University of Health Sciences CODM!)

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No Wax! Within the first month of school D1’s learn dental anatomy using composite. This allows familiarization of a commonly used material for restoration.

Block System! You do not have to take 5 classes at the same time, have 5 exams on the same day. All focus is on one subject allowing you to fully absorb and retain the information.

Part I boards exam is taken after the first year! This allows more focus on building clinical skills.

The unique set-up of the room! Not your typical lecture-hall style. Allows more interaction with professor and fellow students No Letter Grades! The pass/no pass system eliminates competition and pushes for more collaborative work so that everyone can support each other to pass!

New lab equipment & technology! CAD Cams? Yes! High instructor to student ratio? Yes! Machines new and advanced? Yes, please!

Life-Long Colleague Philosophy! In and out of lecture, students work in teams to discuss case studies, lecture materials, and review for exams!

Faculty actually want to hear what we have to say! Our ideas and concerns are listened to and changes are implemented quickly.

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Contributing to the next Roseman University CODM Pre-dental Newsletter Our Mentorship Program Taking a tour of our awesome campus Getting more information about Roseman University College of Dental Medicine Learning more about ASDA Applying for a national ASDA position Have any ideas on how we can better support YOU!

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CONTRIBUTORS Project Manager: Joanna Lee Editor: Thao Nguyen Content Reviewer: Madison Mick, Jasmine Cheema