GATOR DENTIST TIMES UFCD ASDA News
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August 2012
Class of 2016 Page 3
Dentistry in the Media Page 4
2012-2013 ASDA Board Page 7
White Coat Page 9
NBDE Part 1 Page 3
UF Service trips Page 5
Ethics Corner Page 8
ADPAC Page 10
Calendar September
3 Labor Day Holiday 13-15 District 5 Meeting (Destin, FL)
23 MIGHTY MOLAR! October
18-21 ADA Annual Meeting (San Francisco, CA)
15-19
Fall Break November
2-4 National Leadership Conference (Chicago, IL)
9 Homecoming 12 Veteran’s Day Holiday 22-23Thanksgiving Holidays December
17 - 31 Semester Break
Message from the President Chelsea Brinkman, D3
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elcome to the first newsletter of the new 20122013 ASDA Board! ASDA is the largest national organization solely dedicated to dental students’ concerns and we are excited for another successful and active year. As in the past, we have numerous events and benefits planned for our members including Mighty Molar, the Vendor Fair, the ASDA banquet, and lunch and learns. We also have some new ideas in the works that we hope will be successful. This includes ASDA e-mail updates every 6 weeks, Spring Business Fair for 3rd and 4th years and residents, and a variety of social events including a Halloween Party and numerous fundraising events. We are also planning to have
board and general members attend the annual District Meeting, ADA Annual Convention, ASDA Annual Session, the new ASDA National Leadership Conference, State Lobby Day, and National Lobby Day. Our goal is to keep our members involved in organized dentistry and informed about important news and information concerning our education and future career. We hope that as members you will support and enjoy our events. We welcome feedback and ideas from all of you throughout the year so that we can continue to improve as a group and better serve our members. Thank you and Go Gators!
The ASDA Mission Statement “The American Student Dental Association 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 provides services, information, education, representation and advocacy.” Connect. Support. Advance. Find out more at www.asdanet.org.
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Letter from the Editors Dear Readers, We would like to welcome you to the first publication of the UFCD American Student Dental Association (ASDA) newsletter for the 2012-2013 academic year! We are eager and thrilled to provide our readers with coverage of new and upcoming ASDA events planned for this year, as well as to discuss a multiplicity of topics affecting our profession. As the new editors, we are committed to our fellow colleagues, faculty, staff, and school to providing the most accurate and current information revolving around ASDA, UFCD, and hot topics in the field of dentistry. We also want to thank Carolyn Norton, last year’s UFCD ASDA newsletter editor and current National ASDA newsletter editor for her guidance during the transition. If you have any comments, questions, or if you would like to contribute a topic or article in future editions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Regards, Juliana Chang (jchang2@dental.ufl.edu) & Roshan Patel (ropatel@dental.ufl.edu)
SAVE THE DATE! Mighty Molar Sunday September 23 Mighty Molar is ASDA and the dental school’s largest annual charity event. It is a cookout and a competitive competition among the four dental classes and pre-dental students. This event is also an important charity affair, and the donations we receive will go toward Smile Train, an international program that provides cleft palate surgery to those in need. There will be games and raffles for plenty of prizes. We hope to see you there!
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Welcome Class of 2016! Haley Freymiller, D3
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ongratulations to the Class of 2016 on their acceptance to dental school!! Your years of hard work and commitment have certainly paid off. The 83 members of the Class of 2016 were selected from a competitive group of 1,539 applicants for their seats in the class. They had an average DAT score of 20 and an average GPA 3.52. The 83 person class is made up of 47 females and 36 males, and has 5 out of state students. They range in age from 21 to 36 with an average age of 24.
into dental school a little easier: 1. Understand it, don’t memorize it - Not only will this make study time more efficient, but it will save you time when you relearn material in future classes and for your national boards. Make connections with topics you’ve already learned to help better integrate new material. 2. Learn time management - The material in dental school isn’t necessarily hard, it is the huge amount of material and the little amount of time you have to learn it. Plan ahead and don’t procrastinate. 3. Talk to upperclassmen - They will give you tips on how to navigate more challenging courses.
As you embark on this new journey in your lives, you will build new relationships and fond memories with classmates, faculty, and patients in the college. You will be faced with challenges that will ultimately shape you into a future dental professional. You will develop the mentality of a life-long learner and start to develop your own professional personality. As you begin dental school, here are a few tips to help make the transition
4. Pay attention in Dental Anatomy - This class, and other foundational courses will serve you for the rest of your career. Knowing the material in these courses well will help you in future operative courses and clinics.
How to Study for the NBDE Part 1
to have a better understanding of our patients and their medical concerns and needs. For four years now, our school has accomplished a 100% passing rate for the NBDE Part 1, and that success can be attributed to our quality education, work ethic, and determination. As second years, it might be overwhelming to think about beginning to study for this
Chelsea Brinkman, D3
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tudying for National Boards Part 1 can be daunting. Although it is a comprehensive test, before we begin studying for boards, we have prepared with numerous basic science and dental courses in order
5. Join a club - They often have fun socials and events and are a great way to meet upper classmen. Not to mention it will look great on your resume!
trip (Before clinics, if possible)You’ll get tons of experience giving injections and extracting teeth, which will give you more assurance once you’re in clinics. Plus it’s a lot of fun and very rewarding to travel to a foreign country to help others with unmet dental needs! 7. Be respectful to your classmates - They are a wealth of information and often very willing to help if you’re struggling with anything in class. Later on in clinics, if you’re lacking in requirements, your classmates can be a lifeline to help you get requirements met on time. 8. Don’t forget to sleep! - It is tempting to stay up the whole night before that block of exams starts, but your brain needs a break! 9. Don’t forget to have fun!! - Play sports, exercise, read for fun, have family time, go out with friends! Whatever you do, don’t forget to have a life outside of dental school. It will help you reduce stress that you’ll undoubtedly experience. 10. Always keep the end goal in mind - All of this hard work will one day pay off when you’re a D.M.D!
6. At some point, go on a service
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exam, but here are some useful tips that can help you when it comes to studying and passing with flying colors. The following ideas are what some of my classmates and I did to prepare, but as a disclaimer, all students study differently and you need to find out what materials and strategies work best for you to feel confident. Continued on page 6
Dental Sedation in the Media Cassie Lichkay, D3
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n July 12, 2012 ABC Nightline aired an investigative report titled, “Death, Greed at the Dentist: A m e r i c a n Children at Risk.” The ABC investigator was looking into the deaths of children around the country due to oral sedation at the dental office. Eight year old, Robin Maria Blanco and five year old, Diamond Travis both died after going to the dentist after routine care. It was found on autopsy that Robin was administered three times the amount of oral sedatives that a child her age should be given. Diamond’s dentist also gave her an
excessive amount of oral sedatives as well as “demonstrated a complete lack of understanding of conscious sedation”. The report continued investigating the requirements dentists need in order to give oral sedatives. The report found that in some states, all a dentist needs is a weekend long course. ABC even quoted a company that offered these courses saying “Pain-free dentistry can mean tens of thousands of dollars of extra income in your pocket annually, and as much as half a million extra in your pocket at retirement.” While the media may portray us as greedy and uneducated dentists due to those few that may not uphold to certain principles and ethics others hold closely, we all do not have to
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fall victims to these stereotypes. There are protocols and guidelines for the administration of oral sedatives on both the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association websites. The majority of dental anesthesiologists, pediatric dentists as well as general dentists have been through extensive training and have done much more than the three-day courses ABC reports. For example, minimal sedation is a minimally depressed level of consciousness produced by a pharmacological method that retains the patient’s ability to independently and continuously maintain an airway and respond normally to tactile stimulation and verbal command. Continued on page 5
Sedation continued from page 4 In order for the dentist to administer this, he or she must successfully complete training consistent with ADA guidelines or an ADA certified advanced education course, as well as be certified in basic life support for health care providers. The educational requirements for the administration of sedation and general anesthesia by the dentist are outlined on the ADA website. While knowing the guidelines and protocols are extremely important,
being able to deal with a medical emergency is equally important. The Raven Maria Blanco Foundation, Inc was established after the death of the eight year old to help protect pediatric dental patients by increasing awareness of medical emergency preparedness in dental offices. IMEP, a program our college is implementing that provides a monthly scenario to students, is actually working with the foundation to try to help improve emergency preparedness. I encourage all of you to further educate yourselves and review the sedative and
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During the summer break in June 2012, the Guatemala mission trip and first of two Dominican Republic service trips took place. The Christian Dental Society (CDS) sponsored the trip to the small town of Palin, outside the capital of Guatemala
Below are some of the websites where you can find guidelines and information on sedation and general anesthesia in dentistry: http://www.aapd.org/media/Policies_ Guidelines/G_Sedation.pdf http://www.ada.org/sections/about/ pdfs/anesthesia_guidelines.pdf Robin Maria Blanco Foundation Website: http://www.rmbfinc.org/
States vs. Guatemala FIFA World Cup qualifier. The faculty advisor for this trip was Dr. Spencer.
UFCD Service Trips growing issue in today’s society is that millions of people across the world have limited or no access to dental care. UFCD students have a 20-year history of commitment to providing dental care nationally and internationally. UFCD offers many trips throughout the year that encourages students to experience different cultures, learn from extreme dental cases, and revitalize their passion in the field away from the stress of classes. These trips include Ecuador, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, and Jamaica.
anesthetic protocols as well as review scenarios to better help you in the event of a medical emergency.
Students setting up supplies in Guatemala. Photo by Alex Tapper
City. “It was an amazing experience to be able to travel out there and serve over 500 people physically and spiritually,” said Sergio Jacas 2DN. Students worked in teams to get to know patients, record their medical histories, identify problems, and subsequently take action to provide treatment. The students even had a little time to make it out to the United
The Guatemala group at the FIFA World Cup qualifer. Photo by Alex Tapper
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The first of two service trips to the Dominican Republic took place in the town of San Francisco de Macorís. The students saw an extraordinary amount of patients and performed extractions, fluoride treatments, and restorative treatments. “The mission trip showed me why we do this everyday. To help others through dentistry was invigorating,” said Kirsten Kimbler 2DN. The faculty advisor was Dr. Garvey. These trips provided an invaluable experience that can only make students better when they come back to the states. Whether you’re a first or fourth year, there is something to learn and grow from these experiences. All students are encouraged to attend information meetings to learn more about traveling abroad to help those in need.
NBDE continued from page 3 1. Breathe, stay calm. Second year is a challenging year in your life, and you will have plenty of things on your plate besides just studying for boards. The best thing you can do is try to manage your time wisely and stay organized. Try and plan out when you want to start studying, which subjects you are going to study when, which resources you are going to use, etc. and try to stay on top of that schedule as best as possible. Things will NOT go exactly how you planned, but as long as you are studying, you should be fine. 2. Start studying in the spring. Yes, some people did begin studying in the fall, but many of us found it plenty sufficient to wait to open up my boards’ material in the spring. The boards review class will help get your wheels turning about studying, but realistically you probably will not open the boards’ material until around spring break time (depending on when your test is scheduled). 3. Focus on a couple of resources. It is very helpful to ask upperclassmen what they used to study for boards, but keep in mind, everyone likes different sources depending on if they prefer reading a book, using flashcards, etc. I find it best to pick 1-3 sources, and focus on fully understanding their material; instead of trying to half-way know 5 or 6 sources’ information. For example, I used the Dental Decks and the First Aid book, but there are numerous other sources to choose from as well. 4. Use practice tests. Not only are practice tests a great way to gauge how
your studying is going, but the NBDE 1 is notorious for having numerous repeat questions on the exam. Even if you do not happen to get a lot of repeats, it is very helpful to have an idea of how questions are asked as well as to work on timing yourself for the real test. It can also help you get used to sitting down and testing for a long period of time. 5. Take time for yourself. As I said before, second year is a difficult one, but you cannot expect yourself to study, study, study all day and every day. It is super important that you continue to take time for yourself, be it at the gym, hanging out with friends, going to Bicuspid Ball, etc. Taking breaks for yourself to breathe and take pleasure in life will make the days you are studying more bearable and productive. Although it is a difficult, long and intimidating test, the NBDE 1 can be overcome, just as our past classes have shown. Feel free to ask me or any of the upperclassmen for tips on how to study or prepare, but we have confidence that you will all do great! Good luck! -Chelsea Brinkman, D3
All you need to pass NBDE Part 1 are: the dental decks (any year will do), old released exams, and your Basic Sciences Review Course, which UFCD enrolls you in this Spring ’13 of the D2 academic year. 6
The decks consist of essential, yet easily digestible information that you will need to know for Part 1. Some of these you can fly through and are lighter topics you can tackle when the semester is rough, like biomaterials and dental anatomy. That big stack of dental anatomy cards looks intimidating, but I promise UFCD has prepared us well and you will be able to get through more than you anticipate in a given time period. There is no reason for you to not go through this topic at least 2 or 3 times. Other topics are more difficult, like general anatomy and pathology. The review course is essential for studying these topics. As you review anatomy, so many things will click in your brain that you may have missed during that first semester as a D1. This portion of the review course is a great time to break out those anatomy dental decks, while having Netters open nearby. There are two topics from Part 1 where I believe you could actually know everything. This is dental anatomy and general anatomy. There is only so much they can ask. Work hard to know everything you possibly can on these two topics and it will surely boost your score. Take practice tests to simulate exam conditions and review old questions. If anything, the most difficult part of this test is its length, so you don’t want to be surprised on test day. Do not underestimate NBDE Part 1; plan ahead, study hard, and you will pass with big smiles. - Carolyn Norton, D3
Introducing the starting line-up for your new ASDA 2012-2013 Board! Desmond Foster, D2
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ith a very devoted and diverse group of leaders, be rest assured that your membership in UF ASDA will be well worth every penny this year. Led by an energetic and fully engaged President, Chelsea Brinkman, your ASDA leaders are set to provide a full slate of fun and informative events for the upcoming school year. Vice President Ali Best will be by her side to ensure efficient function of the revamped UF ASDA machine. Handling the orderly presentation of all things ASDA, Secretary Jessica Biggs and Corresponding Secretary Ashley Baptiste can be counted on for consistency. Look out for their emails to inform you of ASDA’s next event. All of the fun events you can handle on a tight dental school schedule will be constructed by a strong triad of sorts. Fundraising Coordinators Tristan Hensley and Olga Lucas, Special Events Coordinator Cassie Lichkay, and Social Chairs Desmond Foster and Camie Miskovich all together, have every base covered. Believe me, they are fully motivated to ensure that ASDA members are provided with an abundance of opportunities to form closer bonds away from “The World of Shands.” Who better to bring the freshmen into the fold of UF ASDA than the always energetic Membership Coordinator, Ann Hoang. Count
on her to generate excitement for the Class of 2016 from start to finish. Extending a helping hand to those with dental aspirations, Pre-dental Chairs Haley Freymiller and Shawn Stott will keep the undergrad crew joined at the hip with UF ASDA. As Legislative Liaisons, Frank Berdos, Sunny Patel, and Daniel Sabra will be sole sources of all the new and pertinent information concerning dental legislation. These guys mean business. With a close eye on the finances of ASDA, Treasurer Deborah Lowry will make sure that every move ASDA makes is on solid financial ground. In charge of putting free lunch food in your stomach and useful information in your ears, Lunch and Learn Coordinator Jacqueline Garcia and Lunch and Learn Secretary Sara Makary, has every Monday of fall semester planned for an experience to remember. Everyone knows the man with the web page plan. Webmaster Eddy Sedeno strokes the keys to enhance your internet experience when surfing the UF ASDA website. Visit ufasda. com regularly to stay updated on information and view recent articles of ASDA achievements.
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In the position of helping us help others is Community Service Chair, Courtney Sargent. UF ASDA will rely on her firm belief that we should always pay homage to those that we serve to keep the chapter actively involved, connected, and wellinformed in the individuals, lives and places that make up our Gator community. He is no Johnny Cash, but he will definitely make sure you “WALK THE LINE.” Be careful not to cross this guy with anything unethical. Give it up for everyone’s role model, Ethics Chair Sean Coyle. This fine collection of articles will continue to be presented to you hot off the press by Newsletter Coordinators Roshan Patel and Juliana Chang. They are definitely on top of their game and relishing in the task of collating top stories and providing enlightening tips within our profession and college.
The Ethics Corner
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White Coat Ceremony Jacqueline Garcia, D2
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n June 29th 2012, the UF Philips Center for the Performing Arts was full of family and friends ready to celebrate the much-anticipated transition from classes to clinics for the students in the Class of 2014. The 14th annual White Coat Ceremony not only celebrated the hard work the juniors have put forth during the past two years, but also reminds them of the responsibility that comes with being a dental professional. The ceremony is held at the end of second year as a symbol of the transition from classroom to direct patient care. It was developed by the UF Academy of Alumni and Friends to congratulate students on their hard work and dedication, and to emphasize the responsibility placed on them as they begin working in the dental clinics. According to Dean Dolan, DDS, MPH, who presided over the ceremony, the use of white coats began in the 17th century as a means of protecting both patients and physicians from contamination in the operating room. Today, it is a symbol representing the culture of lifelong learning, professionalism, and dedication to providing the best care possible. The UF Academy of Alumni and Friends has provided funding for this event every year since its beginning to
The Class of 2014 pose in their crisp new white coats. Photo by UF College of Dentistry
remind students of their ability and responsibility to give back to their community, as well as promote ethics and professionalism in their practice of dentistry. The White Coat Ceremony was a celebration for the rising juniors as well as a way for them to show how talented their class truly is. Magda AbdelFattah, Kayanna Beckmann, Alexandra Best, Steven Garrett, Robert Pierre, Adam Walters, and Johnny Williams sang the National Anthem and the University of Florida Alma Mater. Class President Lauren Dupre led the Class of 2014 in the Dentist’s. Keith Polizois was elected by the class to deliver a speech about student professionalism. He reflected on the past two years and reminded the class of the Code of Conduct that they strive to follow each day. Other speakers at the ceremony included the Presidentelect of the FDA Dr. Kim Jernigan, DMD and the President of the
Academy of Alumni and Friends, Dr. James Edward Martin III, DMD. Dr. Jernigan, the first female president of the FDA and a UF grad, told students about her experiences in practice and congratulated them on getting to this point in their careers. Dr. Martin congratulated the students and gave them a reminder of the great things the students are able to do as dental professionals. Each member of the class was given custom monogrammed coats by Dr. Nereyda Clark, DMD, and Dr. Marc Ottenga, DDS, who were both elected by the class to perform the coating. Their class advisor, Dr. Neel Bhattacharrya, DMD, MS, called the students’ names as they walked across the stage. Dean Dolan closed the ceremony with a final congratulations, and a class photo was taken on the staircase in the atrium before the students were showered with hugs, kisses, and photo ops by their families and friends.
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is an election year. UF students historically have shown great interest in legislative issues. Every year, we have students go to Tallahassee to discuss dental issues at the Capitol. Our UF ASDA Legislative Liason, Frank Berdos, discussed pre-professional student issues with the U.S. Department of Education Secretary Mr. Arne Duncan in Washington, D.C.. Students at UF have the opportunity to get involved both locally and nationally. Students every year also have the opportunity to attend the Florida National Dental Convention (FNDC) in Orlando. Students also can attend and discuss at meetings held by our local FDA. According to ADPAC, “Legislation can affect where we will practice, who will compensate us, what materials we will use, and how we will practice.”
What is ADPAC? Sunny Patel, D3
ADPAC stands for the American Dental Political Action Committee. Their goal is to elect congressional candidates of any political affiliations who understand the importance of dentistry and who are committed to improving the nation’s oral health. ADPAC has interests in improving the life of dental students, the dental profession, and access to care. It is important to our profession that we have a clear and receptive voice in Congress that can relay and act on our concerns. Where do we fit in as dental students? Legislation today on Capitol Hill will affect how we practice dentistry when we graduate, whether you choose to be a general practitioner or a specialist. So, getting involved as an active ADPAC member by discussing and becoming aware of newly passed legislation is integral to our future. This is especially important considering that this year
ADPAC members can form a combined voice and give weight to oral health issues by electing officials that are knowledgeable and care about the dental profession. ADPAC’s strength is in its numbers. Being an informed voter can change our future and secure credibility and strength in our profession.
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