MWU-CDMA

American Student Dental Association

IN THIS ISSUE:
2nd Annual Super Sealant Saturday Recap 2 National Leadership Conference Summary ASDOH Leadership Retreat Experiences Life As A New Dentist Anatomy Tips For D1s 4 7 8 10
MWU dental student and faculty volunteers at the 2012 Super Sealant Saturday

Winter 2012

Dental Licensing Basics

By Shaun Logan 15

Midwestern Universitys College of Dental Medicine in Arizona is represented by students from a variety of
states. Some of you may have given some thought to the licensing requirements and how MWU prepares you. Most of you probably have not! The most effective way to provide information regarding licensure requirements is to direct you to the ASDA website http://www.asdanet.org/licensuremap.aspx. Scroll over the map and click on your state(s) that you have identified as possible locations for beginning your career. The links will direct you to the state licensing board and/or the state dental association. From this point you can begin to find some specifics. Next time we will briefly look at how MWU prepares its dental students for licensure and other suggestions the faculty may have for your licensing success.
Arizona State Board of Examiners: Summary of legislative changes Latest information on licensure/examination requirements Directory of dental professionals and more Website: http://azdentalboard.us/ Licensure Exams at the MWU Dental Institute (c/o 2013) NERB: Endo-Prosth: October 20, 2012 Perio-Restor: February 16, 2013 WREB: February 27, 2013 March 2, 2013

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2nd Annual Super Sealant Saturday Recap MWU Dental Institute opened its door to provide free dental care for kids ages 6-12

By Kristie Partin 15 hank you to all of you who volunteered your time to help make Super Sealant Saturday a successful event. Special thanks goes to the Delta Dental Foundation and Midwestern University Dental Faculty for providing their time and budget to make this event possible. Many of other Midwestern University clubs and organizations MWU-CDMA volunteers p roviding free helped to provide educational exams, sealants, prophies and fluoride entertainment to the children to varnish at the 2012 Super Sealant further improve the success! We Saturday were able to help 167 school aged children protect the occlusal surfaces of their adult teeth from caries. It is important we protect these teeth as soon and as long as possible, something not all parents and guardians can afford. The Second Annual Super Sealant Saturday was an accomplishment despite the few last minute changes typical for any novice 2

event. Having the on-campus clubs and organizations volunteer their time by developing educational games left many of the children eager to stay outside and play, and keen to return after their dental procedure. Children were able to jump rope, hoola- hoop, and learn about the importance of staying active thanks to the Physical Therapy club. The D.O. based OBGYN club taught parents about safe pregnancy habits and lifestyle changes. The Dermatology club provided sunscreen and paper hats, and the Pediatric Dentistry Club gave out temporary tattoos and educated parents on baby bottle caries. Every child who checked-in was evaluated and treated in a timely fashion. Continued on page 3

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SSS from page 2 By having all of the students work in operatories on the third floor, we were able to check patients in, input them into axiUm, and complete the patient education on the second floor creating a smooth transition. Shorter wait times and punctual treatment meant few children were able to make use of the games provided on the third floor classroom. Parents of patients did not complain, as their children were quickly in and out of the clinic with a fresh set of sealants! Overall the event was a winner; we were able to screen all of the patients who showed up to the event, and treat all of the patients eligible for sealants. The parents were elated to have this service available, and grateful for your care and compassion toward their children. Thank you so much for your help! So whats in store for Give Kids
MWU faculty and Molar Man are all smiles after another successful Super Sealant Saturday!

Sara Robison 15 and Rachel Jolley 15 working together to place sealants on a young patient

D2 and D3 partners found time to take a picture break during SSS

a Smile on March 23rd, 2013 you may ask? We are hoping to improve on what we learned through the SSS event. We are anticipating online registration for parents in order to reduce or eliminate the time-intensive axiUm registration, a pre-recorded video for patient education, and supplies to be dispensed by Suite PAs based on the procedure performed. We will probably be assigning D4-D2 and D3-D1 pairs to work in shifts for GKAS. Screening and treatment will be done in the same chair, and Suites will not be broken into specialties. As with Super Sealant Saturday we will be hosting Lunch and Learn events as the date gets closer. And yes, lunch will be provided! J We will be advertising earlier and to a broader audience, so keep an eye out for our flyer and help us get the word out! For more information, or to volunteer, please contact me at (360) 292-5887, or email: kpartin78@midwestern.edu. Cant wait to see you there!

Nate Brown 15 and his t daughter at Super Sealan Saturday

MWU clinical staff taking an early morning picture before the patients arrived

Maria Lam 13, Brittn ey Jasek 16 and their patient a re all having fun at S SS!

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Weekend in the Windy City: The 1st Annual ASDA National Leadership Conference
MWU ASDA members share their experiences at this event in Chicago By Jaclyn Rivera 13, Emily Hobart 15 & Natalie Saldivar 15

Are you worried about what your practice will be

like? Do you wonder if you will be able to manage an office, will you be a good boss, a successful practitioner and be able to communicate the key values of your practice? Well, turns out that pretty much every dental student is worried about all these things and ASDAs National Leadership Conference sought to address some of these concerns. Over 300 delegates from every dental school attended the 3-day November meeting in

They also attended meetings on public speaking, finance, communication tools and business skills - like making a great CV and finding a good associate position. Posted on www.asdanet.org/nlc/presentations.aspx are the complete synopses as well as the PowerPoint presentation from all the sessions of NLC.

They were also able to meet with ADPAC, the people who lobby for dentistry all over the country and representatives from Pacific Dental, a corporate dental office ownership corporation. The Chicago, IL. Five ASDA Primary District 10 Caucus was members represented held during a session of NLC. Midwestern University at At Caucus, delegates are able the very first National to talk with other ASDA Leadership Conference in leaders in their geographic Chicago on November 2-4. region about information that Cara Copeland, April pertains specifically to them. Dammann, Natalie Saldivar, Emily Hobart, and our very Topics included the District meeting (Feb 2013) in Las own Jaclyn RiveraChair of the ASDA National Council Vegas, which all of you are encouraged and invited to on Communications- gained a lot from their attend, and procedure for electing a new trustee and experience. The five Midwestern ASDA delegates ASDA Executive Council at annual session in March. heard from speakers such as the Immediate Past Continued on page 6 President of the American Dental Association, Dr. William Calnon, and motivational speaker Ryan Estis. 4

Other Fall 2012 events

Plunge Into ASDA! MWU dental students, faculty and families came together for a fun BBQ and dunk tank at this Fall ASDA welcome event

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National Leadership Conference from page 4

National Leadership Participants had the unique opportunity to go to many informative leadership breakout sessions of their choice that were offered including How Health Care Reform Affects You, Specialties, Residencies, and Career Options, and How to Run an Effective Meeting. Brand-new was the fact that each of these break out sessions were considered for continuing education credit, which is a great opportunity to get ahead on those C.E. hours for free! There was also an Exhibit Fair with over fifty organizations that was another great opportunity to learn about the latest in products and services in dentistry, as well as networking with different individuals (the free goodies were a bonus as well!). Another highlight of this trip was the opportunity to experience the great city of Chicago (including taking time out to find a statue of G.V. Black, the Father of Modern Dentistry). It was also nice to have the opportunity to meet ASDA members from other schools, not just those in District 10 (Washington, Oregon, Utah, Nevada, and Arizona), but all over the United States. We were able to talk to these students and learn about their dental schools and what their ASDA chapter does. This meeting really motivated all of the participants to get more involved with their ASDA chapters. All dental students should consider going to the National Leadership Conference next yearit was a great experience! GO ASDA! Listed below are some of the favorite sessions attended by your ASDA Leaders, please contact any of us for questions about the sessions or more information on how to get involved in your future as professional leaders! Tips from the Podium: Public Speaking & Presenting Dr. Chris Sallierno gives great insight when it comes to relating to your audience and is one of my personal favorite public speakers! He reviewed several different types of speeches (Celebratory, Informative, Persuasive, and Extemporaneous) and how to apply them to practice and successful networking. Leadership Cliff Notes: A Three Book Summary Dale Carnegie's "How to Win Friends and Influence People", Marcus Buckingham's "The One Thing You Need to Know", and Daniel Pink's "Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us" - Were briefly reviewed by the Leadership Development Task Force (Tim Calnon, Dr. Dan Hammer and Nancy Honeycutt the current ASDA Executive Director). They hi-lighted key points on how to relate current issues with solutions. They also covered topics like motivating others to achieve a common goal and relating your position of leadership in an office to staff and co-workers. The 3 LDTF members also related some personal stories about how these books have helped them succeed by adjusting their perspective. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery: Explore the Scope and How to Enter OMS Dr. Payam Afzali, a current OMS resident, talked about the scope of practice of oral surgery and how to enter the specialty. It was beneficial to hear from a young, current resident who knows what it's like to enter the specialty now. Often you hear from dentists who have been in practice for a long time and many things have changed. The opportunity to explore different issues that you are interested in made NLC feel like a "Choose Your Own Adventure" event! 6

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Fun Day at ASDOH: MWU ASDA Participates in ASDA Leadership Retreat

Event featured National ASDA President Colleen Greene
MWU ASDA members with National ASDA President Colleen Greene at the 2012 ASDOH ASDA Leadership Retreat

By Eric Hu 15

On a beautiful Saturday morning (October 13

), 8 Midwestern University dental students traveled to A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona to attend the 3rd Annual ASDOH ASDA Leadership Retreat. ASDOH ASDA generously invited the MWU ASDA members for this event, and many D2 and D4 students took advantage of it to meet the keynote speaker Colleen Greene, ASDA National President (Harvard 13, DMD, MPH Candidate) talk about the next level of leadership. The day began with a teambuilding exercise in the form of African River Crossing followed by a warm welcome by Onika Patel 13, ASDOH ASDA President. Next was the keynote address by Colleen, where she talked about her path of leadership development in ASDA from serving as Editor in Chief to various councils to her current role as President. Colleen also introduced numerous national ASDA leadership opportunities to us, elaborated on the importance of leadership and awareness of national and local issues in the dental community, and answered the attendees questions ranged from scholarships to lobbying for students on student loans, ethical issues concerning patient based licensure exams, and writing opportunities for national ASDA publications. It does not matter where we practice in the future, dentists are role models and in position to lead the

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community. Therefore, it is important to be involved to develop leadership skills, and there is no better time than to start now. This event was also a great networking opportunity where students from both schools had a chance to meet, answer each others questions about each perspective school, and share ideas on future ASDA events. In the afternoon, there were 3 breakout sessions consisting of activities to improve posture, a public health presentation on employment options with Indian Health Services, and Post graduate private practice employment and tips. All were very informative and essential for our future dental careers. Finally, all attendees joined together for a fun ASDA fever contest to show their ASDA spirit, then the day ended with an ASDA trivia contest followed by closing remarks. Daniel Huh 15, who attended the retreat remarked, It was a great experience to start networking with future dentists and professionals. I was able to get contact information from various students, participate in leadership exercises, and learn about post dental school opportunities. It was especially encouraging to have the two Arizona dental schools work together for a retreat. I even got to meet the President of ASDA, Colleen Greene, who flew in from Boston. ASDA! Thanks 7

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Moving Forward: Life As A New Dentist

MWU-CDMA Class of 2012 Alumnus Matt Harmon shares his transition from being a dental student to a practicing dentist

By Dr. Matt Harmon 12

As the days, weeks, and

months have just flown by, I have grown in a lot of ways. I have improved my clinical skills, I have learned a lot about practice management, I have dealt with a lot of As a practitioner, I am now responsible for bringing in different and challenging the money for my family and personal needs, not to patient situations, and I have improved my understanding about what it takes to be a successful mention the surplus of revenue to pay for all overhead expenses of the practices I am currently dentist. What it takes is continuing to build on the working for. On top of that, I have to foundation that was provided to me Dentistry is fast paced. find a way to pay back all the money I through my learning of dentistry while You will wear a lot of borrowed from the government over in dental school. different hats the past 4 easy years. The schedule is throughout the day and Looking back, I do not miss school. In no longer given to me; it is, on the week and month. fact, I will never, ever, ever, ever go other hand, up to me. I have to be backas a student. I love the freedom Planning is crucial! So willing to work whatever schedule it have one! I will say it of doing what I want to do and being takes to meet our family financial againhave a plan! equipped with the knowledge of how needsI have to find the patients to to do it. School did provide me with treat in order to achieve the financial the majority of that knowledge, but some of it had to success that allows me to pay for lifes necessities. come on the job. Dental school did offer a structured Again; not to mention the student loan debt I am platform of how to decide how to make a smart and responsible for paying back. I am no longer educated decision. It taught me how to be a good surrounded by a pre-clinical instructor, CCC of CCF judge of myself, my work, and my abilities. who obviously knows more than I do (I will admit, I have phoned a friend on occasion thoughthx Dr. There is a wonderful security blanket around you as a C.) to gain helpful insight to a patient situation. Such student. If you go the route I went, you are given the freedoms can be daunting. money on a quarterly basis to live and pay for school, you are given a schedule of where and what you will Continued on page 9 8

be doing on a minute by minute basis, and you are surrounded by faculty and mentors to help guide you through the maze of hoops you are required to jump through in order to achieve the degree you are working towards. What a wonderful security blanket indeed. Although I do not miss it, I can tell you it was all worth itevery minute.

Life as a Dentist from page 8 But, alas, be not afraid, for as a practitioner I know how to treatment plan, how to diagnose, and how to treat a patient in need. How do I know all of that? Well, the national boards told me I passed. The WREB told me I was ready to clinically treat a patient. The state license gave me the right to treat those patients in need and I was prepared for all of this while in dental school. There is no other way to explain it, but life has been really crazy and busy once I got out of school. I have felt as if I have been signing my life away on a daily basis with all the documents that accompany setting up my life outside of school. Getting set up as a dentist takes a lot of foot work, research, and time to get all of the pieces in place. For example licensing: jurisprudence is no joke. You have to study pages of documents that give the laws and statutes for the state in which you will be practicing. The exam is obviously passable, but you do need to study. The license application is pretty straight forward, but time consuming. Once I had that piece of paper (dental license) in my hands I was then able to get a national provider number, DEA license, tax identification number (if applicable), malpractice insurance, and disability insurance. All of these things have countless documents that need to be reviewed and signed and faxed or mailed and returned for further reviewing and signing and faxing or mailing. The bottom line is: dont plan on practicing dentistry for at least a month after graduation. Each of those things takes time to process and completeand the money to pay for all of the fees for licensing. Then there was health insurance, life insurance, buying a house, buying a car, and the insurances to accompany those purchases, which again require a lot of document reviewing and signing. Just when I would think I was done with one process another one would start. Is it worth it though? Absolutely, yes!!! Dentistry is fast paced. You will wear a lot of different hats throughout the day and week and month. Planning is crucial! So have one! I will say it againhave a plan! Execute it. Change it when needed and be flexible if you do (trust me, things can change in an instant), but if you do not have a plan then you will be in trouble. The most beneficial advice I can give you is to use your faculty mentors, advisors, administrator, and other dentists in the community to gather as much information from them as you can about their real life experiences. Dental school simply cannot teach you everything you need to know, but the foundation is sound. You are paying a lot of money to go to school at Midwestern, so get your moneys worth. D4s: do not look now, but you graduate in 6 monthsWhat are your plans? Do you have any? If not, now is the time to find one. Ask your favorite clinical faculty for advice, I promise you will get an ear full. D3s, D2s, and D1s it is never too early to start. Good luck on your journey and buckle up, because it is a fast paced world out here. If you are not ready, you will get run over.

D1 Corner Tips for Studying Anatomy

Head and Neck Anatomy The Three R's": Repetition, Redundancy, and Restatement. This should, at first glance emphasize the point that learning anatomy isn't a study once or cram before the exam proposition. On closer inspection, however, each of these R's has a slightly different connotation and each play a separate and important role. Repetition: anatomy is more like learning a language than anything else, and like any language, the more you u se it the easier it becomes - read texts and notes more than once; spend several sessions studying in the lab. Redundancy: there is no one perfect way to teach all people anatomy and that is why anatomy students are provided with so many varied source materials; even though they all contain the same information, each will present it in a way that works for some individuals an not for others - find the ones that work best for you and use more than one source. Restatement: you have not mastered the material until you can describe it to someone else in your own words; work in groups and teach each other. - Justin Georgi, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy There are two keys to succeeding in anatomy. The first is making the material applicable to every day life. When you're out for a run, ask yourself what muscles, bones, nerves, etc. make this stride possible. Secondly, there are no shortcuts or cramming in anatomy. Spending time outside of class in cadaver lab is invaluable. Anatomy is all about relationships, and studying how all the components of body interconnect is the only way to truly grasp the concepts. - Cara Copeland 15

Thao Nguyen 13 Where are you from? I was born in Houston, TX, but I grew up on an Air Force base in Okinawa, Japan. I moved back to Houston for undergrad, but I still consider Okinawa home. It really is the best place on the planet. Why ASDA? I like to attend the BBQs, especially when there are fun things like the slide or the dunk tank. Plus, free food will always attract dental students! Organized dentistry is really important because its nice to have a group of people who have your back and resources you need. Thoughts about dental school? Dental school has been really stressful, but I look back on the past 3+ years and I have so many fun memories both in and out of school. The greatest challenge of any student is balancing home, school, sleep, life, etc. It may take a while, but it is such a relief to finally find that balance. Plans after graduation? I think it is really important to take care of our military members and families, so I would like to dedicate my career to them. Whether I do that as a member of the military or as a civilian is still up in the air. I would eventually like to end up back in Okinawa providing dental care on base on the weekdays and enjoying the beach on the weekends.

Neuroanatomy
Neuroanatomy is a just as challenging as anatomy and needs a great deal of studying to understand completely. First, understand the anatomy of each structure to make sure you have a good overall knowledge before getting into the details. Understand the pathways and where they are located throughout their paths to or from the brain is very important. Make sure you have a clear u nderstanding of what would happen if the pathways were severed at different levels of the spinal cord and brain stem. Study the effects that are coordinated and instructed by each part of the cortex, cerebellum, and other structures covered in the lectures. Good luck, study hard and you will do great!!! - Rachel Jolley 15

Introducing ASDA D1 Reps Kyla Olson & Steven Goetz

Kyla Olson 16: I was elected to represent the CDM class of 2016 as one of the D1 representatives for ASDA. I grew up in Bismarck, North Dakota and attended the University of North Dakota, majoring in biology. I was president of the pre-dental club in undergrad, which makes me particularly excited about planning the SIM clinic over the summer for students aspiring to be dentists. I love being involved and look forward to working with other students to become the best professionals we can be. After the first week of attending Midwestern, I knew this was where I was supposed to be. I am proud and h onored to be representing the College of Dental Medicine at Midwestern University. Steve Goetz 16: Hello ASDA, my name is Steve Goetz and Im excited to be this years D1 Rep! My hometown is Pittsburgh, and I completed my undergrad at Penn State. I chose to get involved in ASDA because I want to take advantage of the networking opportunities, and Im entertaining the possibility of entering government someday. When Im not busy brainstorming new ways to fundraise for ASDA, I keep myself busy with personal training, pretty much any type of exercise, and reading. I look forward to getting to know everyone better in the coming months! D1 Reps will be planning the Clinical Simulation Course for pre-dental students in June 2013. Stay tuned! MWU ASDA Fundraisers (1) MWU-CDMA Glasses/Tumblers: $5 each or 4 for $15 (2) Oral-B Toothbrush Kit that includes 1 S mart toothbrush with hard b rushing sensor & timer, 4 Variable brush heads/tips, 1 Pro-health rinse, 1 Pro-Health toothpaste, 1 Glide Pro-Health floss and a Canvas Bag. - $80 Please contact Francis Im 13 at fim28@midwestern.edu for purchasing information. While supplies last! Interested in writing for the national newsletter (ASDA News), m agazine (Mouth), or blog (Mouthing Off)? All current ASDA members are welcome! Please see http://www.asdanet.org/howtosubmit.aspx for more information

Dr. Aseel Murad Assistant Professor, CDMA How many years have you been practicing dentistry? I graduated from the University Of Baghdad in 1994 with a BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), practiced for three years before I moved to United States. In 2003 I graduated from the University Of Pennsylvania with a DMD. I practiced in AZ until 2010 when I accepted a full time position with Midwestern University. Why did you decide to teach dentistry? I wanted to stay connected with the dental community and enrich my dental career, then I fell in lovewith teaching! It is fun and very rewarding! Advice for new dental school graduates? Stay connected with your colleagues, mentors and keep learning, stay engaged. Continuing education classes are good for that, dont forget your local study clubs as well. Anything else you would like to share with students? You are in a great program, learn...learn and then learn some more! Ask your faculty about their individual experiences to help you find your own path in the profession.

Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine Arizona Chapter

Mission 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. For more information, please visit ASDA at www.asdanet.org

Upcoming Events: 11.26.12-12.21.12 Oral-B Toothbrush + CDM Glasses/Tumblers Fundraiser in the MWU Cafeteria 2.09.13 District 10 Meeting @ UNLV in Las Vegas, NV 2.13.13 Arizona Dental State Lobby Day 3.06.13-3.09.13 43rd Annual Session in Atlanta, GA 3.23.13 GIVE KIDS A SMILE @ MWU Dental Institute! 4.15.13-4.16.13 National Dental Student Lobby Day in Washington DC

Photo Credits: Dr. Robert Kramer, Dr. Matt Harmon, Natalie Saldivar 15 & Emily Hobart 15

Questions, Concerns, Article Ideas or Comments? (1) Contact MWU-CDMA ASDA at: mwuazasda@gmail.com (2) Friend MWU ASDA on facebook (3) Visit us at: www.midwesternasda.com Eric Hu 15

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