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at University of California Santa Cruz
Pre-Dental Society
In this issue
• What does the Pre-Dental
Society has to offer?• Meeting Dates
• Member Dues
• Myth vs. Fact
• Upcoming Events
• DAT Practice Question
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Specialty Corner
Issue 02, Fall 2013Biweekly Newsletter, Thursday, 24OCT13
More inside!
The electric chair was invented by a
dentist.
Fun Fact!
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What does the Pre-Dental Society
has to offer?PDS can help you become a more competitive applicant for dental
school and learn more about the exciting and dynamic field of
dentistry.
• Biweekly, informational meetings about how to apply to dental
school and more• Class advising
• Peer mentoring groups with students who have or are
applying to dental school
• Mock dental school interviews (in the spring)
• Personal statement workshops
• Dental school tours with the club
• Carpooling to pre-health conferences (UOP Pride Day, UCSF
Impressions Conference, and more)
• Volunteering opportunities
• Opportunities to network and make friendships with students
with similar goals
• Socials! (bonfires, bowling, pizza nights, and more)
• Activities to improve interview skills and critical thinking
• Guest speakers to learn more about dentistry
• Dental job shadowing program offers students the chance to work
with local dentists in Santa Cruz
• Leadership opportunities
We are very excited about our plans for this year, and are encouraged
by the interest in dentistry from passionate students like you! If you
have an idea for an event or project you’d like to suggest or organize,
talk to a board member or email us so we can help you get started.
Your input is greatly appreciated!
Meeting Dates
♦Wednesday, Oct 09, 2013, 7:30-8:30pm
@ Muwekma Ohlone conference room,Bay Tree 3rd floor
♦ Wednesday, Oct 23, 2013, 7:30-8:30pm@ Redwood Lounge
◊ Wednesday, Nov 06, 2013, 7:30-8:30pm
@ Muwekma Ohlone conference room,Bay Tree 3rd floor
◊ Wednesday, Nov 20, 2013, 7:30-8:30pm
@ Muwekma Ohlone conference room,Bay Tree 3rd floor
Myth vs. FactMyth: My wisdom teeth aren’t bothering me, so I
don’t need to have them removed.
Fact: Wisdom teeth don’t always need to beremoved. Some people’s mouths are large enough toaccommodate their growth, and others have wisdomteeth that don’t come close to erupting. However ,there are many times when wisdom teeth should beevaluated for removal even in the absence of anyform of discomfort, in order to prevent possible
cysts, infections or impact on the adjacent teeth.
Member Dues
◊ Becoming a PDS member can have lots
of benefits! And you can still join!
◊ Yearly due is $25, or quarterly for $10.
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DAT
Practice Question
Survey of the Natural Sciences:
Chemistry
When the volume of a gas is
decreased at constant
temperature, the pressure
increases because the molecules
move faster.
move slower.
become heavier.
become lighter.
strike a unit area of
the container more
often.
A
B
C
D
E
Specialty CornerEndodontics
Dental specialty concerned with the study and treatment of the dental
pulp. They perform a variety of procedures including endodontic
therapy (root canal therapy), endodontic treatment, surgery, treating
cracked teeth, and treating dental trauma.
Upcoming Eventso Pre-Dental Society is starting a Member of the Month (MOM)
award to PDS Members that show commitment and effort to not
only the club but also on becoming a dentist. We understand that
you can’t attend every single event, so every effort is factored in.
The PDS MOM will be featured in our website and newsletter.
This award provides a great advantage when applying to dental
school that shows your commitment to dentistry.
o Application for the SMDEP (Summer Medical and Education
Program) starts on November 1st. If you have any questions
please contact our Secretary, Renzo Noratto.
o The Career Center will have an MMI style Mock Interview
Day on Monday, November 4, 2013 starting at 9:00am. You must
RSVP to attend the event. For more information please see our
Facebook page. If you have any questions please contact our
President, Chelsea Director.
o The Pre-Dental Society will be hosting a social/fundraiser at
Woodstock’s on Tuesday, November 5, 2013. If you turn in a flyer
with your purchase a percentage will go towards the club’s funds.
Please invite everyone you know and give them a flyer. Rides will
be provided if needed.
o Volunteer with the Pre-Dental Society for theRun or Dye fun run this Saturday, October 26, 2013. Rides will
be provided if needed. For more information please see our
Facebook page. If you have any questions please contact our
Volunteer Coordinator, Steven Lu.
Volunteer Opportunity
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Contact us…
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/5191818103/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/UCSC_PDS
Website: http://predentalslugs.blogspot.com
E-mail: mailto:[email protected]
“Keeping it flossy since 2007”
Answer to DAT Practice Question:
When the volume of a gas is decreased at constant
temperature, the pressure increases because the
molecules strike a unit area of the container more
often (e).
UCSC Pre-Dental Society
For questions & concerns about the newsletter, please contact John Sy, UCSC PDS Vice President at [email protected].