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UPCOMING EVENTS |3 save these dates!

MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS |4 learn more about your fellow classmates

CHILDREN’S HEALTH DAY |6 what was learned from cross campus collaboration

LAUGHING GAS |7 original student comic

ANNUAL SESSION RECAPS |8 review of the 2016 asda annual session from attending members

DENTAL DREAMS |10 what do they mean?

FACULTY IMPRESSIONS |11 get to know your GPLs

CANINE GUIDANCE |14 man’s best friend and dental support system

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE |16

MEET YOUR NEW TRUSTEE |17 district 1 is #1

SPRING BREAKERS |18

Cosmetic Dentistry: a closer look -Ben Higgins `17

Should we treat patients based on their personal desires or based on their personal needs? What is the right choice? Why not both? Cosmetic dentistry offers the opportunity to manage our patient’s dental needs while meeting their personal requests for a beautiful result. Many people say, ‘beauty is in the eye of the beholder’ and it seems reasonable to assume it is only important to appease the eye of the patient as they behold their own perception of beauty. As the dentist, we too are the beholder, and must choose to see the beauty of our work in every stage of treatment. As clinicians, we should strive to see beauty in the biological basis for treatment, in the chemistry of the materials we use, in the function of the tooth we restore, and in the overall work we produce. Cosmetic dentistry is as much a philosophy as it is practice.

My take on cosmetic dentistry stems from my past experiences as a finish-carpenter and custom cabinet-builder. When building a custom kitchen, one must be detail oriented, design for functionality, use quality materials, and pay close attention to structural integrity. The most rewarding aspect of my work as a cabinet maker was incorporating all of these things while blending the right colors, shapes, lines, finishes, and profiles to produce a beautiful result. My goal as a carpenter was fulfilling the homeowners desires by helping build their dream home. They all wanted a place where they could be happy, comfortable, confident, and proud. I have found the same pleasure providing dental treatment to my patients and fulfilling their desire for a healthier, beautiful smile. My past helps to fuel my present pursuit of dentistry; specifically, it helped establish my minds eye of how I provide treatment to patients.

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Hello Readers,

Welcome to the second issue of the PDL for the spring 2016 semester…has this year

flown by or what? As you can tell, we’ve made some changes and really hope you enjoy them! This newsletter wouldn’t be possible without your contributions, suggestions, and

support and for that we’d like to extend our deepest appreciation. Our team has spent many hours on this edition to try to make something that everyone can enjoy. As my time on the executive council comes to a close and I approach my fourth and final

year, I’ve thought a lot about UNE and ASDA and what they mean to me. I’m sure you’ve heard the saying “you get what you give” and if not I hope you’ve at least heard the song by New Radicals (stickin' it to The Man one

mall take over party at a time). Seriously though, it is 100% true. I know being involved isn’t for everyone, but I sincerely hope you give it a try at some point during your time here- it can’t hurt. Worst case, you don’t find something you’re passionate about or you stumble upon your niche and flourish! Even in the worst case, it gives

you the opportunity to create something you are enthusiastic about. Dental school has produced some of the most stressful moments of my life, but by the same token, it’s

also given me some of the most rewarding experiences and brought people in my life I would never have known otherwise, and that now I couldn’t imagine never knowing. Being involved doesn’t have to mean running for a presidency or spending every hour of your weekend volunteering and organizing events -it definitely can if that’s

what you want or are into- it really just means being an active participant. By coming and showing up, even for a single session or event, you show support and I promise you will learn something along the way.

To me, UNE ASDA means Unity News Events Advocacy Students Dentistry Advancement. Ok, so full disclosure I just tried to make that work as an acronym, but I’ve got to be honest when I say that I agree with it! Our chapter always strives to be fully inclusive with everything by informing the student body of all

opportunities- both fun and service oriented, while remembering that we all are students and keeping the interests of our fellow colleagues above all else- we’ve got your back!

So now that I’ve given my two cents of involvement, it’s time for you to sit back, relax, and enjoy this newsletter! As always, never hesitate to contact anyone on the executive council with questions, comments, or concerns- we love hearing from our members and it’s your input that helps us make our chapter strong.

Kindly,

KATIE JO HUNT `17

2015-2016 UNE ASDA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

First Delegate: Katie Hunt ‘17 Second Delegate: Nate O’Neill ‘17

Treasurer: Suzie Oh ‘17 Secretary: Isha Gandhi ’17 Legislative Liaison: Shefat Rabbi ‘17

GAPSA Councilor: Courtney Baker ’17 Immediate Past President: Ava Lindert ’17

D19: Lindsey Cunningham D18: Ben Lacy D17: Jenny Miedema

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Michelle Tsao

Letter From the Editor

WOULD YOU LIKE TO WRITE FOR US? EMAIL OUR EDITOR-IN-CHIEF TODAY! KHUNT2@UNE.EDU

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Upcoming Events

TBD S e l f D e f e ns e workshop $15 registration fee: all proceeds going to the academy of cosmetic dentistry charitable foundation to provide dental care for victims of domestic abuse

Wednesday 3/ 3 0 asda i n vo lv em ent fa i r

Join the current executive council members during lunch to learn about their positions and how to get involved with your chapter! Lunch will be provided- first come, first served.

monday 5/ 1 6 -monday 5/ 3 0 may b r eak

Good luck on your Boards!

Saturday 7/ 1 6 l e v i n tag e c i r qu e : asda 3 rd annua l ba l l

T BD h oops f or t roops

$10 fee per team (5 persons max). All proceeds will be donated to “A Soldier’s Smile”- a charity that works closely with ACE to provide necessary cosmetic and restorative dental treatment to American Soldiers and Veterans.

MAKE SURE TO CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR THE LIVE CALENDAR-

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Don’t forget about our Yankee

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Group Code: 990094053

HOMETOWN: Fond du Lac, WI

CHILDHOOD DREAM JOB: Clothes designer- apparently I thought I was a fashionista ;)

I COULDN’T LIVE WITHOUT: My Pomeranian Sophie- truly my best friend!

BEST CLINIC EXPERIENCE: One of my favorite parts of working up in the clinic is getting to know and working with the patients. So far, I’ve been able to do an SRP and it went well! The best part though was how happy and appreciative the patient was when she left.

IN 5 YEARS I’LL BE: Living somewhere on the east coast as an associate dentist and keeping in touch with all the great friends I’ve made while being here!

FAVORITE THING ABOUT PORTLAND: The coast! So many beautiful parks and beaches to explore in the area. It also contributes to the delicious food out here-which is probably my 2nd favorite!

MOST EMBARRASSING SONG I LOVE TO SING ALONG TO: “Wannabe”-Spice Girls-takes me back to my grade school days with some of my best friends

WERE YOU SCARED ABOUT STARTING DENTAL SCHOOL? Definitely- I was moving the farthest away from home than ever before and the first of my siblings to do such a move. I had to decide between going to a school outside Chicago and here, and I went with my gut (even though my family and friends disagreed because of the distance :)). It is the biggest adventure of my life, and I’m sure I made the right decision!

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Member Spotlights

HOMETOWN: Greenville, NC

CHILDHOOD DREAM JOB: Stockbroker

I COULDN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Kraft macaroni and cheese

BEST CLINIC EXPERIENCE: When Dr. Suzette Stines brought everyone in the row to look at my prep and said “See, it looks just like it does in the book”

IN 5 YEARS I’LL BE: ...in a lot of debt

FAVORITE THING ABOUT PORTLAND: Walkability- the ability to walk places.

MOST EMBARRASSING SONG I LOVE TO SING ALONG TO: Glamorous by Fergie…we f l y i n f i r s t c l a s s

WERE YOU SCARED ABOUT STARTING DENTAL SCHOOL? Ah…not really. I’m always up for a challenge

SOMETHING PEOPLE MIGHT NOT KNOW: that I like to listen to classical music very loud n the way to clinic in the mornings

IF I WERE A DRINK I’D BE: A very cold glass of chardonnay

FAVORITE TOOTH: Mandibular first molar. It has 3 cusps on the buccal side, I like that. It’s also the widest mesiodistally of any other tooth in the mouth.

QUOTE: “One who wanders is not always lost”

WHO WOULD PLAY ME IN A MOVIE: Jason Statham

FAVORITE INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Suzette Stines

Ray Thomas | dmd ‘17 alyssa liebzeit | dmd ‘18

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sarah georgeson | DMD ‘19

HOMETOWN: Columbus, WI

CHILDHOOD DREAM JOB: I was set on dentistry by 15, before then, it changed…A LOT!

I COULDN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Chocolate and peanubutter

BEST CLINIC EXPERIENCE: Successful Fluoride treatment on a 5 year old!

IN 5 YEARS I’LL BE: Working towards paying off my student loans, and hopefully volunteering some time at a free clinic!

FAVORITE THING ABOUT PORTLAND: Being on the coast (and the local beer selection)!

MOST EMBARRASSING SONG I LOVE TO SING ALONG TO: Who let the dogs out (while dancing with my dogs)

WERE YOU SCARED ABOUT STARTING DENTAL SCHOOL? Not at all! I had been working toward this for so long, I was so happy and excited!! Plus, I was accepted off the waitlist with only one month to move half way across the country and find a place to live. So I really didn’t have any time for being scared!

SOMETHING PEOPLE MIGHT NOT KNOW: I am congenitally missing #7, 16, 17, and 32!

IF I WERE A DRINK I’D BE: A Cucumber Gimlet

FAVORITE TOOTH: #7

QUOTE: I”Today, give a stranger one of your smiles . It might be the only sunshine he sees all day” — H. Jackson Brown Jr.

WHO WOULD PLAY ME IN A MOVIE: Kristin Davis

FAVORITE INSTRUCTOR: Dr. El-Naga

Think you really know the faculty and staff we work with daily? Well we asked a member of our UNE CDM family a series of questions and want you to try to guess who they are based on their answers. Good luck!

Can You Guess Who?

…it’s a mystery!

WHO is your celebrity doppleganger? JASON BOURNE WHAT is your favorite dental instrument? HATCHET WHEN did you know dentistry was for you? AFTER HAVING A LOT OF WORK DONE AT A DENTAL SCHOOL

WHERE was your favorite place to practice? SE ASIA

WHY did you make the transition to academia? I LOVE INNOVATION AND INTERACTING WITH TALENTED, INTELLIGENT STUDENTS AND FACULTY HOW long have you been with UNE? SINCE MAY 2013

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On February 20th, I helped organize the first ever UNE Children’s Health Fair, which was hosted in the Oral Health Center. My aim was to create an avenue for students from some of the different health programs at UNE to learn from one another. The student volunteers were from Dental Medicine, Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, and Pharmacy programs. Even though our public turnout was not great, the experience of working and learning from the different programs made the day a success.

During the event, I was watching my classmates interact with students they might have never met otherwise. They were asking each other questions about their respective fields and gaining knowledge they didn’t have a few minutes earlier. Many students came up to me expressing how happy they were to finally work with other health professions and gain insight into how others think about overall health.

Children’s Health Day: an inter-professional collaboration -Mitchell Mamorsky `17

My hope is to make this event annual, so more students could collaborate and learn from one another. I hope that we don’t have to wait another year for an inter-professional event like this. One idea that I wanted to explore is having a series of lunch and learns that allow

students to come together and present topics to their health professional peers.

As future health care providers, it is our duty to know what our peers in the other branches of medicine are practicing and teaching our patients. People will be coming to us, telling us of their issues outside our scope of practice in the hope that we can steer them in the right direction. By collaborating with other health professions, we

become exactly what patients’ need, a health care team. A team that is dedicated to the overall health of a person, not just a piece of it.

“BY COLLABORATING WITH

OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONS,

WE BECOME EXACTLY WHAT

PATIENTS NEED, A HEALTH

CARE TEAM. A TEAM THAT IS

DEDICATED TO THE OVERALL

HEALTH OF A PERSON, NOT

JUST A PIECE OF IT. “

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Laughing Gas:no nitrous needed.

Cosmetic Dentistry: a closer look My past revolved around meeting the desires of my customers. Unfortunately, it took a tragic life event for me to realize my job was missing an important aspect of service… meeting people’s needs. One reason I pursued dentistry is to learn a skill that enables me to treat the needs of others. In addition to meeting the oral healthcare needs of my patients, dentistry ignites my passion for fulfilling people’s desires through detail, design, and beauty. The best is when both are accomplished, and the patient feels satisfied both physically and mentally.

It is easy to say that my view of dentistry is with an emphasis on cosmetics. Cosmetic dentistry is a mindset, a viewpoint of how dentistry is delivered to the patient. Whether restoring a simple class I restoration, a complex class IV, or restoring an entire arch with indirect restorations, biological science, occlusal function, systemic health and aesthetics must all be considered. We are the beholders of our work and should appreciate its beauty throughout each step of the treatment process.

Are you interested in cosmetic dentistry? The AACD (American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry) offers a scholarship each year for interested dental students. This years scholarship was valued at more than $1,600 and will send select students to AACD's renown Annual Scientific Session in Toronto, Canada to learn from the cosmetic dental world's finest educators. The APEX award includes conference registration fees, air travel (up to $750), four nights hotel accommodations, and an annual membership in AACD, and more. If you are interested in this kind of opportunity, I encourage you to apply. The next application will be available next year, 2017.

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Original artwork: Erica Knarr ‘18

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SOMETHING PEOPLE MIGHT NOT KNOW: I originally went to college wanting to be a defense attorney(in high school it was my dream job) and had a poli sci major- realized quickly it wasn’t for me!

IF I WERE A DRINK I’D BE: Cosmopolitan-girly but strong! FAVORITE TOOTH: Maxillary central incisor- It’s really what makes everyone’s smile unique and special. It’s something I can fix if someone isn’t happy about their appearance/smile and really make a difference in their self-confidence.

QUOTE: ”She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.” Proverbs 31:25 My faith has helped bring me to where I am today, and every day I strive to be a woman like this. WHO WOULD PLAY ME IN A MOVIE: Jennifer Aniston- just because she is my favorite actress!

FAVORITE INSTRUCTOR: I can’t imagine picking just one. I think that all have contributed to my success so far in dental school and I appreciate each one’s advice and critique.

alyssa liebzeit | dmd ‘18

Advocacy: “If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu.”

Did you know that there are only three dentists currently in congress? The truth is that most of these politicians making decisions that impact the way we practice, don’t know the first thing about dentistry. That’s where we come in. We are the informed voice for the future of our profession, and trust me when I say these politicians want to listen.

At this year’s ASDA Annual Session, I was lucky enough to sit in on a lecture given by Michael Graham, a senior VP for ADPAC. He began by giving recognition to UNE CDM for their recent efforts in Augusta, lobbying against the proposed amendments to the LD1230 bill. This makes it evident that our advocacy efforts are not going unnoticed and we are fully capable of influencing change.

Annual Session: Advocacy Breakout -Nate O’Neill `17

Throughout the talk, he discussed many of the major accomplishments the ADA has made on our behalf such as loan refinancing through DRB, with savings that could range from 30-100k! The ADA is also currently working on a plan for our loan repayment during residency, where we could pay as low as 100$/month.

We were left with an example Michael had experienced working at the capitol all these years. He recalled a situation where the head of the AMA was attempting to push legislation and his audience pointed out that the AMA only represents 32% of medical professionals. The point being that a collective voice is ultimately necessary in making any major change. It is a selfish pursuit to leave yourself out of the discussion because we are all affected by the decisions these politicians make. Like they say: “If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu.”

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Visit the website: http://www.ada.org/en/

advocacy/adpac/

Reminder- being a member of the American Student Dental Association automatically grants you student membership in the ADA!

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ASDA Annual Session is one of the biggest, busiest, and most exciting events of ASDA.

It is the time when hundreds of dental students from around the country gather

under one roof to move ASDA forward and keep involved in organized dentistry. One of

the things I find most impressive about Annual Session is the exchange of knowledge and

networking opportunities. One of the reasons many students get involved in organized dentistry is to gain knowledge about the dental profession and build connections. This knowledge spreads from students to chapters to states whether it’s during candidate speeches, caucus discussions, proposed

resolutions, poster presentations, breakdown sessions or lunch chatter. Attending annual session

helped me stay connected and informed about current dental news. For example, I

learned about a new service that matches dental

professionals and dental practices called Cloud

Dentistry. For more info visit: https://www.clouddentistry.com

-Dzhuliya Servetnik `17

Annual Session: Attendee Recaps

By: Ava Lindert `17 Annual Session in Dallas really was the biggest week ever. A jam packed schedule full of networking events, chapter building breakouts, social activities, and maybe most important, the meeting of the house of delegates. This year there were over 30 resolutions presented to the house; check out the entire list of proposed resolutions here. I had the exciting opportunity to serve on a reference committee as a delegate reviewer. The main task of this role was to participate in a reference committee hearing where students asked questions of the resolution sponsors and authors. Through this question and answer discussion, the reference committee would construct a board recommendation given to the House of Delegates, providing guidance in casting a yes or no vote. Many resolutions were simple edits to existing policy. However, as the argument for elimination of live patients in licensure examinations ramps up, the most notable edit to existing policy was the revision of the ASDA stance on licensure. As of Saturday, March 5th with a passing vote in the house, the new L-1 policy reads:

The Association believes an ideal licensure exam: • Does not use human subjects in a live clinical

testing scenario • Is psychometrically valid and reliable in its

assessment • Is reflective of the scope of current dental

practice • Is universally accepted

The American Student Dental Association (ASDA) believes demonstration of both kinesthetic and clinical decision-making competence is necessary to obtain initial dental licensure. ASDA believes this should be demonstrated through the following:

•Manikin-based kinesthetic assessment, •A non-patient based Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) and •Submission of a portfolio of comprehensive patient care.

Another prominent resolution proposed was the stance of the Association regarding the newly implemented Advanced

Dental Admissions Test. Those of you who are not planning to specialize may be wondering what I’m referring to. Visit the ADA webpage to educate yourselves on the exam. The proposed resolution stated that: • ASDA encourages residency programs not to use

the ADAT until it is validated with several years of results.

• ASDA encourages the ADA to extend the term of the pilot phase of a suggested 3-5 year period for the purpose of data collection and refinement of the exam.

• ASDA encourages the ADA to subsidize the cost of the ADAT exam until the “pilot” phase is finished.

• Upon completion of the pilot phase, ASDA encourages residency programs to weigh the ADAT no more heavily than class rank, GPA, or other criteria.

• ASDA encourages ADEA PASS to not publish ADAT scores on the PASS application until after the pilot period.

While this resolution did not pass in the direct sense, the resolution was referred to the 2016-2017 Board of Trustees to discuss further with the ADA to ensure that the voice of the association will be well represented, and the ADAT exam will be administered appropriately.

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Dental dreams are nothing new. In fact, the specific dream of one’s teeth falling out has been interpreted since humans have recorded their dreams. Ancient Greeks believed that this specific dream was an omen that a loved one was about to take a one way trip down the river Styx. In other words, they thought it meant death. The father of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud, believed that women who dreamt of their teeth falling out longed to have children. He postulated that men who had the same dream were afraid of castration. My more modern interpretations to follow have been pulled from the ever helpful dreamdictionary.com. Symbols from acrobats to zombies are catalogued, helping to interpret even the strangest of dreams.

DENTAL DREAM TYPE Pulling teeth: If you are pulling out your own teeth in a dream then it could mean that something needs to come out. You may need to say something difficult to someone or do something that you don’t particularly want to do. If someone else is pulling your teeth it could mean that a person in your life is pushing you to do something you’re resistant to or say something that you would rather keep inside.

Rotting teeth: There a few different interpretations to a rotting teeth dream, none of them positive. One meaning is that different anxieties and problems you have been keeping inside are now coming to the forefront, and you’re worried that perhaps you cannot conceal them from others anymore. A second interpretation suggests that you are no longer as confident as you once were. Perhaps you think that others are perceiving you in a negative way. In general, teeth symbolize confidence and health, and a dream of a caries ridden dentition suggests you are feeling insecure or even ill.

Broken/chipped teeth: A broken tooth can be a symbol for a broken promise. Have you lied or been lied to recently? It can also mean that you feel like there’s something in your life that you feel ineffectual at. Or maybe it’s just your subconscious telling you that you grind your teeth at night, and you should probably invest in a mouthguard!

Teeth falling out: Probably the most common dental dream, one’s teeth falling out is a symbol of all of our anxieties and the things that we cannot control. Anything from lack of power in a

relationship to feeling inadequate in work or school can contribute to the horrifying imagery of opening your mouth to speak and a cascade of molars, incisors, and canines spilling out and rattling to the floor.

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Dental Dreamsinterpreting your slumber spectacles

Dean Ryder

Can You Guess Who?

- Courtney Baker `17

What is your favorite dental term/phrase? I don’t know if I have a favorite “to do well one must see well”, “I want this perfect, no pressure right?” Did you always want to be a dentist? Yes, ever since I was in grade school. My father was a physician, did a great deal of house calls, delivered most of the babies in Sanford, Maine, emergencies in the middle of the night, etc. I realized how hard he worked. My thought was “I’ll go into dentistry, I love the sciences, people, and working with my hands, PLUS I will have better hours and spend time with my family (if I ever got married and had one). I realize now that I was not quite “spot on”. What is your favorite thing about Maine? Without a doubt the ocean, although I do love the lakes and mountains and the different seasons. What was the most rewarding experience of your career? I can’t nail it

down to one thing. I have been learning and growing my entire career. When you’re not at the OHC, you are … Spending time with my wife and family, fishing,

hiking, home projects, working on my “honey do list!!!”. Hometown? Sanford,

Maine (born and raised). If you were lost in space, what’s the one song you could listen to on repeat? Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin. What would be the title of a movie about your life? Good question, I just don’t have an answer for that. I can tell you, it would not make it to the box office, it would not even make it to Netflix. Favorite season, why? Fall without a doubt! Beautiful foliage, warm

days, cool nights, no mosquitoes, or black flies. French toast or crepes? Actually both. I have found memories of both as a child. Biggest piece of advice you can give to students? Treat patients as if they were your family, pay attention to detail, give every effort 110%, be respectful, honest, and professional. Who is the one person you'd like to meet- alive or dead? It would be

the late Al McQuire If you had one wish, what would it be? More wishes!!! Right?

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Crumbling teeth: Different from rotting teeth or a chipped tooth, the dream of having all your teeth crumble can signify the fear of getting older. Crumbling symbolizes age because, as one would expect, that’s what happens when items get older. Think of the Sphinx or the Old Man of the Mountain in New Hampshire. Both succumbed to years of weather and erosion. Enamel is the hardest substance in the body, so when one dreams about his or her teeth crumbling, the obvious assumption would be that the rest of the body is decomposing as well.

As is evidenced through the above list, dental dreams are not for the happy-go-lucky. They often let us know that there is some sort of turmoil in our lives, so much so that it has manifested itself into our deepest consciousness. Dreams are nothing to scoff at. They can often give us insight into our innermost workings, thoughts we haven’t had the time to really parse out in our waking lives. For those of you that are having recurrent dental dreams (or any other type of stressful dream) remember that the UNE counseling services are always available, located at the lower level of Ginn Hall or by calling (207) 221-4550. For now, I wish you all dreams of bunnies (symbolizes carefreeness of being and child), bakeries (symbolizes richness and success), and bagpipes (symbolizes strength and virility).

Faculty Impressions :get to know your group practice leaders

Farmington

Dr. Lionel Pete Vachon

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Faculty Impressions :

Caribou

Denmark

Dr. Fields Farrior

Dr. Jay Beauchemin

What is your favorite dental term/phrase? Pedunculated Did you always want to be a dentist? No What is your favorite thing about Maine? The cool summers. What was the most rewarding experience of your career? I prefer to think that this has not happened yet. When you’re not at the OHC, you are … Getting a MS in education. I have a boring existence these days. Hometown? Brewton, AL If you were lost in space, what’s the one song you could listen to on repeat? Mmmm Mmmm Mmmm Mmmm – Crash Test Dummies. It is an incredibly stupid song and it has been stuck in my head since 1993. Why change that just because I’m stuck in space?! What would be the title of a movie about your life? “Winston Wolf” Favorite season, why? Fall, I like cool, crisp mornings. French toast or crepes? Eggs and bacon – sweet breakfast is weird to me. Biggest piece of advice you can give to students? Share. Play Fair. Don’t hit people.Put things back where you found them. Clean up your own mess. Don’t take things that aren’t yours. Say you’re sorry when you hurt somebody. Wash your hands before you eat. Flush.”- All I Really Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. Robert Fulghum Who is the one person you'd like to meet- alive or dead? I don’t know about ‘meet’ but if I can talk with someone who is dead, I would like to talk to my grandmother again. If you had one wish , what would it be? This is the first time that I have been able to empathize with a pageant contestant. A cliché of a question deserves a cliché of an answer: world peace.

It takes a lot of work to run a group practice, especially when that group practice is made up of 15 or so students. We know how much time our group practice leaders spend in the clinic with us, but they also work after hours to help us have the best clinic experience we can. We appreciate their dedication to our education and wanted to get to know a little more about them outside of the oral

health center!

What is your favorite dental term/phrase? “Dots in back, lines in front.” Although I really like saying sternocleidomastoid! Did you always want to be a dentist? I was about 6 years old when I told my dad that I wanted to be a dentist. I even remember that I was sitting in the passenger seat about two blocks from our house when I told him that. What is your favorite thing about Maine? Having grown up here, the best thing about it is the familiarity. But I also like that it’s not as crowded as other places and has mountains, lakes, and the ocean. What was the most rewarding experience of your career? There are many and they are all different, but one of the most touching were all the thank you and well-wishing card I received from patients after the found out that I was leaving practice to come here. It was so unexpected. When you’re not at the OHC, you are … thinking of the next time I will be doing something fun with my wife, whatever that may be. (Was that the right answer? HA! HA!) Hometown? Biddeford, Maine If you were lost in space, what’s the one song you could listen to on repeat? I hope I’m never lost in space...I like to drive too much! What would be the title of a movie about your life? “It’s a Wonderful Life 2” Favorite season, why? Summer – it hurts when it’s cold! French toast or crepes? Either...I’m French and so are they. Biggest piece of advice you can give to students? Thoughtful reflection will help you to be a better person and achieve the things that are important to you. Who is the one person you'd like to meet- alive or dead? Leonardo da Vinci. If you had one wish, what would it be? As cliché as it might sound, that all people got along.

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Eastport

Dr. Jeffrey Finegold

Dr. Elias Mikael ChatahWhat is your favorite dental term/phrase? “Please go

get the Finegold strips” Did you always want to be a

dentist? Yes. “To be a dentist” is under my high school

yearbook picture. What is your favorite thing about

Maine? The 4 distinct seasons. What was the most

rewarding experience of your career? Insisting that a reluctant patient immediately see the dermatologist for what I correctly suspected was a melanoma on their face. The patient returned one day, gave me a hug, and said that the physician stated I had saved his

life. When you’re not at the OHC, you are … I am skiing

in the winter, at the beach in the summer, varies in the

other seasons. Hometown? Portland, Maine If you were

lost in space, what’s the one song you could listen to on repeat? L.A. Woman, by The Doors What would be the

title of a movie about your life? A Good Life in

Portland, Maine- Part I. Favorite season, why?

Summer- I love our beaches. French toast or crepes?

French toast. Biggest piece of advice you can give to

students? Whether it be what aspect or specialty of dentistry you choose to pursue, where you want to practice, or any other such major decisions, go with your gut. Don't be swayed by people or circumstances that may seem enticing on the surface, but deep down

don't feel right. Who is the one person you'd like to

meet- alive or dead? George Washington. If you had one

wish, what would it be? Assuming I can't wish for more wishes, it would be for

continued good health for all of my family and friends.

What is your favorite dental term/phrase? I would tell you but “you can’t handle the tooth”. Did you always want to be a dentist?

Yes, at least from high school. What is your favorite thing about Maine? The outdoors look

promising! I can’t wait for a “shrimp on the barbie”! We actually call shrimps “prawns” in Australia. What was the most rewarding experience of your career? Helping a PhD student patient who had problems with her teeth from a young age due to access to care issues. Following case completion, which took 18 months, the patient cried and said “thank you for making me smile again, I can’t remember the last time I smiled”. When you’re not at the OHC, you are … -In Maine: playing with my kids, at the gym and hopefully soon what I used to do back home. When back home in Australia: horseback riding, kayaking in Sydney Harbour (correct spelling is with “ou” not “o”), snorkeling, hiking, sprinting on sand or just lazing about on the sandy beaches of Sydney. Of course nothing beats a BBQ and a Foster’s beer (kidding, I don’t like that beer, just thought I’d add it for some Aussie flavour!I’m hoping to use my easel again soon. Hometown? Melbourne, Australia. Sydney is my second/adopted hometown. If you were lost in space, what’s the one song you could listen to on repeat? At the cost of sounding like a new age sensitive guy:

- Adele: “I Set Fire to the Rain” - Lady Antebellum: “I Need You Now” - Calvin Harris & Disciples: “How Deep Is

Your Love” (my children like dancing to it with me)

What would be the title of a movie about your life? Not sure, but it definitely wouldn’t be a title suitable for a “chick flick”! Favorite season, why? Spring. It’s the beginning of a new life. Although I loved summers on the sandy beaches of Sydney, I have yet to experience a summer in Maine. French toast or crepes? French toast. Biggest piece of advice you can give to students? As demanding as the DMD program is, enjoy it! Once you graduate, life changes and you will miss UNE. Try to make the most of your time with your faculty, they’re here to help and guide you. You will miss having their support once you’re in the workforce. Who is the one person you'd like to meet- alive or dead? Mother Teresa. If you had one wish, what would it be? I wish for a peaceful world for our children to feel safe in.

She is a Pomeranian and I've had her since she was a puppy-so 4.5

years now! We love to do a lot of things

including: -go for short runs/ walks at Back

Cove, Eastern and Western Promenade

-hang out at different friends' houses for movie nights and get

togethers -go for car rides

-cuddle and watch tv(she LOVES to cuddle)!

-Alyssa Liebzeit `18

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Canine Guidancecompiled here are some student submissions with their best canine companions!

In remembrance of My Buddy.

-Ray Thomas `17

Buddy

Sadie will be 9 years old next week!

I got her from a high school teacher when I was

a senior. Sadie loves playing fetch and

swimming, and has been clinically diagnosed with

food obsession. She is afraid of cats and thunder storms and she loves the sound of her own voice.

-Keris Flynn `17

Sadie

Lilly & Kevin My dogs name is Kevin. He’s

always been a little weird, won’t walk on rugs, won’t make eye contact, can’t eat out of his

dish and walks away from a game of fetch. If there’s such a thing as canine aspergers, he would have it. But we still love

him. The other one is Lilly, she’s too normal. -Sheri Valley `17

Sophie

being a dental student can be so tuff exams, patients, & studying is real ruff

sometimes we just need our friends with fur to let us know everything ok, thats for sure!

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My name is Kirston Barrett and I am in the D2 class at UNE-CDM. I have 2 dogs, Astro and Bowen. Astro is a 1-

year-old Cardigan Welsh Corgi, and Bo is a 10-month-old St. Berdoodle

(Standard Poodle & Saint Bernard Mix). I picked Astro up from the breeder last March, and then my boyfriend and I got

Bo a few months later in June. They quickly became close and are inseparable now. They

love going for walks around the neighborhood, chasing each other around the yard, and chewing on

sticks. They really love being outside. Astro especially loves to swim. When

the weather is nice enough we like going to the Ocean Ave Dog Park, in the summertime we go almost every day. Bo is the cuddliest dog I've ever met, always looking for hugs and love. He's such a sweet puppy, and follows me

absolutely everywhere I go. Having the puppies has really helped relieve the stress

that comes along with being a dental student.

Astro & Bowen

This is Ryan, a D2 with his dog Buddy. Buddy is 90% wolf and 10% cat. Their favorite thing to

do together is watch their favorite team, the Patriots! Go

Pats!

Buddy

Nixon Nixon, 13 months old. Will

swim in any water regardless of

temperature. Loves the beach, trail runs, all

people and other dogs. Enjoys scuba diving

looking for stuff on the ocean floor and digging

up minnows at the beach. Lives for the

outdoors. Loyal companion.

-Tyler Hancock `17

Cinco I know y'all

asked for dog photos, but this

is my very large "dog", Cinco! She

is too cute not to share! I have had Cinco

since she was a baby. She is a Tennessee Walking Horse and was born on Cinco de Mayo. Her favorite special treats are Wheat Thins and Diet Coke. She loves to go

swimming and has a strong aversion to cows. Cinco even has a dental appointment once a

year! She gets her teeth treated by a vet, and they

use power tools (see image)!

-Caroline Moore `19

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Attending the annual session three weeks ago in Dallas, TX was one of the best and most enriching experiences in dental school. Not only did I gain

an incredible amount of knowledge, but also had fun

while doing it. We started the day with an appetizing breakfast and a caucus discussing resolutions and the executive council members for the upcoming year. The House of Delegates meetings were highly informational on the resolutions proposed by different schools. It was quite amazing watching how much of an effect we as dental students have on policy making that directly affects us. Several breakout sessions were designed to cover several different topics and each one of us chose to go to different ones to bring back as much information possible for our ASDA chapter here at UNE. A social event was planned for every single night of the five day conference including the one dressing up as shark week and line dancing in our cowboy outfits! It was just so much fun! I highly recommend getting involved with ASDA and learning what we are all about and experience such incredible events at least once before you graduate! #Yee-Haw #ASDAFever

-Isha Gandhi `17

The House of Delegates is an exciting experience where students with a particular sentiment within our profession can voice his/her opinion and potentially gain the support of our entire organization to initiate a meaningful change. Anyone can write a resolution, so if there is something that you feel can be improved, reach out to our local Legislative Liaison, Shefat Rabbi at srabbi@une.edu, or our District 1-3 Legislative Coordinator, Sara Golkari at sara.golkari@tufts.edu.

-Dzhuliya Servetnik `17

Being an ASDA member means you are automatically a member of the American Dental Association (ADA). Founded in 1859, the ADA is the nation's largest dental association representing more than 159,000 dentist members. It has grown to become the leading source of oral health related information for dentists and patients. The ADA is a great advocate for the dental profession and has achieved many accomplishments in 2015.

Here are some of the 2015 Lobbying Accomplishments

For your Dental Practice:

Two-Year Delay of Medical Device Tax. The ADA participated in a large partnership that advanced legislation to repeal the 2.3% excise tax on medical devices. The 2-year delay will gain time for the ADA and others to work to eliminate this tax in the future.

For the Dental Profession:

Upheld Prohibition on Use of Funds for Alternative Dental Health Providers. The ADA defeated efforts to allow the DHHS to use funds to train or employ alternative dental health care providers, as authorized in the Affordable Care Act.

For your Patients and the Public:

Fluoridation. The ADA obtained a statement from the Surgeon General endorsing community water fluoridation. The ADA also secured a $2 Million increase in funding for the CDC’s Division of Oral Health for FY 2016.

For more info visit: http://www.ada.org/en/about-the-ada/

and ADA.org/engage

Legislative Update

Meet Your New Trustee

UNE DMD’17 Ava Lindert Has Been Elected As District 1 Trustee!!! NAME/HOMETOWN/GRADUATING YEAR:

Ava Lindert, Wisconsin Dells, WI 2017

YOU’RE FROM WISCONSIN … DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE CHEESE?

All cheese, depending on what I’m eating. Stinky cheese with steak, munster on grilled cheese,

pepperjack in my bloody mary’s.

WHEN/HOW DID YOU KNOW YOU WANTED TO BE A DENTIST: My sister was born with some oral health issues, she had a cleft palate. Because of this she had

numerous surgeries, orthodontic treatment, etc. I always thought it was so cool and wanted to know

more. I also love the thought that I can form a relationship with a patient, and maybe see their family members, and their

kids someday. I think that’s really cool.

WERE YOU AN ACTIVE PRE-DENTAL IN UNDERGRAD?

I was the pre-dental club president my senior year, but I am embarrassed to admit, I had no idea what ASDA was.

DID YOU KNOW ABOUT ASDA IN UNDERGRAD? IF NOT, DO YOU WISH YOU

HAD? Oops, answered this above. But YES! I really wish I had known, there are so many great resources for undergrad

students.

WHO ARE YOU ROOTING FOR DURING MARCH MADNESS (IF ANYONE)?

Wisconsin =)

WHY’D YOU CHOOSE UNE: The area is beautiful, and the thought of being able to be part of a new program was really

intriguing to me. We have had so many opportunities that students at other schools don’t; we have great relationships with our faculty, we

started our ASDA chapter from the ground up and made it what we want it to be, we have a brand

new facility, and we don’t have postgrad students stealing away the coolest procedures.

DO YOU WANT TO STAY IN MAINE? IF NOT, WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS?

I do like Maine, I really like New Hampshire too. I’m afraid of settling down without knowing what else is out there though, so I’m thinking of doing a GPR

in a completely new area just to check it out.

ANY THOUGHTS OF SPECIALIZING OR CONTINUING YOUR EDUCATION AFTER 2017? WHY OR WHY NOT?

Already answered this one too =)

HOW DID YOU GET YOUR START WITH ASDA: Well we didn’t have an ASDA chapter at UNE, and I

remember our faculty, Dr. Ryder coming to ask about our ASDA chapter, to which no one

responded. So I thought, well it must be important if he’s asking about it. So I reached out to ASDA National, they helped me create the constitution

and the rest is history.

WHICH ASDA DISTRICT IS THE BEST: We’re number 1!

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT ASDA: Meeting students from other schools and having

the chance to see them regularly at events. It’s like anywhere you want to visit in the

country, you’ll know someone nearby.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE ASDA MEMORY THUS FAR:

Probably my first Annual Session, last year in Boston. It was so eye opening to see how many students were there, how well they all knew each other, the way

people went out of their way to help you during chapter improvement breakouts,

and how fun everyone was!

FAVORITE MEMORY IN DENTAL SCHOOL? I have a patient with down syndrome, and every time he comes in I have a

new favorite memory. He is so happy to see me, he gives me hugs and tells

funny stories. It’s so rewarding to work with someone who is so genuinely sweet

and caring.

IF YOU COULD CHANGE ANYTHING IN YOUR PATH TO DENTAL SCHOOL OR YOUR DENTAL EDUCATION, WHAT WOULD IT BE?

There is nothing that sticks out to me as a monumental regret. I’m very happy with where I

am right now, and a lot of people and experiences have gotten me here, I’m thankful for all of them.

ANY ADVICE FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN PURSUING LEADERSHIP POSITIONS WITH ASDA?

Put yourselves out there early and get involved! You don’t know unless you try, so if you are even thinking “Hey, maybe I want to be a part of this whole ASDA thing” just do it! You won’t regret it

and you’ll probably catch the fever and want to do something even bigger next time.

WHAT ARE YOUR HOPES FOR DISTRICT 1? I’d love to get a newsletter out and start a

community service event.

LAST ONE, WOULD YOU RATHER BE STUCK IN AN ELEVATOR OR IN A ROOM SURROUNDED BY SPIDERS?

That’s awful. Spiders, though.

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DISTRICT 1 IS COMPRISED OF UNE, UCONN, BU, HARVARD, AND TUFTS AND WE ARE SO PROUD TO HAVE ONE OF OUR OWN

REPRESENTING DISTRICT 1 AT THE ASDA NATIONAL LEVEL!

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Spring Breakers!

Wes Diebner, Peter Pelligrini And Myself Took Spring Break As An Opportunity To Experience Winter One More Time And Went On A Backpacking Trip To Mt. Cabot In The White Mountains Of Nh. We Stayed In

An Unheated Shack At The Summit And Got 5 Inches Of Fresh Snow That Night. It Was A Great

Time. -Ben Lacy `18

FIRST SPRING BREAK OF DENTAL SCHOOL by: Lindsey Cunningham

SPRING BREAK WAS A MUCH NEEDED REST FOR CLASS OF 2019. BUT OF COURSE, WE HAD TO KEEP

OURSELVES BUSY. SEVERAL OF US CROSSED STATE AND COUNTRY BORDERS TO RETURN HOME OR

EXPLORE NEW CITIES. OTHERS STAYED LOCAL AND ENJOYED

BEAUTIFUL NEW ENGLAND. WHETHER IT WAS CATCHING UP ON

LONG RUNS, SLEEP, GOOD FOOD, SLEEP, FRIENDS, FAMILY,

SLEEP, LAUNDRY, OR THAT “BOOK I HAVEN’T STARTED YET,” SPRING BREAK 2016 WAS A REFRESHING

HOLIDAY FOR TIRED FIRST YEAR DENTAL STUDENTS.

AMER AVDAGIC WITH GIRLFRIEND COURTNEY WILSON IN SANKT GALLENKIRCH, AUSTRIA

TUCKER TROTT, SON OF JAMIE AND ALICIA TROTT, ON HIS NEW SNOWMOBILE

ROBIN AND REBEKAH REED IN QUEBEC CITY, CANADA

ENGAGEMENT! MOHAMMED MAHDI WITH BRIDE TO

BE RUBY TABASSUM

BASIM EL-TOUKHY AT SIX FLAGS IN JACKSON, NJ

CATCHING UP ON HOME-

COOKED MEALS

COFFEE WITH TREASURER

FAMILY FRIENDSCATCHING UP ON (OR STARTING?) HOMEWORK …

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Tickets will be going on sale

before the end of the semester in the GAPSA

Office. Check uneasda.com for

updates.