Growing up in Kfarhazir, Lebanon, I have always counted on my family for support. They are the reason why I am in my final year of dental school in the United States, graduating with a dual degree in dentistry and a master’s in public health in May.
Communication in dentistry: a philosophical perspective
There is evidence that effective communication practices lead to higher quality patient outcomes, such as greater satisfaction, greater understanding and recall, lower costs of care, better compliance with prevention and treatment protocols, and even better treatment outcomes. Communication is clearly important. But why does communication sometimes fail?
Level up: 3 ways to give back during ASDA’s Week of Service
It’s almost that time of year! Now that the holidays are behind us, ASDA is looking forward to Week of Service, taking place Jan. 17-23. This is a time for ASDA chapters across the country to engage in community service challenges and celebrate giving back.
Leadership – from the ASDA University of Puerto Rico chapter perspective
Since day one in dental school, I knew I wanted to be a member of ASDA. I had heard so much about how it advocates for students, helps mold leadership skills and provides a community of students going through the same challenges you are going through who help each other. Being part of the University of Puerto Rico’s ASDA chapter, I felt a sense of belonging and community from the start.
The dentist’s role in managing trigeminal neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain condition that can result in inexplicable and spontaneous pain in the areas innervated by all three branches of the trigeminal nerve. Oftentimes, patients with trigeminal neuralgia will approach a dentist with complaints of pain in their mouth with no obvious cause.
How to overcome fear and conquer the dental school application
During my time in undergrad, my biggest obstacle was fear — fear that even if I tried hard, I still might not achieve what I wanted. For a while, this fear prevented me from giving serious thought to what I wanted to do after graduation.
The importance of the medical illustrator today
Of all the trends that have defined 21st-century education, none are more obvious than the increasing incorporation of technology in the classroom. Yet even as technologies change, the role of the medical illustrator remains essential.