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The first test I took in dental school was a pregnancy test.

I spent the first two semesters pregnant and gave birth to my daughter during finals week in the spring of 2020. While my classmates took a physiology final, I was in a labor and delivery room.

I planned my maternity leave based on the parental leave policy at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry. However, not all schools have a parental leave policy. Without a clear policy, soon-to-be parents don’t know how to proceed.

To continue their studies, students will need to adjust how, when or where they complete their academic work during the perinatal and postpartum period.

Management + Leadership

The fundamentals of HR in dental practice

by Kelly Rehanon February 19, 2020February 16, 2020Leave a Comment

Few things are as professionally rewarding as opening your own practice. Leading a team. Seeing your branding vision come to life. Your name on the sign. But the process isn’t all enjoyable. It comes with some challenging questions: How many employees do I need? How do I find a good employee? And, once they’re in place, how do I keep them?

ASDA News

Gold Crown Award nominees for best Contour articles and blog post

by ASDAon January 27, 2020January 27, 2020Leave a Comment

Each year, ASDA publishes nearly 300 articles in Contour magazine and ASDA Blog combined — planned and written by dental students. Each piece of student-written content can be considered for a Gold Crown Award in the media category, which honors excellence in chapter publications, social media and websites, and outstanding contributions to ASDA national publications.

Advocacy

ELSA: Promoting change for children with dental congenital anomalies

by Patrick Campbellon December 23, 2019December 9, 2019Leave a Comment

This past April, as part of the ADA Dentist and Student Lobby Day in Washington D.C, 1,000 dentists and dental students went to Capitol Hill to lobby for the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA), legislation that would help children with congenital anomalies.

Wellness

Five ways traveling boosts intellectual wellness

by Lance Myerson May 8, 2019May 17, 2019Leave a Comment

When you think of going on vacation, you probably imagine yourself lying in the sand on your favorite beach, sipping piña coladas and listening to Jimmy Buffett’s “Margaritaville.” Perhaps you enjoy driving out to the mountains and taking in the lush scenery, while trying to capture the perfect Instagram pic. While these experiences can be fun and exciting, there’s more to traveling than meets the eye.

Science + Tech

Using innovative marketing strategies in dentistry

by Annce Shah Kadrion April 10, 2019May 17, 2019Leave a Comment

Have you ever searched or shopped for a product online and then opened Instagram or Facebook? You probably saw an advertisement from that company after you did. How was it able to target you so quickly, and what does this have to do with your future dental practice?

Career Compass

What to expect during residency

by LaJoi Wigginson April 3, 2019May 17, 2019Leave a Comment

Being a resident has its highs and lows. I love being a resident — so much so, I became a pediatric dental resident after completing a one-year GPR. Completing a residency allows you to grow clinically, improve clinical thinking skills, and further develop critical interprofessional and communication skills. However, it isn’t for everyone.

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Equal education opportunities for pregnant and parenting students