Dental schools across the United States have closed their clinics due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and with an indefinite date of when schools will reopen, students, faculty and administrations are facing challenges they never have before.
Navigating the COVID-19 pandemic as a D4
With dental schools closed across the country, many seniors are navigating what the next steps in their dental career look like. Sandya Athigaman is a fourth-year dental student from Carlsbad, New Mexico, attending Texas A&M. After graduation, she plans to practice as a general dentist, serving in Texas. Here, Athigaman talks about the experience at her school and her tips for staying optimistic during these uncertain times.