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Fall 2014 Volume 3, Issue 8

Boston University American Student Dental Association Newsletter #buasda #newsbite #asdafever #idealboston2015

In this issue: CULTURAL AFFAIRS

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BU MSA Hosts its First Eid Dinner CLASS REPS

A Day in the Shoes of Amit and Daniella

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STYLE SPOTLIGHT

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BU Fall Fashion CLASS REPS

A Day in the Shoes of Sasha

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ASDA NEWS

Looking at the World through Different Lenses

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Our Deans and faculty courageously accepting the ice bucket challenge to raise awareness for ALS. You set a great example that everyone can participate when it comes to a good cause…and have a little fun too!

ASDA NEWS ASDA Dental Education Brings a Pre-Clinical Experience to Dental Assistant Students CLASS REPS

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A Day in the Shoes of Nidhi SPOTLIGHT

The Challenge of Qualification

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Chia Seed Pudding Destinee Ingrao DMD 2015 Editor-in-Chief

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Editor’s Desk

In this issue, Rubbiya talks about BU serving its first Eid Dinner. Amit, Daniella, Sasha, and Nidhi, some of our  class representatives, take us through a walk in their shoes. Nikkita tells us about our newest ASDA committee

and how BU is growing with it’s diversity. Matt tells us about how BU pre-clinical and dental assisting students are teaming up. Ammar gives us some insight about upcoming challenges faced by our dental profession, and Heidi shares her recipe for a delicious and nutritious snack.

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Rubbiya Charania DMD 2016 [email protected]

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BU MSA Hosts its First Eid Dinner

The month of Ramadan is of high significance for Muslims. Historically it is the month in which the holy scriptures were revealed. It is a moon sighting that denotes the end of this month on the lunar calendar, which in turn commemorates the beginning of a celebration known as “Eid ul Fitr”. Eid signifies a worldwide sense of joy and companionship, which is expressed through gatherings of friends and family, and of course, food. The Muslim Student Association (MSA) at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine decided to expand these celebrations to our dental school community by sponsoring its first Eid Celebration Dinner on Tuesday, August 12th 2014. The event was held in the dental school cafeteria. The night was filled with lots of pictures, icebreaker games, and authentic Middle Eastern food catered by Blackseed Café. Present at this gathering was our very own Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter, as well as Assistant Dean of Students Dr. Joseph Calabrese, Director of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs Dr. Larry Dunham, and Assistant Dean of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs at BU Medical Dr. Alexander Norbash. They spoke of how pleased they were with the event’s success, and they look forward to watching the organization grow and hold further events. The MSA executive board also presented their mission statement; President Amr Aly, DMD 17, explained that the organization strives to “reach out to Muslims and non-Muslims alike, and explained that the organization strives to “reach out to Muslims and non-Muslims alike, and make this organization one that is open to everyone’s thoughts and ideas, so that we may work together as one”. In collaboration with the school’s Office of Global and Population Health, the MSA plans to hold its first community outreach event in which oral health promotion, education, age appropriate activities, screenings and referrals will be offered to families that attend ISBCC. Along with faculty sponsors Dr. Sami Chogle, Ms. Kathy Lituri, Dr. Lina Benslimane and Dr. Mohammad Mourad, the MSA plans to reach out to the greater Boston community and carry on the school’s mission to provide oral healthcare education and assistance.

Dr. Alexander Norbash, Dr. Larry Dunham, and Dr. Joseph Calabrese with members of the BU MSA E-Board: Amr Aly (DMD 2017), Courtney Knapik (DMD 2016), and Sara Elashaal (DMD 2017)

It is evident that the MSA’s potential as an organization is just beginning to blossom. The organization looks forward to teaming up with ASDA’s Diversity and Inclusion committee, as Amr Aly explains, in collaborating to “have events within the community and not just the dental school, whether it’s outreach events or soup kitchens and homeless shelters; we want to do events that are all inclusive”. Together with two quickly growing organizations, there are high hopes to fulfill the organization’s mission, which is “simply to give back”.

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A Day in the Shoes of….

Amit Merchant AS 2015 Class Representative [email protected]

Little over one year in recap from now, I was in the same shoes as any other new student joining Advanced Standing program. I had the same questions and concern that any new student joining AS program today has. I remember spending most of my first year in 670 auditorium and Simulation Learning Center (SLC) with quite a few exams. Transitioning from AS I to AS II started with few clinical orientations and learning SALUD. In the beginning, I found myself struggling between clinics, rotations, classes and exam. But eventually, after learning from my own mistakes and advice from senior year students, I find myself more in charge of things than before. One year in school would not have been same for me if I was not involved with American Student Dental Association (ASDA). This has not only provided an opportunity to develop my leadership and communication skills, but also gave me an opportunity to know colleagues not only from my class but also from other classes and schools. Yes, I am worried about completion of the required patient procedures, formative exercises, and summative exams in the clinic, but I am very optimistic with new Group Practice model. I like to take one day at a time with the vision of what’s coming in the future. I knew before joining the Advanced Standing program that this is going to be the one of most intense programs I have enrolled in and I prepared myself for it. There are times when we are very busy with school but I tried my best not to compromise on my 12-14 hours of weekend sleep, movies, exercise, time with friends, and community involvement. These are the things that have kept me going. If you would ask me for a few words of wisdom from my experience in the past year I would say: time management, optimism, selfconfidence, and patience.

Daniella Rizzo DMD 2016 Class Representative [email protected]

As I wait my turn in rounds to discuss my

first patient, I feel a combination of nervousness and excitement. All of my hard work, hours of studying, and practicing in the SLC has lead me to this point. If it wasn’t for countless hours of preparation and professor support, I would not feel as confident and ready to treat patients as I do now. My advice for first and second year students would be to take the opportunity to assist other students in clinic as frequent as possible to get first-hand experience. This will allow you to become more proficient with clinical procedures and patient management. With our hectic schedule and fast pace of clinic, it is easy to lose focus but always remember to take the time to slow down and treat your patient with respect. They put their trust in our hands and it is our responsibility to treat them to the highest standards. Before you know it, you too will be discussing your first patient at rounds. Appreciate all of your pre-clinical experiences leading you through this exciting time.

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Alyssa Mazzoli DMD 2016 [email protected]

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ASDA Fall Fashion

With autumn comes ASDA’s Fall Apparel Sale. New this season is the crewneck sweatshirt. This latest style gives your neck the freedom to breathe without the weight of a hood. Wear it under your jacket as a school spirited liner, or, if fashionably paired with a scarf, the ample neck room allows for a lovely half-bow epaulette. And as the cooler weather has come, so have our long-sleeved T-shirts. It is the perfect addition to any wardrobe on those not-too-hot but not-too-cold days. You are sure to make a statement with your BU Dental pride on a lovely autumn jog along the Charles. The fall apparel has been sold, counted, and sent out for order. Without further ado, I present to you the official 2014 BU Dental Fall Color palette: Setting the trend this year, with the most purchased item this season, was the black hoodie. We can expect to see splashes of black amongst a sea of wine, teal, and purple.

The black hoodie is a classic piece. The blend of the casual South End pedestrian look with the professional Dental School screen print on the front really makes it so timeless. When paired with scrubs, it gives off a grunge meets medicine vibe screaming “Yeah I’m a doctor, but I’m laid back.”

With all this fall fashion, I am looking forward to seeing what the ASDA Spring Apparel Sale will have to offer next semester!

Hilary Reiter (DMD 2016), Social Committee Chair, spotted in GSDM dental cafeteria carrying red duffle bag.

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BU Trends Spotted:

Daniella Rizzo, DMD 2016 Class Rep, spotted outside of Dunkin’ Donuts wearing red BU fleece and baseball cap.

2nd delegate Mike Mayr spotted on 7th floor in black hoodie while chatting with former BU ASDA 1st Delegate, Dani Fernandez, current AEGD resident.

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Sasha Manchanda DMD 2018 Class Representative [email protected]

Just when you think you’ve experienced your

last first day of school, you’re a first year in dental school and once again find yourself seated in orientation going through the motions of adapting to your new surroundings. Only this first day is unlike any other that you’ve experienced before because nothing quite compares to knowing you’re finally starting your career. The first week of dental school is just how you imagine it to be. Whereas in undergrad you aren’t held accountable for every concept that crosses your path, in dental school every piece of material you review may very well show up again somewhere down the line.

A few weeks into dental school, you begin to settle into a very predictable pattern, which alternates between going to class and spending long hours in the library studying for exams. Despite the timeintensive classes and the monotonous study schedule, there are plenty of exciting milestones that you are constantly achieving that keep you looking forward; these include your first instrument kit distribution, your first day in the service learning center, your first prep, and your first amalgam filling. This is what you sign up for when you apply to dental school. So, needless to say, every experience is thrilling. Furthermore, the extracurricular opportunities offered are overwhelming, including participating in intramural sports teams, volunteering in the community, and running for a position in the student government or one of the many student dental organizations. Also, you’re in Boston! Boston boasts so many beautiful and historic attractions that speak to a variety of interests and past-times. It’s hard not to fall in love with the city in the midst of this whole experience.

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A Day in the Shoes of...

As if the present isn’t enough to handle, you’re encouraged to begin looking ahead and start considering APEX sites and the NBDE Part I exam, both of which come up all too soon. Upperclassmen serve as a great resource for help with staying on top of all of these tasks. Lastly, throughout these next four years you must constantly remind yourself to take a break. Some advice that has stuck with me since orientation is that the days are long but the years are short; it’s important you keep reminding yourself of that and enjoy every minute of the experience.

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Nikkita Muwanguzi DMD 2017 [email protected]

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Looking at the World Through Different Lenses

The Diversity and Inclusion Committee was created, in part, because the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine is growing more diverse in terms of culture, ethnicity and in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. This committee is dedicated to celebrating the values and traditions within our student body. We aim not to magnify our differences under a microscope, but to appreciate these differences, while finding the similarities that exist among us. One of our goals is to work together to transcend any pre-existing cultural borders by engaging students in activities, which embrace the ethnic heterogeneity of the student population, community and globally. Students will not only gain insight into other students’ culture, values and lifestyle choices, but will also be able to share their experiences. The committee aims to not only foster cultural sensitivity and awareness, but inspire solidarity and understanding on a broader level, both within its members and the student body. Ultimately, one of the main goals of this group is to ensure that dental students and future practicing dentists are prepared to cater to patients from various backgrounds. With a patient demographic that is becoming more diverse, it will be a great asset for dental students to know how to connect with patients on more than just a superficial level; thus enabling them to provide more holistic dental treatment individualized to that patient. Furthermore, we want to provide a forum and platform for all students who are interested in culture and diversity to exchange ideas and share their experiences. We want to spark debate and foster awareness on global issues, while taking a stand against prejudice and discrimination. In addition, this committee will assist students’ transition and acclimatize to studying in Boston by creating an environment promoting camaraderie.

The Diversity and Inclusion committee strives to represent the student body and give students a voice by collaborating with various Boston University multicultural student organizations on campus, as well as the medical campus LGBT student organization. There are two major events planned for the fall semester. The first event, “Sweet Taste of Culture”, is set to take place November 3rd. This will be a celebration of the various cultural groups at Boston University, while bringing the student body, faculty and staff together for an evening of food, music and dance performances. There will be featured desserts from around the world, which will allow the attendees’ taste buds to travel to different regions of the world in one night. The second event—AIDS Awareness Week— will be hosted in collaboration with the Student National Dental Association (SNDA), and is set to take place in December. This event will give the Boston University community the opportunity to learn about HIV in order to continue the fight against HIV. Furthermore, through a partnership with ASDA’s Community Outreach committee, there will be some volunteer opportunities available during the academic year. Through group events and community volunteerism, we hope to bring unity within the Boston University community.

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Matt Mara DMD 2016 [email protected]

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ASDA Dental Education Brings a PreClinical Experience to Dental Assistant Students

As dental students, a lot of the clinical dentistry we perform is learned and practiced in the preclinical setting. Our Simulation Learning Center (SLC) patient is the first patient on whom we place a well-centered rubber dam, an operative prep GV Black would be proud of, and a perfectly contoured amalgam restoration. It’s through an accumulation of these skills and countless hours of practice that we’re ready for the transition from the pre-clinical setting to the blood, saliva, and tongue on the clinic floor. Through my role as vice-chair of Dental Education, I was invited to present nine hours of didactic lectures to the fall term dental assisting students. As I prepared my lectures on the initial assessment, intra and extra oral exams, and dental instruments, I found out that the dental assistant students are only taught proper assisting techniques didactically before expected to perform clinically. As dental students, we know the value of a strong pre-clinical foundation to our clinical work. After meeting with the dental education committee we decided we wanted to introduce a preclinical experience for the dental assistant students. On September 19, the six students of the dental assisting program were paired with six DMD students in the SLC for the first ever pre-clinical activity offered in the dental assisting program. Dental students drilled a class II amalgam preparation while the dental assisting students aided in placement of the rubber dam, preparing the matrix, triturating the amalgam and passing instruments. The dental students were able to bring to life those didactic concepts covered in the dental assisting program and answer any questions the dental assisting student had regarding the material. The success and excitement from the partnership between dental students and dental assisting students is something we hope to continue in our dental education committee. As dental students we are students, but also educators to our patients and peers. As a committee we hope to continue to offer teaching experiences for dental students and we hope the partnership between ASDA dental education and the dental assisting program will grow!

Six students of the dental assisting program paired up with six of our DMD students in the SLC for the first ever preclinical activity of the dental assisting program!

Check out more happenings in BU ASDA Dental Education Committee on the BU ASDA website!

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Nidhi Arora AS 2016 Class Representative [email protected]

Enter the Advanced Standing class for international dentists and you find yourself in a mélange of different cultures, languages and ethnic backgrounds. As I look back at the months gone by, it’s been an exciting start at the Boston University School of Dental Medicine. The program took off with a variety of interesting orientation events ranging from faculty – student mixers, school tours, information sessions from different student organizations, and evening socials. I remember it as an exhausting first week, but also as a well-structured orientation that helped give an insight into what the next two years would entail. Typical school routine starts with everyone making a dash for that early morning 8 A.M. lecture in between coffee and energy bars! This is usually followed by a lab session of operative, endodontic or prosthodontics that runs till about 5 P.M. on most days (personally, I’ve earmarked Thursdays as my favorite for the blissful extrahalf hour of morning sleep; thanks to the lecture slot being a little later than usual). What I find most fascinating in my class is the diversity not only in terms of cultural backgrounds but also professional experiences. The age range in this program is the widest that you would encounter in any class in the dental school. This directly translates to a lot of scope for learning from fellow classmates who’ve had varied clinical, research and public health experiences for several years before making the transition to a U.S dental school. Some of my more clinically experienced friends have been patiently sharing their skills with me in the lab sessions, which brings me to another discovery in the class. I anticipated dental school to be competitive, when in fact it’s a pleasant surprise to see everyone being generous with exam notes, review sessions and group studying.

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A Day in the Shoes of...

An interesting event that I would like to highlight was the Big Brother – Big Sister match organized by ASDA. Through the interactions with upper classmen, I learned some handy day-to-day tips on how to get through the rigorous demands of dental school, with some of the suggestions being as simple as ‘forcing yourself to get into the right sleep routine’, making time for a run in the park, trying to eat healthy, or getting more involved in voluntary activities and organizations in school. As international students, we refuse to leave the city unexplored! Being the vibrant city that it is, Boston seems to have endless activities to indulge in. One of my favorites is to just walk around Newbury Street and take in the pristine look it has to it with its red-bricked buildings and restaurants. Also, if you’re looking to get away from the seriousness of the campus libraries, a good place to check out (amongst others) is Boston Common Coffee in the Downtown district. This place seems to have the best cinnamon chai and muffins. With its couches and free Wi-Fi, it can be a pretty good place for group study sessions. Last month some of us tried out salsa classes that are offered at the Blackstone Community Center, just a few blocks away from school. It’s been refreshing for me to see how, despite being on a schedule of endless exams, quizzes, and lab sessions, everyone’s also trying to make time to smell the roses along the way! (Check out ‘AS united,’ the coolest and newest soccer team on the block at the BU soccer field every Saturday!) We’re looking at a busy 2 years ahead of us, no doubt, but I do hope that the same spirit continues and that we’re able to build some great memories together!

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Ammar Pabaney AS 2016 [email protected]

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The Challenge of Qualification

Dentistry is one of the most practiced health pro-

fessions worldwide. As it continues to flourish, the load and the spectrum of oral pathologies constantly augments and since the last decade or two, this load has been coupled with the ever-increasing demand of esthetics, both by the patients and dentists. This brings into view two imperative challenges which shall be faced by the prospective dentists and will also affect the current practitioners significantly. Firstly, the traditional concept of practicing as a general dentist curtails the ability to deal with complex pathologies in a more defined and prolific manner. This warrants the acquirement of a post-graduate specialization so as to broaden the knowledge base and experience regarding management of such ailments which cannot be treated comprehensively by a general dentist. Fresh graduates, especially in third world countries where specialization opportunities are sparse, tend to cease their dental education at the graduate level, hence putting a dead-end barrier to empower themselves to skillfully deal with the changing faces of oral problems. Hence, obtaining a postgraduate qualification is now becoming a necessity to become capable enough to resolve complex oral health issues. But with the passage of time and the growing concerns of finances, pursuance of higher education has declined abysmally, and a very few graduates actually consider making the effort. This leaves the dental profession in a deficit of well trained personnel while the oral problems continue to rise and consequently, difficult to manage. In current times, a spectacular pattern can be seen in the dental graduates of under-developed nations, which has the outlook of “earn first and learn later”. This is axiomatically acceptable.

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The reason for the development of such a tendency can be related to the fact that such a frame of mind, where monetary stability is the priority, has set in gradually. When the economy on the whole, dips to a level where the common man is left only with the choice of abandoning the education in pursuance of sustenance for his family, advances in medical or dental sciences cannot be expected on a significant scale. Belonging to a third world nation myself, I have even witnessed people deserting the primary dental education because investment versus the eventual outcome is abominable, let alone postgraduate pursuance. A dental graduate, after obtaining the diploma, sets off in search of a location to setup or join an already established dental practice where his basic skills can be put to a use which shall reap him with enough monetary rewards equivalent to which he invested and that too in the shortest time span possible. Where monetary gains become the ultimate goal, the world of academia cannot possibly anticipate the creation of a true master of the profession. I am expecting anti-fiscal criticism on my opinion, but my focus of concern does not lie in the monetary wellness of the professionals while the profession itself suffers. Though money should be an imperative concern and no doubt it is, it should not reflect on the inability of a practitioner to pursue advanced dental education. This point brings into argument a new entity, the education-imparting bodies. A recent trend has been observed on the part of dental schools, “pay much and learn more”. Whereas the leading dental associations strongly focus and emphasize on the acquirement of dental education, they simultaneously make it more financially difficult to achieve. Queries might be “why not stay in your own country and practice?” Naïve as it may sound, educational pursuance knows no boundaries.

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If I plan to pursue masters in any dental specialty elsewhere because my country is not equipped with proper organized programs, I shall want to practice as a dentist as well because I want to survive and not just invest. If I am being denied my right to higher education only because I am not financially strong, I believe a time will come when only the affording will be on the seats of the profession while the deserving and the gifted shall continue to be academia rejects. Voicing my concerns to the responsible authorities, it is not deemed wise to measure a person’s intellect by his ability to pay for that intellect. If obtaining higher education is made unreachable for the foreign dental graduates, one should not then complain on the void of true professionals which is being catered at the same time. To make matters worse, some authorities who have actually put an ear to the growing concerns, have done something far more repulsive. Nowadays, some programs are instituting a post-graduate degree in oral sciences (specifically dental materials and pathology) where just in nine months, you are granted a diploma, indicating that you truly are a master of this profession. All you have to do is to please them monetarily for nine months and they reward you with a proof, a false sense of satisfaction that now you are one of the revered professionals in the field. Such a pseudo-sensation of worthless achievement endangers the dentist, the profession, and mostly and unsurprisingly, the poor patients. To the dentist, a false or unworthy achievement might help him obtain a high position amongst the faculty of his alma mater but when it comes to true academic circles, a mere abbreviated degree is of no value. So, now the dentist stays confined to a circle of admirers and such an admiration by unaffording peers is enough to fool the patient into believing that the dentist treating him is truly qualified to tackle the problem.

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The profession loses another, otherwise credible dentist, to the bullet of post-graduate dreams. What is very unfortunate in this scenario is that the overall condition of the dental education remains stagnant or further deteriorates.

Now, with the additional burden of esthetics on the line, the latest trend in the practice seems to have shifted in an “esthetics first” zone where the concerns for presenting oral diseases have apparently diminished. This paradigm tends to understate the functionality of the oral cavity and over-emphasize the mere appearance. Such a practice allows the dentist to escape the challenges of treating the pathology and satisfy the patient that a gorgeous smile is all that is required to make things right. I believe it would not take a dentist or two, but a whole body of associations to change this mindset. Should this mode of practice continue, a system will develop where a dentist-inflicted lack of concern for the pathology will influence the general population into the dogma that esthetics are vital as compared to function. This will disastrously put the burden of oral disease into an over-drive, and relating this challenge with the first one, essentially, there will be no meaningful measures to counter this problem.

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Health and Wellness

Heidi Borenstein DMD 2017 [email protected]

Chia Seed Pudding Ingredients:

1 cup vanilla flavored unsweetened almond milk 1 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ cup chia seeds chopped strawberries (or any berry) (for serving)

In a medium bowl, whisk the almond milk, yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla until blended. Whisk in the chia seeds. Let stand for 30 minutes, stirring intermittently to distribute chia seeds so they don’t settle at the bottom of the bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

The next day, spoon pudding into 4 bowls, top with berries and serve.

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BU ASDA wishes to thank the Massachusetts Dental Society for their financial contribution to fund the printing of “Newsbite”

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Contributing Editors Nidhi Arora Heidi Borenstein Rubbiya Charania Sasha Manchanda Matt Mara Alyssa Mazzoli

Community Outreach

DMD 15 Representative

Chair: Ingy Alhelawe

Antonio Maceda

Vice-Chair: Lana Le

AS 15 Representative

Lunch and Learn

Amit Merchant

Chair: Amrita Patel

DMD 16 Representative

Vice-Chair: Nobiru Suzuki Wellness Committee

AS 16 Representative

Amit Merchant

Chair: Keely Matheson

Nikkita Muwanguzi

Vice-Chair: Arielle Curtis

Ammar Pabaney Daniella Rizzo Pre-dental

Chair: Michael Whitcomb Vice-Chair: Caroline Michaels Dental Education

Vice Chair: Diala Chahine

Chair: Luri Lee

Social Committee Chair: Hilary Reiter Vice-Chair: Sally Jacob Fundraising

Nidhi Arora

Ethics and Professionalism

Chair: Heidi Borenstein

Daniella Rizzo

DMD 17 Representative Garrett Wingrove DMD 18 Representative Sasha Manchanda District 1 Trustee

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Helen Yang

Vice-Chair: Matt Mara

Faculty Advisors

Diversity/Inclusion

Dr. Joseph Calabrese

Chair: Ryan Vaughn

Dr. Tina Valdes

Vice Chair: Nikkita Muwanguzi

Chair: Chris Connell Vice-Chair: Alyssa Mazzoli

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