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Meet this Week's Jumbo of the Week: Stephanie Smith!
Thank you for everyone who came yesterday! A big thank you to Dr. Brown for coming and talking about his dental journey. We are grateful for your honesty in sharing your experiences and being willing to answer all our questions. We all learned a lot and would like to thank you for your time 🙂
It's not work if you love what you do! 🦷😊
Meet this Week's Jumbo of the Week: Connie Wang!
Contemplating which ride I should take into the holidays. 🤔 T-3.5 WKs till winter break! #D1 #letsgetitfam #studybreak
Meet this Week's Jumbo of the Week: Anna Yermolayeva!!
What a beautiful, victorious Saturday! 😍Anxiety level was high for everyone this week esp the 3rd years in clinic, so I thought I would to share my tips to those new to clinic, esp those who use Axium!
Please join AGD and TUSDM alumni for a panel discussion on residency programs next Wednesday November 11th @ 7:30pm! #AGD #dentalschool #dentalstudent #tusdm
Officially scheduling patients! Message me if you are in the Boston area and want to come in! 🦷😊
Meet this Week's Jumbo of the Week: Yousaf Farukhi!
We are one in a minion 🍌💛 #halloween #pediatricdentistry #tusdm
My home for next 2.5 more years💛
WHO IS ONE HEALTH?
Meet this Week's Jumbo of the Week: Madison Dallmeyer!
Meet this Week's Jumbo of the Week: Jessica Valdovinos-Ayala !
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Student Leader Spotlight!
Undergraduate Education: BA- Rutgers University
Graduate Education: MS, Oral Biology concentration- Rutgers University: Graduate School of Biomedical Science
Positions of Leadership at TUSDM: D23 Class Fundraising Chair, Co-founder of "#Collect2Protect Healthcare Heroes"
Favorite Thing about TUSDM/Why you chose Tufts: I chose TUSDM because it felt like a family. Everyone is always willing to lend a helping hand and work as a team to overcome obstacles. Having such a great support system at school has been so helpful in maintaining mental wellness through school.
Fun Fact About yourself/Things involved in outside of School: I was a dancer for 20 years and run an Etsy business selling handmade jewelry outside of school. #TUSDM #DentalLife #DentalStudent
#michigan #michigandental #drbrown #umb_pds #dentaljourney #event #asda #asda1 #dentalschool #residency #predental #zoom #meeting #tufts #tuftsasda #dentalcost #scholarships #dentalscholarships #dentaltalk
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Undergraduate Education: PharmD Program, University of Rhode Island
Graduate Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Rhode Island
Positions of Leadership at TUSDM: Tufts ASDA Social media, District ASDA VP of Communications, Orientation leader
Favorite Thing about TUSDM/Why you chose Tufts: My favorite thing about Tufts is the diverse and welcoming community we have here! I grew up in a super small town in Rhode Island so I knew this school would be a great place for me to grow, meet new people, and learn from those around me. Since coming here I've met people from so many different and unique walks of life, and I'm so thankful for the strong bond that Tufts gives us all.
Fun Fact About yourself/Things involved in outside of School: Outside of school I love to stay busy with a variety of things! I'm currently an intern for a floss start up company called Cocofloss where I help them with dental marketing and social media! In addition I love running my instagram and youtube pages (thepharmadental) where I document life as a dental student / pharmacist / Tjmaxxinista! Finally I'm obsessed with Trader Joes and Pinterest. God I really am a millennial huh.
#DentalStudent #DentalLife #TUSDM
Undergraduate Education: Loyola University Maryland, BS
Positions of Leadership at TUSDM: Liaison for the class of D24
Dental Anatomy TA
Favorite Thing about TUSDM/Why you chose Tufts: I chose TUSDM because of the strong emphasis that is placed on community. It was evident from the day of my interview that a sense of community and solidarity was something every student, faculty, and staff member strived towards. I am proud to be a part of the class of D23 and work to maintain these values alongside my amazing classmates!
Fun Fact About yourself/Things involved in outside of School: I'm very passionate about music. I love to play guitar, piano, and sing whenever I have the free time to do so!
#dentalstudent #TUSDM #dentallife
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1. Scratch pad is your best friend. Ask for case note templates from upperclassmen & write all your notes on the scratch pad for all consults before the appointment. For recare patients, you can right click on a previous case note -> view details -> copy/paste (control + c/control +v) medical history & medications on the scratch pad to save time. Bonus points for printing out the most recent perio chart and inputting the same values on the new perio chart before the recare exam and updating any change as necessary. Time management is key!
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2. Learn from previous case notes. Not only is it important for you to know the patient’s treatment history and medical conditions, but also to familiarize with the format of certain consults and wordings. Some faculty will prefer a phrase to be included for every potential crown planned for possible root canal & post/core at additional cost, some want to see how long ago the previous root canal was done, etc. Save those phrases and copy/paste them on your scratch pad for future reference.
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3. Stay organized. Update your calendar as soon as any change occurs if you book your own patients. I color code all patient appts – blue if they are put in the request, green if appt requests are officially in the system, and red if I need more time beforehand to prepare for the appt ex. dentures. If you need to discuss patient info at the front desk you need to refer them by their record number, so have them written down somewhere. Also keep a clinic to-do list to keep track of things!
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4. For those who aren’t used to phone calls with patients yet, keep a script including a phone number to them to reach you. My friend says ppl pick up the phone the most between 7-8pm and I agree!
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5. Check online for faculty schedule if there is a specific faculty you would like to work with, with an open mind other faculty can offer different insights 🤩
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What are some tips you found helpful in surviving clinic? Please share all ur wisdom below 🥰
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Undergraduate Education: Johns Hopkins University. B.A. Biology, Minors: Computer Science and Mathematics
Graduate Education: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health – Master of Health Sciences
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine – Doctorate of Medicine (M.D)
Positions of Leadership at TUSDM:
Canvas Coordinator for D23 Class
Virtual Teaching Assistant – Providing Support to Post Graduate Courses and all 4 years of undergraduate Classes
Head Teaching Assistant – Clinical Anatomy (D24 Class)
Teaching Assistant – Craniofacial Biology (D24 Class)
Teaching Assistant – Introduction to Dental Patient (D23 Class)
Teaching Assistant – Medically Complex Patients (D22 Class)
Curriculum Mapping – Craniofacial Biology
Student Representative – Ad-Hoc Committee on Accreditation
Favorite Thing about TUSDM/Why you chose Tufts: TUSDM is a very dynamic place. The faculty are all approachable and want you to succeed. I routinely drop in unannounced to faculty members on the 15th floor and they always welcoming. I choose Tufts for its strong clinical reputation and the fact that it is in Boston.
Fun Fact About yourself/Things involved in outside of School: I completed a residency in Internal Medicine and am looking to bridge the divide between Medicine and Dentistry by providing comprehensive patient care. Outside of school, I like program, ride a Peloton Bike, travel, and watch movies.
#dentalstudent #TUSDM #dentallife
Speaking of staying in Boston for residencies… when is too early/ too late to consider a specialty?
I honestly don’t think there is a right time to decide on a specialty..☺️ (sorry that might not be the answer you wanted😜) But seriously is there one good timing for everything? No never…That would just make our lives too easy and 2020 is not about living an easy life💁🏻♀️
Coming into dental school, I always kept the idea of pursuing a specialty in the back of my mind. I didn’t know which specialty exactly but I wanted to keep my options open. Then came second year and I thought I would be lucky enough if I graduated on time without failing a class in the middle😅 Then came clinic, graduation requirements and GPR applications —I felt like I was in a big whirlwind and never got a chance to give specializing a good thought.
Endo was always the first specialty I considered ever since my Endo class lab faculty suggested the idea to me in my second year. In clinic, Endo was always fun, seemed the most organized and made the most sense to me. There were only 3-4 of us doing Endo at the same time so we were getting more attention from the faculties and I didn’t have to chase down or wait amongst other ducklings in a line for a faculty like my other clinic procedures.
But had I chosen Endo since day 1 of dental school, would it have completely changed my experience? Do I regret not knowing earlier?
Absolutely not! I’m loving experiencing all parts of dentistry – general, hospital, operating room. I earned a DMD degree to become a dentist and I love doing the dentist stuff. I am excited to focus on and learn more about a part of dentistry that fascinates me but I wouldn’t trade the experience I have gained for the world.
Everyone has their own path and their own timeline. Just because people next to you have decided what they want to do for the rest of their lives, doesn’t mean you should’ve figured it out already as well! Every step, every path that leads to it will become you! Just have to know if you will be happy doing what you do at the end of that path. Your time is the right time❣️
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Undergraduate Education: University of Massachusetts Lowell, Biology degree
Favorite Thing about TUSDM/Why you chose Tufts: I was interested in Tufts because of their emphasis on early hand skill development but I chose stuff because of the people and community!
Fun Fact About yourself/Things involved in outside of School: My roommate and I occasionally brew beer! #dental #dentalstudent #tusdm #dentistry
Undergraduate Education: California State University, Bakersfield- Bachelor of Science in Biology, with Chemistry Minor
Graduate Education: Mississippi College- Master of Science in Biology Medical Sciences
Favorite Thing about TUSDM/Why you chose Tufts: Nothing beats the diversity at TUSDM! I felt so welcome during my interview and still to this day I feel at home even though home for me is is across the country in California. It is truly a great place to be everyone is so supportive, encouraging and willing to help which is something I was looking for when applying to dental school.
Fun Fact About yourself/Things involved in outside of School: As an undergraduate I did 5 years of Plant Anatomy and Physiology research which led me to 5 article publications in the subject. I have a deep appreciation for plants but teeth, smiles and dentistry was my true calling.
#dentalstudent #TUSDM #dentallife #dentistry
Friends are the people who make your days brighter, your laugh louder, and your smile bigger.
Tag your besties below! �
Here is a blast from the 2013 past, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine Reunion. ….. And we remain best of friends today!!
#TUSDM #cosmeticdentistry #dentalschool #buddies #friendsforever #smile #smilemakeover #healthysmiles #foranewyou
Friends are the people who make your days brighter, your laugh louder, and your smile bigger.
Tag your besties below! �
Here is a blast from the 2013 past, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine Reunion. ….. And we remain best of friends today!!
#TUSDM #cosmeticdentistry #dentalschool #buddies #friendsforever #smile #smilemakeover #healthysmiles #foranewyou
Friends are the people who make your days brighter, your laugh louder, and your smile bigger.
Tag your besties below! �
Here is a blast from the 2013 past, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine Reunion. ….. And we remain best of friends today!!
#TUSDM #cosmeticdentistry #dentalschool #buddies #friendsforever #smile #smilemakeover #healthysmiles #foranewyou
Tag your besties below! �
Here is a blast from the 2013 past, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine Reunion. ….. And we remain best of friends today!!
Diane Bonanni, DMD drbonanni http://www.StonehamCosmeticDentist.com #TUSDM #cosmeticdentistry #Stonehamma #dentalschool #buddies #friendsforever
Meet Blythe Ferguson, a D22 who is President of AAWD and AGD at Tufts! (Swipe to read more about both)
Education: University of Florida, B.S. in Microbiology & Cell Science
Tulane University, M.S. in Microbiology & Immunology
#tusdm #dentalstudent #dentalschool #dentalschoollife #boston #studentlife #classof2022 #tufts #dentistry #universityofflorida #florida #tulaneuniversity #studentsofdentistry
