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𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙅𝙐𝙈𝘽𝙊 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙠, 𝙕𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙋𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙡!
Meet this Week's Jumbo of the Week: Dallas Huff!
We’re baaaack! So excited to be officially back on campus and preparing for our first pediatrics lab this Friday. So excited to start doing procedures on real teeth. Swipe left for mine and kenzymae ‘s happy dance 💃🏻✌🏼 (special guest elenimarieee in the background 😂)
Happy last first day of school & COVID-19 vaccination day! 🦷🎓🦠💉🩹I’m praying for the day when we completely win this battle against the catastrophic virus, so we can feel safe interacting with our family and loved ones outside again.
Meet this Week's Jumbo of the Week: Vivian Argueta!
If you haven’t already had a chance to meet our wonderful Associate Dentist, Dr. Kopal Agarwal, you will be pleased by her kind and gentle manner. ✨ Dr. Agarwal is a graduate of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (just like me! 👩🏻⚕️) and is dedicated to providing our patients with meticulous care with a gentle touch. ✨
When times feel heavy, I am especially thankful for a job that fills my day with incredibly kind, thoughtful, and loving people! Today I got to work with my team of bad ass women and care for some of my favorite patients — old and new (not all pictured here!). 💓
New large wall logo just added right on top of the new shiplap that was installed by #tusdm&o excited and grateful to continue establishing #sycamoremagnetacademy and sharing as we build.
Meet this Week's Jumbo of the Week: Jacob "Cobi" Citron!
Hear how superstar Eleni will be using My Dental Key to prepare for this upcoming semester!
Rank list day is less than a month away!!!😱
Gotta start them early. He’s taking appointments already, book early! #TuftsDental #TUSDM #Classof2044 🐘
Meet this Week's Jumbo of the Week: Sarina Punia!
Meet this Week's Jumbo of the Week: Ann Ruvolo!
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!!
Hometown: Lowell, MA
Favorite thing(s) about Tufts and/or Boston? Along with all the beautiful architecture, unique culture, and amazing history that Boston has to offer, I love the various attractions and entertainment it has for everyone to indulge in. I was first exposed to Tufts when I met Dr. Kasberg. He gave me the best advice, and walked me through the whole interview process. He instantly made me feel so welcomed and like a Tufts Family member. The faculty members here are one of the most caring individuals with highly qualified skills. Additionally, I was drawn to the aspect of how diverse the student body is, as well as the school’s emphasis on mental and physical wellness, and countless opportunities it has to offer in the future.
Fun Fact(s) about yourself and/or hobbies? Some of my hobbies consist of dancing, working out, cooking/baking, traveling, trying new experiences, as well as spending quality time with my family and friends.
#tusdm #dentalcentral
Undergraduate Education: B.S. in Biology, Kent State University
Graduate Education: M.S. in Oral Health Sciences, Boston University
Positions of Leadership at TUSDM: Tufts MDS Government Affairs Committee Representative, Tufts ASDA Vice Chair, Founder and Co-President of TUSDM's Cosmetic Injectables Club, Collect to Protect Healthcare Heroes Coordination Lead
Favorite Thing about TUSDM/Why you chose Tufts: I've really enjoyed the positive community that TUSDM has fostered – this was a big reason for why I chose TUSDM. The interview didn't feel forced or stressful; it was very comfortable.
Fun Fact About yourself/Things involved in outside of School: My go-to fun fact is that I was indeed born in Dallas; this was actually my fun fact for our entire class on the first day. Outside of school I like running on the esplanade with my beagle pup.
#DentalStudent #DentalLife #TUSDM
#studentdentist #dental #dentist #dentalstudent #wereback #dmd #dds #tusdm #dentistry #dentistlife #scrublife #mountingteeth #pediatricdentistry #dentalstudentlife
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The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine contains the mRNA (aka a copy of the genetic instruction for the Spike protein responsible for the disease) that will prepare the body for possible infection by producing an army of antibodies specifically designed to recognize and tag the virus for destruction. Basically it’s teaching the body what the enemy looks like with a copy of its description so it is prepared to identify and fight them.
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While there is no FDA approved vaccine against Covid-19 yet, this MAY prevent us from getting it. It doesn’t contain the live virus nor does it interact with our own DNA. This is an emergency drug authorized vaccine that consists of 2 doses in the arm at 3 week intervals.
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Some of the side effects included fever, muscle pain, fatigue, headache, chills, joint pain etc. so far I am not experiencing any side effects, it wasn’t painful, and I think I’m just hungry 😅
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Here’s to taking an educated, safe chance of protecting ourselves and those around us, esp our patients 🦷❤️ Thank you Tufts for providing us with the vaccine! ✨
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Undergraduate Education: Boston College B.A
Graduate Education: Barry University MS
Favorite Thing about TUSDM/Why you chose Tufts: My favorite thing about TUSDM is the diversity seen with the student body as well as the faculty. The reason why I chose to be a jumbo was because I saw first hand how great the school was and what it stood for. I was a dental assistant in pediatric department at TUSDM previously, so it has always felt like home to me! I came back to where my dream began.
Fun Fact About yourself/Things involved in outside of School: My parents are Guatemalan. My grandmother back home owns a banana farm where they grow and import for Dole. I was able to see the whole process last year when I visited!
#dentalstudent #TUSDM #dentallife
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I was so glad to snap this quick pic before she masked back up so we can showcase her smile — which reflects her radiating kindness. 💓
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We work side-by-side on Thursdays and she is overseeing patient care on Fridays. Be sure to give her a warm welcome!
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#joannaclaustrodmd #teamclaustrodmd #bestdentist #dentist #ashburn #leesburg #sterling #aldie #herndon #tusdm #associatedentist #growth #smallbusiness #health #happiness #inspiresmiles #loudoun poshsevenmagazine #womendentists #mommydentists #teamwork
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At this practice, we are people caring for people. And I am extremely proud of that accomplishment. 2021 will not suck. 💕 #realtalk
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#joannaclaustrodmd #teamclaustrodmd #bestdentist #bestdentalteam #dentalfamily #gratitude #bebetter #love #health #happiness #wellness #businessgoals #inspiresmiles #ewdavid #shittscreek #tusdm #tuftsdental #jumbos #ashburn #aldie #sterling #leesburg #loudoun #nova #dmv #dc #2021
Undergraduate Education: University of Maryland, College Park – B.S Psychology
Favorite Thing about TUSDM/Why you chose Tufts: I chose Tufts because the diversity among the students and faculty gives me the opportunity to immerse myself in a warm and accepting environment each day, allowing me to reach my potential. I also really appreciate practicing the art of dentistry in Tufts' very modern facilities. Lastly, I was born in Boston while my dad was finishing his dental education at Tufts, so for me choosing Tufts naturally felt like returning to my roots.
Fun Fact About yourself/Things involved in outside of School: A fun fact about me is that I come from a family of dentists. My dad and his father (my Grandfather) are both general dentists; my mother is a dental hygienist, and my sister just began dental school!
Outside of school you can find me playing basketball and tennis with friends; or going on long walks while speaking to my grandparents, family, and friends that are all over America, Canada, and Europe giving me the opportunity to stay in touch while staying active (efficiency is key in dental school!).
#DentalStudent #DentalLife #TUSDM
"Now that my fall semester is over, I am so looking forward to finally going back to school! We're going to be broken up into groups and rotate going into preclinic, to practice social distancing and keep within safety regulations. However, its been almost a year since I've practiced my hand skills and I feel like I've forgotten all the procedures I learned first year. That's why I'm going to be using My Dental Key for the next few weeks to brush up on my operative dentistry!! This is such a fantastic platform that explains everything you need to know about the operative procedures. They have diagrams, instructions, and video demonstrations. Everything is so nicely laid out on their website, and I am such a visual learner so it's so helpful for me to see, and understand the procedures. If you're starting out in the preclinic, or need a refresher on the procedures I highly recommend checking this website out! 😀 "
-Eleni Marie, TUSDM Class of 2023
#dentalschool #mydentalkey #dentalstudent #dentaleducation #dentalclinic #peopleofhealthcare #oralhealtheducation #futuredentist #predental #dentalassistant #dentaladmissiontest #dentalstudentthread #dentistry #dentalstudentlife #dentalhacks #tuftsdental #tusdm #dentalstudents #meded #dentalhydienist #educationalplatform #dentiststudent #teeth
I remember trying my best to get the rank list done and over with before the holidays🤯😬 Thinking back, my biggest question was do I play it safe or do I play it risky? (But isn’t that the question of 2020?🥲)
<<𝟰 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁>>
🦷𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺?
For me, location was the most important factor since I wanted to stay close to my siblings. But that’s different for everyone so take your time to think about what is really important to you!
🦷𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘪𝘴 𝘮𝘺 𝘵𝘰𝘱 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺?
I’d like to think that the match system favors students’ lists over the programs’ lists. Remember which program got you excited the most when you were hearing about it!
🦷𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮 𝘥𝘰 𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯?
We can’t only think about our top residencies since our common goal is to match to a program. I felt like I had a good chance where I had a strong interview, same school/ state residencies, residency that one of my LOR faculties graduated from!
🦷𝘞𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘐 𝘣𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘺 𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵?
To my understanding, you are bound to the residency that you match to! So be ready to be at any of the residencies on your rank list! It is okay not to rank all the programs you interviewed at! (No one knows..🤫)
Good luck to everyone as you all think this through before the holidays so you can all enjoy it fully without thinking about the rank list!💪🏻🙌🏻👏🏻👍🏻🤞🏻🙏🏻
#ranklistday #rank #match #NMS #dental #residency #GPR #AEGD #dentist #dentalresident #dmd #dentalschool #femaledentist #womenindentistry #generaldentist #tuftsdental #tusdm #boston #massachusetts
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Undergraduate Education: California Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo B.S.
Positions of Leadership at TUSDM: PR Committee for Special Smiles
Favorite Thing about TUSDM/Why you chose Tufts: TUSDM stood out to me due to it's emphasis on diversity and mind body wellness!
Fun Fact About yourself/Things involved in outside of School: I love books, wellness, & fitness! I've recently developed an interest in playing piano & cooking as well.
#DentalStudent #DentalLife #TUSDM
Undergraduate Education: Bachelor of Arts, Mount Saint Mary College
Graduate Education: Bachelor of Arts 2019
Positions of Leadership at TUSDM: Member of Delta Sigma Delta Dental Fraternity
Favorite Thing about TUSDM/Why you chose Tufts: My favorite thing about TUSDM is the sense of community among the students. A reason why a chose TUSDM is the Mind, Body, & Wellness Program which promotes the mental health of their students as a priority.
Fun Fact About yourself/Things involved in outside of School: A fun fact about myself is that I have never been on a plane but have traveled outside the country. Outside of school I am a huge animal lover, I enjoy drawing & painting, and I enjoy fitness & yoga.
#DentalStudent #DentalLife #TUSDM
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!
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