July 2015 - American Student Dental Association

News for members of the American Student Dental Association
Member and faculty/administration spotlight
Meet this month's student and administrative members to learn
their unique hobbies, their reasons for pursuing dentistry and
more. Click the names below to view their full profiles.
Robbie Huot
Minnesota '18, Vice-President
Unique hobby or interest:
In the past couple of years I have taken up
fly-fishing and fly-tying. They keep me
connected to the outdoors and serve as a
way to reflect on my life. Check out my blog
at http://flykast.weebly.com/.
Wayne Kye, DDS, MS, FACD
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of
Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, New
York University College of Dentistry
How does ASDA benefit your students?
At NYU College of Dentistry, all of our student
body are members, which is great! ASDA
provides an opportunity to make connections
and expand your personal and professional
networks. They are also at the forefront of
legislative issues that affect dental students
and help lay the groundwork for the
importance of organized dentistry in their
future.
What's ASDA's externship all about?
July 2015
IN THIS ISSUE
Member and
faculty/administration
spotlight
Meet ASDA's Externs
Attend NLC 2015
New Scholarship
Opportunities
FREE Registration for
ADA 2015
Give your resume a
boost
Kristianne Macaraeg,
Pennsylvania '17 (left), and
Jamie Lowstetter, Pennsylvania
'18 are finishing their ASDA
Washington, D.C., externship
this week. They have spent the
past month working in the ADA
Washington, D.C. office,
exploring congressional
lobbying on behalf of dental
students and health policy research.
Danielle Marciniak, Roseman
'18 (left), and Minh Phi,
Roseman '18, are past the
halfway point of their four-week
Chicago administrative
externship in ASDA's central
office. They have been working
in each department, taking on a
variety of tasks to better
understand what makes ASDA run, as well as meeting with
representatives of related dental organizations located in
Chicago.
ASDA News
Summer Mouth
Upcoming Events
This year, the externs took over ASDA's official Instagram
account, sharing their work experiences and their adventures
as tourists in their respective cities. See what they've been up
to - and if you like what you see, plan on applying for one of the
2016 extern positions. Applications will open in October.
Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, 2015
National Leadership
Conference (Chicago,
IL)
Boost your leadership and business skills at
the National Leadership Conference
Go to ASDAnet.org,
log in as a member,
click "view my account,"
and update your
information.
Update Your
Address
Quick Links
Dentists serve as role models and team leaders in their offices,
communities and organizations. In addition to dental
techniques, you need to develop strong management skills,
public speaking ability and financial know-how. You can work
on these skills at the National Leadership Conference, open to
all members of ASDA. Predoctoral members can register
through group registration with their chapter or individually.
Predental members can choose to attend the entire meeting or
choose a daily package.
Register for the conference by 11:59 p.m. EDT on Aug. 24 to
ASDAnet.org
Contact Staff
FAQs
Member Benefits
NBDE Reprints
Quote of the Month
"I can do things you
cannot, you can do
things I cannot; together
we can do great things."
-Mother Teresa
save $25. Contact Kelsey Hays, meetings coordinator at
Kelsey@ASDAnet.org with questions.
Scholarship opportunities for dental students
The L.D. Pankey Dental Foundation is currently accepting
applications for five new merit-based scholarships for dental
students. Awarded on the basis of commitment to lifelong
learning, leadership potential and participation in community
service, each of the scholarships funds participation in the
Pankey Institute's Essentials One curriculum. Applications are
due on August 15, 2015, and can be accessed on the
Foundation's website.
FREE Registration for ADA 2015 - America's Dental
Meeting
Registration is now open for
ADA 2015 - America's Dental
Meeting in Washington, D.C.,
November 5-10. All dental
students receive FREE registration.
Connect with your future colleagues from across the nation
during these special events:
A Night at the Museums. Explore two of the worldrenowned Smithsonian museums, the National Museum
of Natural History and National Museum of American
History during this private reception.
New Dentist Reception. Enjoy food, drinks and games
while you unwind with friends and colleagues at Penn
Social.
ADA Mission of Mercy. Join your colleagues from
across the country in bringing free dental care to our
nation's capital on Sunday, November 8.
Don't miss these special events and much more at ADA 2015!
Register today at ADA.org/meeting.
Benefit of the Month: Career Transitions
Center resume services
The Career Transitions
Center (CTC) offers expert
resume services to ASDA
members very affordably.
CTC has helped thousands of professionals position
themselves for job opportunities and interviews over the last 17
years. CTC is a non-profit organization that provides coaching
and programming to recent college graduates and mid-career
professionals. Their strategic approach to resume/CV
development combines education, experience, strengths and
interest to build a candidate's compelling case. Visit their
website for more information.
Contact:
Danielle Bauer
director of membership and marketing
Danielle@ASDAnet.org | 312-440-2826