Every piece of media has its lifespan, and the ASDA Blog is no exception. This entry is the final ASDA Blog post. The ASDA Editorial Board will now solely focus on Contour magazine. When I was ...
It is that time of year again: the leaves are changing color, pumpkin-flavored lattes are back in stock and you’re inundated with political ads from all directions. This November you have the o...
https://www.asdablog.com/creating-your-election-day-roadmap/
A little-known but admirable outreach program for dentists, hygienists and dental students is the St. Francis Mission Among The Lakota Dental Clinic in South Dakota. Situated just inside the west...
I recall the day after I returned from a week-long dental mission trip in Sierra Leone, a country on the southwest coast of West Africa. I was walking to work in New York City. For a moment, it f...
https://www.asdablog.com/buffalo-delivers-good-news-to-the-poor-in-sierra-leone/
A big part of being a great provider to your patients is arriving to the clinic prepared. My clinic bag has all the things I need to ensure a successful appointment. The post Success at Tufts c...
https://www.asdablog.com/success-at-tufts-clinic-its-in-the-bag/
We continue the second part of this two-part series focusing on dental infection prevention and patient and provider safety. Dr. Teresa J. Irizarry and Dr. Ana López Fuentes, who help oversee in...
https://www.asdablog.com/infection-prevention-and-control-advice-part-2/
During the month of September we celebrate many special occasions such as the National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15), Suicide Prevention Week (Sept. 4-10) and International Choco...
https://www.asdablog.com/infection-prevention-and-control-advice-part-1/
September not only marks the beginning of cooler weather and fall fashion but also Dental Infection Control Awareness Month. Each year the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention dedica...
https://www.asdablog.com/dental-infection-control-awareness-month-commitment-to-safety/
As dental students and soon-to-be dentists we are groomed to juggle many things at once and multi-task to the max. Know the patient’s allergies. Recall last semester’s pain lecture. Cavicid...
The first test I took in dental school was a pregnancy test. I spent the first two semesters pregnant and gave birth to my daughter during finals week in the spring of 2020. While my classmates...
https://www.asdablog.com/%EF%BF%BCequal-education-opportunities-for-pregnant-and-parenting-students/