UCLA School of Dentistry

FALL 2012 | VOLUME 9 | ISSUE 2

The Diastema
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HOLIDAY SPECIAL

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LIVING THE AMERICAN DREAM

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DURING FINALS WEEK

PERSPECTIVE
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PPID STUDENT

HOLIDAY RECIPES:
STUDENT & STAFF FAVORITES

DENTAL OLYMPICS
MAY THE ODDS BE EVER IN YOUR FAVOR

DENTAL DELIGHTS

HOLIDAY GIFTS TO SATISFY MORE THAN JUST A SWEET TOOTH

...and MORE!
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ASDA Presidents Address

Now that 2012 is almost over and the Class of 2016 is about to complete its first quarter, I would like to briefly introduce what UCLA ASDA has planned for the rest of the school year. ASDAs core mission statement is to advance the rights, interests, and welfare of students pursuing careers in dentistry. UCLA ASDA consists of 20 committees, each with its own unique focus, and each intending to fulfill ASDAs core mission statement in its own way. During this fall quarter, the UCLA ASDA committees organized lab tutorial sessions for 1st and 2nd year students, community service events, lunch & learns, the first ever SoCal ASDA inter-dental school mixer, and the field events of the Dental Olympics. Also, I am proud to announce that 84 of the 88 1st year students have become members of ASDA! In the winter quarter, look for even more community outreach events, our vendor fair on January 9, and also our annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament. For more information about past and future events, be sure to check out our website: www.bruinasda.com. This fall, students from our chapter traveled to two ASDA conferences. As always, UCLA had a great representation at the conferences: 24 students attended the District 11 Meeting in San Francisco, and 14 attended the National Leadership Conference in Chicago. These conferences are a great way to experience what organized dentistry is doing outside of UCLA, and I encourage more students to attend. Upcoming conferences include Annual Session in Atlanta in March and National Dental Student Lobby Day in Washington, D.C. in April. Lastly, to any students who have not yet become involved, I want to encourage you to take part in ASDA or any other club that interests you. Dental school is challenging and exhausting, and it is important to balance it out with extracurriculars. There are a variety of committees within ASDA, and you may be able to find the one that matches your interests and goals. Sincerely, Barrett Nordstrom UCLA ASDA President UCLA School of Dentistry Class of 2014

TABLE OF CONTENTS
ASDA Presidents Address.................................2 Cover Story: Dental Olympics..........................3 ASDA National Leadership Conference........3 ASDA District 11 Meeting..................................4 Behind the Scenes of ASB..................................5 ASDA Thanksgiving Health Fair.......................6 Living the American Dream..............................7 Budget Bites: Holiday Feast..............................8 Good Eats Around UCLA....................................9 Dental Delights...................................................................10 Holiday Recipes...................................................................12 Dental Practice Management Club..............................14 Informed Consent and Patient Autonomy................15 History of Dentistry: From Trade to Profession........16 Comic: Threshold of Knowledge...................................16 Perspective of a BDP Student.........................................17 Stress Less..............................................................................17 Comic: Just Another Day at UCLA SOD.......................18

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DENTAL OLYMPICS: May The Odds Be Ever In Your Favor

by Jeremy Chau (2016)
Once again the annual ASDA Dental Olympics have arrived, and in the spirit of friendly competition, let the games begin! This year, each dental school class is competing for a Diddy Riese party, recognition with the Dental Olympics trophy, and most importantly, bragging rights. With the stakes high and no room for error, the games have been thrilling for both competitors and spectators, who took time out of their busy schedules to relax with their peers and enjoy free food. Organized by the ASDA Dental Olympics Committee, led by Kristin Moriguchi (2015), the contests to date have been as follows: tug-of-war, water balloon toss, relay race, and an ASB-sponsored pumpkin carving contest. Each event was as intense as the next and no class went down without a fight. For the pumpkin carving contest, participants had a chance to display their manual dexterity skills and creative ideas. There were pumpkins that varied across the spectrum, from carvings shaped as molars, the traditional Jack-O-Lantern, and even Jack Skellington from the Nightmare before Christmas. Drs. Bibb, Mito, Hewlett, and Goldstein carefully judged each piece. First place went to Class of 2016 with Molar, Class of 2015 finished second with Smile, and Class of 2014 scooped up third with Pumpkin Deconstructed. The field Olympics began with a tug-ofwar and pitted each class against another in a test of strength. The D1 class came out flexing their muscles as they beat the D2 class and moved on to compete against the D3 students in a final round finale. Although a close match, the D1s were no match for their older peers who took home the win for tug-of-war. But the D3s did not stop there. For the water balloon toss, they once again stole the show as third years Jeff Diamond and Mark Rowan out-survived Brandon Pierce

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and Grant Burgdorf, the defending champions of the D2 class, in a sudden death round. In addition to tallying more points for their class, the winners received Chipotle gift cards as well. Yum! The last event of the day was a race for the gold as teams of two participated in a three-legged race to speed up and down the field the fastest. With each team neck-and-neck down the stretch, the D1 participants, Quinn Yost and Anthony Fiorette, pulled away to land their class some points, and earned Yogurtland gift cards. All in all, this quarters events were a success, and no one left empty handed as there were games and free food for all. This is only the beginning of a very funfilled competition among the four classes. The points from each of the events will be tallied at the end of the Spring Olympics. Stay tuned to find out who will come out on top and take the title!

ASDAs First-Ever National Leadership Conference

by Adrien Hamedi-Sangsari (2015) The first-ever ASDA National Leadership Conference (NLC) took place November 2nd-4th in Chicago, Illinois. The conference was dedicated to providing in-depth leadership training to predental and dental students. In previous years, the ASDA leadership conferences were held regionally at several locations across the country. The new national conference will be held three times a year with the purpose of providing leadership training to dental students of all years. This particular conference featured color-coded tracks representing different leadership arenas. The yellow track represented ASDA and organized dentistry; green represented career planning and business leadership; red represented advocacy, politics, and professional issues; and blue represented chapter leadership and management. Students were encouraged to attend meetings within any of the tracks that piqued their interest. There was something for every ASDA member at this conference: talks for pre-dental students, 1st year dental students, chapter presidents, legislative liaisons, and fundraising chairs. For example, a 1st year dental student may have found the following talks most applicable: Introduction to Professional Issues, Finding a Great Mentor, Your Role in ASDA Communications, and Leadership Opportunities in ASDA. Although the conference was publicized as a national conference, time was also allotted to district caucuses, during which regional issues were discussed. The caucuses provided attendees the close-knit environment of a small conference within the boundaries of a meeting on a national scale. The smaller caucuses allowed ASDA districts to open discussions about the Annual Session scheduled to take place in Atlanta March 6th-9th, 2013. At the time of the Annual Session, many terms for national ASDA positions will have expired and new leaders will be elected to fulfill the open positions. Explanations about the upcoming election process and information for potential candidates were provided during the small caucus meetings. ASDA provided the attendees with a smartphone App available on iTunes or Droid market with details on schedules, speakers, venue maps, show documents, handouts, and even a blog. Fourteen students represented UCLA at ASDA NLC this year, and UCLA ASDA hopes to continue traditions of participating at national conferences in the coming years. The conference provided pertinent advice for all dental students in a worthwhile and entertaining manner.
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ASDA District 11 MEETING RECAP

by Kris Mendoza (2015)
The weekend of October 6th proved to be a busy one for the city of San Francisco. The San Francisco Giants and 49ers were in town, Americas Cup Regatta filled the bay, the Blue Angels Air Show occupied the sky, and the San Francisco Bluegrass Musical Festivals melody rang through the air. Even with all of this, San Francisco had more to offer as over one hundred dental students from UCSF, USC, UCLA, Western, Loma Linda, and UOP flocked to the annual ASDA District 11 Meeting at the University of the Pacific. Led by ASDAs District 11 Trustee, Danielle Marquis (UOP Class of 2013), students came to learn about current hot topics in dentistry, develop their leadership skills, and collaborate with one another to form a strategic plan for the future. There was a small gathering Friday night, where we had dinner and toured the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. Those in attendance had the opportunity to meet ASDAs new Governance and Advocacy Manager, Andrew Smith, who was hired to help ASDAs dental students advocate for issues important to us. Having talked to Andrew at length over the weekend, he reinforced my belief that he will be a valuable resource to address topics ranging from student debt and loan repayment to mid-level providers. He was impressed with the current advocacy efforts of our students and hopes that even more students will take an interest in policy and advocacy to tackle the big issues of our time. On Saturday, we were lucky enough to hear Dr. Patrick Ferrillo and Dr. Craig Yarborough speak about being leaders in our community and what we can do to improve our leadership skills as we train to become dentists. Dr. Davidson, President of the CDA, discussed Senate Bill 694 (the Mid-Level Provider Bill) and its implications on the California dental community. His presentation, in addition to CDAs presence, helped unify CDA and ASDA, and I am optimistic of what we can accomplish together in the future. Jason Wood of Wood & Delgado Dental Attorneys gave an informative talk about dental practice sales and management which helped open our eyes to life after dental school. The rest of the day was devoted to educating students on the framework of ASDA, chapter photos, and an exhibit fair. After a full day of activities, students from UCLA were able to relax and enjoy dinner at Thai Stix, a local hot spot, in the company of many UOP students. This event provided students with a great opportunity to meet new people and network. Sunday was a much shorter day and focused on how people can get involved in ASDA at the local, district, and national levels, in addition to how policies are formed. It provided a unique stepping stone for students to learn more about upcoming ASDA events and encouraged future involvement in events such as ASDAs Annual Session and National Lobby Day. For some students, this was their first view of ASDA outside of the UCLA campus. First year dental student Alison Ozaki described her experience by saying, I liked how it brought other schools together with the common goal of learning about organized dentistry. She went on to describe how she also enjoyed this experience because it took dentistry outside of the classroom. Overall, the weekend proved to be very informative and helped open the eyes of many students to the wide scope of ASDA that goes beyond the borders of the UCLA campus.

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by Catherine Kim (2015)

The step by step process that the As- says, We serve as the eyes and calendars are a quick way for students to sociated Student Body (ASB) cabinet takes voice of the students to bring issues know about great study club lectures to bring a variety of events to campus of- and concerns to faculty. This year, ASB coming up, fun events, and where ten remains hidden behind a veil. All seven has met with various faculty members and to score some didactic credits or a cabinet members are thoroughly involved will continue to work with them to try to free meal. We hope it will help clubs in arranging different events for students, reduce dental kit costs, revise clinical re- coordinate event days to get maximum faculty and staff. The action that takes quirements, and solve inefficiencies in the attendance and also cut down on emails place to make events devised on paper a pre-doctoral clinics. We are also here to crowding students inboxes, says ASB Vice reality takes countless hours of planning help ease students lives, which is why we President Jen Sun (Class of 2015). and multiple meetings. The success of ASB This year, the new ASB relies heavily on a cabinet is expecting to sound and well-planned continue traditions of budget. Over the sumpast events as well as roll mer quarter, the cabiout new ones to open avnet drafted a budget for enues for students and all events to take place faculty to come together. during the school year ASB cabinet members to be presented and apmay all have an official proved by the associate title, but in actuality, all deans. There are mulmembers are involved in tiple steps involved in fithe planning process and nancing events. It is not logistics behind events. as straightforward as ASB President Hayley paying out of a checking Cox (Class of 2014) comaccount, and its critical ments, What makes our for us to be conscious of ASB cabinet so special is our budget because we that it is truly a compilaneed money to pay for tion of seven very moevents way in advance, tivated school leaders. says Jessica Pack (Class Because of that, we dont From left to right: Allie Inouye (Secretary), Jessica Pack (Treasurer), Josh Ely of 2014), ASB Treasurer. really have hard and fast (Student Apollonian Society President), Hayley Cox (President), Jen Sun (Vice Apollonian Society roles within our cabinet. President), Sandra Yen (Vice President), and Naman Desai (Social Chair) donations have also We end up having our secbeen significant in supretary run the kickball tournament, one of have taken on the big project of creating porting ASB sponsored events. Student our VPs head up the new Lead Pipe v2.0 an updated version of The Lead Pipe, says Apollonian Society President Josh Ely project, and our social chair attend Gradu- Yen. (Class of 2014) comments, ASB is working ate Writing Center meetings. Everyone is The Lead Pipe is a student written man- diligently to provide the best experience able to head at least one project or event ual initiated a few years ago to ease stu- for our student body, and we aim to keep they are passionate about, no matter their dents transition into the clinic. However, an open line of communication between title. many chapters need to be elaborated on students and faculty. Already one quarter into the school or updated to reflect procedural changes Hayley Cox, ASB President, adds, Im year, ASB has hosted events such as the All that have been made in the past year. Yen really excited about the fabulous student School Picnic, Pumpkin Carving Contest, is coordinating with ASB and UCLA ASDA leaders we have this year and our many Kickball Tournament, and Clinic Pride Day. to release Lead Pipe v2.0 with up-to-date goals. Throughout the year, we hope to ASB has plans for the Holiday Party, Spring revisions for students to use in the clinics. further pursue other goals such as increasFormal, student-faculty events, and posASB has also brought several new ad- ing student-faculty interactions. As the sible trips to local sports games. ditions to the school, including the school student voice for the dental school, ASB In addition to social events, ASB also calendar on the bulletin board outside promotes student interests and works represents the interests and goals of the classroom 13-041, and the master Google closely with the school administration to student body at the dental school. ASB calendar on which student organizations ensure a successful and enjoyable year for Vice President Sandra Yen (Class of 2014) can post and publicize their events. The everyone.

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ASDA Thanksgiving Health Fair

by Brian Ly (2015) and Fenil Patel (2015)
Thanksgiving Day: a day to sleep in, a day to eat lavish turkey dinners, a day to meet up with friends and family. While this can be a typical Thanksgiving Day for many families, some people arent as lucky. Those people are our disadvantaged and homeless citizens. For them, Thanksgiving Day can be like any other day, a day filled with hunger, struggling to keep warm, and being alone. Thankfully, through the efforts of many Los Angeles volunteer organizations, the less fortunate in our community are able to experience the spirit of the holidays. A big example of community generosity was the 30th annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner and Health Fair at the Santa Monica Civic Center. This event is a collaboration of many organizations and volunteers to provide Thanksgiving dinner, services as simple as free haircuts, and various health care screenings for those in need. Over 30 UCLA dental students woke up early to come to the health fair and show their thanks by giving back to the community. The ASDA Community Service chairs, Brian Ly and Fenil Patel, worked in advance to organize volunteers, rides, and supplies for the event. Faculty support was provided by Dr. Carol Bibb and Dr. Edmund Hewlett along with his son Julian. With the large turnout of needy participants, the health fair organizers made the decision to ensure that every volunteer group was ready before letting the ever growing line from proceeding into the health fair. Once the line started moving, the day got real busy, real quickly. Other groups were so busy and short staffed that UCLA dental students came to the aid of nurses to obtain vital signs such as pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure, and weight. While some of us were helping out the other groups, most of our manpower

was spent on providing oral hygiene instruction and giving out free toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, and clinic referrals to all the attendees that came to our table. As busy as we were, a couple of dental students also reached out to the attendees waiting in other lines. There was no end to the kinds of people that we helped: children, the elderly, the Spanish speaker, the homeless, and the sick. Everyone

that came to us, whether it was seeking answers to their dental questions, curiosity about what we had to offer, or for free toothbrushes, they all listened and engaged in learning how to properly take care of their teeth and oral hygiene from our welcoming and well informed dental student volunteers. The misconceptions about how to properly take care of the mouth from brushing hard to only brushing once in the morning were surprising. We were fortunate to see so many children because teaching them how to maintain good oral hygiene now will help them from possibly getting cavities later in life. Knowing that no matter how old or young, the five to ten minutes spent with each attendee creating a positive change is a meaningful experience all in its own. While we were teaching others how to properly maintain their oral health, they are teaching us the value in giving back to our community, feeling empathy for our patients, and experiencing something bigger than ourselves. This was a good day to remember why we chose to ioin the profession of Dentistry for the people we serve.

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Living the

American Dream
by Nidhi Taneja (2014)
The quest to live the American Dream resonates far across the oceans and the seas. The American Dream is what drives thousands of foreign applicants to apply forbut only a few make it tothe interview and bench test at UCLA SOD. Hundreds of typodonts have been cut in practice sessions, yet the fishtail may just miss during the stress of the exam. The ones who work through it make it to the final questthe Bruin adventure as a PPID student! Most of us have been engrossed in American culture through Hollywood and popular TV shows. It is only when we actually visit the U.S. that we realize what we have seen from our countries is just the tip of the iceberg. The real quest lies in living and experiencing the U.S. life with natives. When you are a newcomer in the foreign land, things hit you so fast. Initially, it is a bit overwhelming. You take time to settle and come to terms with the fact that you are living the dream you have dreamt for so long. You steal that little moment to congratulate yourself that finally, you have achieved what you worked so hard for. But then the real challenge begins. situations each and every day begins and life starts to have new meaning. After moving to the U.S. from India about six months ago, the differences from Indian culture I have come to terms with include not standing up for the professor when s(he) enters, and addressing professors by their names and not Sir or Maam. Food is not only allowed in class, there are also free pizzas almost every day. There are no dress codes. Oh, and do not forget about the email flood! Laptops and mobile phones are always out in class. Confusion between nickles and dimes and converting them to rupees. How could I digest a dollar banana which used to cost just a few pennies

You take time to settle and come to terms with the fact that you are living the dream you have dreamt for so long... But then the real challenge begins.

How could I digest a dollar banana which used to cost just a few pennies back home?
back home? Certain phrases have different meanings at timesHey, Whats up? and Hows it going? all just mean a simple Hi! Jokes are sometimes still not funny and its impossible to figure out why everyone is laughing. The lingo takes time to comprehend; for example, sick means awesome. Go figure.

During our orientation for International students at the UCLA Dashew Center, we learned about a three phase process to get accustomed to living in the States:

Honeymoon Phase: You are excited about visiting

your land of dreams. Everything looks fantastic and fresh. The new system of working appeals to you a great deal, and you feel a sense of adventure and inquisitiveness about how life will shape up. The exploration and fun begins. You make new friends and trust a new family you are introduced into. Life could not be better.

Hostility Phase: The dream starts to get shattered after

a few months. The rose-tinted glasses get broken. You start to realize that there are differences between your native culture and the culture you are adapting to. To find a sense of comfort, you start to mingle only with people from your native culture. You start being reminded of home quite often. The new system starts to irk you. The culture has elements which dont rub off well on you. You realize that the only way to survive is to adapt.

You hear [your friends and family] taunt you for being a bit too busy and Americanized.

In Sync Phase: You start to realize that things are not so

bad after all. The new culture starts making sense and you adapt. You start to appreciate the differences and the little nuances dont make an impact on you. The comfort with the new

After some time, you tend to miss your friends and family back home. Not to mention, you hear them taunt you for being a bit too busy and Americanized. But what do they know about the great new experiences we deal with every day, both bitter and sweet? Every day becomes an adventure and opportunity. One thing that requires specific mention is the warmth and hospitality of the domestic students who are always welcoming and helpful, making the journey easier. Not to mention the UCLA faculty, who are ever so supportive. At the end of the day, you feel grateful for each and every moment given to you. Personally, I am still in the honeymoon period! I hope it lasts forever. Thank you to all the wonderful people I have found here who make each day better than the one before.

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by David Lindsey (2015)

BUDGET BITES - Holiday Feast

able considering I would have spent more than $30 each for my four family members on gifts. This meal can be made significantly cheaper if you limit to one type of protein and fewer side dishes. However, theres no better time to splurge than during the Holidays! I hope this may inspire some of you to think outside the box with your gifts this Holiday Season, present you with a recipe (or two or three) to help you contribute to your familys holiday meal, and most importantly, remind you even with our ever increasingly busy dental school schedules to carve out time to spend with those who matter most. In the end its not the presents you receive each year that youll remember years from now. Rather, its the stories, experiences, and moments you spend with friends and family that endure the test of time. Again, as with last issues pulled pork recipe, please feel free to experiment with any of my recipes and makes any substitutions you see fit. Be sure to check out the other favorite holiday recipes submitted by fellow students and staff at UCLA SOD!

With the Holiday Season fast approaching, this edition of Budget Bites will detail a simple and easy meal I cooked for my family last Christmas Eve. With a limited budget to spend on gifts, I decided to combine the money I would have spent buying individual presents for each family member into one present we could all enjoy together: a four course meal to which everyone in my family contributed. My mother and sister handled the appetizers; I prepared the salad, side dishes, and main course; and my father and brother worked on dessert. I prepared a simple romaine salad, a rib-eye roast and Alaskan king crab legs paired with a wild rice medley, sauted mushrooms, roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon, and goat cheese cauliflower gratin. The cost for my portion of the meal came out to be about $120, which is relatively reason-

Rib-Eye Roast
Ingredients 5-8 lbs Rib-eye Roast, bone in and trimmed Salt and Pepper Generously season the roast with salt and pepper. I used a portable rotisserie oven that allowed the roast to cook while continuously basting in its own fat for about 1 hour and 15 minutes. If you do not have access to a rotisserie, place roast in roasting pan and place in 450 deg oven. After 25-30 minutes, drop the heat to 375 and continue cooking for 1 hour for medium rare. Before slicing, allow meat to rest for at least 10 minutes.

Wild Rice Medley

Ingredients 1 cup Wild Rice 2 cans Chicken Broth Red Onion- diced 2-3 cloves Garlic- chopped 1 cup Dried Cranberries cup Toasted Sliced Almonds cup Italian Flat Parsleychopped Salt and Pepper Saut onion and garlic over medium high heat until translucent. Add chicken broth and bring to boil. Once boiling, add wild rice, cover, and turn stove to low. Allow to simmer for 45 minutes. While the rice is cooking, toast almonds in a dry pan or in the oven. After rice has finished cooking, add remaining ingredients, and serve.

Goat Cheese Cauliflower Gratin

Ingredients 1 head Cauliflower 8 oz Goat Cheese cup Grated Parmesan Cheese 1 cup Milk cup Panko Bread Crumbs Preheat oven to 375 deg. Chop cauliflower head into individual florets. Combine the cauliflower, milk, crumbled goat cheese, and about th of the grated parmesan cheese in a baking dish. Sprinkle remaining parmesan cheese and panko bread crumbs on top.

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Good Eats Around UCLA

Brunch.......................
Griddle
7916 W Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90046

by Michael Hoang (2015)

Disclaimer: The reviews found here are personal opinions. The reviews are not paid and do not represent the views of UCLA School of Dentistry or The Diastema.

Dinner.......................
Tofu-Ya
2021 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025

Dental school can be exhausting, but if you have the time and energy to enjoy a nice breakfast or brunch on the weekends, this place is amazing. I am not big on breakfast foods, but this was no ordinary brunch. This place combines quality and quantity. The portions are enormous! They offer a variety of over-sized original pancakes, with popular flavors such as Red Velvet and Black Magic, an Oreo-filled flapjack! If you are an early bird and do not mind waiting for some great food, check out this place!

For those of you who enjoy BCD Tofu House or similar places offering soontofu soup, this delicious alternative located near Westwood will satisfy your Korean food craves. The place is on the small side and a little cramped when it gets packed, but the savory, well-spiced broth more than makes up for it. The broths rich flavor goes well with the numerous sides that are complimentary. If you are like me and like a lot of meat with your meals,

you have the choice of upgrading to a combo meal, which will include a well portioned Korean style meat of your choice. If youre in the mood for good Korean food at a cheap price, this is the place for you!

Lunch.......................

Fresh Corn Grill

1510 Westwood Blvd Westwood, CA 90024

If you are looking for a healthy and delicious place around Westwood, this is the place for you! This place really does make everything fresh, as you can see it, smell it, and taste it as soon as you order anything here. My favorite dish was the Grilled Chicken Sandwich, which came with a gourmet salad of your choice. You can also order menu items ranging from pizza to tacos, all items I would recommend. The place is a little pricey, but the portions are huge! Bring a friend, or save some for seconds, but definitely give this cozy local joint a try.

Dessert.......................
Sweet Rose Creamery For those of you with a sweet tooth, this is one place to definitely go if you want to satisfy your cravings. This place has an old school ice cream parlor look that epitomizes the creamy, rich, quality ice cream that it serves. They offer a variety of unusual flavors, each with a unique twist of originality. Their most popular items include a savory Salted Caramel and a housemade Mint Chip made from fresh mint leaves (my personal favorite). When you are tired of Diddy Riese or Sprinkles Ice Cream, give this place a try. I guarantee you will be back for seconds.
Brentwood Country Mart 225 26th St. Ste 51 Los Angeles, CA 90402

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DENTAL DELIGHTS
by Khushbu Aggrawal (2014)
With the holidays coming up, shopping for the perfect present for friends and family can be overwhelming at times. To diffuse some of the stress, here are some funny and cute presents based on teeth. Gift these to your non-dental friends or put them on your own wish list. First are the tooth-inspired presents that are not necessarily gender- or age-specific. The complete denture flash drive below is great for just about anyone- just make sure to check for retention, stability, and support before investing in one. And since were on the subject of removable prosthodontics, denture-shaped ice cube trays provide an interesting addition to drinks at any party. Be careful not to break any teeth while separating the ice cubes from the tray (though we wouldnt recommend Alcote). If youd like to practice filling root canals with a material other than gutta percha, these bathroom stands are great for toothbrushes (of course), razors, and the like. Another great addition to the bathroom are these candy-scented molar soap bars.

For the women, the jewelry shown here gives enamel pearls a whole new meaning. Though most jewelry simply incorporates representations of teeth, some artists actually request donations of real human teeth to utilize in their designs. However, if GradPlus loan money is a bit tight right now, you could even make your own teeth rings, bracelets, and necklaces with any remaining teeth that are not suitable for clinical endodontic simulations.

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For the men, tooth- and mirror-shaped cufflinks are available for those occasions when you want to dress to impress. And these tooth-shaped golf tees may serve as a nice complement to a dentalthemed golf outing. Interestingly enough, dentist Dr. George Franklin Grant is credited with the invention of the golf tee.

For those who are welcoming a new member into their family, these pacifiers are sure to garner a bit of extra attention for the little one. The Play-Doh Drill n Fill set and Dentist Barbie shown here are sure to contribute to older childrens interest in the dental field.

Finally, movies featuring dentists (including Novocaine, Horrible Bosses, Little Shop of Horrors, Oral Fixation, and The Dentist) offer an entertaining perspective on how the general population views dentists. Gifting a friend or family member a movie also gives you a reason to spend more time with him or her during the holidaysjust remember that sharing your time with someone is always more appreciated than any present, tooth-shaped or not!

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Fav rite H liday Recipes

Submitted by Students, Faculty and Staff

Sugar C
Ingredients (makes about 6 dozen cookies):
1 cup butter 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup powdered sugar 1 cup oil

Christmas
by Brittany Ko (2015)

Amaaazing

kies

My family has been making these delicious holiday cookies for our Christmas party every year since I was in elementary school. These surprisingly easy-to-make cookies will melt in your mouth and are certain to get you in the holiday spirit!

2 eggs 4 cups flour 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon vanilla teaspoon almond extract

1. Preheat oven to 350F. 2. Cream butter and sugars in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in oil and eggs. Beat well. Add flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, vanilla and almond extract. 3. Chill dough. Roll dough into 1 inch balls, arrange dough balls on a baking sheet, and flatten them with the bottom of a glass cup dipped in granulated sugar until they are about inch thick. Sprinkle half the cookies with red sugar and the other half with green sugar. 4. Bake cookies at 350F for about 9 to 12 minutes, or until lightly browned. Transfer to a cooling rack, and let cool.

Karas Gran
Ingredients:
Mix in a bowl: 6 cups rolled oats 2 cup sliced almonds 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut

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by Dr. Susan Haake (Submitted by Kristina Etchison)

Mix together: cup sesame seeds cup ground flax seeds (grind in coffee grinder) 4 tbsp ( cup) warm water 10 tbsp (5/8 cup) brown sugar cup canola oil (or vegetable oil) tsp salt 10 tbsp maple syrup

1. Combine all ingredients and add chopped walnuts and/or pecans. 2. Bake at 250C (482F) on a lightly oiled sheet for approximately 60 minutes. Stir at 30 minutes. 3. Consider adding 2 cups of raisins or dried cranberries after baking.

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Wonderful Jam Tarts

We used to make these for every occasion and always at Christmas, when I grew up in England. They are very easy for children to make (with adult supervision), and can be eaten cold or hot. I like them best with hot custard. *You can use ready-made pastry or use the recipe below. If you use readymade pastry then you just need some butter and various jams.

by Jane Fransella (Assistant to Dean No-Hee Park)

Ingredients (how to make the pastry dough):

225g (1 cup) plain flour 100g (1 stick) butter diced Pinch of salt Cold water

1. Sift the flour into a large bowl, add the butter and rub in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. 2. Stir in the salt, then add 2-3 tbsp water and mix to a firm dough. Knead the dough briefly and gently on a floured surface. Wrap in cling film and chill while preparing the filling. Tip: To make more or less, remember the proportions - half fat to flour - and dont add too much water or the pastry will be hard. For best results, make sure the butter is cold. If other dry ingredients are included in the recipe, add them at the same time as the salt. How to make the tarts: 1. Roll out about 250g of pastry to about 3mm thick. Pastry gets thicker when it cooks, so make sure its thin when its rolled it out. Cut 12 discs from the pastry using an upturned glass, or pastry cutter if you have one. The scraps can be combined and rolled out again. If you like you can cut any small shapes like stars or Christmas trees, etc., from the scraps, to decorate the tops of the tarts. 2. Grease a cupcake/muffin tray using a piece of butter wrapper torn off and rubbing round each cup. Carefully push the pastry discs into the cups in the tray being careful not to stretch the pastry too unevenly or tear it. 3. Spoon no more than 1 teaspoon of jam or marmalade into the cups; do not put too much in, because it will bubble over the edge when its cooking. seedless, jams, jellies and no-peel marmalades are best.

Cheeseburger Pie
This recipe has been in my family for a long time, but I modified it to make it more of a pie. The flaky crust in combination with the burger ingredients makes this a great dish for the winter as it is familiar, warm, and filling.

by Hillal Abdel-Latif (Supervisor of Central Services)

Ingredients:
1 lb. ground beef (or ground turkey for a healthier alternative) tsp. salt 2 cups shredded cheese 1 cups Bisquick pancake mix 2 cups milk 3 eggs cup chopped onion 1 large, deep baking pot 1 large colander

1. Pre-heat your oven to 400 degrees. Spray your pie dish lightly with PAM. 2. In a bowl, mix cup of Bisquick, 1 cup of milk, and 1 egg until creamy. 3. Pour mixture into pie dish and bake for 10 minutes until slightly firm. Remove pie dish from oven. 4. Brown your beef in large skillet over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, or until meat is slightly pink. Strain grease in colander. Season meat with salt. 5. Spread beef into pie dish on top of pre-cooked crust. Add onions. 6. Add shredded cheese on top of beef until all the meat is covered. 7. Mix together remaining Bisquick, milk, and eggs. 8. Pour mixture into pie dish to cover the layer of cheese. 9. Sprinkle any remaining cheese on top. 10. Bake in oven for 25 minutes at 400 degrees, or until a knife can be inserted and withdrawn cleanly. 11. Serve in slices with ketchup, mayonaise, or mustard dips on the side.

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welcome to :

Dental Practice Management Club

One sunny day, Way back in May, Jay thought of a club, But worried it would flub. So he gathered a team, The best and brightest it seemed-Jay, Kim, Barrett, and Rod. The four sought change at UCLA SOD. Learning practice management they thought, Would fill a gap students havent been taught. So they recruited some speakers, And many students filled the bleachers. Accounting, marketing, business, and law, So many management issues they saw. And with Dr. Goldstein around to help and such, Would this club flop? Oh... not so much!

by Vickie Lai (2014) and Jay Ponto (2014)

The Dental Practice Management Club (DPMC) is one of the newest and most active student organizations in the dental school. It was founded by Kim Trinh, Rod Najibi, Barrett Nordstrom, and Jay Ponto, the club president. The club officially began with an election of cabinet members that resulted in the addition of Dmitriy Ivanov and Natalie Dang. The DPMC cabinet team has since presented one successful event after another. This year has been fantastic for the incipient club. In the fall, the DPMC began its student lecture series with presentations by Denise Robles and Barrett Nordstrom on Practice Marketing and Basic Accounting Terms. The following week, the DPMC invited accountants John Balian and Raymond Furness to introduce the importance of tax returns to our students. The seasoned professionals went over a mock tax return to point out important areas of interest and ease anxiety that students may have over the overwhelming details of dental tax return. A grand total of 115 attendees learned about tax return, enjoyed piping hot pizzas, and earned selective credit. The idea for the DPMC was sparked when Jay Ponto was a first-year dental student at ASBs annual Tabling Day. Jay reminisced, There was a Pedo club, Ortho

club, etc, but I didnt see a dental business club Since 90% of dentists are in private practice, practice management is more intrinsic to our profession than what almost any other club can provide to the student body. Thus, the idea of starting the DPMC was born, with the ambition of preparing our graduating student body for the vast world of private dental practice issues. The club hopes to complement Dr. Goldsteins practice management curriculum, taken by fourth year students, by providing knowledge that is otherwise not covered in the SOD curriculum. Looking forward to whats in store from DPMC? There will be at least one club-only and one all school event every quarter. Additionally, there will be fundraisers and other events, such as dinner with a newly-starting dentist, to further learn about practice management. The club-only meetings will have an emphasis on dental student presentations, followed by insightful discussions on those topics. DPMC aims to continue its active role in the school and create new events to spur interest. Some upcoming events include a club dinner with a dentist who is just starting out in Brentwood. There are also plans to visit dental offices to observe operations management. Students have been sending great ideas for speakers. Jay believes that kind of interest is what will really improve the future of the DPMC.

Interested in participating in DPMC? Email Kim Trinh at tktrinh528@gmail.com.

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Informed Consent and Patient Autonomy: The Decision for Treatment is the Patients Choice
by Loliya Bob-Manuel (2015)
Lisa, a 22-year-old recent college graduate, sits in the dental chair trying to process what she has been told. She recently moved to the city for her first job as a college graduate. She was referred to the dental office by a coworker and came to the appointment with the intention of undergoing a new patient exam and routine cleaning. Instead, she was informed that she had gingivitis, is at risk of having periodontal disease and must have a deep cleaning treatment (scaling and root planning), which includes a $300 co-payment. Before leaving the room, the dentist turns on an illustrative video for Lisa to view, describing the pathogenesis of periodontal disease. Now fearful for her dental health, she thinks What should I do? The dentist has stated that just doing a routine cleaning today will not be beneficialI dont want to lose my teeth! Thinking that she has no time to make a decision, she agrees to the treatment. It seems as though this patient gave informed consent and exercised her right of patient autonomy; however, many may argue that there were certain aspects in the dentist-patient communication that were lacking and ultimately led to a patient who was insecure with her decision for treatment. Proper communication consists of many aspects such as conveying awareness of the patients needs and expectations, providing adequate details regarding diagnosis, and providing rationale for sugReferences: 1. ADA principles of ethics and code of professional conduct. Chicago: American Dental Association. http://www.ada.org/sections/about/pdfs/code_of_ethics_2012.pdf. Accessed Oct. 27, 2012. 2. CDA code of ethics. Sacramento: California Dental Association. http://www.cda.org/page/CDA_Code_of_Ethics#1. Accessed Oct. 27, 2012 3. Conti, A, Delbon, P, Laffranchi, L, Paganelli, C. Consent in dentistry: ethical and deontlogical issues. J Med Ethics 2012; 00: 1-3 4. Reid, K. Respect for patients autonomy. JADA 2009; 140(4): 470-474 5. Sondell, K, Sderfeldt, B. Dentist-patient communication: a review of relevant models. Acta Odontol Scand 1997; 55: 116-126

gested treatment and any alternative treatments.1,2,5 Factors such as these ultimately provide an exceptional patient experience that fosters a positive and trusting dentistpatient relationship. According to Reid,4 informed consent is described as a discussion to ensure patient competence, not simply a disclosure of information. The California Dental Association (CDA)2 states Fully informed consent is essential to the ethical practice of dentistry and reflects the patients right of self-decision. In the above scenario, perhaps it would have been beneficial for the dentist to adequately explain his or her areas of concern regarding Lisas periodontal health, such as indicating areas of bleeding on probing or the presence of deep gingival pockets. Providing adequate information is an effort to ensure the patient is completely informed and educated about the diagnosis.3 With informed consent, the patient is then able to exercise autonomy in the decision to seek treatment. The American Dental Association (ADA), Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct1 is states that the dentist has a duty

to respect the patients rights to self-determination. Respecting the patients rights includes allowing the patient to make a decision free from influence, pressure, or salesmanship.4 In Lisas situation, she was made to feel not only that she was in danger of losing her teeth if this procedure was not done, but also, that the treatment needed to begin during that same dental visit, which was her first appointment with this office. Instead, after presenting the facts, perhaps the recommendation for treatment would have been more positively accepted if the added sense of urgency was alleviated. A healthy dentist-patient relationship is one in which the patient is the focus--one in which patients are made to feel as though their right to self-govern is respected and that they are given all the information to provide informed consent. Upholding these values will foster a positive patient experience, which will ultimately lead to a long, trusting relationship with the dentist.

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From Trade to Profession

by Jennifer Pierce (2016)
Rows of dental chairs filled the room like desks in a classroom. People waited in line for their turn in the chair, slowly shuffling forward as the crowd of expectant people thinned. Most complained of severe pain; often, relief came in the form of extraction. The dentists stood over their sitting patients, craning their necks to see inside cavernous mouths. It was no surprise that in 1890, the U.S. Census Bureau planned to list dentistry under the broad category of manufacturers. The dental offices of the late 1800s were more factory than office, with lines of people rather than waiting rooms. In 1890, the medical profession attempted to absorb the dental profession as a whole, suggesting that the mouth did not require extensive study. Dentists were not revered as highly as physicians, which was made apparent by the relegation of dentists to a rank lower than physicians during WWI. Due to protest and negotiation on the part of members of the dental profession, Congress established a Dental Reserve Corps in 1918. One of the major difficulties of dentist-

HOW TECHNOLOGY AND WORLD WAR II SHAPED MODERN AMERICAN DENTISTRY

ry in the early 1900s was a lack of technology. Many dental offices were fortunate to have cold running water, though no electricity. In 1905, the most progressive dental offices boasted an electric drill, an electric fan and a telephone. Dental parlors above delis marketed painless procedures in Brooklyn, New York. In the 1920s, chain offices began to be established. Edgar R.R. Painless Parker began as a street dentist in New York City and eventually owned 30 west coast dental offices, employing over 70 dentists. In those days, U.S. dental education emphasized techniques over knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the body, a practice that was widely criticized in Europe. An effort was made to implement research and better understand the pathology of teeth, especially in the progressive dental schools of Chicago. During WWII, many European dentists fled to the United States to escape the Nazi regime. These stranger dentists were very accomplished in the sciences, with extensive research to support their knowledge; however, their technical skills were lacking in comparison. In 1939, 15 of the 41 dental schools admitted refugee dentists as students. Despite opposition, they greatly revolutionized the dental profession. Harry Sicher, a Viennese exile, published an oral anatomy textbook complete with drawings and provided invaluable research on anesthesia and the temporomandibular joint for example, by contributing a strong understanding of dental anatomy, histology and pathology. From factories to parlors to offices, dentistry has a rich history. The dental field has come a long way, from being a trade concerned with pulling teeth to a profession focused on the oral health of individuals. The emphasis on research and scientific background beginning in the 1930s caused a gradual shift in dental education. The mesh of traditional American craftsmanship with European-inspired scientific foundation set dentistry on a new path to become the multifaceted field and highly respected profession it is today.

Threshold of Knowledge

by Jessica Zhu (2015)

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Perspective of a BDP Student

The gowned dental students line up along the window of the 4th floor laboratory and I take a seat at the end of the second row. I am soon joined by third year dental student Ryann, who I remember from the UCLA Pre-Dental Student Outreach Program (PDSOP) meetings. She will be instructing me and my new friend Chris, whose name I make a mental note to remember. As I open my bag of materials, I marvel at the dental student volunteers commitment to spend a Wednesday night instructing undergraduate students. I had heard plenty about the dental students schedules and limited amount of free time. We fill out a worksheet reviewing the lecture we just received on Class I restorations, most of which I have trouble recalling. I flip through the notes I took on the lecture slides and occasionally ask the nearest dental student for a term or definition. With the worksheet complete, I put on a gown and mask and slip goggles over my glasses. As I take a quick look around the laboratory, I recognize most of the undergraduate students and a fair number of dental students, all of whom I had met at PDSOP meetings, Basic Dental Principles (BDP) lectures, or ASDA events. I begin working, occasionally asking for help from Ryann or the lab coordinators as they walk around the room. The handpiece is awkward to hold and the tooth material burns easily, so I err on the side of caution and take short, shallow strokes. Preoccupied with outlining the fishtail and dovetail as accurately as possible, I linger too long over the same area and leave a brown streak with the bur. Luckily, I receive some direction from Steph-

by Christina Kulyk (Pre-dental)

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2) Exercise more than just your brain. Making time for the gym is one of the most important ways to relieve stress and stay physically healthy. Find a way to incorporate exercise into your life, even if it means you have to treat it as a required class in your schedule. You will leave the gym feeling naturally high on those lovely endorphins, which will help you power through the rest of your studying. 3) Dont forget your ZZZs. As quizzes and midterms pile up, it is very tempting to stay awake later and later to learn more and more information. Sure, you can fool your biological clock with coffee for a while, but eventually your body will cry out for rest. An extra hour of sleep can actually make your study session more productive, so dont be afraid to hit that snooze button every once in a while. 4) Feed your brain. Yes, cooking can be time-consuming. Yes, it is easier to load up on junk food and save time by scarfing down an In-N-Out burger while staring at morphology notes, but as we all know, food is fuel. Without it, your brain will not

anie, a dental student whom I had befriended at the ASDA Annual Session in Anaheim one year ago. Before continuing down the row, Stephanie gives me one last piece of advice on how to hold the bur and warns me not to burn the tooth because it will smell like pretzels. My nose confirms that she is absolutely right. Thanks to my involvement in BDP lectures and lab, I have had a glimpse of what my life will be like in graduate school. Having the foundational knowledge I gained from BDP lectures helped me gain more from my experiences shadowing an endodontist and volunteering in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department. I was very impressed with the amount of care and time people devoted to this program. While the undergraduates were learning the course material, the lecturers were learning how to teach, and their enthusiasm made the course very engaging. The BDP labs taught me about dental techniques and materials, alleviated any fears I may have had before deciding on dental school (I did a decent job on the practical portion and I loved what I was doing), and allowed me to practice presenting research at the poster session. As I collect my finished amalgam restoration, overall, I cannot help but feel proud. I received plenty of encouragement from my mentors and even though I made the isthmus a bit too wide, I am satisfied with the end result. All my things packed away, I anticipate showing my work to my parents, but even more so, I look forward to doing the Class V composite prep and fill, which is the project for the next lab.

by Roya Mahmoodi (2016)

As we, Class of 2016, took our pledge at the White Coat Ceremony, the excitement in our voices was almost tangible. We were happy, carefree, and above all, eager to start paving the path to our future careers. Soon afterward, the first day of dental school came at us full-fledged and merciless. We quickly realized that to be semi caught-up with our classes, we would need to spend the greater portion of our days locked away in the Biomedical Library. Amidst the chaos that is dental school, it is easy to get buried by stress and forget about someone really important: YOU! Often times when classes are hectic, personal well-being is suddenly sacrificed. Here are a few tips to keep your mind and body fresh during school. Of course, these tips are not just for the first year students and can be used by any stressed student. 1) Take the books outside. While the graduate reading room is a great place to study, a change of scenery can be refreshing. Studying outdoors will not only place you in a more open area, but it will also let you soak up some needed vitamin D.

Stress Less
be as productive. Furthermore, without proper nutrients, your immune system weakens and you become more susceptible to infections. No one wants to be sniffling and sneezing in anatomy lab! 5) Study hard, party hard. Yes, school is our priority, but that does not mean we cant have a social life. Do we even know what that is anymore? Taking time out every week to spend with friends is just as important as sleep and food. Most of the time, when youre feeling stressed, all you need are some friends and a night out on the town to boost your mood. 6) Use your resources. Last but not least, dont forget that you are not going through this alone. From massages to counseling, the Ashe Center offers a variety of services to help you survive dental school. Do not hesitate to make an appointment with them by accessing their online website at www.studenthealth. ucla.edu. Happy studying!

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UCLA ASDA The Diastema Staff

FALL 2012 | VOLUME 9 | ISSUE 2

E D I TO RS - I N - C H I E F
Catherine Kim l 2015 Kavita Sainanee l 2015

S EC T I O N E D I TO RS
Jennifer Sun l 2015 Jennifer Pierce l 2016

L AYO U T E D I TO R - I N - C H I E F Vickie Lai l 2014 L AYO U T E D I TO RS Brian Hui l 2015 Eugen Kim l 2016 Sanjay Merchant I 2016

P H OTO G R A P H E RS
Laura Chan l 2016 Elaine Lu l 2016

W R I T E RS & C O N T R I B U TO RS
Khushbu Aggrawal l 2014 Loliya Bob-Manuel | 2015 Jeremy Chau | 2016 Jane Fransella l Staff Dr. Susan Haake I Faculty Adrien Hamedi-Sangsari l 2015 Michael Hoang | 2015 Catherine Kim I 2015 Brittany Ko I 2015 Christina Kulyk | Pre-Dental Vickie Lai I 2014 Hillal Abdel-Latif l Staff David Lindsey | 2015 Elaine Lu | 2016 Brian Ly I 2015 Roya Mahmoodi | 2016 Kris Mendoza l 2015 Barrett Nordstrom l 2014

Fenil Patel I 2015 Jay Ponto I 2014 Jennifer Pierce | 2016 Nidhi Taneja | 2014 Jessica Zhu | 2015

SUBMISSIONS: If you would like to submit an article for The Diastema or have any suggestions, please send an email to ucladiastema@gmail.com. EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER: The opinions contained herein do not necessarily reflect those of UCLA or of UCLA School of Dentistry in particular. SPECIAL THANK YOU: We would like to thank Dr. Carol Bibb for her support and mentorship.

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