Pre-Dental Society

at University of California Santa Cruz

Weekly Newsletter, Thursday, 10OCT13 Issue 01, Fall 2013

In this issue
New Beginnings Why Dentistry Upcoming Events Meeting Dates Member Dues Myth vs. Fact DAT Practice Question Volunteer Opportunities Specialty Corner

Fun Fact!
Did you know it takes 26 muscles to smile? And 62 muscles to frown?

More inside!

New Beginnings
The Pre-Dental Society would like to welcome all incoming Frosh Slugs and returning Slugs. It is time for another year to educate ourselves and expand our horizons. We hope that all of you have enjoyed your summer whether it be relaxing at home, traveling, or preparing for the DAT.

Why Dentistry???
Dentistry is the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases of the teeth, gums, and other structures of the mouth. Benefits of dentistry: The benefits of being your own boss. Work the hours of your choice. Choose the medical benefits you want to carry for yourself and your employees. Dentists have a certain amount of prestige within their communities. Great deal of personal satisfaction that can be found in a career in dentistry. And much more!!!

Meeting Dates
Wednesday, Oct 09, 2013, 7:30-8:30pm @ Muwekma Ohlone conference room, Bay Tree 3rd floor Wednesday, Oct 23, 2013, 7:30-8:30pm @ TBA Wednesday, Nov 06, 2013, 7:30-8:30pm @ Muwekma Ohlone conference room, Bay Tree 3rd floor Wednesday, Nov 20, 2013, 7:30-8:30pm @ Muwekma Ohlone conference room, Bay Tree 3rd floor

Upcoming Events
o A recruiter from Western University of Health Science Pomona, CA will have a presentation on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at TBA, 7:00-8:30pm

Member Dues
Becoming a PDS member can have a lot of benefits! Yearly due is $25, or quarterly for $10.

Myth vs. Fact

Myth: Gum chewing is bad for your teeth Fact: Chewing sugar-free gum can actually be good for your teeth. It helps to neutralize the acids in your mouth and lift out the food debris that gets trapped in the pits and grooves of you teeth. When you cant get to a toothbrush, gum chewing is a nice alternative after having a meal or snack. It is sugared gum that you should avoid at all costs. Additionally, you should limit the length of time you chew gum because lengthy chewing can aggravate your TMJ and cause discomfort and strain on that joint.

Help us promote the Pre-Dental Society and great oral health by tabling at the

quarry plaza on Friday, October 18, 2013 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. Please contact our Social and Outreach Coordinator, Peter Shaaf if you would like to help out, or just come by to say hello. o Application for the SMDEP (Summer Medical and Education Program) starts on November 1st. If you have any questions please contact our Secretary, Renzo Noratto. o The Career Center will have an MMI style Mock Interview Day on Monday, November 4, 2013 starting at 9:00am. You must RSVP to attend the event. For more information please see our Facebook page. If you have any questions please contact our President, Chelsea Director.

DAT Practice Question

Survey of the Natural Sciences: Biology

Organisms that obtain their energy from light can be termed

A

Volunteer Opportunity
o Volunteer with the Pre-Dental Society for the Run or Dye fun run on Saturday October 26, 2013. For more information please see our Facebook page. If you have any questions please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Steven Lu.

autotrophic.

Specialty Corner
B

holotrophic.

Prosthodontics
This field of dentistry focuses on the creation of prosthetic models to treat anatomical dysfunctions in the mouth (i.e. crowns, implants, and dentures).

chemotrophic.

heterotrophic.

heliotrophic.

Contact us
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/5191818103/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/UCSC_PDS Website: http://predentalslugs.blogspot.com E-mail: mailto:predentalslugs@gmail.com

Answer to DAT Practice Question: Organisms that obtain their energy from light can be termed autotrophic (a).

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For questions & concerns about the newsletter, please contact John Sy, UCSC PDS Vice President at sy_john@rocketmail.com.