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at University of California Santa Cruz
Pre-Dental Society
In this issue New Beginnings
Why Dentistry Upcoming Events Meeting Dates Member Dues Myth vs. Fact DAT Practice Question Volunteer Opportunities Specialty Corner
Issue 01, Fall 2013Weekly Newsletter, Thursday, 10OCT13
More inside!
Did you knowit takes 26
muscles to smile?And 62 muscles
to frown?
Fun Fact!
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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.
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
Myth vs. FactMyth: Gum chewing is bad for your teeth
Fact: Chewing sugar-free gum can actually be good foryour teeth. It helps to neutralize the acids in your mouthand lift out the food debris that gets trapped in the pits andgrooves of you teeth. When you cant get to a toothbrush,gum chewing is a nice alternative after having a meal orsnack. It is sugared gum that you should avoid at all costs.Additionally, you should limit the length of time you chewgum because lengthy chewing can aggravate your TMJ andcause discomfort and strain on that joint.
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 theircommunities.
Great deal of personal satisfaction that can be found in acareer in dentistry.
And much more!!!
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
Why Dentistry???
Upcoming EventsMember Dues
Becoming a PDS member can have a lotof benefits!
Yearly due is $25, or quarterly for $10.
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DAT
Practice QuestionSurvey of the Natural Sciences:
Biology
Organisms that obtain their
energy from light can be termed
autotrophic.
holotrophic.
chemotrophic.
heterotrophic.
heliotrophic.
A
B
C
D
E
Volunteer Opportunity
Specialty Corner
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).
o Help us promote the Pre-Dental Societyand 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 andEducation 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 MockInterview 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.
o Volunteer with the Pre-Dental Society for theRun 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.
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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
Keeping it flossy since 2007
Answer to DAT Practice Question:
Organisms that obtain their energy from light can be
termed autotrophic (a).
UCSC Pre-Dental Society
For questions & concerns about the newsletter, please contact John Sy, UCSC PDS Vice President at sy_john@rocketmail.com.