ADSAFIRST YEARBOOKLET

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INTRODUCTIONPresident’s Welcome 4ADSA Committee 5Dental Organisations 6

DENTAL SCHOOLUseful Resources 8Tips From Your University 9

GET INVOLVED2015 Events 19Convention 20The Year That Was 21

Dear First Years,

Welcome to ADSA, and welcome to dentistry!

Starting a new degree, especially one that is particularly tough like dentistry or oral health, is undoubtedly exciting, yet can also be quite daunting. New course, new people, new environment – indeed, as first years, you are stepping into a whole new, and foreign, chapter of life. That is why ADSA publications has prepared a number of first year materials, including the First Year Booklet, O-week flyer and presentation to aid your transition.

The 2015 ADSA First Year Booklet is jam-packed with information to get the ball rolling for your first year. From useful resources to handy hints, the first year booklet has it all.

We hope this booklet, along with the presentations given by your ADSA university representatives may help you find your feet and adapt to university life as a new dental or oral health student.

In the meantime, enjoy your first year – make new friends, go out, explore & get involved. Watch out for all the awesome events ADSA has lined up throughout the year. Work hard, play hard. (Go to Convention!)

See you around & have fun!

All the best,

Cheryl X. ChenPublications OfficerAustralian Dental Students Association

About this guide

Dear students,

Congratulations on getting into your dentistry or oral health therapy/dental hy-giene degree! It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the wider Australian Dental Students Association (ADSA) fraternity.

On a personal note, I must say that the upcoming years will be immensely edify-ing and enriching to prepare you for a very rewarding career in health. The time you spend at your university will be indeed fun filled and I urge you to get involved with student linked extra-mural initiatives.

Amidst the tooth morphology wax carving and the enjoying the experience of delivery local anaesthesia to each other, the ADSA is the central national student

body connecting all dentistry, dental hygiene and oral health therapy students. Since its inception in 2009, it represents over 3500 students from 12 different Universities around Australia. ADSA is strongly represented at each University and we support networks and linkages between dental schools.

In terms of events and opportunities, the ADSA has a multitude of activities and initiatives for 2015. Your ADSA University Representative is the first point of contact and would be informing you regularly about up-coming events. The biggest event for us is the 2015 national dental students’ convention which is being held in Cairns this year and is definitely a week you will not forget! At convention we will elect the new committee and university representatives, and we encourage all students to get involved and help shape the future of dentistry in Australia!

You’ll meet the committee and university representatives later in this booklet and perhaps you’ll be inspired to get involved in the ADSA for 2015.

This booklet has a lot of information that will help you not just through the first few weeks of your course, but has some resources that will help your time at University. Make sure you keep in contact with your local student society and make friends with the ADSA University representative at your University.

To keep up to date with what’s happening at ADSA join our Facebook group, check out our website at www.adsa.org.au and follow us on twitter for the latest updates.

We are here to provide valuable advice, up to date information on all things dentistry and help you to make some lifelong friends from all around Australia.

I look forward to getting to know you throughout the year, and best of luck with your studies.

Yours sincerely,

Mohit TolaniPresident Australian Dental Students Association

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Committee members are derived from each of the representing schools and their student societies to provide input and representation of students in their respective schools. The Committee always strive to obtain balance and understanding and cater for students from all participating universities.

Executive Committee

General Committee Officers

ADSA University RepresentativesEach dental school has a representative officer that keeps them up to date with the activities of ADSA. If you have any questions or issues you would like to raise, please feel free to speak to your university’s representative.

For more information about the committee, visit www.adsa.org.au

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Membership with your professional association is important throughout each and every stage of your career. Whether it is completing your studies and looking for your first job, becoming familiar with your professional obligations, accruing CPD hours or starting your own practice, the ADA exists to support dentists. On top of professional support it’s important you are represented and your future is protected. Stay connected with the ADA.

Membership includes; Employment advice and opportunities

Networking

Instant access to Continuing Professional Development

Human Resources materials and advice

Regular updates and information to support you in your profession

The Australian Dental Journal and other clinical publications

A range of lifestyle benefits

The AusTrAliAn DenTAl AssociATion

To upDATe your membership sTATus conTAcT The ADA in your sTATe or TerriTory

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Stay connected to your profession

The ADA provides professional and practice support, education, collegialityand leadership, as well as the latest news, resources and informationto assist you in your career.You can also approach the ADA with your contract and discuss the appropriateness ofthe terms before you sign anything. Many ADA branches will also run “recent graduate”events for those who have graduated within the last 5 years. This is a good chance to networkand meet other graduates. For more information contact your local ADA branch.Unsure where you’ll end up? Rural, metropolitan? Will you stay local, go interstateor even overseas? Find out more about others' experiences on the ADA website.

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Upon graduating you will need to register with the Australian Health Practitioner Regula-tion Agency (AHPRA) in order to practice dentistry in Australia. AHPRA then sends this off to the dental board, where they handle all of the dentistry registrations, including: specialists, dental therapists, dental hygienists, oral health therapists and dental pros-thetists. As a student you are also registered with the dental board. The board also develops standards and guidelines for all dental practitioners, handles complaints, investigations and disciplinary hearings, and approves accredited courses of study.

DENTAL BOARD OF AUSTRALIAwww.dentalboard.gov.au

AUSTRALIAN DENTAL COUNCILwww.adc.org.au

The Australian Dental Council (ADC) is an independent accreditation authority that assesses programs of study, develops accreditation standards, policies and proce-dures for dental practitioner programs of study and makes recommendations to the Dental Board of Australia. They act in an advisory capacity and most importantly can say whether or not your program of study allows you to be a registered dentist or oral health practitioner.

AUSTRALIAN DENTAL ASSOCIATIONwww.ada.org.au

The ADA is a professional membership organisation representing and assisting den-tists Australia-wide, offering continuing professional development opportunities, staff training, representation, and a range of services to make student and professional life easier. The ADA is also involved in public oral health promotion, and promotes the ethics, art and science of dentistry in order to help members provide safe, high quality oral care. The Australian Dental Association has a monthly magazine and e-newsletter to keep members updated with news and updates within the profession and is worth-while joining as a (free!) student member.

AUSTRALIAN DENTAL & ORAL HEALTH THERAPISTS’ ASSOCIATIONwww.adohta.net.au

Similar to ADA, the Australian Dental and Oral Health Therapists’ Association is the peak national body representing dental therapists and oral health therapists. They provide leadership, collaboration and advocacy to enhance the profession and the oral health outcomes for the community.

DENTAL HYGIENISTS’ ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIAwww.dhaa.info

Similat to ADOHTA, the Dental Hygienists’ Association of Australia seek to support its members through leadership, advocacy, education and mentoring.

ORGANISATIONS IN DENTISTRY

Netter’s Head and Neck Anatomy

by Neil S. NortonKey anatomy that’s relevant to clinical

practice.

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First year can be quite a challenging time as we find ourselves constantly being inundated with a new information day after day. We hope you find the following collection resources can helpful on your journey to becoming a dentist!

The Dental Trauma Guidedentaltraumaguide.orgAn interactive guide for treating traumas.

The Tooth Morphology Labwww.leeds.ac.uk/dental/Oroface/TEETH/choice.htmlUseful for revising tooth anatomy.

The Young Dentisttheyoungdentist.comA website where professional dentists and students worldwide come to share their knowledge and information about dentistry.

Therapeutic Guidelineswww.tg.org.auTherapeutic information for treating patients.

Anatomy of Orofacial Structuresby Richard W. BrandIllustrated textbook covering first year dental/oral anatomy, histology and embryology. Comes with flashcards!

Enjoy first year. This is the year you get the longest holidays and lunch breaks. Use them to maintain friendships with non-dental friends and to get involved with everything that the university has to offer.

Join the AUDSS (Adelaide University Dental Students Society) they will take care of both your academic and social needs while in dental school. The Fresher BBQ is a great way to start the year and meet people in the years above you. For many of you living away from home the friends you will make will be like your family while you are in Adelaide. Bonus tip: Academic lectures often involve free food.

Join the facebook group of your cohort, & the AUDSS facebook page. It is a forum to share ideas, resources and often serves as reminders for both assignments and social events.

Master the basics of clinic and lab in first year. Taking the time to improve your mirror vision will prevent you from getting back problems later on in the course!

Stay organised. Falling behind is stressful and unnecessary. Leaving study or assignments to the last minute/SWOTVAC is not going to work through all 5 years.

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Here are a few tips from your ADSA University Representatives to help you get through the year:

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USEFUL RESOURCES TIPS FOR DENTAL SCHOOL

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Enjoy your First Year and make the most of it. The later years will only get harder! So get involved with clubs, campus events and the SDA.

Everyone is here to help you! The Orange campus is small - you will soon meet everyone and lecturers will know you by name. Make sure you take advice from the older years and always accept help and feedback from lecturers.

Make sure you are prepared for your labs and be efficient with your work in Sim Clinic. Good time management is crucial during First Year, and will pay dividends when uni gets busy towards the end of semester.

Practice good posture in Sim Clinic. You don’t want a bad back before you even graduate!

The Orange winter can be quite harsh. Temperatures are in the negatives and there is even some occasional snow! So pack your Ugg boots, thermals and coats - these are absolutely vital in surviving the cold!

Behave professionally, especially while in your scrubs. Be aware of what you post on social media, as well as how you act on campus, as it represents the university and you as a practitioner.

Work hard and ask for help when you need it! Failing 1 of 8 subjects in a year can put you back an entire year! Plan your assignments and when you study as this will help with the stress involved.

Know your hygiene instruments and procedures - especially the features of the Gracey. Learn it right early on as if your life depends on it. Don’t skip steps in sim clinic, the tutors know, and it will reflect in your work at the end.

Accept feedback with an open mind - tutors are there to help you, they all have different tips and ways of doing things, so find what works for you. Don’t block out criticism, embrace it, as this is what helps you become a better practitioner.

Get your teeth into it! Join the course club! Get to know your seniors, attend events and dinners as they are there for you, join oral health promotion initiatives, and the Facebook page. You learn as much from others experiences as your own! We have all been in your shoes.

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Time management is key! Keep up to date with your weekly tasks and try your utmost not to fall behind. There is a lot of content to work through and it is very difficult to catch up. Allocate at least 12 hours study time per course. If you are working part time or have family responsibilities, start thinking early on how you will manage everything whilst studying.

Ask for help early if you’re not coping! It is much easier to address problems early on in the term than a week before and assessment is due or before exams start. Contact the course coordinator, lecturer or student representative and ask for advice sooner rather than later. There is a lot of support available, all you have to do is ask.

Interact with your future colleagues! Join a Facebook group where course related matters, personal highs and lows, and student life in general can be discussed. Find out how everyone else is coping and support one another.

Order textbooks early! Delivery times differ, especially when textbooks are ordered online. Save yourself a lot of unnecessary stress by ensuring you have everything you need before the start of term.

Reward yourself! Taking the first steps on your career path is very exciting, but could also be extremely daunting. Ensure that you are eating healthy food, exercising, (trying to) get enough sleep, and rewarding yourself when a goal has been achieved. Maintaining balance in your life should keep you motivated and will hopefully keep the stress levels manageable. Remember: enjoy the journey whilst you are on your way to your destination. Welcome to University life and best of luck with your studies!

Get to know everyone in your year group because in second and third year these people become your family. You will be split into two groups (by surname) for clinic, and group assignments are introduced where you work in groups of three. Spend time to get to know your peers, it’s worth it.

Start a Facebook group with everyone included. It is the easiest way for your class rep to converse with everyone and it allows questions to be asked in an informal manner. It is always handy hearing others’ opinions and if any changes occur to your clinic timetable it’s the most efficient way to notify everyone.

Create a class list of contact details and upload it into your Facebook group. We found that when you are trying to do group work it is the easiest way to get contact details.

Enjoy a balanced lifestyle but at the same time don’t forget that this is a demanding course. Set time aside for yourself and to go through your lecture notes before class and watch the clinic videos BEFORE clinic. They quiz the students who have watched it - and for those who haven’t, you will receive an ‘unsatisfactory’ mark in your clinic books.

Take first year seriously. Although you are working on your fellow classmates, tutors are preparing you for working on patients! Wearing the correct uniform and conducting yourself in a professional manner in clinic and in the corridors on campus will not go unnoticed. Helping classmates with change-overs and in steri when someone is sick or running late is rewarding and these favours will be repaid. Team work as a student will teach you skills that are admirable in the workforce, so practice now!!

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Make the most of your dental student life by attending as many GUDSA and ADSA events as possible. It’s really the best way to get to know your peers outside of the classroom. As you’ll soon find out, Dentistry can be draining (wait until you get to 2nd and 3rd year!), so it helps to have your friends along to help you go through the hard times together. Plus, since you’ll be spending so much time with one another, it really does make sense if everyone just gets along.

Facebook groups are the ultimate god-send! They can be a haven of sorts for sharing everything from exam questions, timetable changes and admin issues etc. Make sure you are part of your First year Griffith Dentistry Facebook group or if not, ask someone in the group to add you to it.

Be nice to your teachers and tutors. They don’t need to go the extra mile to help you succeed in your studies but they just might if you are respectful and listen to what they have to say. Also, take note of those yellow “Professionalism breach” slips they could give you if they see you misbehaving. Get too many of those and you could get in serious trouble (sometimes to the point of having to repeat the year). Don’t take Professionalism too lightly.

Don’t underestimate the benefit of actually attending your lectures. Yes, we all have those days where there’s an 8am lecture and you’ve woken up at 7:45am debating whether it’s actually worth getting out of bed. But trust me, there are some lecturers who near the end of a lecture, turn lecture capture off before going through exam hints and past exam questions (especially around the end of semester). Unless you have other friends who you know you can rely on for these, it’s probably best just to go to your lectures.

Remember to see your studies in dentistry as a part and not all of your university experience. Your studies will take up a large amount of your time, so try to strike that balance by making friends (in and out of dentistry), involving yourself in clubs/societies and other extra-curricular activities. This is something most students promise to themselves early on in the year, before they get caught up in their studies and forget about. My advice is that involving yourself in hobbies outside of dentistry will keep you SANE. You’ll see enough delirious dental students come end of semester!

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Form a study group. Studying by yourself can be a daunting task! Forming a study group with the peers you work well with can help direct and support your learning as a dental student. Taking advantage of home-group will not only help you form invaluable friendships but also provides an environment to discuss and advance in your studies. The contact with a senior student is also a great way to address any apprehension you may have about your current and future years in dentistry. Make sure to help each-other out, and work together collaboratively to become great dentists. You never know how beneficial it can be until you reach test day and ultimately graduation day!

Get involved. Meet other classmates and potential future colleagues not only from your own university, but also from dental schools Australia-wide. Becoming involved and representing student organisations is a great way to excel and use your skills in areas outside of academia. Join JCUDSA and/or other associations such as RHINO or ADSA. Being involved in these associations comes with many benefits and you never know what opportunities can arise from simply joining a committee!

Live a balanced lifestyle. In dentistry, it seems that there is always an endless amount of work to do. With so much to get done, it is easy to neglect other aspects of our life. Make sure to have a balance in your life: socialise with your friends, take a study break and go to the beach, have an exercise routine. All of these things will refresh your mind, and make it easier to study.

Discover your surroundings. With so much studying to do, sometimes we forget the fact that we attend university in the beautiful tropics. Make sure to see as much as you can in Cairns and the surrounding area. The Great Barrier Reef is our next-door neighbour - Take a few day trips and see what the reef has to offer. Take a drive up to Cape Tribulation or enjoy one of the many near-by beaches. Try to enjoy the natural beauty of Cairns!

Talk to your professors. JCU has small class sizes compared to other universities in Australia, so it is much easier to talk and get to know your professors. Take advantage of their knowledge - they are there to help you to make sure you grasp important concepts. If you don’t get a chance to talk to them before or after class, make an appointment with them. They will be more than willing to take time out of their day to help you.

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Credentialing! It’s a tedious process,... trust us, we have all been there! Try getting all the documents required before university starts or as soon as possible, to get it all out of the way. It is also a hurdle requirement for one of your first year subjects.

Join BOHDS! (Bendigo Oral Health & Dentistry Society). There are many social and academic events for members and it is a great way for you to meet new people in your own cohort as well as students in upper year levels. BOHDS has many exciting events lined up for new students including the O-Week program and camp.

Support! Academic demands are high, and for most of us, dentistry and oral health is completely different to what we have ever learnt before. Whilst things may get confusing; always remember there is a huge support network available for you to tap into. Whether this be students in your own cohort, lecturers or students in upper year levels, always feel free to ask for help. For many, studying at La Trobe also means moving away from home. You will also get a lot of support both socially and academically from residential services.

Stay on top of things! Keep up to date with your studies especially dental anatomy and skills taught in simulation clinic as there are exams for both in mid-year.

Have fun and relax! You will be spending the next 3-5 years with the people around you. Take the opportunity to get to know everyone in your year level. First year uni is a rewarding experience so be sure to get a good academic and social balance so you can make the most out of it.

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Networking, networking networking: Get to know the people in your class and, more importantly, the upper year students. Knowing what to expect on a test and how to prepare for it is half the battle. Dental school can be really challenging - so, don’t forget to help each other out along the way be sharing notes and other resources.

You can do anything! But not everything. Try to find a healthy balance between school, fitness and your social life. Don’t take on more than you can handle, but don’t be caught studying on a Friday night either!

Sleep is the most important part of recovery. So make sure you get at least 8 hours of sleep so you can wake up and do it all over again. But get caught sleeping in class and your drooling face will be immortalised in an embarrassing picture on Facebook.

If you fall (and you will), pick yourself up and try again tomorrow! Certain clinical procedures can be difficult to master. Keep practising and be relentless until you get there!

Do not skip class - most of the key concepts you need to know as a clinician are thrown at you repeatedly by all the lecturers. They also often hint at specific concepts that you need to know for assessments. Skipping class and relying on lecture recordings is also a big no-no; you almost never have time to listen to them.

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Figure out what style of studying works best for you - listening to recordings, reading textbooks, watching online tutorials etc. Given the volume of information that you’re expected to know, the ‘last-minute-cramming’ technique that worked for you in high school and/or undergrad won’t cut it.

Move out of your comfort zone and try something new. Attend as many dental social events as you can, join clubs and societies that interest you and try at least one new sport!

Avoid conflicts with peers, professors and hospital staff. Learn to accept constructive criticism and use it for self-improvement. That being said, it’s important to hold your own and be confident in your abilities as well.

Get organised - get a diary and make a note of key dates, deadliness, assessment dates etc. With back-to-back classes and clinic, it’s easy to lose track of due dates.

Stay active - make some time to exercise and stay fit. The life of an oral health student can get quite sedentary; you spend most of your time either sitting in a lecture theatre or sitting in a chair treating patients. And, no one is immune to the ‘Freshman 15”.

Talk to dentistry students! In the first year you will have many classes with the dentistry students, make sure you interact with them as well as other BOH students. (They don’t bite).

Be organised. You may have to travel between 3 different locations in a day. Make sure you are prepared for the different types of classes on any particular day.

Listen to criticism. Your tutors give you feedback to help you, not to hurt you, so take it on and try to implement it.

Look for opportunities for experience in the working world. It will solidify your learning and help you see what you are working towards.

Don’t let uni dictate your life. It’s important to study in your own time, but it is also very important to exercise and socialise. Make sure you find a balance that works for you.

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Hang out with your peers. You will see your fellow students more than your own families over the next 5 years, having good friends really helps so make the effort to attend the social events.

Facebook is your best friend. It is a great way to ask questions, share resources and even share interesting dental facts and pictures that your high school friends probably wouldn’t understand so start a page if you haven’t already.

Join UQDSA (University of Queensland Dental Students’ Association) and discover the limitless social and academic activities that go on during the year. Not only are they a great opportunity for you to network, it’s also a fantastic opportunity to ask around for hand-me-down notes. Making notes is a great way to learn but the curriculum hardly changes every year and there isn’t always time to write them for every lecture.

Work experience or a job at a dental practice will do wonders for your learning, especially in first year.

Have patience and resilience. You are all incredibly smart people but dentistry is very different to other degrees. You may not have the best dexterity skills and your tutors will be blunt about telling your that. Don’t let it get you down. Keep working at it until you are the best.

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5Make use of everything the upper years give you whether it be advice from their experiences or any notes or old textbooks they may have. They’ve gone through it all before, so they’re a valuable resource.

Make the most of the limited time you have in sim clinic. Despite all the time you spend on the sciences in this course in first year, at the end of the day you’re going to be a dentist. Don’t be afraid to ask the tutors for help. A lot of them may also have their own handy tips and tricks which they use in their clinics for various things which you may find useful.

Know the faculty’s academic progression policy. This may seem scary but there are various policies they have for failing students if they don’t meet certain criteria so be aware of these to avoid nasty surprises at the end of the year.

Keep up to date each week with your lectures and head & neck anatomy so you’re not stressing out like crazy before exam period. There is so much content it is impossible to leave it all to cramming at the end of the year.

Have fun and get involved. Yes there’s a lot of work but it will also be an enjoyable 4 years. Get to know your peers, attend ALL the awesome social events that SUDA and your social reps have in store for you, and get active in dentistry sports, SUDA, charity events and of course the ADSA convention!

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Enjoy and make the most out of your first year. Don’t be afraid to make friends - may sound simple, but friends are great for: study sessions, stress relief, motivation, assignment resources and for fun times in holidays!

Turn up to class - as tempting as it is to sleep in and miss the early class or go to the pub instead of your lecture, it makes a big difference in the long run!

Get a dental job - even if it’s working in the steri room in the afternoons, gives you a foot in the door and helps put your theory to practice!

Remember to relax - don’t let yourself get too stressed. It won’t do you any good! Doesn’t matter if it’s reading a book, playing a sport, going to the movies. You need to take some time to recharge.

Apps - iTunes and the Playstore have amazing apps! you wouldn’t beleve how many head & neck anatomy apps, dental chair apps, virtual surgery apps, dental anatomy apps they have! The list is endless!

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Engage. Get to know the people of different backgrounds in your year. Participate in ADSA and UDSS events and get to know the upper years in a more relaxed environment.

Research. Look at the prices of loupes; there are some affordable ones online for a few hundred dollars instead of a few thousand dollars. Read your timetables. Be prepared for amendments to them. Join the WA branch of the ADA and get a free copy of the Dental Therapeutic Guidelines book.

Remember that while you are post-graduate students, you aren’t post graduate dentists. If issues like listed content in the unit guidebook hasn’t been covered, talk to your year representatives and go through the appropriate channels to resolve the matter.

Be patient. Dentistry requires a certain manual dexterity and proficiency with hand skills. These take time to develop and everyone is learning, so be forgiving with yourself while you practice. Collaborate to find how you can improve and share your experience with your colleagues.

Balance. In addition to study, take time for yourselves to recharge and unwind when you need it. Those breaks make you more productive than trying to power through.

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Turn up to all your lectures! Lecturers quite often hint at and linger on specific slides that you ‘must know well’ which are generally what you end up being examined on at the end of the semester. Even if the lectures are recorded, spending the time listening and writing notes first-hand is always extremely beneficial. The recordings should only be used as a second-hand study tool.

Know your style of studying, and be diligent about it. It can take a little time to get used to University lectures and the pace at which they are delivered. Take the first two weeks to try out different methods, whether you’re going to use paper or prefer electronic, and then stick to the one that suits you best. Getting into the habit of revising lectures every week, and having an organised filing system at home will save you a lot of time and pressure!

Use formatives (practice exams that don’t count) as if they are actual exams - they will be the number one study tool to help you prepare for finals - in terms of your understanding of the material and also the structure and timimg of the exam.

Explore the campus, clubs, societies, and make friends in other courses! The BOH course is unlike any other undergraduate course. We’re mainly at the Hospital clinics and spend very little time on main campus - so when you are lucky enough to be there (mainly first year), make the most of it.

BOH is a lot of fun!! So many graduates and current students would talk of how demanding the coursework is and of how stressed out I would become. While this is 100% true, don’t let it scare you before you even walk into your first lecture. You’ll soon realise that yes, it is challenging, but it’s also not impossible! As cliché as it sounds, your cohort really does become your second family and you pull each other through (with some parties, cruises, and lunches in between too!)

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There are four major events organised by ADSA this year, as well as a whole host of exciting activities during Dental & Mental Health Weeks. For more information on how you can join in, please visit our website.

Also, be sure to watch out for our newly launched Awards program and univerity grants. Additionally, global outreach opportunities are available throughout the year - keep an eye out for updates!

As the peak representative body for dentistry and oral health students in Australia, ADSA is also actively advocating on behalf of these students in campaigns, media statements and representation in meetings throughout the year. ADSA’s policies can also be found on the website.

You can keep updated with ADSA news on Facebook, Twitter, as well as Instagram, and by reading our quarterly newsletter Articulate. Follow us so you don’t miss out!

For more events, campaigns and news visit www.adsa.org.au

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WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS YEAR?

2015 ADSA CONVENTIONJAMES COOK UNIVERSITY, CAIRNS7-12 July

WHAT IS CONVENTION?Convention is an amazing week of academic and social events, meeting other students, exploring a new city and learning about dentistry. This annual event brings together dentistry and oral health students from all over Australia and New Zealand.

CAIRNS 2014This year, from July 7 - 12, the Australian Dental Students Convention will be hosted by James Cook University in Cairns. There will be some of Australia’s best lecturers and an exciting social lineup, all within the Tropical North Queensland Paradise. Here’s what you can expect:

• Outstanding lectures by guest speakers• Diversified breakout sessions where you can seek your own interests in various dentistry specialisations• Sensational seminars• Hands on workshops• Amazing social itinerary to network and connect• Top notch accomodation at Novotel in Cairns

PREVIOUS CONVENTIONSYou can read the report from last year’s convention on the Gold Coast here: www.adsa.org.au/#!past-conventions/cejc

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ADSA EVENTS DENTAL STUDENTSCONVENTION

Mental Health Week

Orientation Weekmeet your cohort & find out

more about being a dental/oral health student

feb

Global OutreachOpportunities Update

AwardsProgram

Dental Aid Projectincrease oral health awareness

in under-developed regions

mar

Policies

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AustralianDental Students

Conventionnetwork with studentsfrom all over Australia

& New Zealand

7-12jul

Blood DriveCompetitiondonate blood with

dental students fromyour university team

sep

Dental Health Week

3-10aug

UniversityGrants

mar

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A Guide to the Science of chewing Sugarfree Gum

1Szóke J, Proskin HM, Banoczy J. Eff ect of after-meal sugarfree gum chewing on clinical caries. J Dent Res. 2001; 80(8): 1725-729.2Deshpande A, Jadad AR. The impact of polyol-containing chewing gums on dental caries: a systematic review of original randomised controlled trials and observational studies. J Amer Dent Assoc. 2008; 139(12): 1602-614. 3Mickenautsch S, Leal SC, Yengopal V, et al. Sugar-free chewing gum and dental caries: a systematic review. J Appl Oral Sci. 2007; 15(2): 83-88.4Dawes C, Dong C. The flow rate and electrolyte composition of whole saliva elicited by the use of sucrose-containing and sugarfree chewing gums. Arch Oral Biol. 1995; 40(8): 699-705. 5Polland KE, Higgins F, Orchardson R. Salivary flow rate and ph during prolonged gum chewing in humans. J Oral Rehabil. 2003; 30(9): 861-65.6Kandelman D, Gagnon G. A 24-month study of the incidence and progression of dental caries in

relation to consumption of chewing gum containing xylitol in school preventive programs. J Dent Res. 1990; 69(11):1771-775.7Topitsoglou V, Birkhed D, Larsson LA, et al. Eff ect of chewing gums containing xylitol, sorbitol or a mixture of xylitol and sorbitol on plaque formation, ph changes and acid production in human dental plaque. Caries Res. 1983; 17(4): 369-78.8Söderling E, Mäkinen KK, Chen CY, et al. Eff ect of sorbitol, xylitol and xylitol/sorbitol chewing gums on dental plaque. Caries Res. 1989; 23(5): 378-84.9Park KK, Schemehorn BR, Stookey GK. Eff ect of time and duration of sorbitol gum chewing on plaque acidogenicity. Pediatr Dent. 1993; 15(3): 197-202.10Fröhlich S, Maiwald HJ. Reversal of food induced plaque acidity by chewing gums. J Dent Res. 1992; 71(1 suppl.): 269 (Abstract #1309).11Fröhlich S, Maiwald HJ, Flowerdew G. Eff ect of gum chewing on the ph of dental plaque. J Clin Dent. 1992; 3(3): 75-78.

12Creanor SL, Strang R, Gilmour WH, et al. The eff ect of chewing gum use on in situ enamel lesion remineralisation. J Dent Res. 1992; 71(12):1895-900.13Leach SA, Lee GT, Edgar WM. Remineralisation of artificial caries-like lesions in human enamel in situ by chewing sorbitol gum. J Dent Res. 1989; 68(6): 1064-068.14Manning RH, Edgar WM. Salivary stimulation by chewing gum and its role in the remineralisation of caries-like lesions in human enamel in situ. J Clin Dent. 1992; 3(3): 71-74.15Steinberg LM, Odusola F, Mandel ID. Remineralising potential, antiplaque and antigingivitis eff ects of xylitol and sorbitol sweetened chewing gum. Clin Prev Dent. 1992; 14(5): 31-34.16Wefel JS, Jensen ME, Hogan M, et al. Eff ect of sugarless gum on human intra-oral demineralisation and remineralisation. J Dent Res. 1989; 68(1 suppl.): 214 (Abstract #263).

17Triolo P, Jensen M. Eff ect of chewing gum on food clearance from the dentition. J Dent Res. 1990; 69(1 suppl.): 136 (Abstract #220).18Fox PC, Van Der Ven PF, Baum BJ, et al. Pilocarpine for the treatment of xerostomia associated with salivary gland dysfunction. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol. 1986; 61(3): 243-48.19Olsson H, Axéll T. Objective and subjective eff icacy of saliva substitutes containing mucin and carboxymethylcellulose. Scand J Dent Res. 1991; 99(4): 316-19.20Aagaard A, Godiksen G, Teglers PT, et al. Comparison between new saliva stimulants in patients with dry mouth: a placebo-controlled double blind crossover study. J Oral Pathol Med. 1992; 21(8): 376-80.21Dawes C, Macpherson LM. Eff ects of nine diff erent chewing gums and lozenges on salivary flow rate and ph. Caries Res. 1992; 26(3): 176-82.

✔ Stimulate saliva flow: By stimulating saliva production, chewing sugarfree gum can be an important defense mechanism to help protect teeth.4,5

✔ Reduce plaque: Chewing sugarfree gum has been associated with a reduction in the quantity and development of plaque on teeth, and a reduction in the acid-forming ability of plaque.6,7,8

✔ Neutralise acids: Salivary stimulation by chewing sugarfree gum after snacks or meals containing fermentable carbohydrate has been demonstrated to reduce the acidogenic potential of foods significantly.9,10,11

✔ Remineralise enamel: Stimulated saliva helps to restore minerals in tooth enamel, as levels of calcium and phosphate ions in the saliva increase due to stimulation caused by chewing gum.12,13,14,15,16

✔ Clean the mouth of food debris: Chewing sugarfree gum increases the rate of food debris clearance from teeth compared with not chewing gum during the initial 15 minutes after eating.17

✔ Relieve dry mouth discomfort: Stimulation of salivary flow caused by chewing gum can relieve some of the discomfort of xerostomia. In fact, chewing sugarfree gum has been shown to be one of the most preferred treatments for xerostomia.18,19,20,21

For more information, contact :The EXTRA Oral Healthcare Program, extraoralcare@wrigley.com

Other oral care benefits of chewing sugarfree gum include:

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In addition to visiting the dentist regularly, brushing twice a day, flossing daily, and maintaining a balanced diet, chewing sugarfree gum can help protect teeth when patients are ‘on-the-go’

How can chewing gum help your patients maintain oral health?As you know, immediately after eating, plaque acids can attack teeth and initiate the demineralisation of the tooth surface, which can weaken teeth and lead to decay over time.

Chewing sugarfree gum increases the production of saliva, which can help neutralise plaque acid, wash away food particles and remineralise tooth enamel to strengthen teeth. In fact, chewing sugarfree gum for 20 minutes after meals and snacks has been proven to help reduce tooth decay.1

Research shows that chewing sugarfree gum can help protectteeth in a number of ways. Multiple clinical trials have consistently demonstrated the eff ect of chewing sugarfree gum in helping to reduce the incidence of dental caries.2,3 The Australian Dental Association (ADA), New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) and the FDI World Dental Federation recognise the scientific evidence supporting the benefits of chewing EXTRA® sugar free gum.

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For more photos and information on past events, visit www.adsa.org.au

2014 EVENTS

Clockwise from left: 2014 and 2015 Committee at the Gala Ball during the 2014 ADSA Convention on the Gold Coast; 2014 Gold Coast Convention Toys & Stories Party; 2015 ADSA Committee at end of year meeting; 2014 ADSA Convention Beach Volleyball Lunch; Jess and Amika at the bi-annual ADA Regional & Remote Oral Health Advisory Panal Meeting in North Sydney; Audrey at the RACDS Convocation in April; Workshops at the 2014 ADSA Convention.

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