2013Fall UCSC PDS Issue02 Newsletter

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Pre-Dental Society

In this issue

• What does the Pre-Dental

Society has to offer?• Meeting Dates

• Member Dues

• Myth vs. Fact

• Upcoming Events

• DAT Practice Question

• Volunteer Opportunities

• Specialty Corner

Issue 02, Fall 2013Biweekly Newsletter, Thursday, 24OCT13

More inside!

The electric chair was invented by a

dentist.

Fun Fact!



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What does the Pre-Dental Society

has to offer?PDS can help you become a more competitive applicant for dental

school and learn more about the exciting and dynamic field of

dentistry.

• Biweekly, informational meetings about how to apply to dental

school and more• Class advising

• Peer mentoring groups with students who have or are

applying to dental school

• Mock dental school interviews (in the spring)

• Personal statement workshops

• Dental school tours with the club

• Carpooling to pre-health conferences (UOP Pride Day, UCSF

Impressions Conference, and more)

• Volunteering opportunities

• Opportunities to network and make friendships with students

with similar goals

• Socials! (bonfires, bowling, pizza nights, and more)

• Activities to improve interview skills and critical thinking

• Guest speakers to learn more about dentistry

• Dental job shadowing program offers students the chance to work

with local dentists in Santa Cruz

• Leadership opportunities

We are very excited about our plans for this year, and are encouraged

by the interest in dentistry from passionate students like you! If you

have an idea for an event or project you’d like to suggest or organize,

talk to a board member or email us so we can help you get started.

Your input is greatly appreciated!

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@ Redwood Lounge

◊ Wednesday, Nov 06, 2013, 7:30-8:30pm


◊ Wednesday, Nov 20, 2013, 7:30-8:30pm


Myth vs. FactMyth: My wisdom teeth aren’t bothering me, so I

don’t need to have them removed.

Fact: Wisdom teeth don’t always need to beremoved. Some people’s mouths are large enough toaccommodate their growth, and others have wisdomteeth that don’t come close to erupting. However ,there are many times when wisdom teeth should beevaluated for removal even in the absence of anyform of discomfort, in order to prevent possible

cysts, infections or impact on the adjacent teeth.

Member Dues

◊ Becoming a PDS member can have lots

of benefits! And you can still join!

◊ Yearly due is $25, or quarterly for $10.



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DAT

Practice Question

Survey of the Natural Sciences:

Chemistry

When the volume of a gas is

decreased at constant

temperature, the pressure

increases because the molecules

move faster.

move slower.

become heavier.

become lighter.

strike a unit area of

the container more

often.

A

B

C

D

E

Specialty CornerEndodontics

Dental specialty concerned with the study and treatment of the dental

pulp. They perform a variety of procedures including endodontic

therapy (root canal therapy), endodontic treatment, surgery, treating

cracked teeth, and treating dental trauma.

Upcoming Eventso Pre-Dental Society is starting a Member of the Month (MOM)

award to PDS Members that show commitment and effort to not

only the club but also on becoming a dentist. We understand that

you can’t attend every single event, so every effort is factored in.

The PDS MOM will be featured in our website and newsletter.

This award provides a great advantage when applying to dental

school that shows your commitment to dentistry.

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.

o The Pre-Dental Society will be hosting a social/fundraiser at

Woodstock’s on Tuesday, November 5, 2013. If you turn in a flyer

with your purchase a percentage will go towards the club’s funds.

Please invite everyone you know and give them a flyer. Rides will

be provided if needed.

o Volunteer with the Pre-Dental Society for theRun or Dye fun run this Saturday, October 26, 2013. Rides will

be provided if needed. For more information please see our

Facebook page. If you have any questions please contact our

Volunteer Coordinator, Steven Lu.

Volunteer Opportunity



Contact us…

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/5191818103/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/UCSC_PDS

Website: http://predentalslugs.blogspot.com

E-mail: mailto:[email protected]

“Keeping it flossy since 2007”

Answer to DAT Practice Question:

When the volume of a gas is decreased at constant

temperature, the pressure increases because the

molecules strike a unit area of the container more

often (e).

UCSC Pre-Dental Society

For questions & concerns about the newsletter, please contact John Sy, UCSC PDS Vice President at [email protected].

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