Pre-Dental Society

at University of California Santa Cruz

Biweekly Newsletter, Friday, 14MAR14 Issue 05, Winter 2014

In this issue
Announcements Spring Meeting Dates Myth vs. Fact DAT Practice Question Member of the Month Member Dues Specialty Corner Upcoming Events Calendar
o Election

Fun Fact!
If you dont floss, you miss cleaning 35% of your tooth surfaces.

More inside!

Annoucements
2014-2015 Elections are up
o Send in your maximum ! page bio and why youre running for the position with your photo. Deadline is on Sat, Mar 29. o o o You must be a current paid member to run for a position and to vote. Voting starts on Mon, Mar 31 until Fri, Apr 4. Winners will be announce during the first meeting on Wed, Apr 9.

Spring Meeting Dates

Crew-neck Sweatshirts
o o If you mentioned that you wanted to purchase one, you may coordinate with Katherine Panopio for a meet up. You may also pick it up during our meeting on Wed, Apr. 9, 2014.

! Wednesday, Apr 9, 2014, 7:00-8:00pm @ Muwekma Ohlone conference room, Bay Tree 3rd floor ! Wednesday, Apr 23, 2014, 7:00-8:00pm @ Cervantes Velasquez conference room, Bay Tree 3rd floor ! Wednesday, May 7, 2014, 7:00-8:00pm @ Cervantes Velasquez conference room, Bay Tree 3rd floor ! Wednesday, May 24, 2014, 7:00-8:00pm @ Cervantes Velasquez conference room, Bay Tree 3rd floor ! Wednesday, Jun 4, 2014, 7:00-8:00pm @ Cervantes Velasquez conference room, Bay Tree 3rd floor

Good Luck with Finals!

o Dont procrastinate. Sleep. Eat healthy. Sleep. Exercise. Sleep. Take a break. Sleep. Hydrate. Sleep. Call a loved one. Sleep.

Myth: You can tell if you have bad breath by breathing into your hand. Fact: At this moment Im sure that many of you are breathing into your hand to see if you may be one of those affected individuals. Dont bother. One problem associated with bad breath is the inability to self diagnose. A person with a normal sense of smell usually becomes desensitized to its own stimulants. The majority of individuals with halitosis are often unaware they even have bad breath unless someone around them happens to mention it. Many products found in commercial markets simply try to control oral malodor by masking it with minty and fruity scents. Mint candies, gums and mouthwashes are not powerful enough on their own to combat foul smelling volatile sulfur compounds, the molecules primarily responsible for oral malodor. The most effective way to manage oral malodor is by maintaining proper oral hygiene, regular dental cleanings, and diligent brushing of the tongue.
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Myth vs. Fact

February Member of the Month

DAT Practice Question

Perceptual Ability: Top, Front, End
The pictures are top, front, and end views of various objects. Two views are shown with four alternatives to complete the set. Select the correct one. o o o

Alyssa Neelley
Member Dues
If you would like to pay your member dues, please contact our Treasurer, Katherine Panopio. Quarterly membership from last quarter has expired. If you have already paid your dues and have not received either your shirt or binder please contact our Vice President, John Sy.

Specialty Corner
Dental Public Health
This field of dentistry provides leadership and expertise in populationbased dentistry, oral health surveillance, policy development, community-based disease prevention and health promotion, and the maintenance of the dental safety net.

Upcoming Events

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April
2014

Sunday 2

Monday 3

Tuesday 4

Wednesday 5

Thursday 6

Friday 7

Saturday 8
Volunteer: Run or Dye

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Board Meeting

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GENERAL MEETING

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PDS Election Bios Due

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PDS Voting Starts

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Board Meeting

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PDS Voting Close

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UOP Pride Day

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GENERAL MEETING New Officers Announced

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Legend [ ] General Meeting [ ] Board Meeting [ ] Other Events [ ] Volunteer / Community Service [ ] Social [ ] Holiday

Contact us
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Answer to DAT Practice Question:

The views are without perspective. That is, the points in the viewed surface are viewed along parallel lines of vision. The projection looking DOWN on it is shown in the upper lef-hand corner (TOP VIEW). The projection looking at the object from the FRONT is shown in the lower left-hand corner (FRONT VIEW). The projection looking at the object from the END is shown in the lower righthand corner (END VIEW). These views are always in the same positions and are labeled accordingly. Note that the lines that cannot be seen on the surface cannot be seen on the surface in some particular view are DASHED in that view.

Pre-Dental Society at UCSC

Keeping it flossy since 2007

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