at University of California Santa Cruz

Pre-Dental Society
In this issue

Announcements
Myth vs. Fact
DAT Practice Question
Member of the Month
Upcoming Events
Calendar
Issue 04, Spring 2014
Biweekly Newsletter, Thursday, 22MAY14
More inside!
The second most common
disease in the United
States is tooth decay. The
first is the common cold.

Fun Fact!


2
Announcements
Congratulations
o Congratulations to the graduating class of 2014!
o You did it Slugs!
Thank you
o The PDS Senior class of 2014 would like to
thank all the members and board for making this
year a successful and productive year for the
club.
o We wish you luck and great success on
continuing the traditions and improving the club
year-after-year.
o Do not hesitate to contact any one of us for any
help, guidance, or just to say hi!
Good Luck
o Good luck with finals!
o Study hard, keep your head up, and stay healthy!
Spring Meeting Dates
! Wednesday, Apr 9, 2014, 7:00-8:00pm
@ Muwekma Ohlone conference room,
Bay Tree 3
rd
floor

! Wednesday, Apr 23, 2014, 7:00-8:00pm
@ Cervantes Velasquez conference room,
Bay Tree 3
rd
floor

! Wednesday, May 7, 2014, 7:00-8:00pm
@ Cervantes Velasquez conference room,
Bay Tree 3
rd
floor

! Wednesday, May 24, 2014, 7:00-8:00pm
@ Cervantes Velasquez conference room,
Bay Tree 3
rd
floor
Myth vs. Fact
Myth: If the appearance of my teeth doesnt bother me, there is no point in getting braces or Invisalign.
Fact: Whether or not one should seek orthodontic care at an older age is an individual decision. Many people
live with crowding, overbites or other types of alignment problems without the motivation to seek
orthodontic treatment. However, many people feel more comfortable and self-confident with properly
aligned, attractive teeth. Unlike strictly cosmetic procedures, orthodontic care can also benefit your long-term
dental health. Straight, properly aligned teeth are easier to
maintain with proper oral hygiene, such as flossing and
brushing. This can help reduce the risk of cavities as well as
gum disease, which occurs more readily as it becomes
increasingly more difficult to clean around crowded and
rotated teeth. In addition, people with bad bites may chew
less efficiently.
Last Meeting (Navy Rep)


3
DAT
Practice Question
Member Dues

April
Member of the Month
Tony Guan
Natural Sciences:
Organic Chemistry
1-Methylcyclohexanene
reacts with strong aqueous
acid to produce
A
B
C
D
No reaction


1-methylcyclohexanol


2-methylcyclohexanol


Cyclohexylmethanol


Quarry Tabling


4
Upcoming Events Upcoming Events
Volunteer Human Race
Project Homeless
Connect


5
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tabling
GENERAL
MEETING
Peace Corps
Last day to
Withdraw
Social: Potluck
Volunteer:
Human Race
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Board Meeting
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Volunteer:
Project
Homeless
Connect
GENERAL
MEETING
Navy Rep
Career Center
MMI Interviews

25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Memorial Day Volunteer:
Woof to Woof

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14


2014
Legend

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


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Keeping it flossy since 2007
Answer to DAT Practice Question:

1-Methylcyclohexene reacts with strong aqueous acid to
produce (b) 1-methylcyclohexanol
In this reaction, the electron-rich C=C bond of 1-
methylcyclohexene accepts a proton from the strong acid solution
forming a C-H bond between one of the C=C carbon atoms and
the H
+
ion. This results in the formation of a 2 carbonium ion at
C2 if the C-H bond forms on C1 or a 3 cabonium ion at C1 if the C-
H bond forms on C2. The process is a reversible equilibrium, and since a 3 carbonium ion is more stable than a 2
carbonium ion, any 2 ions formed would rearrange to the 3 ion structure. Addition of H
2
O to the carbonium ion,
followed by loss of H
+
, produces the product 1-methylcyclohexanol.
Pre-Dental Society at UCSC
For questions & concerns about the newsletter, please contact John Sy, PDS Vice President at sy_john@rocketmail.com.
Special thanks to our guest speaker, Navy Representative, ENS Marler, Kenneth.
He may be contacted at Kenneth.Marler1@navy.mil, (408)396-4934.