Contour is the only news source dedicated to sharing the dental-student narrative and addressing their holistic needs as they prepare to enter the workforce as dental professionals. ASDA members receive Contour 10 times a year, with combined issues in June/July and November/December.
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January 2026 - New Year, New Technology
As we enter 2026, this issue of Contour keeps you on the cutting edge of dental technology. In “Esthetics in Orthodontics,” Isabella Menendez (Florida ’27) tackles the latest convergence of science, biomechanics, and artistry. Yohana Fasel (Harvard ’28) explains how an integrated curriculum puts dentists on the front lines of early detection for serious systemic diseases. Ashna Patel (UNC ‘27) explores how you can use regenerative orthodontics as a transformative technique to expand the boundaries of orthodontic tooth movement.
Is being less stressed one of your resolutions? Mugdha Raut (Penn ‘25) will help you get there. Be sure to read to the end to hear what resolutions your peers are tackling. We're also celebrating a Contour milestone that ASDA Editor in Chief Amrit Saini (North Carolina ‘26) will tell you all about.
Start your new year off right and check out this issue of Contour! (It's one resolution worth keeping.)