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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February 2025 – Hospital Dentistry
When new dental students dream about their practice, they don’t always think about working in a hospital, but this issue of Contour shows why hospital dentistry is a fast-paced, fascinating branch of the profession that just might be the perfect fit for you.
In her article “A Day in the Life of a Hospital Dentist,” Joy Kim (Penn ’26) describes the typical path to hospital dentistry and what to expect from the experience. Xuesi Hua (Michigan ’26) explores how to know if hospital dentistry is right for you. Peyton Maccarone (Penn ’26) and Minhee Jeon (Penn ’26) team up to interview three practicing hospital dentists to get the real scoop on what it’s like to work in this environment.
“Hospital dentistry combines everything I find fascinating: the precision of procedures, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and the chance to care for patients in their most vulnerable moments,” writes Editor in Chief Katherine Burkett (Louisiana ’25).
Check out the February 2025 issue of Contour!