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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March 2026 – ASDA Across America
As we jump into spring, this issue of Contour shines a spotlight on members from each of ASDA’s 13 districts. Students share personal experiences on what attracted them to dentistry, whether it was a sweet tooth that led to many dental visits for District 1’s Stephanie Tarian (University of New England ’28) or discovering that a local well was negatively impacting the oral health of villagers in Iran, like District 3’s Tania Anousheh (University of Maryland ’29). You’ll find travel-guide recommendations on this hike across the country, from District 8’s Ella Rose’s (Marquette ’29) favorite farm-to-table restaurantto District 9’s Mary Nguyen’s (ATSU Missouri ’28) monthly stargazing site at Thousand Hills State Park.
District 10’s Trang Tran (LSU ’28) shares something daring that her peers don’t know about her,while District 2’s Joshua Velazquez (Touro ’26) reveals his idea for a new toothpaste flavor.
Take a virtual road trip as you explore each district and the members who call it home. Editor in Chief Amrit Saini (UNC Adams ’26) writes, “I hope this edition helps you feel more connected to your fellow ASDA members across the country and inspires you to get involved in our growing community.”
Check out this issue of Contour, where we go district-by-district to meet stand-out members across the country.