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 2025 – Impact Dentistry
How you choose to engage with patients and how you develop your practice can make an impact on the community your serve. This issue of Contour looks at how you can become the kind of dentist who makes a real difference.
In his article “Purpose and Perception,” Alexon Tiem (Kansas ’27) explores how your impact as a dentist is linked to how you perceive yourself and how you define success. Brendon Anderson (Harvard ’27) shares research on how dentistry can impact dementia, potentially transforming how we approach periodontal health and Alzheimer’s disease in the future. Rakshita Gorrepati (Georgia ’26) tells the story of several dentists who are impacting their communities by prioritizing care for patients with Down Syndrome.
“As dental professionals, we have countless opportunities to make a lasting impact,” writes Editor in Chief Katherine Burkett (Louisiana ’25). “Every action we take shapes the future of oral health.”
Check out the March 2025 issue of Contour and get a fresh perspective on how dentistry can impact the community in which you live and work.