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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November/December 2024 – Democracy in Dentistry
This issue of Contour demonstrates how your vote can impact the future of dentistry. In the cover story “Win Your Race,” Megan Davis (Louisiana ’26) shows how to hone your skills as an advocate for the profession. Natalie Ingram (Tufts ’26) writes about strength in numbers and explain how dental students can invest in their career by voting. Colby Dean (Tufts ’26) explains how advocacy can help the battle for dental equity in Indigenous communities. You can learn how to ensure that the dental profession stays on the minds of political leaders in Bree Zhang’s (Columbia ’26) article on the politics of dentistry.
“As dental professionals, we must advocate for increased funding for dental education, broader Medicaid access to dental services, and robust public health campaigns promoting preventive care,” writes Editor in Chief Katherine Burkett. “Making informed choices at the polls can lead to meaningful changes in oral health care policy.”
Check out the November/December 2024 issue of Contour!