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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August 2024 – Evolution of Dentistry
To know where you’re going, you have to know where you’ve come from. This issue of Contour takes a fun and fascinating look at the evolution of dentistry, from 18 century tooth pullers who were only consulted in moments of extreme pain to the high-tech cosmetic services of today. Leaping to the present day and beyond, Trevor McDonald (Marquette ’25) interviews a dental radiologist to discuss how artificial intelligence is impacting her work, and Allison Tempel (East Carolina ’25) discusses how teledentistry is creating a significant shift in how dental care is delivered. Two authors write about how dentistry still needs to improve: Srighana Nadella (Pennsylvania ’25) challenges whether dental schools are paying enough attention to global oral health, and Juman Al-Hadad (Washington ’25) looks at how inclusive health care teams are in their representation efforts — and why it matters.
In her first editor’s note, “Welcome to the Dental Technology Renaissance,” new ASDA Editor in Chief Katherine Burkett (Louisiana ’25), urges readers to consider writing for Contour this year. “Contour is your stage to share stories, insights, and research,” she says. “Our dedicated editors are ready to guide you through the writing journey.”
Check out the August 2024 issue of Contour!