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Alternative pathways in dentistry: CDA Journal discusses careers outside of traditional private practice

“Private practices have been effectively taking care of the oral health needs of a large portion of the population,” writes…

May 8, 2024 |Early Career Dentists, Leadership and Practice Ownership, News Articles, Practice Transitions, Students

Herman Ostrow student hoping to pave the way for Thai dental students

Each month, CDA spotlights a student from one of California’s seven dental schools. Herman Ostrow’s Sandy Priyawat shares how she’s hoping to pave the way for more Thai students to study dentistry.

April 8, 2024 |News Articles, Students

Student Delegate Chair explains how his upbringing shaped his leadership style

Each month, CDA spotlights a student from one of California’s seven dental schools. Get to know CDA Student Delegate Chair, Jarrad Lee, of Western University’s class of 2025.

February 16, 2024 |News Articles, Students

Dental student research spotlights interdisciplinary collaboration in latest CDA Journal collection

Research by California dental students appears in the latest CDA Journal collection with an emphasis on interdisciplinary collaborations.

January 9, 2024 |Education and Events, News Articles, Patient Care, Students

Herman Ostrow dental student shares a memorable first experience assisting in oral surgery

Each month, CDA spotlights a student from one of California’s seven dental schools. Get to know Nora Papazyan of Herman Ostrow Dental School's class of 2024.

December 1, 2023 |News Articles, Students

‘The weight of regret is in tons’: UCSF dental student shares her motivation for staying disciplined

Each month, CDA spotlights a student from one of California’s seven dental schools. UCSF dental student, Pallak Razdan shares how “the weight of regret” helps her stay disciplined through her most difficult moments.

November 2, 2023 |News Articles, Students

Herman Ostrow student reveals the benefits of working in dentistry that she hasn’t seen in other career fields

Each month, CDA spotlights a student from one of California's seven dental schools. Herman Ostrow's Adriana Eraso reveals the one benefit of working in dentistry that she hasn't seen in other careers.

October 6, 2023 |News Articles, Students

‘That was the turning point of my life’ Herman Ostrow student shares what inspired her to become a dentist

Each month, CDA highlights a student from one of California's seven dental schools. Get to know Narges Mirjalili of Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry's class of 2024.

August 9, 2023 |News Articles, Students

Herman Ostrow dental student takes control of her future through positive thoughts and affirmations

Each month, CDA highlights a student from one of California's seven dental schools. Get to know Somkene Okafor-Okwuego of Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry's class of 2026.

July 11, 2023 |News Articles, Students

Western University dental student explains how she uses her setbacks as ‘tools for growth and development’

Each month, CDA highlights a student from one of California’s seven dental schools. Get to know Chioma Aniwigbo of Western University’s Class of 2023.

June 2, 2023 |News Articles, Students

CNSU dental student carries on family tradition at CDA Presents

Every month, CDA highlights a student from one of California’s seven dental schools. Get to know Andrew Galang of California Northstate University’s class of 2025.

May 3, 2023 |News Articles, Students

California dental students advocate at state Capitol to address workforce shortages, protect patient access

For the first time since 2019, California dental students were able to meet in person with legislative staff and have a meet-and-greet with Assemblymember Jim Wood, DDS, at the state Capitol as part of CDA’s Grassroots Advocacy Days.
 

May 1, 2023 |Access to Care, Advocacy, Legislation, News Articles, Students
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