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Why I Got a Puppy in Dental School
This is Pumpkin! Do you ever see a picture of a new puppy, and think… I NEED ONE? That was me. I saw a Mini Bernedoodle while out and about Boston, and started looking them up for fun. Soon, ads of Doodles were everywhere! I became smitten with Mini Goldendoodles. Spontaneously, I just did it.…
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So You’re Thinking About Specializing?
The age-old stressful question for dental students. You really can’t know until it’s time whether you’ll be qualified or passionate enough to pick a field to specialize in. Many students enter dental school with one vision for their future and leave falling in love with something else. Before you apply to a residency program, make…
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Painless Injection Techniques
There are so many benefits to being a provider that can give painless injections. Patients have a better experience, it builds trust, and they are more likely to give good referrals. The first mistake that is commonly made is not leaving the topical anesthetic in place on dry mucosa for the full 2 minutes. This…
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GPR vs. AEGD
So after graduation, it is strongly recommended that dentists complete a residency program. There are many benefits, including: 1. Learning to work with an assistant2. Discover what you really like doing and what you’d rather refer out3. Increase speed and efficiency4. Work on time management5. You’ll get experience under your belt so that patients will…
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The Best Water Bottle for Travel
It’s so important to stay hydrated and drink water when traveling, and the Larq Water Bottle ($95 to 118) gives you peace of mind with water that tastes good and won’t harm you. This water bottle might be on the expensive side, but I promise you it is 100% worth it. The attractive bottle keeps…
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Does Intermittent Fasting Work?
You’ve probably heard people speaking of this new diet for a while. It is more than just depriving your body of food. Even though it may not work for everyone, lots of people have seen positive results with IF (Intermittent Fasting) – sometimes more effectively coupled to the Keto Diet. The thing about diets is,…
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Ways to Make Your Kitchen More Green
One thing you can do to reduce your carbon footprint is to make your kitchen a little more environmentally friendly. The best part is, you don’t need to spend a lot of money to make small sustainable changes. Some ways you can cut down on waste: Other ways you can help the environment:
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My Favorite Skincare Products Right Now
I’m pretty lazy about skincare. But with this unexpected free time, I decided to focus on things I usually don’t have time for. After reading reviews, comparing ingredients, and doing some research, I ordered some new products and have begun testing them out. It’s overwhelming because every product has some rave reviews. Even though there…
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Bridge Scholars Program at RPI
The summer after senior year, I was invited to participate in the Calculus Bridge Scholars Program at my future college. It’s a paid 6-week program with a 2-week residential part where you live in the dorms on campus, eat in the dining halls, meet professors and administrators, and get introduced to RPI overall. We got…
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Year-by-Year Timeline for Dental Residency Applications
It is a well-known fact that the application process for residency is wildly overwhelming, and even though it might be a distant thought, it’s good to keep residency in the back of your mind as you go through dental school. Keep in mind that a perfect GPA doesn’t guarantee residency acceptance, but good grades can…
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#Quicktips
Burning your tongue is one of the worst feelings. So if you burn your tongue on pizza or soup, what should you do? You should eat something cold like yogurt or ice cream to soothe the pain. You can also rinse with salt water a few times a day to speed up the healing process.