Into the Woods - The Annual UDSS Dental Dinner 2016

Thank you to Pulse by BOQ Specialist for sponsoring the photography this year. Photos by Kiss and Tell Photobooths

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UDSS Education is delighted to announce its Pilot 'Transition Lecture Series 2017' to help those from a non science background settle into Dentistry. This program will be taught by our resident dental students. The aim is to provide students with knowledge of basic concepts to help transition into our dental course. All are welcome to attend. Dates and times will be posted soon! For enquiries please contact: education@udss.net

The UDSS would like to thank Envision Medical Imaging for their continued support in 2016! The winner of the Envision competition for two complimentary Dental Dinner tickets is Zjana Allan. Congratulations Zjana! Tickets can still be purchased from http://udssdentaldinner.iwannaticket.com.au

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UDSS organised a bake sale to raise funds for The National Dental Foundation. $292.40 was donated to WA NDF. The NDF is a charitable organisation that facilitates the provision of pro bono dental treatment to those in our society who cannot access timely dental care. Thank you to all our generous dental Students who baked and for supporting a great cause!

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Congratulations to our 1st Year Dental Student Zena Ibrahim for presenting at Students in Health and Medical Research Conference (SHMRC). Last year, she undertook her honours in Pharmacology through UWA in conjunction with the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research. She spent the year investigating the role of paraspeckles in neuronal health and the role mutations in paraspeckle proteins could play in disease such as ALS. She was the first person within her lab to design a differentiation and stress protocol for the neuroblastoma cell line that she was working with. Furthermore, due to the latest technologies in gene editing, such as CRISPR-Cas9, She was able to replicate the protein mutations found in patients and transfect them into healthy cells to see the effect on cell health and viability. The research area into subnuclear bodies, lncRNA and toxic misaggregation of paraspeckle proteins is cutting edge. Her research was the first to show, in vivo, the effect of paraspeckle mutation on neuronal health. This work is still being continued by herself and a post doctorate in the Fox Lab and is also in the process of being published.

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On the 14th of September in commemoration of R U OK Day, UDSS hosted an inaugural morning tea to encourage conversations between dental students. The morning tea included a selection of sweet and savoury goods donated by dental students. Gold coin donations were accepted and $60 was donated to the R U OK Day organization. The R U OK Day organization's mission is to inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with people around them and support anyone struggling with life.

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Natasha and Anjuli's Top 5 Dental Health Tips It's dental health week from the 1st - 7th August. So here are some dental health tips from the University Dental Students' Society (UDSS) education representatives. Keep Smiling :) 1. Brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste at least twice a day for a minimum of two minutes. Fluoride is important because it stops decay from progressing as it strengthens the outer layer of our teeth (enamel) 2. Floss at least once a day using dental floss. If you’re having trouble with using floss, try interdental cleaners. Flossing is important because it removes any bacteria and food particles that are found between your teeth. For more information on how to floss https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhdoPXNKNm4 3. Chew sugar-free gum this will help with stimulating saliva flow. . Ideally chew gum after snacking or between meals. This will help keep your teeth healthy, prevent dry mouth and bad breath 4. Have your teeth cleaned professionally by a dentist or a hygienist every 6 months. However, this varies depending on your oral health status. You might need a more frequent clean or can go longer without a clean. Speak to your dentist or hygienist for recommendations. 5. Avoid tobacco; this will make sure your breath remains fresh, prevent staining on your teeth, reduce the risk of oral cancers and gum disease

UDSS Pub Crawl: Amalgam Man & Rubber Damsel

Another exciting event from our Social Representatives!

UDSS presents: GV BLACK's Cocktail Party

This year, our GV Black's cocktail party is at an exciting new location! We look forward to seeing all the hard working dent students there. Early bird tickets available for 2 more days only!

UDSS specialisation information evening

UDSS was pleased to host their first highly successful specialisation information evening. Thank you to professor Abbott for dedicating his time to inform dental students about the process and information about his speciality - endodontics! Stay tuned for more events from your educational representatives.

Probe Issue 1 2016

First Issue of the year is finally here. I would just like to thank everybody who helped me put this together.

UDSS presents Prime & Bond

We can't wait for this opportunity to connect with our new first year students for 2016!