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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October 2025 - The Mystery of Teeth
With a nod to Halloween, this issue of Contour explores the many mysteries that teeth can unlock for you and your patients. In “Vaults of the Past: How Teeth Preserve Our Story,” Ashna Patel (UNC ’27) explains why teeth are like time capsules, preserving evidence of the past. Elizabeth Gershater (Columbia ’27) challenges “The Mystery of Dentists’ Dietary Guidelines,” examining the evidence around sugar and acid. Guilty as charged or falsely accused? Read her article and find out. Just how scary is the application of AI to dentistry? Kylee Fulton (Colorado ’28) reveals how AI raises the risk of inappropriate denials for patients.
Editor in Chief Amrit Saini’s favorite tooth terror in this issue is Cody Johnson’s (UConn ’26) article about the history of vulcanite dentures. “It’s a story where dental innovation took a tragic turn,” she says. “You’ll be on the edge of your seat by the end of this unexpected tale!”
We dare you to check out this issue of Contour! (Don’t say we didn’t warn you…)