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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June/July 2026 – Pride Month
In celebration of Pride Month, the June/July issue of Contour® takes a deeper look at what it means to be an ally and how students can help make the dental profession more welcoming for LGBTQ+ providers and patients. “At its heart dentistry is about connection, compassion, trust, and ensuring that every patient feels respected, valued, and seen,” says Editor in Chief Amrit Saini (North Carolina ‘26). Colby Dean (Tufts University ‘26) explores what professionalism truly means and how cultural norms can limit diversity in the dental clinic.
Eboney Hinds (WesternU ’26) analyzes how dental students are uniquely positioned to serve patients with humility and empathy, while Jasmine Jahad and Sara Marie Meehan (UNC Adams ’28) reflect on their shared experience working at the UNC Pride Clinic, where LGBTQ+ individuals are welcomed and prioritized.
Check out this issue of Contour® to discover how pride, advocacy, and inclusion can bring out the best in the dental profession and in all of us.