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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August 2025 - Non-Traditional Dentistry
If you think dentistry only happens in a clinic, this issue of Contour will open your eyes to the wide range of career paths this profession has to offer. “Jaws of Justice: Dentistry’s Role in the World of Forensics” by Olivia Maidans (UNC ’27) explores how dentistry is used to help uncover the truth in the face of tragedy. Deandra Williams (Meharry ’26) writes about bringing care to the underserved in “Taking the Career Less Traveled,” and Jessie Gomez (Iowa ’27) tells the stories of dental students pursuing their education in a non-traditional way in “Balancing Books and Babies.”
“Whether you’re at the beginning of your dental journey or exploring new directions, this issue celebrates the many ways a career in dentistry can unfold,” says Contour’s Editor-in-Chief Amrit Saini (North Carolina ’26).
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