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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May 2026 – Sustainability in Dentistry
In Contour®’s May issue, we’re focusing on patients and the planet. Our cover story by Lawrence Bossong (Columbia ‘27) examines the impact of dental waste and highlights practical alternatives to help reduce it. Discover why Niyati Danda (ATSU ’29) argues that “preventing disease avoids the need for resource-intensive procedures, making it one of the most effective ways to reduce dentistry’s environmental footprint.”
Zachary Levin (Stony Brook ’28) explores emerging AI technologies transforming periodontal disease diagnosis while Ashley Sapra (New England ’26) shares how her chapter’s Miles for Smiles event encourages students to connect with each other and with their bodies and minds. Min Jim Kim (Columbia ’27) takes a closer look at how gloves became one of the most widely used disposable items in medicine.
Check out this issue of Contour for the latest sustainability trends in dentistry and practical ways to serve patients and the planet.