Handling Withdrawing and a Wedding This month for Dental School Diaries, we have chosen to do a vlog! There’s a lot to talk about—from dropping out of dental school (temporarily!) to tying the knot, this month is full of some dental school experiences we don’t hear about often. Melissa’s Dental Diaries Vlog Post – December … Continue reading
The winter holidays are here, and we couldn’t be happier about it! Sharing presents, watching all the classic holiday films, and seeing the lights and decorations are well worth looking forward to each year. And while celebrating the most wonderful time of the year, it’s good to keep a your teeth in mind so they … Continue reading
This year 51,000 people will be diagnosed with mouth cancer, which is often beatable when caught early. If detected in time, nine out of ten people diagnosed with early stage mouth cancer survive. Unfortunately, many cases of mouth cancer are not diagnosed until it’s too late. This November, keep in mind how important it is … Continue reading
Welcome, Little Ones! Can you believe we’ve been drilling away at dental school for a whole YEAR? With the new Fall 2018 semester, we got to welcome the new kids in town— our “Littles”! If you recall, our first days as D1s (first-year dental students), we were assigned “Bigs” from the D2 class to act … Continue reading
When maintaining consistent oral health, or simply avoiding a dental emergency, it’s important to know how to be smart when it comes to enjoying this sweet and scary time of year. What to know about Your Halloween Sweet Treats Chocolate It’s no surprise that chocolate would be a safe bet on Halloween. It’s easily the … Continue reading
Fall Savings: Through October, get 20% off the Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Ultrasonic Smart Toothbrush and a $20 dollar rebate! It’s pumpkin spice season, Halloween is around the corner, and the holiday desserts are coming soon. Taking care of your teeth is essential And what you brush with is equally important. Make sure you’re brushing with … Continue reading
The end of the year is officially upon us, the holidays are approaching, the heat is hopefully subsiding, and we’re getting ready to end this year on a high note. End your year with healthier teeth and a brighter smile – and use your benefits before you lose them! Think about those New Year’s Resolutions … Continue reading
Yay, welcome to D2! We’ve been working hard in our first summer semester but are still carving out time for making memories… other than radiographic localization techniques and type IV hypersensitivity. Put some SHPEP in your step! One UF Health Science Center’s (UFHSC) greatest attributes is their advocation for students of all walks of life. … Continue reading
We all know recycling has changed our world for the better, and now a partnership with River Oak Dental and Colgate is making it easier to keep oral health packaging out of landfills. Most local recycling programs do not accept dental hygiene products like toothbrushes. And you shouldn’t throw toothpaste tubes in the recycling bin … Continue reading
The end of summer is fast approaching, and while it would be nice to continue the lazy days of summer just a little bit longer, our kiddos need to return to reading, writing and arithmetic. The start of a new school year is a great opportunity to reinforce healthy dental habits. Here are five tips … Continue reading
Making a Good Impression Clinical labs are hands-down one of my favorite parts of school. Beyond the heaps of bookwork and practice on mannequins, we sometimes get to put what we’ve learned into action, like taking impressions and pouring casts. One thing is for certain, I did not realize how awkward it would be to … Continue reading
Flashing a smile may seem simple enough, but keeping that smile in prime condition? That’s where we come in! At River Oak Dental, we provide quality dental services to ensure that your smile is always the best and brightest it can be. From routine cleanings and crowns to periodontal therapy and x-rays, you’ll find everything … Continue reading
Imagine getting excited when a reminder for an upcoming dental appointment pops up, instead of dreading it. The good news is, you don’t just have to imagine it! With a little research, selecting the right dentist for you and your needs will make it easy to relax and feel right at home. There are many important … Continue reading
If you can believe it, we are completely done with our first year of dental school!! I’m now writing you from the beach, pina colada in hand, as we have a week-long vacation before beginning our second year of school (D2). Final grades still haven’t been released, but I can’t say I care too much … Continue reading
As Spring semester comes to a close, I have to confess things haven’t been as great for me this semester as they were last semester. I’m not sure if the content has gotten harder or if I may have lost a little motivation along the way, but I’m finding myself hustling faster and working harder … Continue reading
[Dental] Dam It: Class of 2021 is going strong and learning a LOT. We’ve been introduced to rubber dams—sheets of rubber that isolate the tooth you’re working on. They help prevent contamination during a restoration, protect adjacent tooth structure and keep the patient safe from accidentally swallowing objects (like a crown or clamp). It seems … Continue reading
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] After two weeks of luxurious days spent sleeping in and filling ourselves with our moms’ homemade cooking for Winter Break, we were dragging our feet back to class with some hesitation on January 2nd. Who really wants to get back to studying, even if you’re excited to see your friends? Nevertheless, we got back … Continue reading
Granted, I’m a very mushy person in general… but I am holding back tears as I write this post. The UFCD Class of 2021 has finished their FIRST SEMESTER OF DENTAL SCHOOL! It’s impossible to write about everything we did this year, but our incredible Class Historians and Media Manager really summed it up in … Continue reading
Save the Drama for your Llama: If you’re wondering, “What do llamas have to do with dental school?”, the answer is: absolutely nothing! They have to do withour amazing Fall Break away from school! In the Colleges of Health, we don’t get the month-long breaks between semesters like we did in undergrad. Real breaks are … Continue reading
December 1, 2016 6:48 AM—It was probably the best call of my life. I cried like a baby on the phone as Abel at UFCD finally announced the words, “Congratulations!…”. My heart was pounding as I dialed my [now fiancé] at work—we did it! We really did it! I called my parents. Then, I went … Continue reading
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