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!National Leadership Convention David Maciborski, D2!During the weekend of November 15-17, 2013, six members of UPENN ASDA chapter: Mary Jane Anderson (D2), David Maciborski (D2), Pavan Narla (D3), Kristin D’Adamo (D3), Jacob Britt (D3), Betty Yip (D3) travelled to Chicago, Illinois to attend the 2013 National Leadership Conference (NLC). NLC is a program started in 2012 to bring ASDA members together from 60 dental schools in the country to develop better leadership skills and confidence in advocating for national issues. The UPENN ASDA members enjoyed a productive weekend of networking with many of the 450 attendees, attending breakout sessions on many important issues, and taking in the great views of the skyline from the conference center. There was also some downtime to explore the city, with visits to Giordano’s world famous deep dish pizzeria and the Cloud Gate sculpture “The Bean”; an energizing weekend was had by all!

Volume 6 Issue 1

Newsletter of American Student Dental Association, UPENN Chapter

PENN WIDEInside this Issue

News!National Leadership Convention

ASDA Vendor Fair

PAL

Penn Networking

Diwali

Octemberfest

Policy!“Dental Crisis in America”

Feature!Dentistry in The Gambia

GKAS

COH Sites

Perspective!Interview Excitement

Summer between D1/D2

Spotlight!Faculty: Dr. Raul Figeuroa

Staff: LaTonya Bennet

Student: UPENN SDM Twins

Fitness!Why I Run

Ragnar Relay

Food!Food Trucks

Farmer’s Market

Pumpkin Three Ways

Fun!Crossword

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The conference kicked off Friday morning with the keynote speech by Luke Williams, a New York University business professor speaking about the value of “Disruptive Thinking”. Luke challenged the crowd of ASDA leaders from many of the nation’s dental schools to ask questions that challenge the system, not simply inquire about how it works. Luke urged your leaders in the dental field to go beyond clichés and shift our mindset to change the assumptions in our career field. N. Karl Haden, philosopher turned life coach, followed this presentation with an Academy for Academic Leadership presentation on developing personal leadership competencies. Everyone in the

crown identified their personal weaknesses and learned techniques to build up their leadership competency at school and in life. %

For the remainder of the conference, the UPENN ASDA board members split up duties attending various breakout sessions on such issues as ASDA insurance benefits, public speaking, starting a dental practice,

and being a better mentor, just to name a few. Many previous ASDA national leaders returned to Chicago to share their experiences with leadership after dental school and provide wisdom to all in attendance. The UPENN ASDA executive board learned many helpful skills in developing the chapter and leading the members into the future. %

The ASDA Annual Session in Anaheim, California will take place February 26-March 1, 2014. Anyone interested in traveling to this conference should talk to the executive board about attending. All members are welcome to apply for funding.

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President’s Message Pavan Narla, D3 On behalf of Penn ASDA, I'd like to welcome all incoming students to the University of Pennsylvania Dental School. At the Penn chapter, it is our mission to enforce and protect the rights of dental students. We are a nationally run organization and the largest student-run dental organization in the country. We advocate for organized dentistry and strive for the welfare of dental students throughout the country.

“NLC gave us insight into where the dental profession is heading. We gained valuable advocacy skills to bring back to our chapter at Penn.”%- MJ Anderson, D2

National Leadership Conference attendees were able to enjoy the city known for its architecture and pizza.

“It was great to see the enthusiasm our fellow colleagues at other dental schools have about the future of our profession. We are all working now to protect the integrity of the profession. I enjoyed comparing notes with other dental schools and brainstorming ideas to make organized dentistry stronger.”%- Kristin D’Adamo, D3

NEWS

ASDA Vendor Fair: goodie galore Kristin D’Adamo, D3

The 2013 Annual ASDA Vendor Fair took place on October 25, 2013 in the Sig Siegel Conference Room. Thirty vendors traveled from across the country to present their companies and products to Penn dental students including Colgate, Johnson & Johnson, Phillips Sonicare, Q-Optics, Wells Fargo, Heartland Dental, and Proviser Insurance. % %

Students enjoyed talking to the representatives while picking up free goodies such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, pens, coupons, magnets, cookies, and much more! Many of the vendors generously contributed to the raffle that took place after school in the atrium. %

ASDA members that participated in the raffle won a Kindle, Dental Decks, gift certificates for Best Buy and American Express, power toothbrushes, and Opalescence Go whitening strips, to name a few prizes. Local businesses also donated gift cards to show their support including Allegro, Copabanana, Hummus, and Metropolitan Bakery. %

Fourth year dental student Jackie Bonano won one of the grand prizes, an iPad which was donated by Proviser and second year dental student Alex McClure won the second grand prize, an

LED handpiece donated by A-dec. ASDA looks forward to an even more successful 2014. %

!ASDA promotes oral health at PAL Liz Freund, D2After a full day of classes and clinic in November 7, 2013, ASDA members and Dr. Joan Gluch traveled 23 blocks straight down Market St. to the Cobb’s Creek Police Action League (PAL) center. PAL is a after school program run by the police department for kids and teens where they play games, sports, get homework help as well as various other activities. %

The dental students performed oral screenings as well as brushing and flossing demonstrations. All the kids received brushes, floss and toothpaste as well as plentiful health snacks.

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Left: ASDA Board members Jacob Britt, Janelle Pham, Betty Yip, and Pavan Narla (L to R) welcome students to the Vendor Fair. Middle: Oral B rep explains the difference between toothbrush heads. Right: Oroscoptic reps help a student test out their loupe light.

Thanks to Cobb’s Creek PAL for hosting Penn SDM ASDA and helping us pass down good oral health to our young community members.

NEWS

Bridging past and present Penn Dental generations Amy Patel, D3Over 200 Penn Dental students and alumni gathered on November 6, 2013 at the Hub at Commerce Square. This student-alumni networking event provided a unique platform for students and alumni to actively engage in conversation. Members of the Board of Overseers and Dean Kinane also attended the event. Students and alumni had the chance to network over appetizers and drinks. %

In years past, this event was traditionally held at The Union League. Ms. Brittani Kelly and Ms. Sarah Burton, two of the event’s organizers explained how they wanted a more modern and refreshing atmosphere for this event. %

Every year, Executive Student Council presents the Award for Outstanding Service to Students to two Penn Dental faculty or staff members. Student submitted nominations and voted on the faculty

member who had gone above and beyond their call of duty. This year, Executive Student Council was proud to present Dr. Scott Odell and Dr. Nathan Kobrin this award. Both of these faculty members have truly exemplified what it means to be dedicated educators and the students are greatly appreciative of their commitment to teaching. %

As a student, it is reassuring to have a strong presence of Penn Dental alumni throughout the country. This event definitely allowed for new bridges to made between the past and present generations of Penn Dental. It was also entertaining to hear first-hand from alumni how Penn Dental has changed or not changed throughout the years. As time continues and we become alumni ourselves, it will be events like these that can help us stay in touch with our Penn Dental roots and community.


UPENN SDM Executive Student Council Members present Dr. Odell and Dr. Kobrin with the Award for Outstanding Service to Students at the Penn Dental Alumni Networking Event.

NEWS

Diwali night, a night to remember Priya Vijapura, D2Diwali is one of the most celebrated festivals in India and around the world. It symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and is celebrated by lighting small candles in the dark of the night. Typically, the celebrations last multiple days and it is known as the Indian New Year. Every year, Penn Dental Medicine's Indian Student Dental Association (ISDA) hosts Diwali Night on campus at Hall of Flags, Houston Hall to celebrate this cultural holiday. %

On Saturday, October 26, 2013, ISDA hosted the sixth annual Diwali Night, since ISDA was founded in 2008. The evening began with a candle lighting ceremony where all of the 180 guests were asked to participate in order to commence the festival of lights. The program was packed with Bollywood music, delicious Indian food, fashion show and performances by Penn Aatma, female acapella group; Penn Hype, dance team; and Veena Kakalra (D3) who sung. %

The Fashion Show featured the diversity of Penn Dental students who were willing to model Indian attire and perform to a basic Indian dance routine on stage. Different Indian dance styles, ranging from Bhangra to Bollywood were demonstrated during the fashion show by many brave first and second year dental students who had never before participated in Indian dance in front of a large audience.%

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“My involvement in Diwali Night was an unbelievable experience. ISDA exemplifies what I expected out of a student organization at UPenn and SDM. [ISDA is] completely accepting of all and educated new and old members of the incredible characteristics of the Indian culture. I will never forget my fashion show routine and I hope to be a part of it every year that I am here,” said Lee.%

Sunny Thakkar (D2), a member of the ISDA Board was grateful for the turnout and promises to continue the annual tradition.%

”ISDA would like to personally thank all the students and faculty who attended the show, along with all the performers who were the spotlight of the evening. We hope to have an even bigger and better event next year,” said Thakkar.


The ISDA Executive Board put on Diwali Night: Pavan Narla,, Priya Vijapura, Shalini Patel, Rakhee Porecha, Monica Patel, Sunny Thakkar, and Ricky Patel (L to R).

NEWS

OctemberfestAmy Patel, D3On October 6, 2013 students from each class gathered to battle for the ultimate title -- Octemberfest Champions. The journey actually began a full week prior to the main event. During lunch, each class sent their best men and women forward to compete. The fourth years took home first place for tooth darts. The second years won first place in chubby bunnies with 18 marshmallows. The third years outsmarted the rest by placing first in the trivia test. The first

year students’ participation was low during the weeklong events, however they have three years to improve."

As Sunday rolled around, everyone was amped for the games to begin. Each student received a free t-shirt in his or her class color. People dined and wined as the classes played Universal

Precautions, Dizzy Bat, Tug of War Whipped Skittle Pie, 3-legged Race and Water Balloon Toss. "

At the end of the day, the second years took home the title of Octemberfest Champions with 500 points. As their prize they will get a BBQ sponsored by Executive Student Council. The fourth years came in second place with 350

points, followed by the third years in third place with 320 points. In years past, the event was usually held in September. This year’s Executive Student Council really changed things up by making it the first Octemberfest in Penn Dental history. "

Get ready for next year’s battle for SDM bragging rights!


Top Right: D2 girls show their class spirit. Left: First years sit in solidarity after placing fourth. Right D2 boys celebrate their victory.

POLICY

“The Dental Crisis in America” Marisa Reason, D3On September 12, 2013, a Senate panel in Washington, DC listened as Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) stated, “We can and must address the dental crisis in America now” (Sanders.senate.gov). Senator Sanders, who was elected to the U.S Senate in 2006, has said more than 130 million people in the United States lack dental insurance, and 47 million people live in areas where it is a challenge to find dental care. By sponsoring “The Comprehensive Dental Reform Act 2013,” Senator Sanders aims to expand dental coverage to the underserved."

The Institute of Medicine’s report “The Future of Public Health” defined public health as “what we, as a society, do collectively to assure the conditions for people to be healthy” (1988). However, this concept is different both practically and ethically from clinical medicine and dentistry. Public health dentistry puts a large emphasis on surveillance and assessing people’s behaviors in order to approach good oral health; its focus is on keeping people healthy via preventative measures. Yet, public health dentistry struggles to get the attention it needs from governmental funders. Thus, more Americans are either lacking dental coverage, are losing their coverage or cannot afford their current dental insurance plan. Therefore, the dental health care system of the United States is jeopardizing people’s oral health

and putting citizens in serious debt. "

Under Sanders’ single-payer system, this bill would grant every American use of federal health care subsidies through the Affordable Care Act to pay for dental plans and require all states to cover dental care through Medicaid. According to national

surveys prepared by the Government Accountability Office, 42 percent of adults with tooth or mouth problems did not see a dentist in 2008 because they did not have dental insurance or could not afford the out-of-pocket payments, and in 2011, 4 million children did not obtain needed dental care because their families could not afford it (www.gao.gov). Sanders claims that by boosting

resources for preventative care and increasing access to community health care centers, U.S taxpayers would save money by reducing the number of people seeking treatment in hospital emergency rooms."

The American Dental Association (ADA) currently does not support the dental legislation offered by the Senate, but the ADA expresses their appreciation of Sen. Sanders’ efforts “to address our nation's dental crisis and help break down the barriers that prevent millions of Americans from receiving regular dental care” (https://www.ada.org/news/9247.aspx). The

Association composed a letter in response to the bill, which acknowledges the many social and cultural factors affecting oral health, but also clearly opposes the use of federal dollars to expand the use of midlevel

dental providers. ADA president Dr. William Calnon stated, “We hope that our few areas of disagreement do not obscure our welcoming Sen. Sanders to this fight… We fully support his intent, to help extend good oral health to all Americans, and we applaud his leveraging his influence as a United States senator in pursuit of that goal” (http://www.ada.org/

7162.aspx)."

Competition and tension will continue to exist between public health and private medicine. And although the ADA does not currently support The Comprehensive

Reform Act 2013 in its entirety, the Association does agree with Senator Sanders and others that a collaborative approach is needed in order to secure the oral health of Americans.


The Committee for the Study of the Future of Public Health, Division of Health Care Services, Institute of Medicine., (1988). Executive summary: the future of public health [Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 1988, 1-18]

“more than 130 million people … lack dental insurance, and 47 million people live in areas where it is a challenge to find dental care”

“ADA currently does not support the dental legislation offered by the Senate”

FEATURE

Fulfilling a Niche for Community Dentistry in The Gambia Tina Chou, D2On a typical Monday morning at the Sulayman Jungkung General Hospital (SJGH), Fatoumata Banja treats nearly twenty-five patients. She is one of two dental workers at SJGH, which is located in The Gambia of West Africa. The dental clinic is modestly tucked near the back of the hospital, in a wing along with the optometry department. During breaks, staff from both departments intermingle to share stories and midday snacks of milk tea and spicy fish cakes. In the center of the dental clinic is a blue dental chair, permanently locked into a reclined position ever since a power surge rendered the chair nonfunctional. "

In The Gambia, there is a shortage of dentists and dental workers, and so many patients travel hours by gelli-gelli, a public transportation van, to obtain treatment. Numerous patients endure infections and pain of carious lesions until the symptoms are unbearable. With a lack of access to dental care and inadequate oral hygiene education, the prevalence of decayed teeth leads to an exorbitant number of extractions in comparison to those performed in developed countries. At SJGH in 2012, 2,386 extractions were performed and only 20 fillings. Whereas developed countries have shifted focus towards preventive dentistry, emergency dental care is still the norm in countries like The Gambia. "

Extraction cases are streamlined at SJGH by anesthetizing and treating patients in batches, and no diagnostic records like radiographs or medical histories are collected. Fatoumata does not

oppose record collection, but the resources to do so are simply not available. Developing solutions for radiographic films are expensive and difficult to obtain, and since each patient rarely returns for follow-up visits or routine dental care, storing stacks of paper records in a humid environment is inefficient. Fortunately, SJGH gets points for sterilizing instruments and providing its staff with disposable gloves and masks. Mustapha, the assistant, calls in patients one by one. A batch of patients is anesthetized and asked to wait in the sitting area, and then the first patient is called back into the room for the extraction. Fatoumata usually has a tooth extracted in less than thirty seconds. "

Fatoumata is a highly skilled and devoted dental worker. She was trained in The Gambia by German dentists through a dental school, and while she is not a certified

dentist, Fatoumata fulfills the need and demand for quality community dentistry. In addition to treating patients, she also struggles to procure cartridges of anesthesia, sterile gauze, and material for fillings. Fatoumata is always available for her patients despite the challenges, reminding other dental practitioners about the importance and selflessness of the field. Dentistry has a global application, and the possibilities of fostering partnerships in areas that demonstrate high demand for dental care should be explored. By working with local workers, care can be tailored to blend language, culture, and religion."

First year dental students at Penn can apply to an eight-week internship experience in The Gambia through the International Internship Program and Power Up Gambia. For more information, visit http://global.upenn.edu/iip and http://www.powerupgambia.org/


Chou promoted oral health education at SJGH in The Gambia.

FEATURE

GKAS Rob Ehlers, D3!With the onslaught of dental acronyms, it is easy to mistake GKAS as a pediatric treatment plan. However, it stands for Give Kids a Smile."

Started in 2003 by the American Dental Association, GKAS has provided a way for dentists to work alongside with community members to provide dental services to underserved children. At the start of the program, it was only a one-day event in February but has quickly spread to many local and national events year round. Dentists, assistants, and other team members volunteer their time and services to provide screenings, treatment, and education. According to ADA.org, each year, it is estimated that 450,000 children benefit from

more than 1500 events, through the efforts of 40,000 or more annual volunteers"

The Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA) runs GKAS in the local Philadelphia areas and hosts two programs a year, one in the fall and one in the spring. Local school district hygienists or school nurses are asked to find and recruit the young kids who have no other way of receiving the dental care they need. Some of the kids become regular attendees and have created relationships with their dental volunteer teams. "

This fall, Abedin Beigi (D3), Priya Agrawal (D3), and Robert Ehlers (D3) attended GKAS. The event was hosted in Broomall, PA at a dental office, which was previously owned by Penn's own Dr. Margrit Maggio. Dr. Theresa Devine now runs the office and opened it up to the PDA for GKAS. Two

additional local dentists came with their assistants. A delicious breakfast of bagels, cinnamon rolls, and muffins awaited the volunteers. The students assisted the dentists and gave OHI (Oral Hygiene Instruction), another famed dental acronym. The kids all enjoyed learning how to brush and floss on the dentoform and in turn, the kids taught the student dentists a thing or two about the card game “speed.” "

Agrawal enjoyed working with the dentists and the kids."

“[I] learn[ed] from professionals who are already in the field about life after dental school, and [got] a chance to interact with them at the same time as helping young kids by providing them dental education,” said Agrawal."

Besides PDA community leaders who attended the event, the day was honored with the presence of Representative Warren Kamf, of Pennsylvania's 157th legislative district. Rep. Kampf not only saw the importance of GKAS, but was able to learn about some of the important issues facing local Pennsylvania dentists. "

Beigi appreciated the experience."

“Volunteering at GKAS allowed me to see how much time and effort volunteers spend to eliminate the dental disease for underserved children. Many of [these children] cannot sleep, eat, pay attention in school, or even smile. GKAS helped me realize the importance of preventative programs and techniques such as community water fluoridation and fissure sealants,” said Beigi."

Over a dozen kids received complete dental treatment.


To volunteer for GKAS in the future, watch out for the email in the spring or contact Natalie Laucius (D4).

Ehlers (right) and a volunteer dentist (middle) met Rep. Kampf (left) during GKAS.

FEATURE

Community Oral Health Sites Katie Romelfanger, D3!Second, third, and fourth year Penn Dental students are helping realize the Division of Community Oral Health’s vision of optimum oral health for all in the West and Southwest Philadelphia communities. Forty-six students each spend 120 hours over the duration of one year on nineteen projects to improve the oral health of Philadelphians by providing translation, education, screenings, and even treatment to patients and caregivers alike. "

!Homeless Health Initiative (HHI)

HHI engages students with pediatric dental residents to serve a population of great need and gives them a great hands-on experience to utilize everything they learned in COH, including oral hygiene, fluoride application, and anticipatory guidance. Students provide oral health screenings, referrals, and fluoride to children living with their mothers in one of three homeless shelters served by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Homeless Health Initiative program. The HHI team is comprised of physicians, nurses, dental students, and social work students working to coordinate resources and provide education to facilitate the best overall health for the children. Student volunteers led by Katie Romelfanger (D3) and Eunice Lee (D3) provide care and education in a way that takes the family’s situation into account and suggest the most appropriate and easiest ways to incorporate oral health care in their daily lives. "

Puentes de Salud

Spanish-speaking community members receive medical support, optometry, dermatology, and limited oral health care (including sealants, cleanings, and oral exams) at the 18th and South Street clinic. According to grant stipulations, parents receive education while

children receive education and care. Run by Travis Tucker (D3), Rob Ehlers (D3), and Maetal Rosenberg (D3), Puentes utilizes the PennSmiles bus once a month and also refers more complicated cases to an outside dentist. "

Tucker sees the need to work with the entire family."

“To positively affect the population, [we] encourag[e] their overall oral health by getting the whole family involved. Parents will only take charge of their own oral health once their children are taken care of,” Tucker said."

Student volunteers most enjoy using their Spanish and spending time with the kids and families. "

University City Hospitality Coalition (UCHC)

Emily Wible (D3) and Prashant Sukhani (D4) spend their Wednesday nights in the parish hall of St. Agatha & St. James Catholic Church providing screenings and oral health education to poor and homeless adults from West Philadelphia through the University City Hospitality Coalition. UCHC collaborates with Penn Dental, Medicine, and Law so that patrons may access free services in addition to receiving a hot meal, a mailing address, and referrals for shelter, housing, food, and clothing. Student volunteers aim to improve the oral hygiene and

oral health awareness of those that attend UCHC."

Wible sees great value in serving individuals local to the Penn community "

“We want to make sure that the individuals we see recognize the importance of taking care of their oral hygiene and the necessity in finding a dentist that they are able to see when problems arise,” said Wible."

KidSmiles

Katie Woehling (D4) and Jessica Kenemuth (D4) have educational and fun interactions with children and parents in the waiting room of Kids Smiles, a non-profit pediatric and adolescent dental clinic in Southwest Philadelphia. They distribute oral health educational resources about oral hygiene, nutrition, tobacco use and cessation, and what to expect at a visit to the dentist. Woehling and Kenemuth teach parents how to take care of their children’s oral health, help the children be more comfortable in a dental setting, and imbue enthusiasm on the children to take care of their own mouths. "

Woehling receives much joy through her work with KidSmiles."

“I love working with the kids! They make my day by how excited they are to demonstrate what they have learned about brushing and flossing!” she said.


FEATURE

SDM Chinese Translation

Shili Feng (D3), Wenting Guo (D3), and volunteers from the Chinese Dental Association educate Chinese patients about pediatric, geriatric, and adult oral care, hygiene, orthodontic treatment, wisdom teeth removal, and how to seek care at Penn Dental. Feng and Guo have created brochures in Chinese on topics such as denture care, home hygiene, pediatric care, and SDM procedures and protocol; and have translated patient documents into Chinese. They aim to improve the comfort and comprehension of Chinese patients who choose Penn Dental, allowing the patients to achieve better oral and general health. These students will provide Chinese interpretation for non-Chinese-speaking dental students."

Sulayman Junkung General Hospital (SJGH)

Tina Chou (D2) traveled all the way to West Africa to improve the oral health of Gambians. She worked with two Penn undergraduates and the staff of the Sulayman Junkung General Hospital (SJGH) to help conduct extractions, restorations, cleanings, and education. "

Experiencing the ways culture, tradition, and religion are woven into culture made Chou’s time in West Africa especially meaningful."

“Being on the ground and experiencing the challenges alongside the hospital staff gave me a global perspective on dentistry. The SJGH dental department hopes to provide preventative care through regular cleanings and checkups. However, the focus is still currently on emergency care. When more resources and staff are available, we hope that more effort can be

made towards community health education,” said Chou."

Sayre

Sayre clinic is attached to Sayre High School on 58th and Walnut Street. The clinic offers both medical and dental services to the local population. Jennifer Kim (D3), Andrea Aduna (D3) and several fourth-year students are gearing their activities toward mostly pediatric and some geriatric care, consisting of oral hygiene instruction and good lifestyle habits as well as providing periodontal care on Wednesday evenings with hygienist Deanne Wallaert. "

The Sayre clinic offers a way to continue to work with the West Philadelphia population."

“The best part is that we are able to serve people of the community,” Kim said."

Philadelphia FIGHT

Kari Hexem (D3), Jon Vo (D3), and Tyler Smith (D4) collaborate with medical, social work, psychology, and health education providers to give low-income, HIV+ or at-risk individuals comprehensive care."

FIGHT provides primary care, consumer education, advocacy, and research to prevent HIV transmission and to educate individuals about the virus and its health implications. Dental students, along with hygienist Ellen Witsch, provide one-on-one oral health examinations and refer patients for primary or dental care. "

FIGHT recently received a grant to purchase portable dental equipment."

“One of our goals is to offer prophies and x-rays by the end of

the academic year. We hope to improve access to oral and dental health care among FIGHT patients by providing direct services and working with other FIGHT providers to increase awareness of oral health problems and improve dental-medical interprofessional communication,” Hexem said."

United Community Clinics (UCC)

Adults living in West Philadelphia can receive a physical, infectious disease screenings, labs, psycho-social analysis, and oral health examination from Penn dental, medicine, nursing, social work, and undergraduate students at UCC. The dental team is lead by Giselle Galanto (D3), Isaac Chung (D3), and Lindsey Rubino (D3)."

Many patients come seeking physical clearance for work, school, or obtaining a driver’s license."

“The biggest impact we have on these individuals is giving them the ability to find jobs and be employed in West Philly,” said Galanto. “Additionally, by having the social work and dental teams providing referrals to PCPs and dental clinics, we aim to provide patients with resources for a more sustainable form of care.”"

Dental students provide preventive and education services, including oral cancer screenings, which many PCPs overlook. "

Student volunteers are able to have a direct impact on the oral health of the patients. "

“We talk with so many patients who are so happy to talk to us and learn about how to improve their oral hygiene. They have lots of questions, and we are excited to answer,” said Rubino.


PERSPECTIVE

A Tour Guide’s Perspective:Interview Excitement Caitlin McCarthy, D3The time of year has come when pre-dental students can be seen touring the school in their new suits and shiny shoes. These groups make us smile when we see them, as we consider rushing to Shils to see if any pastries are left over. And when tour groups pass by, it is hard not to reflect back to our own days before Penn Dental and the excitement that came with an interview."

I gave a tour recently and was surprised by some of the questions the interviewees asked:"

“Do most of the students live nearby?” "

“How many hours a night do you spend studying?”"

“How late do you stay here at night?”"

In retrospect, these questions were not unusual, but they surprised me because I had forgotten many of the concerns that come with picking a school. To us as students, the lifestyle and responsibilities that come with dental school are everyday matters, but to the interviewees, they are uncertain prospects for the future. The interviewees were eager, excited, and nervous as they fired away with their questions. But I realized by talking to them that these were feelings I had lost

touch with after getting into the routine of dental school."

Speaking with the interviewees stirs memories of the pressure of meeting deadlines and the excitement of receiving interviews. We can all remember the nervousness that came with meeting faculty and our eagerness to be liked by the school. We can recall the sense of adventure and anticipation that came with exploring new places and opportunities for the future."

When a practical goes poorly or a patient breaks an appointment, it is easy to be unhappy with our situations. Often it feels like dental school could be the biggest challenge we will ever face. And occasionally we may wonder what we were thinking when we signed up for this. But talking to interviewees can remind us how lucky we are to have been accepted into dental school in the first place."

So when you get bogged down with exams or counting points, keep in mind the feelings that came with applying to dental school. Remember the gratitude you felt when you were accepted. And most importantly, be proud of where you are now.


“I CAN STILL RECALL OUR

LAST SUMMER”

With only one full summer between the first and second year of dental school, we asked the

current second years how they spent theirs

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Research BTG VolunteerTravel Military Work

“I was at a BTG site this summer, and quite frankly it was a great way for me to get some experience working with kids.” - Krushan Patel (D2)

“I went on a cruise with Alex McClure (D2). We went snorkeling, gambling, and swimming with sharks! We also went to Florida and swam in springs and saw manatees.” - Jane Han (D2)

Based on a survey of 34 D2 students.

SPOTLIGHT

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Raul Figueroa Giselle Galanto, D3How did you get interested in dentistry?

My dad is a physician and I have always liked the sciences like anatomy and physiology, but I also always liked working with my hands. I found it interesting to work with teeth, especially in my own experience with dentistry. Dentistry is a great combination of two things I love: science and working with my hands."

What was your path to dental school?

My hometown is Puerto Rico, where I grew up. We lived in Spain for about 6 years where my dad did his medical training. Then we moved to Florida for about 6 months and then back to Puerto Rico, where my dad pursued his specialty. I did most of my middle school and all my high school studies in Puerto Rico. I did my college studies at the University of Puerto Rico at the Mayaguez campus. There, I received my bachelor’s degree in premedical sciences. I already had made the decision at this point that I wanted to do dentistry since the late years of high school, so I pretty much focused myself on completing my science courses. I almost thought about doing three years of college and entering dental school early, but you know you have to enjoy life as well. So after finishing my complete

bachelor’s, I went straight to San Juan to the only dental school in Puerto Rico and completed the four years of dental school there. "

What brought you to teach at Penn?

After finishing dental school in San Juan, I pursued a 1 year GPR residency at the same dental school. The year after that, I stayed as faculty at the GPR. I actually got married the first year of dental school, and one of the reasons why I pursued the GPR was because my wife was pursuing a Master’s in Neurophysiology at the same university. At the same time she finished her masters, I got accepted in 2005 here at the University of Pennsylvania Periodontics program. We moved here in 2005 for the 3-year perio program, with the idea of going back home to Puerto Rico. But of course, certain opportunities opened up for us to stay during my residency. When I was a second year resident, I started visiting one of my faculty’s offices to learn about the periodontal world outside the school setting. I worked with that faculty member a lot during the residency. In January 2008, the year I was

graduating, he offered me a position at his practice and I thankfully took advantage of it. I stayed working there for approximately 4 years prior to being able to take over. I purchased the practice last year in January 2012. Thankfully up to

know things have gone well. I also love teaching, so after I graduated in 2008, I began teaching in restorative here at Penn. I taught for 1 year as assistant faculty here, and then I was offered the position of group leader, which I stayed for almost 5 years. "

What do you like most about teaching here at Penn with the students?

The word “teaching” is a weird word because I think I still learn every day as I have other people still teaching me. But what I try to do is convey to the students things that have worked out for me, and how I have learned to manage things. These are things that will help you develop yourself into a dentist. What I teach is, of course, not the only way to do things, and that is something that students and should keep in mind. I try to picture all the people who have helped develop myself into what I


“The clinic should be an environment where students enjoy what they’re learning, and it should be a place where students should love to be.”

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am today, and picture how they approached and help me understand things. The clinic should be an environment where students enjoy what they’re learning, and it should be a place where students should love to be. You should love sitting and seeing your patients. I like to get myself involved in the pathway of making students become professionals. Of course I am not myself 100% a professional because each and every day adds a little bit more to what we are made of, not only from a professional standpoint but also life standpoint. And as much as we try to keep those two apart, they are always entangled together. That’s what I love the most: being able to get involved and help out as much as I can. And hey, if I don’t know something, we will learn together which will benefit you and me and everyone involved. Teaching pushes me to learn every day and keep updated with the advances in dentistry. "

I’m easy going, I like things in the right and correct way, but I am approachable at the same time. If you don’t understand something, ask me, and if you still don’t know,

ask me again. English is not my first language so there may be things that I can’t express the first time, but maybe the second time it comes out. So being patient from both sides: from the student and from the faculty and teacher, is important. Each and every student here is unique, and we have to have the patience to learn who you guys are. Instead of focusing on your weaknesses, we have to focus on your strengths to overcome those weaknesses, and helping you bring that out. I know I have had teachers that used to try to create robots, and that should not be the way. We provide you with a little bit, and you will create your critical thinking. In the end, achieving this will make us successful teachers. "

As long as you learn how to diagnose, you can treat that in plenty of ways. I try to teach how to diagnose, how to look at things. Treatment planning is going to be your bread and butter. Not drilling

a tooth and not removing a tooth. It will become part of the care you will provide the patient, and how you approach this will make you as a dentist."

What do you like to do outside dentistry?

I am a big soccer fan! I used to play, and I like to watch

the games. My favorite league is La liga, the Spanish League, and my team is Real Madrid. I know, people tend to be Barcelona, but I have always been a Real Madrid fan. I also play a little bit of guitar. And then of course spending time the family is important. My girls are growing, so I don’t want to miss too much. My daughters are 13 years old and 5 years old, both bringing great energy to the family. I love spending time with them. I also consider all you guys my kids so I have fun with you here, and when I go home I have more fun with them too. "

Finally, do you have any advice for those who are going through their clinical years here at Penn?

Enjoy it! If I can put it in a way you will enjoy things, you learn about them, and time goes fast – time flies when you’re having fun. It’s a short time, even though it may seem long. Make clinic part of you, part of who you are and who you will become. If you let these years go by or don’t enjoy because you’re scared of it, it’ll be harder outside. So do as much as you can here, learn as much as you can from as many people as you can. And from there you’ll decide what path you want to take in dentistry. Just enjoy it! And make it part of you!


“Make clinic part of you, part of who you are and who you will become.”

Dr. Figueroa takes time to teach third year students during clinic.

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Staff Spotlight: LaTonya Bennett Academic Administrator in Academic Affairs

Betty Yip, D3What do you do at Penn Dental?

I work in the Academic Affairs and Student Affairs offices where I am committed to the welfare of students. I provide academic support to students during their time at SDM. I specialize in grading the exams and quizzes on the Scantron forms and providing statistical analyses. I also monitor and manage the new CCE & OSCE tracking web-based application. "

What do you like most about Penn Dental?

Honestly, the free giveaways and toothpaste and toothbrushes. "

What's your greatest accomplishment?

My education and family. I am currently working on my doctorate in Educational Leadership. I’ve earned my Masters (from UPenn) and my Bachelors degree while working full-time with a family. I‘ve been married for 8 years and have a highly energetic 6 year old."

What food would you never get sick of eating?

Seafood! Crab legs, shrimp, lobster, and cooked oysters I’m not adventurous enough to eat them raw. "

What's your perfect weekend like?

Spring weekend: Sleep-in, picnic in the park, head to a coffee shop to hang out and read, catch a Soccer match"

Summer weekend: Sleep in, read, hit the board walk then the beach."

Fall Weekend: Sleep in, head to a coffee shop to hang out and read, catch a Soccer match"

Winter weekend: Sleep-in and watch movies and TV or go to Target."

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If you could travel to one place right now, where would it be?

Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica for family, friends, food, fun, and most of all SUN!"

What is your guilty pleasure?

Online gaming and reality shows, I love “Here comes Honey Boo-Boo” – please don’t judge me, these help to give my brain a break. "

What don't most people know about you? "

I’m ambidextrous, and I can write forward, backwards, and upside down with both hands simultaneously."

If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would it be?

Victoria Soto she’s one of my heroes. She died last year hiding and shielding her first grade students during the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting."

What word describes you best?

Resourceful


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Student Spotlight: Planzos and Zimmer Twins Debbie Schub, D3Long hours and late nights spent in the GRD lab, drilling crown prep after crown prep, are bound to make anyone see double. You take a break from the lab and wander into the lower concourse to pick up some honey twist pretzels from the vending machine and standing right there are two girls, identical looking. Have you gone mad from staring through your 2.5x magnification loupes for the past four hours? It’s possible that you have, perhaps, but you aren’t seeing double. "

“People have a hard time telling us apart,” said Penny Planzos "

Penny and twin sister Melena are both D2 students at Penn Dental. The Planzos twins are one of two sets of twins currently at Penn Dental. They are joined by Justin and Matt Zimmer, otherwise known as the Zimmer Twins, in the fourth year class. "

“Our dad is a dentist, our sister graduated [dental school] last year, and they both went to Penn. So we were always convinced dentistry was for us,” said Penny. "

For the Planzos twins, dental school was always part of the plan. "

“Our ultimate goal is to go into practice with one another, and probably with our dad and sister as well,” said Melena. "

For the Zimmer twins, however, the decision was a bit more of a two-stage process. "

“I knew I wanted to go to dental school by about tenth grade,” said Matt."

Justin followed suit."

“My brother wanted to go dental school, so I followed him,” Justin said. "

Dental school can be tough, and for each student the learning curve is unique. "

“We’re both good in different ways,” said Justin. "

His brother Matt agrees. “Justin was better academically, and I was better pre-clinically,” said Matt. "

Similarly, the Planzos twins each have their individual strengths. "

“I’m very organized, and can type really quickly so I record every single word in lecture, whereas my sister analyzes everything,” said Penny. “She’s very thorough [in her

studies] and catches a lot of things I might breeze by.”"

Both a frustration and an enjoyment, the twins are constantly mistaken by classmates and faculty. The Zimmer twins relish in their opportunity to prank some of the faculty members. "

“We mostly just like to mess with Dr. Berardi,” Justin said."

Both sets of twins have a long history of going to school together. Both Melena and Penny went to college together, as did Justin and Matt. Surprisingly, both the Zimmers and Planzoses went to the same undergraduate university: SUNY Binghamton. "

“Binghamton loves to send twins to Penn Dental!” Matt said. "

For the Zimmer twins, however, their closeness extends even a bit further. "

“We have bunk beds and share the top bunk,” Justin said, “but it’s not weird because it’s big enough.”


(L to R) Justin Zimmer, Dean Kinane, and Matt Zimmer at their white coat ceremony in 2010.

Who’s who? The Planzoses (L to R) Melena and Penny.

FITNESS

How to Look Good in Dental School Or, I Hate Running Too But I Make Myself Do It Anyways Amber Fu, D1I am not a runner. The fastest mile I ever ran was in middle school and it was a 7-and-a-half-minute struggle. Yet these days I look forward to my daily run, which has given my friends a somewhat inflated impression of my athletic abilities."

Let me tell you, it is not because I so enjoy running that I cannot help but to burst out of class and hit the road. If I do, it is only because it temporarily satisfies my mounting desire to run away from school. I am not sure anyone truly enjoys physical pain, exerting effort to breathe, or the sting of sweat in his or her eyes. Why would I want to put myself through these things, you ask?"

We’ve all heard the usual plugs for running: it boosts your metabolism, curbs your appetite, relieves stress, yada yada yada. Those magazine covers can’t be trusted anyways. But this reformed couch potato can attest to the truth of those claims, and even more besides."

As it turns out, running has some hidden perks. I’ve discovered that since putting sneaker to pavement I’ve had better self-esteem, craved healthier foods, and—this you’ll be excited about—needed less sleep."

Running improved my self-esteem because there was one concrete goal I could achieve every day. I may not be able to guarantee an A on that test but I can force myself to shuffle my feet for 20 minutes. My route takes me past a number of downtrodden city folk who remind me how lucky I am to have a body that is able to carry me for so many miles, and to have worries as simple as putting one foot in front of the other."

With my newfound recognition for what my body can do, I can no longer dump junk into it with a clear conscience. I’ve turned to carrots and other rabbit

foods in an effort to work with my body instead of against it. The cheesecake-and-brownie eater inside me has been silenced with sheer pride… or exhaustion."

And to top it all off, running has somehow reduced my need for sleep. Don’t take this as scientific advice or anything, but last year I was sluggish on 9 hours of sleep and this year I feel terrific on 6. Perhaps it is because exercise helps people fall asleep faster and improves their sleep quality; however, I can only imagine my primitive brain saying, “What are we running from? Guess we’d better wake up early to find out.”"

If you’re wondering how I have time to run every day as a dental student, I have a simple answer: I go on my lunch break. Normally it takes me forever to convince myself to go running, but since I’m already dressed and only have an hour, I don’t drag my feet. Noon is the perfect time for a run because it is warm, not likely to be raining, and the sun is never in your eyes. When you get back to class the adrenaline keeps you awake and focused, plus you finally get to eat lunch. Let’s be honest, no one eats for the whole hour during lunch and it’s not like you’re going to get any studying done either. Might as well knock out some calories, eh?


Rebekkah Merrell, Sharon Aradine, MJ Anderson, Liz Freund, Dave Maciborski, Janet Sung, Jane Han, Amber Fu and Kristianne Macaraeg, Helen Mo, Rob Fink, Katherine France (L to R) participated in the half marathon at Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon on September 9, 2013.

FITNESS

Penn Dental Students run Ragnar Relays Natalie Laucius, D4Dental school is a marathon. It’s not a sprint. "

As students of Penn Dental, one learns to take each course, each exam one step at a time and pace themselves to avoid a potential burn out. Many students have adapted this mentality beyond the walls of SDM and into their extracurricular activities. In particular, an avid love for long distance running is a commonality amongst many of the students. Like the theoretical ‘marathon of dental school,’ many participate in the actual running of marathons or find themselves on a long run after a rough day."

For myself, fourth year Ted Tso, and second year Elizabeth Freund, this endurance mentality was stretched to its limits. During the weekend of October 4-5, 2013, Tso, Freund, and I participated in a Ragnar relay race, a 12 person relay from

Cumberland, MD to Washington, DC spanning a total of 198.2 miles."

The three of us were joined by other Penn graduate students from Wharton (W), Law (L), Med (M) and Dental (D). Each team member ran a total of three legs and tallied 13 to 22 miles. The team came in eighth out of 153 teams with the time of 24 hours and 31 minutes."

The the runners lived out of a van for over 24 hours with about two hours of sleep and only PB&J sandwiches for sustenance, while one team member ran alongside the van through gorgeous rural Maryland. Friendships were made from team members who started the journey as strangers. "

The physical and mental agility needed to complete the race can all be attributed to the training of Penn Dental; having been taught the true meaning of mental

endurance.


Back row (L to R): Alex Blair (W), Annie King (W), Natalie Laucius (D), William Mroz (W),Andrew Towne (L/W),Dean Drizin (W), Paul Cho (W) Front row (L to R) :Melissa Kern (W), Ted Tso (D),Jenny Wang (W), Charlotte Lawson (M), Liz Freund (D).

The 198.2 mile course started in Cumberland, MD and ended in Washington DC. Photo from rangnarrelay.com.

FOOD

Food Cart Frenzy: The inside scoop to the best food carts in University City Evan Eisler, D3

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Pin Truck Name Food Type Signature Dish Ratings (1-5)

A Marrakesh Middle Eastern Any Platter with Moroccan Fries 4

B Bui’s Breakfast hoagies The Hangover Special 5

C Magic Carpet Middle Eastern/Veg Magic Meatballs 4

D Hemo’s Breakfast hoagies Grilled Chicken hoagie with special sauce 3.5

E Sugar Philly Dessert Creme Brûlée 4

F Fruit Cart Fresh Fruit Smoothie after 4pm 5

G HubBub Coffee Drip Coffee 3.5

H KoJa Korean/Japanese Bulgogi Sandwich 4

I Yue Kee Chinese Hot Noodles 4

* Schmear It Bagels Stuff French Toast Bagel 5

* Mac Mart Mac n’ Cheese B.R.A.T. Mac 4

FOOD

Local fresh produce around campus: Farmer’s Markets and CSA shares Yesle Kim, D2For many dental students from outside the Northeast, Philadelphia’s seasonally changing produce can be a new wonder. Here in Philadelphia, local residents enjoy peaches in the fall and turnips in the winter. It is one of the many wonderful things about living in Philadelphia. Dental students often take advantage of the fresh local produce to become more adventurous about cooking- just ask Penn Palate who hosted their “Pumpkin Three Ways” workshop (see page 21)."

For many of our students, a favorite Penn dental school routine is hitting up the Clark Park Farmers' Market. It is not uncommon to see a Quaker dental student picking up fresh baked bread, crisp sweet apples and an unexpected vegetable or two. For those looking for a quick lunch, food trucks are lined on the side

with plenty of seating all around the park."

Lan La (D2) is a frequent visitor to the Farmer’s Market."

“I recommend you walk through all the stands first before choosing where to buy your produce. Prices can vary by as much as a dollar per pound between farmers,” said La."

For those looking to get adventurous in the kitchen with fresh local produce, Community- Supported Agriculture programs (CSA) may be perfect. Customers buy a share in a farm for the season and get a regular delivery of the farm’s harvest. Prices range from $25-40/week for a twelve to twenty week seasonal share. "

MJ Anderson (D2) enjoys using produce she normally would not buy. "

“I’m having more fun in the kitchen. I usually get some a

couple mystery veggies that I had to learn how to cook, like mustard greens and chicory root. It encouraged me to cook more and brown bag my lunches!” she said."

Or for those who do not cook as often or want to select specific vegetables, Harvest Local Foods is a good option. Customers can select exactly what produce they want and get it delivered to their doorsteps. Delivery to Penn Police-patrolled area is now just $5.


A myriad of colors and fresh produce are a common sighting at the Farmer’s market.

Farmer's Markets !Clark Park Farmers’ Market"43rd and Baltimore"Saturdays 10AM-2PM"!University Square Farmers’ Market"36th and Walnut"Wednesdays 10AM-3PM"!Fitler Square Farmers’ Market"23rd and Pine"Saturdays 9AM-2PM"!Rittenhouse Farmers’ Market"18th and Walnut"Tuesdays 10AM-1PM"Saturdays 9AM-3PM"!Local CSA (full list available at www.farmtocity.org)"!Greensgrow Farms"Crawford Organics"Lancaster Farm Fresh"West Philly Foods"Wimer’s Organics"Harvest Local Foods"

Pumpkin Three Ways Mike Davidson and Courtney Lam, D3; Penn Palate Workshop Coordinators!Need some last minute Thanksgiving recipes? Look no further!

Pumpkin Cheese Ravioli

1/4 cup cream cheese"

1/2 cup pumpkin puree"

1 tbsp pumpkin spice"

1 shallot, minced"

1/2 lb lasagna pasta "

Salt and pepper to taste"

2 eggs"

Boil pasta enough to get the sheets supple (3-4 mins in salted boiling water). Mix puree, cream cheese, spice and shallot in a large mixing bowl. Cut pasta sheets into 2x4" strips. Beat eggs in a dish and drag one end of a pasta strip through the egg wash. Take one teaspoon of mixed filling and place on the pasta strip. Fold the pasta strip in half and crimp edges to create a ravioli. Boil ravioli for approx. 5 minutes."

Maple Infused Pumpkin Pie

Pie dough"

4 eggs"

15 oz pumpkin puree (1 can)"

2 Tbsp bourbon (optional)"

1 1/2 Tbsp pumpkin spice "

1/2 tsp kosher salt"

3/4 cup maple syrup"

1 tsp vanilla extract "

2 tbsp granulated sugar"

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place and shape pie dough in a round pie tin. Mix the remaining ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Fill pie tin up to 1/8 inch of the top with filling. Transfer to oven and bake for 40-60 mins or until crust is browned and a toothpick is somewhat clean when removed."

Enjoy with Longtrail Pumpkin Ale!"

For more Penn Palate workshop recipes go to pennpalate.blogspot.com


Left: Workshop Co-Coordinator Courtney Lam whips up the cream cheese for the ravioli filling. Right: The finished pie is ready to be devoured by the workshop participants.

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“America” 8. Tiny building block 9. Angler’s prize 10. What liPle things mean 11. “Lord of the Flies”

creature 12. A buck abroad 15. Crackle’s cousin 21. Count your toes 23. LePers on a farm 27. 50 Cent piece 28. Sun protec2on 29. Tick by 31. 555, to Flavius 32. Pizzazz 33. They play at Shea 34. Side by Side 35. Abominable snowman 36. Layla singer 37. Cold annoyance 40. Here today, gone tomorrow 44. Crumb catchers 45. Command to a muP 47. AloW 50. 33 of 50 51. Mid-‐April addressee 52. Steal peZly 55. Keep an ________ to the ground 56. It requires 32 cards 57. Abnormal craving 58. Life is like _____ of chocolates. 59. Midnight alarm giver 61. Papa’s mama 62. Two of a kind 64. Spain revolves around it 65. The Chinese Way 66. Cadillac 4-‐wheeler !ACROSS !1. Reebok Rival 5. It may be raw 9. Porcine star of 1995 13. “Me too” sort

14. Prunes, in a way 16. Baseball family name 17. Wild guess 18. Layer of rock? 19. Wing it? 20. Dickens kid 22. Elaine’s companion, once 24. Slalom paths 25. Circumference over diameter 26. You can’t feel without it 30. Tissue trauma 35. You rang? 38. Lie in bed, say 39. Cooler, in the hood 40. Pteridologist’s concern 41. Smokey the Bear spot, for short 42. Like Humpty-‐Dumpty

43. Denotes mul2ple ac2ons 46. Joy in Greece! 48. Top-‐secret org. 49. Solo control 53. 3, 4, or 5 54. Déjà vu, oWen 56. Griswold’s nickname 60. Easter, e.g. 63. Japanese man born in America, educated in Japan 64. Doe beau 67. Wear away 68. Chicken LiPle’s sky 69. Words to live by 70. It’s big in Sicily 71. Collec2ons of 51-‐down 72. Like some causes 71. It is found between the shoulders

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