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at University of California Santa Cruz
Pre-Dental Society
In this issue
• Announcements o Guest Speakers o Upcoming events
• Spring Meeting Dates • Myth vs. Fact • DAT Practice Question • Member of the Month • Upcoming Events • Calendar
Issue 03, Spring 2014 Biweekly Newsletter, Thursday, 07MAY14
o If you will be needing a ride to any of the events,
please email or leave a message on the event
page no later than 48 hours before the event.
Spring Meeting Dates
♦ Wednesday, Apr 9, 2014, 7:00-8:00pm @ Muwekma Ohlone conference room, Bay Tree 3rd floor
♦ Wednesday, Apr 23, 2014, 7:00-8:00pm @ Cervantes Velasquez conference room, Bay Tree 3rd floor
♦ Wednesday, May 7, 2014, 7:00-8:00pm
@ Cervantes Velasquez conference room, Bay Tree 3rd floor
♦ Wednesday, May 24, 2014, 7:00-8:00pm @ Cervantes Velasquez conference room, Bay Tree 3rd floor
♦ Wednesday, Jun 4, 2014, 7:00-8:00pm @ Cervantes Velasquez conference room, Bay Tree 3rd floor
Myth vs. Fact Myth: Bleeding gums are normal
Fact: Bleeding gums are NOT normal. It is a sign that something is wrong and that there is some form of gum disease preset. Bleeding results from inflammation of the gums (gingivitis), due primarily from inadequate removal of plaque from the teeth at the gum line. If this plaque is not removed (through regular brushing & routine dental care), it will harden into a substance called tartar, and eventually lead to increased bleeding and gum and bone recession (periodontal disease). In some cases, chronic bleeding can be due to a pre-existing medical condition or blood disorder. Daily removal of bacterial plaque, along with regular periodontal cleanings will
enable you to have a healthy mouth with healthy teeth and gums.
Answer to DAT Practice Question: Which of the following compounds contains ionic bond? (c) CaO
Ionic bonds generally involve metals and nonmetals and involve one element losing its valence electrons to the other. IN general, elements that are close together on the periodic table are more likely to share valence electrons and form covalent bonds.
Pre-Dental Society at UCSC
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Cover photo credit (edited): “Sea of Gold”/ Joseph Eusebio
Meet & Greet Dental Guests: Mr. Teddy Eusebio, Ms. Maria, Dr. Jonathan Wagner, Dr. Karl Brose, Dr. Rick Browning,