The Voice of the American Student Dental Association Publications

ASDA Structure and the Editorial Board

Publications Who is on the Editorial Board? Dental Students Editor-in-Chief Four Contributing Editors ASDA Publications Staff Director of Communications Assistant Editor

Publications Who’s on the current Editorial Board? Jim Heidenreich: Editor-in-Chief Katie McNutt: Contributing Editor Anish Gupta: Contributing Editor Vishal Panchmatia: Contributing Editor Tristan Galloway: Contributing Editor Jen Swanson: ASDA Staff Kim Schneider: ASDA Staff

Publications What do we publish? ASDA News: Monthly Newsletter Mouth: Quarterly Journal/Magazine ASDA Student Handbooks Postdoctoral Guides

Publications ASDA News Ten issues per year, published in tabloid size (not published in July & August) Provides association and industry news, including chapter events, student columns, advice on getting through dental school, and making the transition from dental school to dental practice New members receive their first issue in January (ASDA’s membership year is based on the calendar year)

Publications “ASDA World Turns” Section in ASDA News Chance for your Chapter to be recognized Easy to submit –Send 1-2 paragraphs along with pictures of events to any member of the editorial board One of the easiest ways to get involved

Publications Mouth Published four times a year Centers around a theme determined by the Editorial Board Includes in-depth articles, book reviews, news briefs, student perspectives and a historical look at dentistry New members receive their first issue in the spring

Publications Predental Student Handbook Getting into Dental School: ASDA's Guide for Predental Students –New edition just published summer 2009 –Predental students receive a copy when they become an ASDA member –Provides information on applying to dental school, financial aid, ASDA membership benefits, and debt management –The handbook also includes career options in the dental field and a survival guide for passing the DAT –Published every two years

Publications Dental Student Handbook Getting Through Dental School: ASDA's Guide for Dental Students –New edition just published summer 2009 –Provides information on scholarships, loans, grants, public health/ international opportunities –Students receive a copy when they become an ASDA member –Introduction to ASDA membership benefits and leadership opportunities –Published every two years

Publications Postdoctoral Guides Three-volume set, published every two years New editions just published in 2009 Contains up-to-date comparative information about AEGD programs, dental public health, endodontics, GPR programs, oral and maxillofacial pathology, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and prosthodontics programs

Publications Things to Consider for your Chapter Newsletter Who will create the issues? How often? What content? How will it be published? Who will receive the issues? Does the newsletter require school approval?

Publications Tips for Newsletters Balance between information and entertainment Contributions from faculty Create a resource for local members Easy to read –Font choice, layout Ask your trustee about establishing a district newsletter with your neighboring chapters! –Keep each other informed of activities & highlight student accomplishments –Learn from each other and work together

Publications Chapter Newsletter and Website Awards Submit your chapter newsletter or website for an award! Look for details in upcoming Leaders and on the website. Presented each year at Annual Session during the Journalism Awards Luncheon Judged by the Editorial Board What are the categories? –Quality of Information –Best Layout/Design –Most Improved –Best of Competition –Best District Newsletter –Best Chapter Website (content and design)

Publications Outstanding Article Awards Contribute articles so you can be considered! Presented at the Annual Session Journalism Luncheon Categories: –Best Mouth article –Best ASDA News article

Publications Interested in being a member of the Editorial Board? Be a part of the most visible and popular ASDA benefit (publications!) Applications due on November 6 –Writing sample –Letter of intent –Ideas for articles –You can apply for multiple national positions Talk with us; we love to talk about our experiences on the Editorial Board