GENERAL MEETING 3

SPRING 2025!

Make 4 groups of 4 words that have a connection with each other:

Brighter Teeth Brighter Minds: TPS CONNECTIONS!

GENERAL

MEETING 3

SPRING 2025!

Bella

Paramore

President

SHE/HER/HERS

PRESIDENT@TEXASPREDENTAL.ORG

About Bella

DEGREE/YEAR: 3rd year BS Bio major, Business minor

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HOMETOWN: Sugar Land, TX

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WHY MY MINOR?

• I can open my own practice! (and actually know what I’m doing)
• Having a background in business is helpful for any occupation
• Back up plan

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WHAT IS TPS?

UT’s first (and best) pre-dental society!

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We offer you an endless amount of resources like

• Service events
• Shadowing opportunities
• Clinical volunteering
• Class advice
• Application & DAT guidance
• Leadership positions
• Reputation among all Texas dental schools
• Awards
• Socials
• Much more

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Goal: Get you into the dental school of your dreams!

WEBSITE & MEMBERSHIP

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Website

• Home → Meeting schedule + TPS Google Calendar
• Members Portal → Points distinctions + Past presentations + Points sheets + Links to forms + TPS resources
• Pre-Dental Guide
• Contact Information

Membership Form!

MENTOR-MENTEE

Application open semester round!

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• Connect with TPS members!
• Get advice as a mentee or give advice as a mentor

Application open semester round!

Mentor-Mentee

Apply Here!

Mentee + Mentor =

Katelyn

Yu

Vice President

SHE/HER/HERS

VICEPRESIDENT@TEXASPREDENTAL.ORG

About Katelyn

DEGREE/YEAR: 2nd (bio major + business minor)

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HOMETOWN: Austin, TX

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WHY MY MINOR?

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A nice change from STEM classes + might be helpful for a future private practice!

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Reminders

1. Slack me 24hrs in advance if you can’t attend a GM
• valid excuses are class/lab/exams

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• DM me to host a special meeting! Seniors get grad cords!

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• Join a fam! Form is open on our website all semester.

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• Going Forward: Upload a selfie @ GM for the GM Sign-in!

DENTAL SCHOOL TOURS

3/28 A&M Dallas Tour - 50 spots

• Waiting on A&M to confirm date

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4/11 UT San Antonio Tour - 35 spots

• Signup released closer to March

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Kaitlyn

Tran

Secretary

SHE/HER/HERS

SECRETARY@TEXASPREDENTAL.ORG

About Kaitlyn

DEGREE/YEAR: 3rd year Bio Major + Business Minor

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HOMETOWN: Houston, TX

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WHY MY MINOR?:

• Thought it was the most practical minor to record life and business expenses
• Instead it gave me accounting PTSD lol

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EMBROIDERY LINE

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QUICK MERCH UPDATE

• For those who ordered embroidered merch, it will hopefully arrive by GM 4!!
• Selling dental phone charms/keychains for $7

VINTAGE MERCH

• Also still selling past semesters’ stickers for $1 and shirts for $5

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SWEET TOOTH

TIS THE SEASON OF LETTERS OF REC

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• having strong letters of rec is crucial to a good dental school app, so start attending OHs and think of asking them to attend Sweet Tooth!
• Sweet Tooth is a networking event with sweets and other refreshments!

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• Event Date: Monday March 24th, from 5-7 PM @ Union Ballroom
• RSVPS will close March 17th @ 11:59 PM

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DAT DEETS

• you can contact me via Slack DM to receive discount codes for DAT studying materials for DAT Bootcamp, Booster, Chad’s Prep, etc.

DAT DISCOUNTS

DAT BOOSTER RAFFLE

• DAT Booster was kind enough to offer a free crash course valued at $125! Enter at no cost!

Entry will close Feb 28th @ 11:59 PM

Remy

Tran

Treasurer

He/Him/His

TREASURER@TEXASPREDENTAL.ORG

About Remy

DEGREE/YEAR: BSA BIO w/ Business Minor

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HOMETOWN: Fort Worth, TX

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WHY MY MINOR?

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• Interested in learning more about business.
• Applies to dentistry.

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MONEY TALKS CHANNEL

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• This channel will include information, guides, and other resources on loans, scholarships, paying for dental school, the business side of dentistry, etc.

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• If you’re interested in being added to this channel, react to my message under officer-announcements in slack or reach out to me directly!

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• Money-Talks All-Inclusive Resource Guide on our website under “Money-Talks”!

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Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader Fundraiser

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Date: March 5th

Time/Location: 6-7:30 pm at PAI 4.42.

Attendance will earn you a flex point.

Form will close 03/04 at 11:59pm

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Spectators ($3):

• Entry into a raffle drawing.
• Every additional dollar = extra raffle ticket.
• Suggest questions (1st to 5th grade level) for competitors.

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Spellers ($5):

• Entry into a raffle drawing.
• Every additional dollar = extra raffle ticket.
• Compete to be the last one standing!
• The top 3 competitors.
• Suggest questions if eliminated.

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Prizes:

1st Place Prize: Uniqlo Fanny Pack

2nd Place Prize: $10 Gift Card

3rd Place Prize: TPS Shirt

Raffle Prize: TPS Tote Bag

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Shrita

Bhat

Community Service

SHE/HER/HERS

SERVICE@TEXASPREDENTAL.ORG

About Shrita

DEGREE/YEAR: Sophomore Public Health Major, Sociology Minor

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HOMETOWN: Dallas, Texas

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WHY MY MINOR?

• Foundational Understanding of Community and Human Behavior
• Critical Thinking with a Humanities Focus
• Advocacy for Change

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• One-time and Ongoing Community Service Events
• Check out the Service Tab on our Website!
• Sign-ups for a week’s events are sent out on Monday at 6pm.
• If you signed up and are not put into a channel soon after, you are on the waitlist for that event.
• Events with Limited Spots have ACTIVE WAITLISTS

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RESOURCES

S25 Inside Volunteering!

CS Info Meeting Slides

VOLUNTEER RECAP!

Statistics:

• $100k+ Agape and SMART Smiles
• Seen 1200+ Patients
• Donated around 70+ Toothpaste Bottles from our Drive

CPATH

Recurring Events

Micah 6

• When: Feb 27th and March 1st
• What: Organizing food/groceries
• Points: 2 CS points

• When: March 2nd 12-2PM
• What: Power soccer team, encourage and help with drills
• Points: 2 CS points
• Community Party March 1st

Parkday

Upcoming Events

• Where: Barton Springs
• When: March 1st
• What: The Austin Parks Foundation works to clean-up and beautify the Austin area!
• Tasks: Weeding, Planting, Cleaning up Trash
• Worth 2 points!

• Where: Sunshine Community Garden, Austin
• When: March 1st
• What: The Sunshine Garden is a community garden for the greater Austin area
• Tasks: Helping sell produce and any additional associated tasks
• Worth 2.5 points per shift!

Sunshine Garden

Criteria:

Must submit a clear picture of you with the event in the background through the Form posted on the website

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1 outside hour = 0.5 CS Points (max of 5 Outside CS Points)

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Pictures must be submitted a week after the event, and a timestamp must be on the picture submitted.

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Only events on or after January 13th count.

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Volunteering for another organization is an acceptable event. TMOM or VAW Dental is also a great example of this!

Outside Volunteering

Zoe

Maknojia

SHE/HER/HERS

PUBLICRELATIONS@TEXASPREDENTAL.ORG

Public Relations

About Zoe

DEGREE/YEAR: Junior Public Health Major, Business Minor

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HOMETOWN: Boston, MA

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WHY MY MINOR?

• Got super into stocks over COVID
• Useful for opening a future practice!
• I’m a secret finance bro (ik y’all tired of hearing this joke)

REMINDERS!

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• 0.5 PR point per account follow!
• Submit your proof on our website under ‘Public Relations’

@texaspredental @tpsonfilm

@texaspredental

Follow all of our pages for exclusive

pre-dental content!

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• Worth 1 General (PR) Point! Submit your proof on our website!

V.S.

Add a Slack picture for more effective communication :)

COURSE REVIEWS

• Course reviews must be approved to receive points
• Each approved review is worth 0.5 PR Points, each member can receive up to 2 points max from submitting course reviews
• We can only accept reviews for courses which you have COMPLETED in the past two years (Spring 2023 - now)

MEMBERS OF THE MONTH!

• Our members of the month are…

Ashmina Toor & Mitchell Goodman!!!

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• We want to celebrate members who consistently create a supportive and positive atmosphere in TPS!
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• Using the Google form, nominate two of your fellow members and each month and we will post the most voted!!

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You can use this QR Code to access the form or use the link on our website under Public Relations!

REMINDERS!

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• 0.5 PR point per account follow!
• Submit your proof on our website under ‘Public Relations’

@texaspredental @tpsonfilm

@texaspredental

Follow all of our pages for exclusive

pre-dental content!

Want to repost a TPS Instagram story?

Slide up and message me to mention you!

This applies for: profit share graphics, social graphics, and any pictures you’re featured in!

MORE REMINDERS!

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• Worth 1 General (PR) Point! Submit your proof on our website!

V.S.

Add a Slack picture for more effective communication :)

• Every approved review is worth 0.5 General (PR) Points (up to 2 points max from submitting course reviews)
• Only accept reviews for courses which you have COMPLETED in the past two years (Spring 2023 - now).

MEMBERS OF THE MONTH!

Using the Google form on our website, nominate two of members who create a fun and supportive atmosphere in Texas Pre-Dental Society! We will post the most nominated each month :)

Scan this QR code and nominate your fellow members!

Tiffany

Lam

SHE/HER/HERS

SOCIAL@TEXASPREDENTAL.ORG

Social

About Tiffany

DEGREE/YEAR: 3rd Yr Nutrition Major, Spanish Minor, Health Certificate

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HOMETOWN: Houston, TX

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WHY MY MINOR?

• Always been fascinated with languages, wanted to learn a third one
• Very useful especially living in TX
• Want to directly communicate with a wider range of patients

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GAAGD ROUND TABLE

HUGEEE thank you to everyone who attended the

Speed Dating event last week!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

• 3/1: Mt. Bonnell Hike
• 3/8 - 3/9: Camping Social
• 3/13: Dexterity Relay
• TBD: Pre-Health Mixer
• 3/23: Minecraft Building Challenge
• 3/30: Pickleball Tournament
• 4/12: Longhorn Run
• 4/27: BARGE!!
• 4/29: PCL 24-Hour Challenge

UPCOMING EVENTS

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3/1: MT. BONNELL HIKE�

• When: This Saturday 3/1, from 4-5:30 PM
• Where: Mt. Bonnell
• What: Enjoy the AMAZING weather and � views at Mt. Bonnell

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1 point!!

Drivers earn an extra point

UPCOMING EVENTS

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3/8 - 3/9: CAMPING TRIP!

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• When: Saturday 3/8 to Sunday 3/9
• Where: Belton, TX
• What: A SUPER FUN overnight stay in a � cabin in Belton, TX
• Cost: $35 (Includes food + refreshments)�

Limited spots, more details will be sent on Slack

Form will close on 3/5 or once all spots are filled.

3 points!!

UPCOMING EVENTS

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DEXTERITY RELAY�

• Who: Tyler and Ryan
• When: 3/13, 6-7 PM
• Where: WEL 2.306
• What: Practice your hand skills in a

friendly competition against your

fellow peers! >:)

1 point!!

STUDY SOCIALS

When: Monday 3/3 from 6-8 PM

(Hosted weekly! Rotate weekdays � to accommodate busy schedules)�

Where: WEL 3.320�

What: Socialize and grind for your next exam�

**0.5 pt for 1 hour, 1 pt for 2 hours**

LONGHORN RUN

LHR: Saturday April 12, 2025

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Join the TPS team:�

• scroll down to "Teams" and select "add to existing team".
• Under "Team Category", select "Student Organization"
• Find "Texas Pre-Dental Society"

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1 point for representing TPS!

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RUN SLACK CHANNEL HAS BEEN MADE!

DAT STUDY GROUP

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• For those studying to take the DAT this semester!
• Study with peers

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**Form open all semester**

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Channel has been made, fill out the form to be added!!

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Sam

Aassar

Philanthropy

HE/HIM/HIS

PHILANTHROPY@TEXASPREDENTAL.ORG

About Sam

DEGREE/YEAR: 3rd Year – Health & Society B.A., Middle Eastern Studies Minor

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HOMETOWN: N/A

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WHY MY MINOR?

• School should do more than prepare you for your future career
• Explore your interests!
• Wanted to learn more about my cultural history

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KTTO DATES

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• 03/28 & 03/31
• 04/24 & 04/25
• 05/15 & 05/16

Sign-ups always drop 5 pm exactly a week before the first visit date in a sequence.

PROFIT SHARES

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• 03/04
• P. Terry’s (W MLK St.)
• 4 PM - 10 PM

• 03/11
• UTea Pho (Rio Grande St.)
• 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM

AUCTION

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• April 9th @ 7 PM
• Donate for Philanthropy Points
• Baked goods, bracelets, crochet items, nails, scrubs, etc.
• Attend to bid on items or try your luck with our raffle!
• Current sponsors: Soupleaf, Kendra Scott, BOA Steakhouse, Poppi, Rowing Dock, Sushi Roku, AND MORE

DONATION

TICKETS

Dr. Regina Jensen

Pediatric Dentist

Regina Jensen, DDS

Why Dentistry?

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-Dentist vs. …..ice skater??

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-”Be your own boss”

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-Good work/life balance, financial stability

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-OCD? Type A?

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-Pediatric dentistry

-difficult adults in dental school

-kids are funny, non-judgemental, easy to please

-challenging- in a good way

-special needs

-oral sedation, general anesthesia

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Education

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-UTSA ‘96- B.S. Biology

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-Gap year- dental assistant

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-UTHSCSA ‘01

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-Baylor College of Dentistry (Tx A&M)- Dallas ‘03

-Total 22 years of school

Dental School Experience

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• First 2 years rough
• Gross Anatomy
• Mission trips to Mexico
• Public Health Service
• Dental Fraternity
• IM sand volleyball
• Dental Olympics
• Board Exam- clinical and written

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Work History

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-1 year- Associate- private practice Southlake, TX

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-4 years- Associate - California- El Paso, Bakersfield

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-5 years- Associate- private practice in Lakeway/Bee Cave

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-11 years- private practice, solo practitioner

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Advice

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-Take a business and/or finance class

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-Work/volunteer/shadow in dental offices

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-Gap year?

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-Specialize?

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-Don’t worry about money…but be smart

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Personal Work/Life Balance

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-Family First

-Burn out

-Take time off

-Take care of yourself

Key to Success?

Treat others the way you want to be treated.

CASES

QUESTIONS

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1/23

3/23

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