A Pre-Carious Tale

In this episode, Maysara Nassar, Allan Ahmad, Ben Barfield, and Andrew Zhang reconnect after a year-long hiatus. Maysara celebrates being the only one officially board-certified, while the group shares their experiences preparing for and navigating dental school boards. The conversation takes a personal turn as they discuss their newfound passion for golf and reflect on the Palestinian conflict, offering thoughts and prayers to those affected. They also touch on how foreign aid could be better used for hurricane relief efforts in the U.S. The episode concludes with plans for an upcoming hike with Dr. Geurs and an exciting Christmas trip to Egypt, contingent on Allan’s board results.

In this insightful episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with the remarkable Lizzie, whose journey from Mobile, Alabama to the world of dentistry is nothing short of inspiring. Lizzie regales us with the pivotal moment that altered the course of her career, shifting from a law school trajectory to embracing dentistry wholeheartedly. Her mother's unwavering support and encouragement played a pivotal role in this transformative decision.As we transitioned into discussing Lizzie's experiences in clinic, it became evident that her dedication and passion for dentistry have only grown stronger. We also revisited a significant milestone in Lizzie's dental school journey - her triumphant return after overcoming an ACL tear in her second year.The conversation took a lighthearted turn as Lizzie shared her idea of creating a dental school-themed show akin to "The Office," showcasing the humorous side of the profession. PCD (Post Clinical Depression) made its appearance in the conversation, a testament to the shared experiences and camaraderie among dental students.With a twinkle in her eye, Lizzie recounted her favorite memory from gross anatomy, providing a glimpse into the bond formed within the class. The discussion further meandered into favorite movies, giving us a delightful peek into Lizzie's cinematic preferences.Join us for an episode that not only celebrates Lizzie's journey of determination and dedication but also highlights the warmth and camaraderie that defines our exceptional class.

Join us for an entertaining and insightful episode as we welcome Carter, the master of hilarious GroupMe messages, to the podcast. Carter shares his experiences from his first week in clinic, taking us back to the days of ethics class where he fearlessly took a stand in front of the entire class over Zoom. We dive into the ups and downs of clinic life, discussing funny anecdotes and memorable moments.Discover more about Carter's background and what led him to pursue a career in dentistry. We also receive an exciting promise from Carter to attend Mandiball, an event not to be missed. As the episode unfolds, we engage in a series of fun questions, capturing the essence of Carter's personality and providing plenty of laughs along the way.We are also grateful for Carter's good health and conclude the episode by popcorn-ing Bryce to be the next guest on our podcast. Tune in to this engaging episode filled with humor, valuable insights, and the promise of more entertaining conversations to come.

In this episode, Allan and Maysara sit down with Zoe Powers to discuss her experiences in dental school and beyond. Zoe talks about her time living in China, and we delve into topics like our favorite pets, and dental school overall.The conversation then takes a lighthearted turn as they discuss their love for Minecraft and gaming. However, we reflect on the challenges of clinical integration, and the fun times PCD has afforded us.There was some reminiscing about the rivalry between optometry and dentistry, and the challenges of clinic next year, We also talk some about Disney the possibility of getting a class trip there.