A Pre-Carious Tale

In this episode, hosts Maysara, Allan, and Ben sit down with dental student Noel Gulsby to learn about her journey from a sports star to aspiring dentist. Noel shares how a sports accident sparked her interest in dentistry, and how her big personality and small town roots have helped her navigate dental school. Along the way, they discuss Noel's love for her dog Darla, the Asian gradient group that doesn't take notes in the back of the classroom, and even some irrational fears. Ben keeps things fun and educational with his dental facts, making for a lively and engaging episode.

In this episode of A Pre-Carious Tale, Mace, Allan, and Ben talk to Jennifer and dive into her journey to dental school and the moments that have shaped her perspective on the field. But the conversation doesn't stop there - they also talk about when is the best time to brush, (before or after breakfast), the adorableness of Jennifer's dog Clyde, and the sweet Friday routine of a strawberry shake and a movie. Tune in for a fun and insightful episode, also check out Ben's dental fact of the day at the end!

Are you ready to laugh and learn? Mace and Allan sit down with Camryn Jansen, the ultimate triple threat: a triathlete, a Hoosier, and a future dentist. Camryn's athletic achievements, her passion for dentistry, and her leadership in the SGA are just the tip of the iceberg. Join us as we delve into Camryn's journey to UAB's School of Dentistry and her experiences in the PCD lab. We also hear about her perspective on balancing her extracurricular activities with her studies, as well as her advice on how to make the most of your time at UAB. So, whether you're a triathlete, a Hoosier, or just a dental school enthusiast, tune in and get ready to be inspired by the one and only Camryn Jansen!

In this episode of A Pre-Carious Tale, we sit down with Andrew to talk about his birthday, his passion for fitness and art, and how he's using his talents to push the boundaries of dentistry. Andrew, Allan, and Mace discuss their weekend workout routine and Andrew shares some funny stories from his time in dental school. From his background to his vision for the future of dentistry, Andrew's enthusiasm and creativity shine through in this conversation. Don't miss this episode as we get to know one of our own at UAB!

Allan and Maysara talk about how what got them to choose dental school. There may or may not be some disorganized thoughts there where Maysara should probably prep more, but Allan saves the day with an inspiring story about his journey to dentistry. We finish off by previewing our 1st real guest for next week's episode, Andrew Zhang

Maysara and Allan get the honor and privileges to speak to the most popular guy at UAB. We get into some College Football talk with his alma mater Georgia coming up on a big game. Some New Year Resolutions talk was in order, and Allan talks about a new addition to his family. There seems to be applications open for the A team, as the origin of this historic team comes to light. And as usual some stories about dental school and how we all came to meet. Stay tuned at the end for a surprise twist.

Maysara and Allan talk about some of their experiences as dental school students at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry. We discuss the Review of Systems course and share helpful tips for current and future students, as well as some funny stories about the Bofa nerve. Special shout out to Cassidy and Joe on their recent marriage on New Years Eve!. Overall, the episode serves as a time capsule of your experiences in dental school so far. We hope to bring on many guests in the future.