ASDA
What does the acronym ASDA stand for?
American Student Dental Association?
What is advocacy?
the act or process of supporting a cause examples being using social media to educate people about a cause or educating the community on issues
Approximately how many Americans will NOT visit a dentist this year?
181,000,000
When is ASDA’s Advocacy Month
November
What Disney Channel Original Movie is the most watched premiere of all time?
High School Musical 2
Name UNE ASDA President and the District 1 Trustee
Sophia Hall
Shafa Nathani
What is lobbying?
to conduct activities aimed at influencing public officials to support or oppose a specific piece of legislation
•Visiting members of Congress
•Writing letters to your members of Congress
•Organizing a town hall meeting
Define barriers to care and give 3 examples
Barriers to care are any sort of obstacle that limits or prevents people from receiving adequate health care, including dental care. In many cases, multiple barriers to care may be involved.
Financial hardship
Geographic location
Lack of insurance
Poor oral health literacy
Language, education or cultural barriers
What is the name of the text alert system that informs members of issues
ASDA Action
What American president kept raccoons in the White House?
Calvin Coolidge
List the 5 dimensions of wellness
Occupational
Emotional
Physical
Environmental
Intellectual
How many points did you receive toward the Advocacy Certificate Program for attending this lunch and learn? How many do you need to receive the certificate?
1, 8
Name three states that allow midlevel providers like dental therapists
Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Minnesota, Michigan (Washington, Idaho, Alaska, Montana on tribal land)
What is the mascot for ASDA Advocacy?
Molar Bear
What is the state insect of Maine?
Honeybee
List two ASDA member only publications?
Contour
E-Newsletters like: Word of Mouth, New Leader, Advocacy Brief, Polished Predental
ASDA Blog
Handbooks like Getting into and getting through dental school
What are the three goals of ASDA Advocacy?
▪Keeps students informed on issues impacting the dental profession.
▪Represents dental student interests and provides opportunities to champion our rights as future dentists.
▪Supports our patients by advocating for the protection and advancement of their welfare within our profession.
ASDA believes an ideal licensure exam is what 4 things
Does not use human subjects in a live clinical testing scenario
Is psychometrically valid and reliable in its assessment
Is reflective of the scope of current dental practice
Is universally accepted
Name 2 Advocacy myths/misconceptions
1.“I’m not a politician. I don’t have a strong political background or extensive knowledge of the issues.”
2.“It doesn’t make a difference. Legislators don’t listen to students or young voters.”
3.“Advocacy and partisan politics are two sides of the same coin.”
4.“Advocacy takes too much time.”
What current day musician's middle name is pirate?
Billie Eilish
Her full name is Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell
Name 11 of the 13 the committees in ASDA at UNE CDM
Advocacy
Fundraising
Lunch and Learn
Mentor Mentee
Newsletter/Gold crown
Predental
Wellness
Marketing/media
Social
Service
Sustainability/Diversity
MDA
D1 Liasion
Why is advocacy important
Have your voice heard on issues that are important to you. Protect and promote rights. Have views and wishes genuinely considered when decisions are being made about their lives.
Briefly name and explain the act that was passed in April 2022.
The Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA) would require all private insurance group and individual health care plans to cover medically necessary services resulting from congenital abnormalities. That coverage would include services and procedures for any missing or abnormal body part necessary to achieve normal body function, including teeth.
Who is the former president of the Greater Portland Dental Society and recipient of the 1997 Maine Dental Association President's Award for leading the successful campaign to fluoridate the largest water supply in southern Maine?
Dr. James Ortengren
Which band was first to ever appear on a lunchbox?
The Beatles