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We have officially launched our Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program in collaboration with NYU Langone Dental Medicine Postdoctoral Residency Program. This residency program prepares dentists who have an interest in community dentistry with a broad range of didactic instruction and practical experience in a diverse setting – in our case, high-quality geriatric oral healthcare services.
Established in 1988, the AEGD Program turns accomplished dental-school graduates into advanced clinicians while concurrently providing oral healthcare to vulnerable populations. The program builds confidence and expertise in diagnosing, treating and managing dental patients in community health centers, private solo or group practices, dental public health programs, schools of dentistry, healthcare organizations and clinical operations. Residents contribute to a national public health initiative to improve access to quality oral health care services to this population.
We are fortunate to have recruited two top graduate dentists, who will be with us for the next 12 months until they complete their permanent licensure. We see this as a great boost for our sustainability efforts as it helps our mission in several ways including:
Dr. Lin, grew up in Pasadena, California. She was a top gradute from the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. While attending dental school, Dr. Lin served her community by volunteering as secretary for a student lead ethics club. Dr. Lin can speak both conversational Mandarin as well as limited conversational Spanish. She put her Spanish language skills to good use during a dental mission trip to Guatemala in 2019, where dental students provided free dental care to the community.
Question #1: What has recently made you smile?
Dr. Lin: “A few books I have recently been reading.”
Question #2: What is your favorite inspirtational quote?
Dr. Lin: “Be the change that you wish to seen in the world.” – Gandhi
Question #3: Favorite quarantine activity?
Dr. Lin: “Exercise challenges or game nights with friends over FaceTime.”
Dr. Jennifer Stodder is a San Diego native from Encinitas. She attended the prestigious UCLA School of Dentistry, where she was active in various leadership roles. She served as committee chair for the American Student Dental Association (ASDA) business symposium, UCLA ASDA representative director, as well as a coordinator for the Dental Fraternity. Dr. Stodder volunteered on a dental mission trip to Jamaica, where she further solidified her passion for dentistry and volunteering.
Question #1: What has recently made you smile?
Dr. Stodder: “Walking to watch the sunset at the beach and seeing all of the cute dogs!”
Question #2: What is your favorite inspirtational quote?
Dr. Stodder: “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” – Albert Einstein
Question #3: Favorite quarantine activity?
Dr. Stodder: “Surfing!”
The Gary and Mary West Senior Dental Center is thrilled to see them in action!
