The Indirect Vision Podcast

Today, we are sitting down with three current D2 students to give you the rundown on transitioning into life as a dental student. We're getting into rethinking your study habits to master heavy didactic courses and breaking down exactly what you can look forward to during your high-stakes D1 year. Please welcome Tala Abd Al Rahman, Olivia Iskander, and Reva Desai to the Indirect Vision Podcast!

Alexandra Wyluda is a third year dental student at Midwestern University in Arizona. She is our current ASDA chapter president and NHSC scholar. In this episode, we dive into Alex's life before dental school, her experience serving in AmeriCorps, what it is like to be an NHSC scholar and all about being a part of ASDA. Reach out to Alexandra Wyluda via Instagram @tooth_fairy_tales and her email [email protected]. Engage with the podcast on Instagram: @theindirectvisionpodcastHost: Jewel Reyes

Sina Shahrood is a second year dental student at Midwestern University AZ and District 10 Advocacy Co-Chair. He will be sharing with us what Advocacy means, its importance in the dental profession, and how we can get more involved! You can reach out to Sina via email at [email protected] with the podcast on instagram https://www.instagram.com/theindirectvisionpodcast/ Host’s email: [email protected]

Dr. Amy Jensby graduated with her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) from the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health in 2011 . Following graduation, she worked in private practice, public health and academia prior to accepting a full-time academic position at CDMA in 2023. In addition to her teaching responsibiltiites, Dr. Jensby has worked as an examiner for the Commission on Dental Competency Assessment (CDCA) since 2017. In this episode, she gives incredible tips on how to be successful on ADEX exams. Kimia Kashani is your host. Engage with the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theindirectvisionpodcast/ Host’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimiasmiles/?hl=en

Emily Tarr is a third year dental student at Midwestern in Arizona. She's the current chapter president and district 10 graphic designer. She's running for ASDA national president/vice president. Reach out to Emily Tarr via Instagram @sdr.tarr and her email [email protected]. Engage with the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theindirectvisionpodcast/ Host’s Instagram: @kimiasmiles

Dr. Mary Allen is a pre-clinical faculty at Midwestern University in Arizona. She is a graduate of the University of Michigan Dental School and she has been in Phoenix practicing dentistry for over 40 years. In this episode, she talks about how she and her husband ran a dental practice for over 11 years. Kimia Kashani is your host. Dr. Allen’s email: [email protected] Engage with the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theindirectvisionpodcast/ Host’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimiasmiles/?hl=en

Dr. Tatiyana Trowbridge is the director of pre-clinical faculty at Midwestern University in Arizona. She immigrated to the US at the age of 17 and graduated from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 2001. In this episode, she talks about how she transitioned into academia from practicing for more than 10 years. Kimia Kashani who is a second year dental student at Midwestern Arizona is the new host of the podcast. Dr. Trowbridge's email: [email protected] Engage with the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theindirectvisionpodcast/ Kimia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimiasmiles/?hl=en

Dr. Ashley Gonzalez is a graduate from Loma Linda School of Dentistry. Today we talk to her about Loma Linda School of Dentistry and her current experience as a resident at the Loma Linda VA Hospital GPR

Kenny Tran is a third year dental student at Midwestern University and is originally from Fountain Valley, California. He is the current ASDA Chapter Vice President and was recognized as the recipient of ASDA's 2021-22 Excellence in Advocacy Engagement Award.

Student Doctors Justin Kim and Joey Williams and are first and second year dental students at Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine in Glendale, Arizona. They are the new hosts of the Indirect Vision Podcast and are using their first episode as a platform to answer some common questions that incoming first year students have reached out and asked.