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Tell me about yourself.
Vanna from Austin, TX; family from Vietnam. Enjoys social dance, time in college ministry, and origami. Started doing research at UT Austin at 15. Graduated from Stanford with a Bachelor's in Human Biology. Currently completing a Master's in CHPR at Stanford focusing on community health and oral health issues.
What are the main themes that inspire Vanna to become a dentist? (Select all that apply)
Vanna has developed much of her manual dexterity through approximately ___ years of laboratory research experience.
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Study Notes
Personal Background
- Vanna from Austin, TX; family originally from Vietnam.
- Enjoys social dancing (swing and waltz), participating in college ministry groups, and origami.
- Attended public high school in Texas and began research at UT Austin at age 15.
- Completed undergraduate degree at Stanford University, focused on 1) research, 2) service, and 3) humanities.
- Graduated in June 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology, with distinction (Phi Beta Kappa).
- Currently in a gap year, pursuing a Masters in Community Health and Preventive Medicine at Stanford, focusing on oral health issues like tobacco addiction, diabetes, and dental care access.
Motivation for Dentistry
- Passion for hands-on work, aesthetics, patient interaction, and community service.
- Developed manual dexterity through seven years of laboratory research, desiring a more patient-centered career.
- Enjoyed challenges in laboratory settings, such as:
- Injecting formalin into small mouse tracheas.
- Handling delicate tissue samples.
- Performing cardiac puncture on mice.
- Values dentistry as an art form, enhancing smiles and restoring patient confidence.
- Experienced in patient interaction through shadowing dentists and witnessing long-standing patient relationships.
- Inspired by community service opportunities, including dental mission trips and local initiatives serving underprivileged populations.
Interest in Dental School
- Drawn to clinical experiences in community-based locations that leverage background in community health.
- Interested in working at the Henry Schein Special Needs Dental Clinic to serve the special needs community.
- Found inspiration in community-oriented dental professionals and initiatives like Stanford Kids with Dreams, which supports non-verbal children with autism.
- Research interests align with advancements in regenerative dentistry and innovative treatments, such as:
- Dental pulp stem cells and their applications in regenerative endodontics.
- Use of injectable scaffolds and gene therapy for root canal treatments.
- Exploration of Tideglusib as a potential drug for stimulating pulp stem cells and combating tooth decay.
- Engaged in cutting-edge research, with participation in significant funding initiatives like the Center for Collaborative Research at Stanford.
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