WELLNESS
Maintaining wellness while in dental school is crucial for overall health and success. Taking care of our well-being helps us perform academically and clinically, foster resilience, and work towards a balanced lifestyle. By prioritizing self-care, students can optimize their cognitive function, concentration, and memory, leading to improved learning outcomes. Wellness also safeguards mental and emotional health - especially when the pressures of dental school contribute to stress, anxiety, and burnout. Wellness also emphasizes ergonomics and physical health in our profession so we can continually provide quality patient care.
Dental school is a transformative period, but it is vital to maintain a sense of balance and pursue activities beyond academics. Engaging in hobbies, spending time with loved ones, and exercise help students recharge, manage stress, and maintain a well-rounded life.
IU ASDA Wellness co-Chairs
“Although a DDS is our goal,
it’s the 4 years of positive experiences we share together that we will remember forever”
Aaron Garner | D2
Shafer Garrett | D3
Clinic House Sorting
Photos by IUSD Illustrations
Parker Groom & Leslie Flowers, during Fall 2022, started the first D1 Clinic House Sorting with the hope of promoting meaningful mentorship ties & developing a sense of community at IUSD.
“This amazing support system & network of peer mentorship aims to benefit every student that is part of our community! When our students flourish together, we enhance our shared educational journey, and better yet, our care for our future patients!”
- Parker Groom, ‘23
D1s not only get sorted into their Clinic Director groups, but also receive a t-shirt donated by the Indiana Dental Association.
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Wellness
IU ASDA is partnering with various Wellness/Fitness studios in the Indianapolis area to offer dental students invaluable opportunities to prioritize their physical and mental well-being amidst the demands of their rigorous academic journey. Exercise not helps your physical health, but also helps reduce stress and improve cognitive function. IU ASDA’s wellness goal is to help you cultivate sustainable habits for your success & longevity as a future oral healthcare professionals.
