MAGAZINE FINAL 2

OCTOBER 2020 | ISSUE NO.1 JADS MAGAZINE EXCLUSIVE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HALL OF FAME DENTAL FACTS Stories from our LET’S LEARN! exchangees! Blood-borne pathogens DE-LITTER OMNICHROMA COVID-19 An Earth-Love Revolution Mental health matters

OCTOBER 2020 | ISSUE NO. 1 PAGE 1 JADS is extremely proud to be publishing its first ever magazine. It required a team effort and months of hard work and dedication to put it all together. A warm thank you to JADS executive board 2020 as they all worked on a section in this magazine. Special thank you to the president, Omar Hilal, for supervising all of the work and always pushing the team to work better. The efforts put by the magazine editors; Yasmeen Al-Jarrah, Hala Rabah and Mustafa Daoud, are greatly appreciated, as they brought the magazine to life! Not to mention all those who contributed to the magazine through interviews. We hope that you enjoy reading this issue, and benefit as well. Our goal is to always empower, inspire and educate dental students in Jordan!

OCTOBER 2020 | ISSUE NO. 1 PAGE 2 Table of Contents 3 Who are we? 4 IADS 5 Executive Board 7 AIESEC 8 Interview with Osama Afaneh 9 Hall of Fame: 9 Dr Tuleen Nofal 12 Dr Abeer Al-Hamdan 14 Dr Ruba Halaseh 16 Board of trustees 18 Games 19 Dealing with blood-borne pathogens 22 OMNICHROMA 25 Mental health matters 26 All you need to know about COVID-19 29 Meet Dr Tamer Theodossy 30 Dental Summer Camps & Exchange Programs 30 Turkey 31 Northern Cyprus 32 Lebanon 33 Jamaica 34 Indonesia 35 Italy 36 De-litter: an interview with its founder 37 Universal Declaration of Human Rights 42 Partners and Sponsors

OCTOBER 2020 | ISSUE NO. 1 PAGE 3 WHO ARE WE? The Jordanian Association of Dental Students is a non-governmental, non-profit student association. It was founded in August 2012 by 7 Jordanian dental students: Osama Afaneh, the founder, along with 6 co-founders; Furat Atharbeih, Zaid Khoury, Abrar Sa’adeh, Mouhamad Bustani, Rawand Abu-Abboud and Dalia Ramadan. JADS aims to empower dental students across Jordan through all kinds of medical, voluntary and cultural aspects in the region and world-wide. As part of IADS, JADS participates and promotes international programs in the field of dentistry and other fields of interest to dental students. In addition, it involves students in community and humanitarian voluntary work to benefit the national community and give them a chance to give back to the community. Furthermore, JADS cares to promote cultural, sport and extracurricular activities among its members. JADS consists of 7 committees: Editorial Scientific & Exchange Research Human Rights Social & Extra- curricular Activities Medical Awareness Training & Screening

OCTOBER 2020 | ISSUE NO. 1 PAGE 4 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DENTAL STUDENTS The International Association of Dental Students was founded in 1951 in Denmark, in order to serve the educational needs of dental students throughout the world. It represents the interests of more  than  200,000 dental students in around 60 countries worldwide. Its headquarters is at the FDI World Dental Federation headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. IADS strives for educational and scientific excellence throughout the international projects and initiatives it manages. It has a vision for young dental students from all over the world  to unite  under the auspices of the IADS to gain knowledge, skills and values that are necessary to  become  highly qualified professionals and local, national or international leaders in dentistry and public health care. \"Together is better\"

OCTOBER 2020 | ISSUE NO. 1 PAGE 5 EXECUTIVE BOARD 2020-21 Omar Hilal President Lana Al-Safadi Dina Soud Firas Shaaban Vice President General Secretary Treasurer Yahya Abu Shehab Hala Rabah Yasmeen Al-Jarrah Jumana Haitham Editorial Officer/JU Editorial Officer/JU National & Local Local Exchange Exchange Officer/JU Officer/JUST Farah Majdalawi Lulwa Faraj Zain Abbadi Yazan Dalbah Human Rights Human Rights Medical Awareness Medical Awareness Officer/JU Officer/JUST & Screening & Screening Officer/JU Officer/JUST

OCTOBER 2020 | ISSUE NO. 1 PAGE 6 EXECUTIVE BOARD 2020-21 Sarah Al-Nazer Rasha Rabi Ruba Jamal Scientific Officer/JU Scientific Scientific Officer/JUST Co-officer/JU Yazeed Al-Zoubi Hamzeh Al-Rifai Dima Alam Raghdaa Saleh Social & Extra- Social & Extra- Training Officer/JU Training Officer/JU curricular Activities curricular Activities Officer/JU Officer/JUST Yara Qawasmi Yazan Dalbah Ruba Jamal Internal Internal External Contact Contact/JU Contact/JUST

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OCTOBER 2020 | ISSUE NO. 1 PAGE 8 Who is Osama Afaneh? An interview with JADS founder “When JADS was created almost 8 I can’t be more grateful to all the dental students; from volunteers, years ago, the founders and I had the members to executive board members who contributed to make goal that JADS be a platform that this happen over the past years. forges social and academic links Generation after generation leading JADS, I am extremely proud of the between dental students and serves hard work that has been and is being put into it and the contribution of as a bridge between their student life every single member. I am assured that JADS will continue to be the and future professional practice. We platform for dental students and contribute to enriching the life of wanted it to be a place where dental many more dental students to come.” students get the chance to develop soft skills and competencies in areas such as leadership, management, and communication skills that complement what they learn academically in university. The vision was to create an independent organization away from religious, political and racial considerations that has its well- rooted constitution, internal laws and processes to assure the sustainability and longevity of the organization.

OCTOBER 2020 | ISSUE NO. 1 PAGE 9 HALL OF FAME Dr. Tuleen Khaled Nofal. JUST Class of 2017. JADS President 2016-17 Joined JADS to give back to the community or so I told myself...? “So what I had in mind was Here's the story of how I gave organizing events to engage back to the community and how dentals students in awareness, it paid me back... charity and educational events as well as helping officers I say it with a full heart that I portray their action plans to real always thought of JADS as life. That’s what I thought I was something I had to nurture and putting into this organization. grow bigger and simultaneously it was growing me. I joined JADS in my second year of university and as years passed, I realized it was more than that. JADS was actually investing in me almost as much as I was investing into it. It enriched me on so many levels that I perhaps didn’t notice until my journey with JADS was almost over.

OCTOBER 2020 | ISSUE NO. 1 HALL OF FAME PAGE 10 Personal growth, connections growth, improve in future situations. leadership and management growth, social growth and I could go on and Don’t get sucked into the negativity on... I've learned how to truly delegate of issues or problems or officers roles to people in the EB and to wanting to bail out... It happens and members. I've learned that I have to you need to believe in your message keep up with the operations of and hang in there. everyone in the organization. I've learned how to interview people and Our year, 2016 - 2017, was a very have genuine, awkward conversations fruitful year. I always said in our with people that I just met. I also association; it wasn’t only about that learnt that people don't always one unique event, it was about respond back as fast as you respond diversity and CONSISTENCY of our to them. events, that ranged from \"Listen to extracurricular bubble your team! To all future leaders, I Inspire and soccer to abroad webinars, cannot emphasize enough how important it is to to awareness events across Jordan to training events. LISTEN to your team. never try to It was the first time Jordan Your insight is not the only control.\" holds a TNT (train new insight and your decision trainers) event with inter- might not always be the right national dental students part of it one and that is why I always insisted and it was a revolutionary experience on voting on decisions. Another tip is for all of the participants including INSPIRE & never try to control. When myself. people feel like they don’t have their fingerprint there, they won’t be as It’s true it can be exhausting and excited to plan and execute. So even could take up all your free time but if you’re not entirely excited for a you’d always feel useful and certain idea/ event it’s important to influencing which finally brings great allow members to organize something satisfaction to oneself. One of my they imagined at least once. Take personal proud moments was everything positively and never give organizing “JADS 1st Mini up... Conference” which was held at Olive Giving tips and advice doesn’t Tree Hotel in the presence of necessarily mean we didn’t have our President of Jordanian Dental own drama and difficulties but we Association, Dr. Ibrahim Al-Tarawneh would talk about it, try to correct and and more doctors from the association. We hosted a few

OCTOBER 2020 | ISSUE NO. 1 HALL OF FAME PAGE 11 international students and even a Up until now, I still hold on to an speaker from Poland. The thrill of infinite number of pictures that I collecting and convincing sponsors to wouldn’t delete no matter what. help us pull off this great event was That’s how special JADS people and beyond description. The event memories end up to be once it’s over. included lectures by professors from both Universities, JUST & JU, plus As I wrote this, I got pretty emotional workshops (Implants and Veneers) as I got flashbacks of meetings, which were pretty exciting for messages, phone calls, emails, students and the seats were full in dinners, outings and events. So many less than a week! (PS: students were beautiful memories and so much even asking us to make room for gratitude to the amazing team of more students!) officers that I was lucky to have. It has always been a privilege to have Thank you to each and every one of an opportunity to lead the Jordanian you, for every memory and every Association of Dental Students. I lesson... Ruby, Alakyaz, Souad, Noor, wish you bigger achievements and Siwar, Ayat, Khaled, Mahmoud, more positive influences on our small Osama, Rand & Dania.” community. You are embarking on a journey, and I am not saying this journey will be easy but believe me if you work together in good will and put in the effort I am sure you will do tremendous things for JADS as you already are.

OCTOBER 2020 | ISSUE NO. 1 HALL OF FAME PAGE 12 Dr. Abeer Al-Hamdan. JU Class of 2018. JADS President 2018-19 “Leadership is a privilege to better the lives of others. It is not an opportunity to satisfy personal greed.” A Journey to leadership: introduced position; Regional exchange My story in associational work officer of individual membership. Few started as soon as I was admitted months later I was nominated by JADS’ to University in 2013, I didn’t want executive board and trusted to become my life to be centered only on JADS' president. I was very hesitant to academics whilst I wanted to take this huge responsibility, as I was a contribute more to the community. senior student determined to graduate Luckily, I was introduced to JADS! with a high GPA, already holding NEO And with no hesitation I signed to position and part of IADS exchange become a member of the exchange council. Nevertheless, my adventurous committee. personality took over my hesitation to keep the 3 positions at a time. Back then the association was in infant stage; workload wasn't that Later in 2018, I was assigned as heavy, but I got to know the \"Regional exchange officer of Middle brilliant founders. In 2016 I sat for East\" in IADS exchange council. “batch delegate” position in JU, Although I graduated from dental school when I became actively enrolled in in June 2018, but I couldn't resist being JADS’ events. In 2017, I decided to engaged for another year with JADS as step up and take a bigger role by NEO till March 2020. applying to the “National exchange officer - NEO” position, hired and Hard work pays off: was quickly introduced to the During my presidency term, they hated international committee of NEOs me for nagging, asking for tremendous where I selected to sit for the newly activities and always striving for

OCTOBER 2020 | ISSUE NO. 1 HALL OF FAME PAGE 13 perfectionism. For me, it was a full- potentials, became more independent time job that I took seriously and and confident, I stepped out of my thankfully I was blessed to have an comfort zone, enhanced my active team where all the hard communication skills, and most discussions fruited great results importantly I CONTRIBUTED! eventually. Together with my team, we organized various events that Was it a smooth journey? No, but met members’ interests in all definitely worth it. aspects. In addition, as the NEO, I was able to host the FIRST clinical exchange program in Jordan after 5 years of continuous trials, plus sending many students from Jordan in exchange programs abroad. By the end of 2018, JADS became more powerful, popular and internationally important. Personal advantages: In 2019, I was awarded the Peter Swiss Excellence Award 19 by IADS for my active contributions to the worldwide society of dental students, and I couldn't be prouder of this form of appreciation. Telling my story, I can’t ignore the fact that by being a JADS’ member (or a JADSie; as I like to say) I was able to participate in 3 different international programs in Istanbul, Sharjah, and Malaysia and got the chance to represent JADS and beloved Jordan in IADS mid-year meeting’19 in Strasbourg, France. Through these years of continuous work, I discovered myself, my

OCTOBER 2020 | ISSUE NO. 1 HALL OF FAME PAGE 14 Dr. Ruba Halaseh. JU Class of 2019. JADS President 2019-20 “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail”-Benjamin Franklin \"From a humble member in 2015, all accomplishments and provide a paved the way to IADS Middle East road to JADS’ prospective EB & scientific officer in 2018, and finally members, and a new scoring system was JADS president in 2019, JADS has drafted. left a huge mark on my life, and I wish that my mark in JADS was I strongly believed in the importance of just as significant. cultivating dedication and passion in JADS members, and this sense of I strongly believe in “see one, do commitment that was instilled in a wide one, teach one” and this has always student base, was the rationale behind been my approach. the decision to hold JADS 1st open elections, and the reason behind its The exposure I have gotten through success, as the elections have yielded my 4 years of volunteering with JADS, helped shape my vision of what I wish JADS would be, which was put on record as my colleague Abeer Al Hamdan & I conducted the first review of JADS internal rules and regulations since it was founded. As a start, we began by instituting JADS documentation system, to keep a clear record of JADS

OCTOBER 2020 | ISSUE NO. 1 HALL OF FAME PAGE 15 the creative, hardworking, I wish I could summarize the impact of harmonious executive board of JADS on my personal growth in a single 2020, from which we will expect article, but reality is, I cannot. great things! What I can say though, is what I have During 2019, JADS grew bigger, said multiple times throughout my stronger, and managed to put journey; JADS grows through you, together events on a larger scale, because of you, and for you. including the biggest event so far in JADS history; JADS 1st “.‫ واﻟﻜﻢ‬,‫ ﻣﻨﻜﻢ‬,‫ ﺑﺘﻜﺒﺮ ﻓﻴﻜﻢ‬JADS” international, and 3rd annual conference. Having been one of the Now it is your turn to make your JADS two head organizers and seeing experience worthwhile...\" this week-long program come to life has been the highlight of my year in office. Sometimes, doing things a little different, is better than doing different things a little better. Clinical and theoretical knowledge are of prime importance, however with the increasing numbers of dental school graduates, paying close attention to what sets you apart and helps you stand out is just as important. Being involved with JADS is one significant way to accomplish this. It enables you as a student to be part of a tight-knitted community, gives you the platform to seize opportunities, polishes your communication & social skills, and allows you to rise as local or national leaders with the possibility to go international!

OCTOBER 2020 | ISSUE NO. 1 PAGE 16 Board of Trustees Dr Ahmad Qaddoumi The unprecedented increase of students intake in the dental schools has led to a reduced student-school interaction. Hence, student-led organizations have become an urgent need to establish a niche within which, students can flourish, share and fulfil their common aspirations, and promote innovation. JADS has always been a delight to work with since day one. Your contentiousness is second to none as shown by the quality of your initiatives, events and projects. It is very conspicuous that outstanding teamwork, meticulosity, and the eagerness to give were the reasons behind your success. I hereby urge all of you to exchange ideas, learn from each other, build a solid foundation of friendship and strengthen the bond of cooperation. I also encourage you, as young talents, to give full play to your ambitions and realize your dreams, so as to lead the social and professional development for our career and to create a better future for our community. Here’s to wellness and health, to all of you, in these uncertain times... JADS is an outstanding team of enthusiastic and well dedicated students. They are such an example of how students can be influential and of positive impact in their community. I am always happy to take part in your events and activities, and I am always delighted to be one of your supporters! Dr Anas Alibrahim

OCTOBER 2020 | ISSUE NO. 1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES PAGE 17 Dr Ahmad El-Maaita Dear JADS members, it is a great honour to be amongst your board of trustees. I had the privilege of being part of a few JADS events and activities over the past few years. The work ethics and community you represent are impressive. I came across different JADS teams taking over from each other the responsibility of bringing dental students together, organizing scientific and social student events and representing Jordan in international conferences. It warms my heart to see the level of dedication that everyone has put to sustain this association and create a platform where dental students are actively engaged in serving their society. I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and everyone of you. Keep up the hard work. Keep JADS independent and student-led. You have my full support; now and always. Over the last couple of years, JADS earned its place Dr Hakam Mousa as a valuable member amongst dental students in Jordan. Their quality workshops and lectures have demonstrated to JADS is an essential association that be an important contribution towards an improved shall help future dentists excel in educational experience for youthful and omptimstic their work, and gain a solid academic students, ready to take over as the next generation in the background as they advance through intriguing dental field. their studies. Personally, alongside a diverse set of doctors, we have I hope only the best from JADS, and I noticed how local dental students possess a thriving thirst am eager to see what their next step for more knowledge and education. JADS has proven to be shall be in the future. an excellent platform for academic interaction between professors and students. I was privilged to have participated in a number of workshops and lectures with JADS, where I was impressed with the efficiency and quality the association offers in their work. This made me come to a conclusion, that JADS is on track towards a bright future in dental schooling, in creating an intellectual link amongst the professors and students. I am proud of how far the Jordanian dental schools have come towards the quality of its education, and even more proud to see the students’ initiatives build-up towards this improvement.

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OCTOBER 2020 | ISSUE NO. 1 PAGE 19 DEALING WITH BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGENS Bloodborne pathogens are HEPATITIS B AND C basically any germ or organism that resides in an infected person’s VIRUSES bloodstream. These pathogens may be transmitted by any The symptoms of Hepatitis B and C substance that may contain blood, include: including sneeze droplets, urine, feces, seminal fluid, and all other 1.Jaundice (yellowing of the skin bodily fluids. and whites of the eyes) HIV (HUMAN 2. Fatigue IMMUNODEFICIENCY 3.Abdominal pain VIRUS) 4.Nausea and vomiting 5. Diarrhea The symptoms of HIV infection can 6.Loss of appetite mirror many of the symptoms of 7.Liver damage. the flu. However, general symptoms may include: fatigue, There is a vaccine available for appetite changes, unexplained Hepatitis B. If you have not been fever, and swollen glands. vaccinated previously, an employer is required to provide one if you Moreover, HIV infection increases may be exposed to Hepatitis B. the risk of contracting other diseases and developing acquired It is part of the three-set series, and immune deficiency syndrome each dose must be spaced out by (AIDS). approximately one month. If you have started the series and failed to complete it, your employer may send you for a blood draw to verify the presence of Hepatitis B antibodies.

OCTOBER 2020 | ISSUE NO. 1 BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGENS PAGE 20 EXPOSED TO A BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGEN? FOLLOW UNIVERSAL PRECAUTION: Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as needed to prevent exposure, which includes the following:   A: Gloves    B: Goggles    C: Face shield D: Mask  E: Waterproof gown   D: Mouthguard FOLLOW HAND-WASHING PROTOCOL: 1.Turn on the faucet to warm water. 2.Wet your hands thoroughly. 3.Apply soap, and work your hands into lather vigorously. Clean all surfaces of the hands, including two inches up your wrists. 4.Wash under your fingernails by making a scratching motion from side to side in the palm of your opposing hand. 5.Rinse from the wrists toward the fingertips. 6.Towel off. Throw the used paper towel away 7.Use a new towel to turn off the water.

OCTOBER 2020 | ISSUE NO. 1 BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGENS PAGE 21 IMMEDIATE ACTION IS ESSENTIAL FOR DIRECT EXPOSURE TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES: 1.Take gloves off. 2.Wash hands and any exposed skin. 3.Rinse mucous membranes with copious amounts of water. 4.Report the incident. 5.Follow through with employer protocols Hroewmotoveprgolpoevrelys CLEAN-UP WHAT ABOUT DISPOSAL OF SHARP OBJECTS? THE AREA: Sharps are another source of possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Sharps include needles, lancets, or any object that is used to pierce the skin. Sharps should always be disposed of in a puncture-resistant sharps container. These will have the bio-hazard symbol and indicate “sharps” somewhere on the container. Who can come into contact with sharps? Disposal workers, sanitation and janitorial employees and everyone who is present where that container goes can come into contact with sharps after they are used. In addition, staff members should discard sharps in an appropriate container immediately after use, reducing the chances of sticking themselves or another person in the process. RECAPPING NEEDLES IS NOT ACCEPTABLE! Never try to recap sharps. Most have a recapping proof design, and if you do recap sharps, your facility could be fined for doing so.

OCTOBER 2020 | ISSUE NO. 1 PAGE 22 OMNICHROMA by Tokuyama Dental is the world’s first dental composite that matches every tooth with a single composite shade. This smart Chromatic Technology, with its one-shade-fits-all dental restorative material, is changing the game in dentistry. In direct restorations of teeth using resin- based composites, correct shade taking is an important esthetic factor. Due to positional and individual differences in natural teeth, it is necessary to consider what shade of composite is appropriate to restore a cavity in the context of the target tooth and adjacent teeth. To meet this need to restore different shades of teeth, dental manufacturers have developed various composites with different color and/or translucency. Shade taking increases chair time and is subjective to the individual performing the shade-taking procedure, which is burdensome for both dentists and patients. To address this issue, TOKUYAMA DENTAL has developed resin-based composites formulated on a “Wide Color Matching” concept that is possible to esthetically match 16 VITA classical shades with just one shade of composite.

OCTOBER 2020 | ISSUE NO. 1 OMNICHROMA PAGE 23 Inside the technology A primer on light and colour What is color? Color is nothing more than the wavelength of light that reaches our eyes. From A1 to D4, all shades of teeth express a narrow range of red-to-yellow color. Two Types of Color Producing Phenomenon Chemical color Structural color Molecules of the material reflect It occurs when different wavelengths of particular wave lengths. Chemical color light are amplified or weakened by the is the most common form of color microscopic structure of a material visible to us. itself, expressing colors other than what Conventional composites rely on the the material may actually be. From chemical color of red & yellow dyes morpho butterflies to peacocks, some of added to the resin material to emulate the rarest and most beautiful colors in tooth shades. This means that dentists nature are the result of structural color. must keep a large inventory of different composites to accommodate a variety of patients.

OCTOBER 2020 | ISSUE NO. 1 OMNICHROMA PAGE 24 Smart Chromatic Technology OMNICHROMA is the first use of structural color in composite dentistry as the main color mechanism. No added dyes or pigments. This mechanism is made possible by the precise shape and size of the filler within this composite. The 260nm identical spherical fillers of OMNICHROMA generate red-to-yellow structural color as ambient light passes through the composite. The red-to-yellow color combines with the reflected color of the patient’s surrounding dentition, creating the perfect match from A1 to D4 and beyond. OMNICHROMA appears opaque-white before curing, and then become the perfect match to the surrounding tooth after light curing.

OCTOBER 2020 | ISSUE NO. 1 PAGE 25 MENTAL “THE BEST WAY OUT IS HEALTH ALWAYS THROUGH” MATTERS We all have experienced times where we felt down, During these hard times it is very essential to lost the way, and lacked the energy to do the think optimistically, positive thinking leads a simplest of activities due to deteriorated mental man to success. One, who thinks that he can health. What we have to know is that without achieve things, will put his best to achieve, sadness, the recipe of life is incomplete, and is part will not fetter by the problems in the path of of our body’s philosophical mechanisms to restart success. Self-confidence, determination, and reboost. perseverance, and hard work are the key factors of success. Mental health is not just a concept that refers to an Where there is a will, there is a way. individual’s psychological and emotional wellbeing. Solutions are many, and for sure they Rather, it’s a state of psychological and emotional depend on the severity of the case. For mild wellbeing where an individual is able to use their cases one can do meditations, just like the cognitive and emotional capabilities, meet the session we held in one of our previous ordinary demand and functions in the society. events, as well as home or gym exercises, talking to a close friend, reading a good According to WHO, there is no single ‘official’ book, or taking a walk outdoors in Mother definition of mental health. Mental health is not just Nature. the absence of a mental disorder or disease, but it refers to cognitive, behavioral, and emotional well- Regarding severe and very advanced cases, being. It is all about how people think, feel, and one has to start counseling with a licensed behave. Factors in people’s lives, interpersonal psychotherapist or consults with a connections, and physical factors can all contribute psychiatrist, as done in our previous event to mental health disruptions. as well, and join support groups which might help the patient feel better. However, looking after mental health can preserve a Anti-depressants, anti- person’s ability to enjoy life & doing this involves psychotics and anti-anxiety reaching a balance between life activities, medications, which are responsibilities, and efforts to achieve psychological prescribed by doctors also resilience. Mental health is personal and based upon decrease the symptoms but one’s individual life experiences and life context. don’t cure totally. As challenging as it is these days to stay 'sane' as And I quote from Nikita Gill: they say, it is one of the things of utmost importance. Living in days tragic as the ones we're “You don’t have to be living in now got us reconsidering our needs and positive all the time. It’s prioritizing our mental health. perfectly okay to feel sad, angry, annoyed, frustrated, scared and anxious. Having feelings doesn’t make you a negative person. It makes you human.”

OCTOBER 2020 | ISSUE NO. 1 PAGE 26 ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT COVID-19 SYMPTOMS On February 11, 2020 the World Health Organization announced COVID-19 (‘CO’ stands They vary among individuals for 'corona,’ ‘VI’ for ‘virus,’ and tested positive for SARS-COV-2. ‘D’ for disease) as the The most common recorded official name for a new symptoms are: highly infectious respiratory disease. It’s 1. Fever caused by a new type of 2.Dry cough corona viruses called 3.Shortness of breath or SARS-COV-2. This disease has spread difficulty breathing rapidly around the world 4.General weakness. since the outbreak was first Other symptoms include identified in December 2019 in diarrhea, sore throat, runny Wuhan, China. This outbreak has been so swift, nose and possibly rash. widespread and significant that it’s now recognized by However, some people become WHO as a PANDEMIC. infected but don’t develop any The current understanding of the incubation period (the symptoms. Around 1 out of period between infection and the appearance of signs every 6 people who gets COVID- and symptoms of a disease) of the new virus is limited. 19 becomes seriously ill. The available data estimates an incubation period from 1-14 days and can extend to 24 days sometimes; thus, MODES OF  it’s important to keep in mind that this varies among TRANSMISSION individuals. According to WHO, a very long incubation period could reflect a double exposure Based on the available evidence, the transmission is SIDE STRETCH: primarily through respiratory droplets of infected people The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being (from coughs, sneezes, or exposed to this virus. In other words, staying at home even talking). These droplets and keeping a physical distance between yourself and can travel within air landing others are top priority during pandemics. Next is on either other people’s practicing hand and respiratory hygiene: mucous membranes, skin or Wash your hands regularly with soap and water, or on top of surfaces. clean them with alcohol-based hand rub. Cover your The virus isn’t thought to be mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing and avoid airborne since it’s too heavy touching your face. Lastly, clean and disinfect to hang in air, so eventually it frequently touched surfaces daily. ends on surfaces and floors. It persists there from a few hours to several days, thus infecting people who touch the surfaces then their nose, mouth, or eyes. It is true that the first case occurred through an intermediate animal host, however, there’s a misconception that animals can transmit the virus. There is no evidence on that yet.

OCTOBER 2020 | ISSUE NO. 1 COVID-19 PAGE 27 HEALTHCARE WORKERS They are at the front line of the COVID-19 outbreak response making them at risk of infection. Therefore, additional prevention and infection control measures are required to protect themselves and prevent transmission in the healthcare setting and that is done through: the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately. This involves being trained on how to put on, remove, and discard it in medical waste bin and perform hand hygiene. Hand hygiene should always be performed before putting on and after removing PPE; as well as before and after all patient contact, contact with potentially infectious material. Hand hygiene after removing PPE is particularly important to remove any pathogens that might have been transferred to bare hands during the removal process.   N95 respirators or respirators that offer a higher level of protection should be used instead of a facemask when performing or present for an aerosol generating procedure. If reusable respirators (e.g., powered air-purifying respirators [PAPRs]) are used, they must be cleaned and disinfected according to manufacturer’s reprocessing instructions prior to re-use. WHO IS AT RISK? It is true that anyone can contract the virus but as mentioned before, symptoms vary from one person to another and that is because there may be physiological factors that could determine whether symptoms are mild, moderate or severe. Older people, and people of all ages with pre-existing medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease) appear to be more vulnerable to developing more serious complications from COVID-19. In general, conditions that increase oxygen needs or reduce the ability of the body to use it properly will put patients at higher risk of serious lung conditions. According to the WHO, smokers are likely to be more vulnerable to COVID- 19 as the act of smoking means that fingers (and possibly contaminated cigarettes) are in contact with lips which increases the possibility of transmission of virus from hand to mouth. Smokers may also already have lung disease or reduced lung capacity which would greatly increase risk of serious illness.

OCTOBER 2020 | ISSUE NO. 1 COVID-19 PAGE 28 HANDLING MASKS CDC is advising the use of simple cloth face coverings. Surgical masks or N-95 respirators are critical supplies that must continue to be reserved for healthcare workers and other medical first responders. However, if you choose to wear a mask then you must know how to use it and dispose it properly and as follows: cover mouth and nose with mask and make sure there are no gaps between your face and the mask. Avoid touching the mask while using it. Replace the mask with a new one as soon as it is damp and do not re-use single-use masks. To remove the mask, remove it from behind (do not touch the front of mask); discard immediately in a closed bin; clean hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water. PREGNANCY Even though data is limited, but at present there is no evidence that pregnant women are at higher risk of severe illness than the general population. Due to changes in their bodies What you need to do if you feel any symptoms is stay and immune systems, home and seek medical attention by calling 911 or 111. pregnant women can be badly affected by some respiratory Maintain a social distance (at least 1 meter). Wash infections. It is therefore your hands frequently using soap and warm water. important that they take Practice respiratory hygiene through covering your precautions and report mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when possible symptoms to their coughing or sneezing and dispose the used tissue healthcare provider. immediately. It is still not known if a Stay informed and follow advice given by your pregnant woman with COVID- healthcare provider. You can stay updated with all of 19 can pass the virus to her the latest news about COVID-19 pandemic through fetus or baby during WHO, CDC and your local government. pregnancy or delivery. To date, the virus has not been DENTAL FACT! found in samples of amniotic fluid or breast milk. As for breastfeeding women with COVID-19, they can breastfeed if they wish to do so. However, they should practice respiratory hygiene during feeding and wear a mask. The cotton candy making machine that made widely consumed cotton candy possible was co-invented by a dentist. Before it was cotton candy, the fluffy confection was called \"fairy floss.\"

OCTOBER 2020 | ISSUE NO. 1 PAGE 29 MEET DR TAMER Due to the current climate with Covid- THEODOSSY 19 and the forced lock down we are facing, Tamer decided to host a number A short interview with Dr Tamer: of Free LIVE Oral Surgery Webinars addressing different topics in Oral Mr Tamer Theodossy graduated from the University of Jordan Surgery. The idea was first aimed at with honours in 1997. Subsequently he obtained a Masters General Dental  Practitioners  in the UK Degree in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with distinction from but then it has spread to involve Dental the Eastman Dental Institute in 2000. He also gained his Students from The  University of Jordan Membership from the Royal College of Surgeons of England.  thanks to JADS as well as students from the  University of Jerusalem and Iraq. Tamer works as a Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in The webinars have been very popular private practice in the UK. His Specialist interests include Facial and have been viewed in over 30 Deformity, TMJ Surgery, Facial Trauma as well as all aspects of countries around the world. Oral Surgery including Dental Implants and Bone Grafting. \"I believe the webinars are  important for Tamer  is a Fellow of the British Association of Oral and the  attendants as well as myself to keep Maxillofacial Surgeons. He is a Member of the British our brains ticking in this climate and also Association of Oral Surgeons and Jordanian Dental Association. allow all of us to dedicate some time He is an MFDS examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons of for  learning outside of our daily home England. routines  which have become the norm these days. Tamer speaks fluent Arabic and has published widely in both national and international journals. He is also a reviewer for The feedback has been really great which multiple Oral and Maxillofacial Journals including the drives me to put on more and more high International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. quality webinars. I graduated from the University of Jordan in 1997 and was lucky enough to be able to fulfill my ambition in becoming an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. My message to you is follow your dreams and  don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. If you work hard, you will definitely succeed.\"  \"If you work hard, you will definitely succeed!\"

OCTOBER 2020 | ISSUE NO. 1 PAGE 30 Dental Summer Camps & Exchange Programs A few stories from our exchangees in their various summers camps and programs Istanbul, Turkey: 24th-30th of July, 2019 Dima Samardali Last year, my friends and I attended a 10-day dental summer camp in Istanbul, Turkey. I can honestly say that it was one of the best experiences of my life. The focus of the camp revolved primarily around digital dentistry: we learned about various new dental technology through lectures and interactive, hands-on workshops! From the social aspect, we went to several stunning places: Princes’ Island, Sultanahmet, and the Grand Bazar, just to name a few. Of course, we did not miss the chance to try out the infamous Turkish cuisine, ranging from kebab and manti to baklava. Everyone we met in the country and through the camp was extremely welcoming. I suggest that everyone tries this exchange experience; not only did I gain valuable knowledge in dentistry, but I also met wonderful people and got to experience a brand new, beautiful culture.

OCTOBER 2020 | ISSUE NO. 1 EXCHANGE PROGRAMS PAGE 31 Near East University, Northern Cyprus: 1st-15th of July, 2019 Deema Dababseh Last summer, from July 1st till July 15th, I took part in a Research Exchange Program and a Clinical Exchange Program held in Near East University which resides in Northern Cyprus. The exchange was organized by the North Cyprus Association of Dental Students. The research program was a unique experience that provided me with knowledge beyond my usual scope of learning. Every step of the research was explained comprehensively and thoroughly. The clinical program, on the other hand, mainly focused on attending clinics and observing dental procedures. We also attended workshops on CAD/CAM and surgical suturing techniques. Regarding the social program, there was no shortage of beautiful places to attend in this amazing island. We mainly went to beaches and sailed on boats. We learnt a bit of history by exploring their castles, forts and dungeons. We never got bored of walking in their downtown and eating their delicious food. The provided accommodations were beyond our expectations. Participants attended this exchange from multiple countries, we all had different background and different cultures, but we all became a family. Truly, an unforgettable experience.

OCTOBER 2020 | ISSUE NO. 1 EXCHANGE PROGRAMS PAGE 32 Beirut Arab University, Lebanon: 16th- 23rd of June, 2019 Yasmeen Al-Jarrah Last summer, my friends and I signed up for an 8-day dental summer camp with the Lebanese Association of Dental Students. This experience exceeded my expectations on so many levels!   The scientific part of the summer camp comprised of several workshops and lectures done in Beirut Arab University. Workshops included rotary instrumentation in endodontics, photoshop use in dentistry, laser use and even dental photography. As for the social and extra- curricular activities, we went sightseeing to some of the beautiful areas in Lebanon. Cycling along the beach, exploring Baalbek, Teleferik in Harissa, boat trip in Byblos… could not have asked for more! Not to mention the delicious Lebanese cuisine.   The Lebanese students we met were so kind and lively. They can literally turn any situation into a fun one. It was an unforgettable trip and is highly recommended.

OCTOBER 2020 | ISSUE NO. 1 EXCHANGE PROGRAMS PAGE 33 IVP Floss Jamaica: June 29th-July 7th, 2019 Yara Qawasmi Last year before starting my summer vacation, the idea of going on a dental exchange with a hands-on program struck my mind, so I started searching and found out about Floss Jamaica. I arrived there and met the program supervisors and other dental students coming from all around the world. On the first day, we had a program of spreading oral health awareness in an elementary school and trying to teach kids how to brush and floss. The kids had the purest souls with the most innocent smiles. On the other days, we had a daily program of going to clinics from 8:30 AM-4:30 PM followed by activities they had planned for us. We offered scaling and root planing, extractions, restorative treatment and fluoride varnish application. The patients were overwhelmed, they would thank you indefinitely and you would just feel over the clouds! The feeling you get to offer help to those in need and put every effort you can to alleviate their pain is indescribable.   We went sightseeing to amazing places in Jamaica; the Glistening Waters, where the ocean’s water would glow every time you move, visiting the famous Rick’s Café, drinking their pure coconut water and relaxing beside their crystal-clear beach. Moreover, we learned how to speak the Jamaican English (Jamaican Patois), eat the very famous Jamaican Jerk Chicken and learnt some of their traditions.   Honestly, this 7-day journey was one of a kind and definitely provided me with the best experience I’ve ever had!

OCTOBER 2020 | ISSUE NO. 1 EXCHANGE PROGRAMS PAGE 34 Yogyakarta, Indonesia: July 22nd- August 4th, 2019 Ahd Melhem People have got to get out of their comfort zones at some point of their lives, and Indonesia was the perfect place for me to get out of mine!   I went on a 14 - day program that was a great blend of lectures, training sessions, and field trips to local schools. The educational program included many interesting topics, such as: forensics in dentistry, management of special needs patients, atraumatic restorative treatment (ATR), dental public health policies worldwide, and voluntary projects worldwide. My personal favorite was dental photography by the great Rizal Rizky.   The non-educational program was magical! We visited temples and historical castles, watched a live ballet show, went on a jeep tour to the beach, attended traditional dance classes and went rafting in a breathtaking place. Our Indonesian friends showed great hospitality and made us feel at home. Our experience would not have been this special without them. This program has changed me in ways that I cannot put into words, I most definitely recommend it!

OCTOBER 2020 | ISSUE NO. 1 EXCHANGE PROGRAMS PAGE 35 Clinical Exchange Program, Sicily-Italy: Rama Rashdan It was definitely a pleasure to be part of this two-week clinical exchange that was held in Catania, Sisley, which is an island located in Southern Italy. It is definitely one of the most beautiful places I have ever been to, whether it was Catania, Marzamemi, Taormina, Mount Etna or Palermo. Each city had its own breathtaking beauty.   We had the privilege to learn about new approaches in modern dentistry, especially in the fields of Maxillofacial surgery, Endodontics and Prosthodontics. We also got to meet one of the leading implant companies; Rhein83.   Apart from the lectures, we were also fortunate to observe and assist professional dentists at their own practices. This has definitely left a huge impact on our clinical knowledge and skills.   On top of all what was mentioned, I was extremely lucky to meet international dental students from all around Europe, we became really good friends and even one of the them came to Jordan through our university’s    exchange program just last year! It was an amazing experience, surely looking forward for the next one!

OCTOBER 2020 | ISSUE NO. 1 PAGE 36 DE-LITTER An interview with its founder \"Keeping mother Earth clean!\" Who am I? Each person could operate In their neighborhood remotely; My name Nerissa Abu Hanna. I’ve graduated from the first to keep their neighborhood clean, second to set an German Jordanian University with a bachelor's degree in example to others around them. Architecture. We have a group were we communicate, share our experiences, motivate and locate each other. We use social How did it all start? media to showcase our achievements to motivate others. I’ve always been fond with waste materials. On the streets I Instructions: find litter very annoying but interesting in the compositions and randomness it displays. With my interest in 1.If you’re already going for a walk or grocery shopping, photography I always find myself drawn to documenting take an extra bag to collect litter. them. At home I either up-cycle or reuse trash; paper, bottles, newspaper, plastic…etc. 2.Please take your precaution (wear gloves, use Ever since the pandemic started, I’ve noticed how this earth something to pick the litter up; sticks, forceps..etc., use was recovering from what harm we have done; ozone hole your sanitizer and wash your hands afterwards). is closing, waters are clearing and plants are blooming. It’s like this earth is detoxing. While going for walks and 3.Keep your 1 meter personal distance. grocery shopping something grabbed my attention; a repetitive presence of blue and white on the streets. This What are our future plans? opened my eyes to how badly we can abuse this Earth in 1.Raising awareness in schools and universities about the such a short time. Therefore one day I’ve decided to take a duty of human beings to protect Mother Earth. plastic bag and start collecting gloves and face masks from 2.Raising awareness in dividing litter in each household. the streets. Surprisingly, I’ve managed to collect 197 gloves 3.For each household to have the know-how to recycle, and 11 face masks in a 2-hour walk. Then I thought to reduce, reuse and up cycle. myself; what we can achieve if we all try this out, one 4.Finding places in each neighborhood so that people can neighborhood at a time! divide their litter accordingly (station). 5.Connecting these stations to a mother station. What is ‘De-litter’? A community of people with one thing in common; keeping I’m asking you to join us and let’s ‘DE - LITTER’ the streets of mother Earth clean.   Jordan! Whoever is interested please contact us so we can make the process enjoyable!

OCTOBER 2020 | ISSUE NO. 1 PAGE 37 UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS “The power of the Universal Declaration is the power of ideas to change the world. It inspires us to continue working to ensure that all people can gain freedom, equality and dignity. One vital aspect of this task is to empower people to demand what should be guaranteed: their human rights. This booklet constitutes a modest but significant contribution to that work.” -Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. Article 1 All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood. Article 2 Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. Furthermore, no distinction shall be made on the basis of the political, jurisdictional or international status of the country or territory to which a person belongs, whether it be independent, trust, non-self-governing or under any other limitation of sovereignty. Article 3 Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person. Article 4 No one shall be held in slavery or servitude; slavery and the slave trade shall be prohibited in all their forms. Article 5 No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.

OCTOBER 2020 | ISSUE NO. 1 UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS PAGE 38 Article 6 Everyone has the right to recognition everywhere as a person before the law. Article 7 All are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to equal protection of the law. All are entitled to equal protection against any discrimination in violation of this Declaration and against any incitement to such discrimination. Article 8 Everyone has the right to an effective remedy by the competent national tribunals for acts violating the fundamental rights granted him by the constitution or by law. Article 9 No one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest, detention or exile. Article 10 Everyone is entitled in full equality to a fair and public hearing by an independent and impartial tribunal, in the determination of his rights and obligations and of any criminal charge against him. Article 11 (1) Everyone charged with a penal offence has the right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty according to law in a public trial at which he has had all the guarantees necessary for his defense. (2) No one shall be held guilty of any penal offence on account of any act or omission which did not constitute a penal offence, under national or international law, at the time when it was committed. Nor shall a heavier penalty be imposed than the one that was applicable at the time the penal offence was committed. Article 12 No one shall be subjected to arbitrary interference with his privacy, family, home or correspondence, nor to attacks upon his honour and reputation. Everyone has the right to the protection of the law against such interference or attacks. Article 13 (1) Everyone has the right to freedom of movement and residence within the borders of each state. (2) Everyone has the right to leave any country, including his own, and to return to his country.

OCTOBER 2020 | ISSUE NO. 1 UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS PAGE 39 Article 14 (1) Everyone has the right to seek and to enjoy in other countries asylum from persecution. (2) This right may not be invoked in the case of prosecutions genuinely arising from non- political crimes or from acts contrary to the purposes and principles of the United Nations. Article 15 (1) Everyone has the right to a nationality. (2) No one shall be arbitrarily deprived of his nationality nor denied the right to change his nationality. Article 16 (1) Men and women of full age, without any limitation due to race, nationality or religion, have the right to marry and to found a family. They are entitled to equal rights as to marriage, during marriage and at its dissolution. (2) Marriage shall be entered into only with the free and full consent of the intending spouses. (3) The family is the natural and fundamental group unit of society and is entitled to protection by society and the State. Article 17 (1) Everyone has the right to own property alone as well as in association with others. (2) No one shall be arbitrarily deprived of his property. Article 18 Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance. Article 19 Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance. Article 20 (1) Everyone has the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and association. (2) No one may be compelled to belong to an association.

OCTOBER 2020 | ISSUE NO. 1 UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS PAGE 40 Article 21 (1) Everyone has the right to take part in the government of his country, directly or through freely chosen representatives. (2) Everyone has the right to equal access to public service in his country. (3) The will of the people shall be the basis of the authority of government; this will shall be expressed in periodic and genuine elections which shall be by universal and equal suffrage and shall be held by secret vote or by equivalent free voting procedures. Article 22 Everyone, as a member of society, has the right to social security and is entitled to realization, through national effort and international cooperation and in accordance with the organization and resources of each State, of the economic, social and cultural rights indispensable for his dignity and the free development of his personality. Article 23 1) Everyone has the right to work, to free choice of employment, to just and favourable conditions of work and to protection against unemployment. (2) Everyone, without any discrimination, has the right to equal pay for equal work. (3) Everyone who works has the right to just and favourable remuneration ensuring for himself and his family an existence worthy of human dignity, and supplemented, if necessary, by other means of social protection. (4) Everyone has the right to form and to join trade unions for the protection of his interests. Article 24 Everyone has the right to rest and leisure, including reasonable limitation of working hours and periodic holidays with pay. Article 25 (1) Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control. (2) Motherhood and childhood are entitled to special care and assistance. All children, whether born in or out of wedlock, shall enjoy the same social protection. Article 26 (1) Everyone has the right to education. Education shall be free, at least in the elementary and fundamental stages. Elementary education shall be compulsory. Technical and professional 

OCTOBER 2020 | ISSUE NO. 1 UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS PAGE 41 education shall be made generally available and higher education shall be equally accessible to all on the basis of merit. (2) Education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and to the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. It shall promote understanding, tolerance and friendship among all nations, racial or religious groups, and shall further the activities of the United Nations for the maintenance of peace. (3) Parents have a prior right to choose the kind of education that shall be given to their children. Article 27 (1) Everyone has the right freely to participate in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts and to share in scientific advancement and its benefits. (2) Everyone has the right to the protection of the moral and material interests resulting from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he is the author. Article 28 Everyone is entitled to a social and international order in which the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration can be fully realized. Article 29 (1) Everyone has duties to the community in which alone the free and full development of his personality is possible. (2) In the exercise of his rights and freedoms, everyone shall be subject only to such limitations as are determined by law solely for the purpose of securing due recognition and respect for the rights and freedoms of others and of meeting the just requirements of morality, public order and the general welfare in a democratic society. (3) These rights and freedoms may in no case be exercised contrary to the purposes and principles of the United Nations. Article 30 Nothing in this Declaration may be interpreted as implying for any State, group or person any right to engage in any activity or to perform any act aimed at the destruction of any of the rights and freedoms set forth herein.

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