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INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DENTAL STUDENTS No. 1, 2017

NOVEMBER2017 10. What are some pieces of advice that you can offer to females in order for them to break into the male-dominated fields, and emerge successful? We are born to be equal. Take all many chances that life can offer and make the best of it. 11. Since you are popularly known for being the one who paved the way for Asia to play a bigger role in IADS, what can you say is the biggest factor for you to have succeeded? One of the reasons why I got involved in IADS was the full support from my University. We created an international program where every student from all around the world could come in contact with the different kinds of experience we have in Indonesia. With this program, I was able to join the international dental community. 12. Asian countries are more actively participating in IADS as the years go by, what, in your opinion, could be the greatest contribution the Asian community can bring to IADS? Asia Pacific region is very large and there is so much potential and so many chances that it can offer. For example, I saw some active countries hosted exchange programs and scientific programs or even voluntary programs for IADS and in 2014, Indonesia was the host of IADS and YDW dental congress. Recently, I saw good enthusiasm from Asia Pacific country members to join any IADS project. All we need to do is to give the courage and support for Asia Pacific region to get more involved in the IADS. 13. So, you were able to host the Annual Dental Congress of IADS and YDW in 2014? Please tell us a bit about how you were able to organize this huge congress, and also share with us the aspects that you found most challenging and most rewarding. Yes, I was the Director of IADS and YDW World Dental Congress back in 2014. It was pretty cool based on the reviews from the participants. The most challenging part was to offer the same vision for all committee members. The hardest part is always working with people on something about which everyone has their own opinion, work ethic, understanding and standards. So, it took so much effort just to get every member of LOC to be on the same page as me. Also, when it comes to be put into practice, everything is challenging but if we anticipate the possible inconveniences then we can make everything run smoothly. 14. What makes voluntary work so special to you and is there a specific moment that made you realize that voluntary work is your calling? Yes, voluntary work is my calling. It is something that I always want to do in my life, helping people in need, educating people to increase their health awareness and having a good impact on the community. It's my passion and my adventure. 15. Dental Summer Camp in Indonesia appears to be what has everyone captivated recently. Please tell us about it. International Dental Summer School was established in 2010. It offered educational and social programs. The educational program itself contains classes, workshops, skills lab and voluntary work. For the social program, it offers city tour and cultural exchange. It has been amazing 7 years with IDSS. We started with baby steps and now we are growing to be better with time. 16. What can students gain from participating in Dental Summer Camps like the one in Indonesia? This program allows the participants to experience what Indonesian dentists experience in real life, in which the population and service provision are the biggest challenges. 17. Do you feel that Dental Summer Camps should be incorporated into IADS’s activity roster? International Dental Summer School has been cooperated with IADS as the main exchange program and voluntary program, and I believe this cooperation will keep going on in the future. 18. YDW is seen like a level-up from IADS and some kind of transitional bridge between IADS and FDI. You are currently in an executive position in this organization and it’s your second year now. What was your motivation in seeking to be active in YDW after “graduating” from IADS and how did you achieve your current position? I have been working with YDW since 2015. I worked as the Editor for 2 years and this year I was elected to be General Secretary of YDW. Somehow, I can't stop working with IADS and IADS Alumni because it’s what makes me feel alive. I want to contribute as much as I can for this good cause. Besides, working in organizations like IADS and YDW is the most awesome thing I can do for myself. 19. Do you have any ideas on how we can encourage more young dentists, IADS alumni to be active in YDW? We have programs that fit all young dentists for example we had Young Dentists Forum and International voluntary project within the standards of young dentists every year. Those programs can fulfill what young dentists require. 20. For a 25-year-old organization, YDW is less renown compared to FDI and IADS. Speaking from the executive position you hold, what future do you see for YDW and do you have any plans to increase its popularity in the long run? 17

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