Dental Student Essay Contests:

Matriculated dental students are invited to submit essays on any topic related to anesthesia in dentistry to the Anesthesiology Dental Student Essay Contest. Post-doctoral/residents are invited to submit essays on any topic related to anesthesia in dentistry to the Anesthesiology Post-Doctoral Student Essay Contest. Clear and concise expression, logical thought and originality will be the main criteria for evaluation. The first place winner in each contest will receive a certificate of recognition and a $1000 as well as travel and lodging expenses to cover attendance at that year's ADSA Annual Session. The second place winner recieves a certificate of recognition and $500.

Manuscripts must be 5,000 words or less. Papers should be submitted to adsahome@mac.com. The author's name, mailing address and telephone number should appear on the cover page. The name and address of the entrant's school should appear on the cover page of the manuscript. Deadline: Nov. 1. Contact: American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, Suite 780, 211 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60611; phone: 312-664-8270.