WHAT IS ASDA?

Mission Statment

The American Student Dental Association is a national student-run organization that protects and advances the rights, interests, and welfare of dental students. It introduces students to lifelong involvement in organized dentistry and provides services, information, education, representation, and advocacy.

Vision Statement

To advance the dental profession by developing exemplary leaders and inspiring member advocacy.

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Being a part of ASDA has a ton of great deals and offers

Apparel

• Figs

Insurance

• MedPro

• MemberOptions

Student Loans, Personal Loans, Banking

• College Ave

• Panacea Financial

School Supplies and Shipping

• ODP

• UPS

• Lenovo

Test Prep and Learning Resources

• Bootcamp

 Chapter Grants

• Chapters can apply and earn up to $500 in grants from ASDA to fund any activities planned.

• Applications close October 1st, so get your applications in!

  https://www.asdanet.org/index/programs-events/chapter-grants

2026 Membership Year

• The new membership year opens on September 4th

ASDA Fever Week

• Need assistance or resources for ASDA week? Check out the link below!

  https://www.asdanet.org/index/get-involved/chapter-management-resources/asda-fever-week-and-new-student-orientation-resources-and-support

Excellence in Leadership Award

• If you know somebody who has made significant contributions in leadership to ASDA and organized dentistry, definitely nominate them for ASDA's Excellence in Leadership Award!

• Nominations for this award are due August 28. Nomination link is below.

  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSew6tCVpFm55bX_871Iz7NdZN_TA9xwNtp0XhIzrnAAMkBwFA/viewform 

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