You are considering a career in dentistry—a highly rewarding profession that offers personal satisfaction, variety, prestige, security, and flexibility. But it is a challenging profession as well, and there are many individuals competing for a limited number of positions at the 56 U.S. dental schools each year. Do you have what it takes to stand out from the competition?

Good grades are only part of the story. You also must prove that you are committed to the study of dentistry, that you are ready for the challenges of dental school, and that you are a well-rounded person. Predental membership in the American Student Dental Association provides you with resources to prepare yourself for dental school and the opportunity for early involvement in organized dentistry.

10. ASDA provides the information you need to choose the program that is right for you.

9. You want to learn about dental school admissions requirements and increase your chances of getting accepted into dental school.

8. You need information on debt management, student loans, and scholarships and want access to ASDA’s members-only financial services.

7. You are curious about what being a dental student is really like.

6. You will impress educators at dental school interviews with your knowledge of current hot topics in dentistry.

5. Networking Opportunities! Joining ASDA immediately connects you with 86% of the nation’s dental students and many predental students like yourself.

4. ASDA provides an early start in organized dentistry and a part in improving dental education and the future of the dental profession.

3. Predental membership is only the beginning-staying involved with ASDA once you begin dental school will provide you with opportunities for invaluable leadership experiences on the local and national level.

2. You want to show that you are committed to dentistry.

1. It is never too early to start preparing for your career in dentistry!

Sign up today to be a predental member by filling out our online application by clicking here