ASDA was established to connect, support and advance the needs of students pursuing a career in the field of dentistry. As a member, you have the power of organized dentistry at your fingertips.
Organized dentistry is dentists and future practitioners joining together to further their professional interests. Thanks to organized dentistry, there are loan programs tailored specifically for dental students, avenues for resolving student grievances and unfair school policies and opportunities to network and develop relationships with local, state and national leaders in the dental community. Membership gives you exclusive access to these advantages as well as other benefits such as credit card programs, group insurance plans, and car rental discounts.
ASDA Predoctoral Members
ASDA enriches our predoctoral members by providing:
Influence & Advocacy
- Your membership increases the collective power of students to impact dental education and the profession
- Doors open for you to participate with dentists in shaping the practice of dentistry, your chosen career
- Access to legislators to influence and educate them about dental care, delivery modes, licensure and reimbursement policies
- Build relationships with industry partners and firms
Financial benefits
- Free life insurance, discounted health insurance, and discounts on test preparation materials and books
- Education on debt management and consumer loans
Learning experiences beyond the school environment
- Interactive experiences with seasoned dental professionals
- Leadership skills you’ll need when you begin practice
- Networking with peers and opportunity to share knowledge
Recognition
- You gain instant credibility by joining the premier student dental association
- Awarded for your outstanding achievements and efforts
Personal and professional enrichment
- Volunteer opportunities to gain leadership experience
- Collegiality and fellowship—new and often lifetime friendships
- You are a peer among leaders who will shape your profession
In-the-know
- Insider knowledge about events and issues that will impact you as a student and your practice when you graduate
- Access to award-winning publications and our website, which serves as portal to valuable dental resources
The chance to make a difference
- Reaching stakeholders to influence public policy
- Supporting dentistry’s public service programs to educate and deliver care
- Having a voice in the solutions to the access to care issue
ASDA Predental Members
ASDA enriches our predental members by providing:
Learning experiences beyond the school environment
- Resources to prepare for dental school
- Interactive experiences with dental students and faculty
- Early involvement in organized dentistry
Personal and professional enrichment
- Access to those who can assist and mentor you
- Stand out from the competition and increase your chances of getting into dental school
- Collegiality and fellowship—new and often lifetime friendships
- You are among leaders who will shape your profession
In-the-know
- Learn first-hand from dental students what dental school is really like
- Access to award-winning publications and our website, which serves as portal to valuable dental resources
- Insider knowledge about issues that will impact you now as a predental student and when you enter dental school
Financial
- Discounts on DAT exam preparation materials and books
- Education on debt management and consumer loans
Recognition
- Membership makes you a recognized member of your chosen profession
- You gain instant credibility by joining the premier student dental association
The chance to make a difference
- Exposure to stakeholders to influence public policy
- Supporting dentistry’s public service programs that educate and deliver care
- Opportunity to have a voice in the solutions to the access to care issue