National Leadership Conference 2018

The skills you’ll need to be a successful business owner, team leader and people manager are usually not included in the dental school curriculum. The National Leadership Conference bridges the gap to ensure that you’re a well-rounded leader in the profession of dentistry.
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Build your network

It’s important to start making connections while you’re in dental school, that's why the Wellness Challenge for this month encourages you to build your network. #BeWellASDA

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Career Week

ASDA will hold its first Career Week on August 27-31 to provide resources and help you prepare for graduation and transition to the first step in your career.
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Summer of ASDA

Whether you're traveling far or staying close to home, share your summer adventures with #SummerofASDA
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ASDA is a national student-run organization that protects and advances the rights, interests and welfare of dental students. Learn about us

New & Noteworthy

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ASDAnet.org wins award
ASDA’s website redesign was honored with a bronze award at the 38th Annual EXCEL Awards, presented by Association Media & Publishing. 
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Wellness Month 2018
We are just weeks away from this year's Wellness Month. How will your chapter participate? 
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National calendar
Keep up with ASDA events on this useful calendar. Chapter and district leaders can add their own events as well.
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Chapter Map
ASDA has a chapter at each of the 66 dental schools in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Use this map to locate dental schools and find contact information for each ASDA chapter. 
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Mouthing Off

ASDA's award-winning blog publishes stories for anyone with an interest in a career in dentistry or the dental profession. Read, subscribe or contribute your story for publication. 

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Member Spotlight

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Sara Ha
I think I’ll make a good dentist because I love to meet and talk with new people! A lot of people are really afraid of the dentist, but being personable and caring can make all the difference for a nervous patient. 
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Michele M. Collins
I understand that the years as a student are supposed to be the most free in terms of time, but everything seems to always be scheduled around classes and tests. I can’t wait for the day I can choose one of those Groupon getaway packages and randomly fly across seas and explore new territory. 
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Scarlett Woods
Being a leader requires a lot of different qualities, but I feel truly great leaders have an extraordinary ability to bring out the best in others. A great leader gets to know the people surrounding him/her and knows their strengths. 
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Advocacy

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ASDA members address opioids
In 2018, ASDA members developed policy encouraging dental schools to provide education on evidence-based prescribing and resources to address opioids with patients. See what other actions dental students are taking to fight the opioid epidemic.   
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Publications

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Embracing diversity
The August issue of Contour explores some of the differences that make our world such a unique place to live in. Learn how some cultural traditions and dental habits can affect your role as a dentist, see how one school's club is supporting its LGBTQ+ community and get the basics on potential challenges in treating geriatric patients.
Latest issue: August 2018
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