General Meeting December 4th, 2014

Announcements!

Dental Shadowing Opportunity Dr. Kent Toca, DDS Cal State University, Fullerton - Alumni USC School of Dentistry Graduate Office Location: Garden Grove, CA Contact: Christopher Nano, RDA, CDA CSUF PDS President

Loma Linda University Open House Sunday, January 25 th, :30am – 3pm

The American Student Dental Association is a national student-run organization which protects and advances the rights, interests, and welfare of students pursuing careers in dentistry.

Why ASDA????

What is ASDA? It represents students with a unified voice and provides information, education, advocacy, and services. The association introduces lifelong involvement in organized dentistry, and promotes change for the betterment of the profession.

The ASDA Issues… Protects and advocates students’ position on issues such as licensure procedures and exams The students’ voice to the ADA House of Delegates Advocates fairness and equality in the dental school environment. Promotes self governance among dental students.

UCLA, WesternU, Loma Linda, Etc… Dental School ASDA Chapters 2012 IDEAL ASDA Chapter 2013 Most Outstanding School Newspaper 2014 Most Outstanding Membership 2013 Most Outstanding Communication

So, why as a CSUF undergrad should join ASDA????

Top 10 Reasons To Apply For Pre-dental ASDA Membership…

10. ASDA provides information about specific dental programs to help you find your “perfect school”

9. You want to learn more 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

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

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

3. Pre-dental membership is only the beginning- staying involved with ASDA once you begin dental school,it 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. It is never too early to start preparing for your career in dentistry!

And most importantly… 1. Become involved in protecting your future profession!!!

Pre-Dental Membership $63 annually! How to Join???

Winter Break: ASDA UCLA Event!!! Wednesday, January 14, 2015 “Hello Chris! The ASDA Committee are so excited to be hosting CSU Fullerton at our UCLA Shadow Day on Wednesday Jan 14th! Please send me your number of attendees (max 25) at your earliest convenience. Here is your schedule for the day: 10:45 AM Arrive at UCLA SOD - Please meet out in front of the main clinic 11: :00 Sit in on a 1st year class (Dental Anatomy) 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch with dental students - lunch can be purchased at the Health Sciences cafeteria. 1:00 - 2:00 Tour of the School of Dentistry 2:00 - 2:50 Meeting with Dr. Bibb (Associate Dean) 3:00 - 3:45 Presentation on 2018 class statistics/How to get into dental school. 3:45 - 4:30 ASDA presentation”

Questions????