Prospective Student Mentorship
The ASDA Pre-Dental Committee aspires to bridge the gap between pre-dental education and dental school. The committee is comprised of current UBSDM dental students with knowledge and experience in different areas such as mentorship, webinars, and event coordination.
- The ASDA Pre-Dental Committee, made up of current University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (UBSDM) students, works to bridge the gap between pre-dental education and dental school. The committee uses their knowledge and experience in mentorship, webinars, and event coordination to help prospective students.
- The committee hosts in-person and virtual events to help students nationwide who are interested in a career in dentistry. Through these events, they provide educational and informational content about the dental school application process.
- Participating in the mentorship program, attending virtual webinars, and joining hands-on activities at the dental school gives pre-dental students invaluable exposure to the dental field. The Pre-Dental Committee aims to inform and inspire students about dentistry and encourage them to join our school.
ASDA Pre-Dental Instagram Page
Pre-Dental Path Guide
- The Pre-Dental guide provides advice on how to navigate the application process so you can receive and interview.
- Topics include letters of interest vs. intent, common interview questions, shadowing, and personal statements.
- The predental path was crated by Dr. Tina Fadel, Class of 2025 graduate. @smilesofwisdom.
Are you interested in having a dental student mentor?
- Do you have questions about applying to dental school, taking the DAT, undergraduate course requirements, interviewing, writing the personal statement, and/or life as a dental student?
- The mentorship program here at UBSDM serves as a way for pre-dental students to have a direct connection with a current dental student!
- The goal of the UBSDM mentorship program is to guide future pre-dental students through their journey to dental school (hopefully to UBSDM) and act as an additional resource they can utilize for any questions they have along the way.
- Each mentor is required to reach out to their mentee at least once every semester, to ensure that there is an open line of communication between the two.
ASDA Pre-Dental Office Hours - Ask your questions!
Follow on Instagram: @ubsdm_pre_dental
You can ask questions about and discuss Dental School with UBSDM's Office of Student Affairs and student members of the ASDA Pre-Dental Committee!
Hosted on Instagram Live 12-1 pm Every 3rd Tuesday of the Month!
Upcoming Dates:
- September 23, 2025
Friday Dental Drop-In
Visit the Pre-Clinical and Clinical facilities of UBSDM with a current dental student!
Upcoming Dates: Friday, October 3rd
Time: 4 pm - 5 pm
Location: Squire Hall Welcome Center (first floor) on UB South Campus
Registration is required. There is no fee. Limited space available! Register here
Admissions staff will be on hand to answer questions
For a more formal tour and informational session, check out our Open House dates
Please contact us at ubasdapd@buffalo.edu if you have any questions.
- The ASDA Buffalo Pre-Dental Committee invites you to our UB Dental Fall 2025 Open House!
- Come visit our campus and work on your hand skills with current UBSDM students. This year, our event will be soap carving. You will have the opportunity to talk with faculty and students, take a tour of our school, gain a better understanding of dental school, and ask any questions you may have!
- This event is open to all current undergraduate students, current graduate students, and those who have graduated from college or university. This event is not intended for high school students.
- Registration is required by October 8th. There is no fee for this in-person event. Please contact us at ubasdapd@buffalo.edu if you have any questions.
Date: Saturday, November 1st
Time: 8am - 2pm
Location: Harriman Ballroom, UB South Campus
- The ASDA Pre-Dental Committee focuses on making pre-dental information accessible, informative, and fun through virtual, interactive webinars.
- Webinar topics range from DAT and interview tips to webinars all about the admissions process, gap years, and life in dental school.
- Webinars will also be advertised on the pre-dental social media page, @ubsdm_pre_dental on Instagram. Come join us to hear from our guest speakers and current students!
Tackling the ADEA AADSAS
Your Personal Statement
- Tooth Be Told is a podcast by dental students right here at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine where we share advice and discuss our experiences both inside and outside the classroom.
- Whether you're considering dentistry as a career or already a fellow dental student, The Tooth Be Told podcast is the place to learn straight from the roots!
We offer online zoom presentations to pre-dental clubs, student groups, and undergradutate classes. Our presentations can be customized to cover various dental school topics such as:
- Why dentistry? What is dental school really like?
- The application process. Taking the DAT.
- Why should you consider applying to UBSDM?
