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 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.
- Through events held both in-person and virtually, the committee strives to assist students interested in potentially pursuing a career in dentistry on both a local and nationwide level. The committee offers educational and informational content for pre-dental students with the goal of assisting any and all interested individuals with the dental school application process.
- Pre-dental students can gain invaluable exposure to the dental field through participating in the mentorship program, attending virtual webinars, and participating in hands-on activities at the dental school. In this way, the Pre-Dental committee strives to inform individuals about the field, inspire them to pursue the field of dentistry and encourage them to be a part of the UBSDM family.
ASDA Pre-Dental Instagram Page
Pre-Dental Path Guide
- Pre-Dental guide that includes advice on receiving more interviews (letters of interest vs. intent), common interview questions, shadowing, and personal statements - done by third-year student, Tina Fadel, with her personal experiences @smilesofwisdom.
Scan the code for the Pre-Dental Path Guide
ASDA Pre-Dental Mentor Program
- 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.
Are you interested in having a dental school mentor from UBSDM?
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?
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:
- July 15, 2025
First Fridays In School Visits
Visit the Pre-Clinical and Clinical facilities of UBSDM with a current dental student!
Every first Friday of the month
Upcoming Dates:
Stay Tuned!
Time: 12 pm - 1 pm OR 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.
ASDA Pre-Dental Impressions Day is a chance for prospective applicants to explore our program! You will have the opportunity to tour our school, meet faculty, and ask questions to our panel of current dental students. Breakfast and lunch will be served, register now with the QR code provided or the link below to secure your spot!
Date: Saturday, June 28th
Time: 8am - 2pm
Location: Diefendorf Hall Room 147, 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!
ASDA Pre-Dental Webinar - Tackling the ADEA AADSAS
- 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!
Attention Pre-Dental Societies! UBSDM ASDA Wants to Meet with You!
Current UBSDM students will be hosting presentations for individual pre-dental societies over Zoom!
Some Topics We Plan to Cover:
- Why dentistry?
- Why should you apply to UBSDM?
- What is dental school really like?
- Plus time for questions at the end!
If your pre-dental society is interested, please send us an email to schedule a presentation: ubasdapd@buffalo.edu
We hope to see you soon!
That's a fantastic idea! Offering presentations to college students interested in dentistry is a great way to:
- Generate interest: Spark curiosity and passion for the field.
- Provide valuable information: Offer insights into dental school, career paths, and the realities of the profession.
- Recruit future talent: Connect with bright and motivated individuals who may become future colleagues.
- Build community outreach: Position yourselves as a resource and contribute to the education of aspiring dentists.
