Connecting with current students and alumni is a great way to learn about the experience you'll have at the UB School of Dental Medicine. Be sure to follow us on Instagram to get a glimpse of life at the UBSDM!
Check out these channels to get a glimpse of life at the UB School of Dental Medicine!
Michelle Li, DDS '27
Michelle is a third-year dental student who serves as Secretary of ASDA and is actively involved as the Social Media Chair for both ASDA’s Pre-Dental Committee and the Dental Student Research Group. Originally from Toronto, she has a passion for traveling and photography, which she enjoys sharing through her experiences.
Since moving to Buffalo, Michelle has embraced exploring the local community—from discovering new cafés and restaurants to visiting nearby state parks. One of her favorite local spots is Bar-Bill Tavern, known for its wings.
Michelle is enthusiastic about her journey at UB and enjoys connecting with prospective students, offering insight into dental school life through her social media presence.
Abel Tefera, DDS '26
Abel is a fourth-year dental student and co-historian for the Class of 2026. He is a Buffalo native, and his family is from Ethiopia. He has been doing videography and photography for a couple of years and started a business in 2022 called ATProductionswny.
Now he takes pictures and makes videos of his dental journey that can be found on his social media. He is excited to be at UBSDM and wants to show pre-dental students what it is like to attend the school through his videos.
Amr Eldesouky, DDS '26
Amr is a fourth-year dental student. He is the supply representative for the class of 2026 and the Web Master for ASDA. Amr is also the treasurer for the Pros Society, Chess Club, and MDSA.
He is from Egypt and moved to the United States at the age of 15 and has been living in Brooklyn, NY since then. When not finishing projects in the lab, Amr enjoys trying new coffee places, playing soccer, basketball, and video games.
Amr uses his Instagram accountto share his journey as a dental student at UB and to connect with pre-dental students and other dental students like him.
Tina Fadel, DDS, '25
Tina Fadel is a recent alumnus of the program. Originally from Beirut, Lebanon, Tina completed her undergraduate studies in Greenville, South Carolina.
While in Buffalo, Tina loved trying new restaurants, with WingNutz being her favorite spot for wings in Buffalo. Tina enjoys sharing her journey as a dental student on social media and connecting with other pre-dental and dental students through @smilesofwisdom on Instagram!
