UB Dental provides a wide range of opportunities for students to get involved. Student organizations have an important impact in providing efficient learning environments for students, and can serve as an intermediate for academics, leadership involvement, and building friendships with peers.
ASDA Buffalo - American Student Dental Association
Purpose
ASDA Buffalo serves as the umbrella for student organizations, welcoming all members to participate and get involved at our school and discover where they can exercise their talents.
Use the expanders below to learn more about ASDA's Committees!
ASDA Advocacy helps to keep dental students involved in what is going on in the dental healthcare world while they are still in school, giving us a way to help patients get appropriate care before we are school.
The ASDA Interprofessional Relations group aims to improve communication and collaboration between various professions and provide opportunities for our students to learn about the facets involved in holistic patient care.
The ASDA Wellness Committee works to provide students with a way to maximize their wellness in 5 categories: physical, emotional, intellectual, environmental, and occupational.
ASDA sustainability’s mission is to bring together faculty and students to learn about making sustainable differences on our campus and on our planet. As future dental professionals our goal is to create an environmentally aware community of people that strive for a better tomorrow.
AADMD - American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry
Purpose
To increase quality and access to care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
To host events and outreach programs focused on serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Our mission is to lead institutions and individuals in the dental education communication to address contemporary issues influencing education, research, and the delivery of oral healthcare for the overall health and safety of the public.
Alpha Omega is an International Dental Fraternity with members in over 125 student and alumni chapters worldwide.
AO's Buffalo Chapter is devoted to providing you a sense of camaraderie and support throughout your years as a dental student, as well as fostering relationships with UB Dental alumni and distinguished professionals in the field.
UB Dental Chess Club is an educational organization that promotes mental health and a leisure activity by engaging in the world's most famous board game!
Chess Club welcomes players of all levels, from beginner to advanced.
The UB Chapter of CMDA seeks to encourage, equip, and connect healthcare students and professionals interested in improving patient care through the integration of faith and health.
DSRG is an association of dental students with an objective to faciliate, support, and promote research-related activities in dental school.
The student research program provides an opportunity for dental students to become involved in research during the academic year, as well as the summer intersession period.
Delta Sigma Delta is an international dental fraternity committed to excellence in dentistry, camaraderie of members, and a strong presence in the local community.
GSSA is a national student-run organization dedicated to educating medical and dental students about Global Surgery and Global Dentistry, and creating a network of students interested in the field.
HDA is dedicated to both Hispanic cultural awareness and community service.
Through community outreach efforts, such as clothing drives and health fairs, we aim to promote oral health in not only the Hispanic community, but for other underserved populations as well.
OMFS Interest Group - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Interest Group
Purpose
OMFS is a student-run organization to help students build a strong foundation in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery by expanding their scope of knowledge and clinical exposure in oral surgery.
To plan and implement Pre-Dental events, both in-person and virtually, to expose Pre-Dental students to dental education, UBSDM, and the application process.
To encourage and assist Pre-Dental students in pursuing careers in dentistry.
The UB Prosthodontics Club works to cultivate an interest in and develop a passion for prosthodontics by creating an environment that encourages participation and engagement through collective learning.
DSTI Club strives to provide opportunities for students and faculty within the dental school to learn about current and new technology and innovations within the dental field.
The Student Professionalism and Ethics Association in Dentistry is a national, student-driven association that was established to promote and support students' lifelong commitments to ethical behavior, in order to benefit the patients they serve and to further the dental profession.
UB myFace acts as a branch for myFace, the leading non-profit organization for supporting patients with craniofacial abnormalities.
The organization focuses on changing the faces - and transforming the lives - of children and adults with facial differences, such as cleft lip and palate.
This club educates dental students on how to provide access to holistic comprehensive care, education, resources, and support that pave the way for better outcomes for those impacted by craniofacial conditions.
To promote health and fitness amongst dental students by providing a safe running and walking community.
To promote stress relief, mental health, and wellness through an active lifestyle.
To provide an opportunity for community building and networking with peers.
Endodontics Club
Purpose
UB Endodontics Club is looking to inform and inspire future Endodontists and General Dentists to pursue Endodontics as a career or make it a critical part of their practices.
Our goal is to help students at UB School of Dental Medicine find opportunities within our school to learn more about Endodontics.