Meet Our IDP Students

International Dentist Program Class of 2026 students in pre-clinic.

Class Instagram Pages

  • Each dental class has a student run Instagram account featuring student highlights, upcoming events, milestones, and more! 
  • It is a great way for current students to connect with one another, and gives prospective students a glimpse into life here at UB. 

Current IDP Students

Afia Anwar Khan

Afia Anwar Khan is a current D3 student. She completed her BDS from Pondicherry University in India. During her BDS, she organized and participated in several dental camps providing dental care to underserved infants, children, and adults. She was also the President of a Federal Organization in India committed to empowering girl children and promoting their education.

At UB, she's the Pre-Health Chair for SNDA (Buffalo Chapter) and an IDP Liaison in UB's Wellness Task Force, focusing on student, faculty, and patient well-being. 

Beyond her academic and leadership roles, Afia guides international students through their dental journeys via her Instagram page, Dr. Dentastic. She shares her own experiences and readily addresses any questions, offering valuable support to those navigating the process.

Explore Dr. Dentastic through the link below!

Headshot of Afia Anwar Khan.
Headshot of Leena Garg.

Leena Garg

Leena Garg is a current D4 student. Where her passion ushers her into dentistry, her compassion makes her give back to society.

She ran a community mobile campaign called Tooth Carvers for a decade in India. Apart from serving patients, she has helped more than 500 international dentists secure US DDS program admissions as a Director of Caapid Simplified. Also, she is our ASDA Committee member and Secretary of the GSSA club.

Feel free to follow Leena's journey on her instagram page. You can also follow the Caapid Simplified YouTube page to see some more of her content! Check out both through the links below.

CONTACT OUR IDP ADMISSIONS OFFICE

  • IDP Admissions
    School of Dental Medicine
    315 Squire Hall
    University at Buffalo
    Buffalo, NY  14214