Information about ConnASDA.

1. An introduction to our ASDA chapter at UConn Dental

2. What is ASDA?
 American Student Dental Association
 Largest national organization solely dedicated to
dental student concerns
 87% membership amongst dental students
 18,000 members from 61 U.S. dental schools
Mission: “The American Student Dental Association is a national student-run
organization that protects and advances the rights, interests and welfare of
dental students. It introduces students to lifelong involvement in organized
dentistry and provides services, information, education, representation and
advocacy”

3. How does Uconn ASDA work?
 ASDA Members: We want EVERYONE to
become a member and have the opportunity to
get involved!
 Board: Enthusiastic group of students who work
to coordinate the various events ASDA sponsors
throughout the year – we’re always open to
other student ideas and help in executing great
activities!

4. Why Join?
 Mentoring
 Social events
 Community service
opportunities
 Lunch and Learns
 Advocacy
 Publications
 National involvement
opportunities
 Discounted Services

5. Lunch and Learns
 Free lunch and
education on dental
products, employment
opportunities, and
specialties
 Pizza, Panera, Olive
Garden, Chinese, Indian,
etc.

6. Mentoring
 Wax and Relax
 Chill and Drill
 Nerves & Hors
d’oeuvres

7. Social Events
 Baseball games
 Apple Picking
 Welcome Back BBQ
 Oktoberfest
 Holiday Party
 St. Patty’s Day Party

8. Community Service
 Hartford Marathon – Give
Back a Smile Charity
 Give Kids a Smile
 Lifelong Smiles

9. Leadership Opportunities & Connections to
Other Dental Schools
 UConn Board Positions
 CSDA involvement
 District 1 Positions
 National Meetings
 National Positions

10. Advocacy
 Legislative Week
 National Lobby Day

11. Publications

12. www.CTASDA.org

13. Other Benefits
 $100 cash rewards when you apply for the ASDA
credit card through Bank of America
 ADA Membership – includes disability and life
insurance during school and residency
 Exclusive discount on malpractice insurance
through Medical Protective
 Discounts at Office Depot and Office Max
 Discount on Crack the DAT (10%) – Board prep
material
 Many more!

14. So What Now?
 Fill out a membership form
 Sign up online for Free Life
and Disability Insurance
 Stay tuned for 1st
year rep elections
 Start enjoying all
the perks of
membership!