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Student Organizations
All students are free to join University organizations.
For those who wish to hold an appointed or elected office there
are certain University rules one must follow. Check your eligibility
by reviewing the University of Florida's Student Guide section
on "Student
Organizations." The official College of Dentistry student
organizations are listed below.
American
Student Dental Association
(ASDA)
Established in 1971, the American Student Dental Association has
addressed the needs of dental students nationwide for almost 30
years. It is the nation’s largest organization of dental
students with a membership that boasts about 86% of all students.
ASDA enjoys a close, fraternal relationship with the ADA yet maintains
a political and financial autonomy; it is an association administered
by and for the students. The ASDA’s governing body has a
national president, two vice-presidents, ten trustees from the
ten national regions and twelve consultants who represent students
on the education, hospitals, insurance, legislation, minority
affairs, national board examinations, practice management and
public health committees, to name but a few. These same
consultants represent ASDA on the corresponding councils of the
ADA. The House of Delegates is made up of two students from
each school, the ASDA president and president-elect. These
two delegates hold a voting seat at the national convention where
the issues of importance are decided. ASDA National web site:
http://www.asdanet.org/
UF ASDA website: http://asdaufchapter.technolojik.com/
UF ASDA Officers:
President: Anthea Drew (2003)
President-elect: Philip Gibson (2004)
Vice President: Judd Reed (2003)
Treasurer: Tony Koagel (2003)
Career Guidance Networker: Matt Ticola (2003)
Legislative Liaison: Shelly Donegan (2003)
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jim Ruskin
Christian
Dental Society (CDS)
The Christian Dental Society is a fellowship and service organization
that functions to provide oral health care to those in need.
For over a century, CDS has been a leader in dental missions worldwide.
The local CDS Chapter strives to provide its members with fellowship
and the local community with dental outreach programs. CDS National
web site: http://www.christiandental.org
CDA Officers:
President: Susie Oakes (2003)
Vice Presidents: Stephanie Reeder and Valerie Minor (2003)
Secretary: Matt Ticola (2003)
Treasurer: Mike Thomasino (2003)
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Henry Gremillion
Dentistry College Council
(DCC)
Each dental class elects four students to serve on the Dentistry
College Council. DCC's motto is: “Serving the College, the
University and the Community.” The college council initiates
several events each year including Gator Expo, the homecoming
float, Mighty Molar 5K run, Club Expo and the student directory.
In addition, the DCC is in charge of student elections.
Each year during the summer semester, students are nominated to
serve as class officers and as members of five standing committees
of the college:
- Admissions
Committee
- Clinical
Affairs Committee
- Curriculum
Committee
- Student
Affairs Committee
- Student
Performance Evaluation Committee
Students
are elected for one-year terms but may be reelected by their class
in subsequent years.
After
students are nominated, a ballot is printed for each class and
students are given a specified time period during which they may
vote. The ballots are counted by at least two members of
the DCC and the results posted.
UFCD
DCC Officers:
President: Mike Barbick (2003)
Vice President: David Beach (2003)
Secretary: Stephanie Reeder (2003)
Treasurer: Kevin O'Shaughnessy (2004)
Advisor: Dr. Marc Gale
L.H.
Taylor Society for Women Dentists
The L. H. Taylor Society for Women Dentists was named after the
first female dental graduate and was organized in 1991.
The purpose of the club is to provide opportunities for educational
enrichment and support among group members; to assist in the advancement
of dental education through interaction between students, faculty,
and other professionals; to create a socially interactive atmosphere
where members may share experiences and ideas; to educate dental
students by having guest speakers who can provide practical information
regarding business and patient management. Student
Government - UFCD Each class of students has elected student
governement officers which includes: President, Vice President,
Secretary, Treasurer, and Historian. Class composites in PDF file
format can be found on the
UFCD Student Government web page.
Hispanic
Student Dental Association
(HSDA)
The objectives of the HSDA are as follows: To promote
a viable academic and social environment and to contribute to
the welfare of Hispanic dental students; to provide a voice for
the Hispanic dental students at the University of Florida College
of Dentistry; to educate and involve its members in the social,
moral, and ethical obligations of the profession of dentistry;
to promote the oral health to all people with an emphasis on the
Hispanic community; and to stimulate interest and encourage entry
of Hispanics into oral health careers. HSDA National web site:
http://www.hdassoc.org/
UF
HSDA Officers :
President: Elizabeth Patino (2004)
Vice President: Anabelle Natalie (2005)
Secretary: Brandon Alegre (2005)
Treasurer: Frankie Gomez (2005)
Social Chair: Rafael Urbino (2004)
Faculty Advisors: Dr. Fred Brown & Dr. Nelson Logan
Student
National Dental Association (SNDA)
The SNDA was founded in 1972 in Nashville. The organization
is affiliated with the National
Dental Association which was the first organized form of
dentistry in the United States. The goals of SNDA are to
promote oral health in minorities as well as provide support for
academic and professional success of its members.
UF
SNDA Officers:
President: Clayton Ricks (2002)
Vice President: Demitrick LeCorn (2002)
Treasurer: Kiono Barnes (2004)
Advisor: Dr. Nelson Logan
Dental
Fraternities
There are three active professional fraternities at the University
of Florida College of Dentistry: Delta Sigma Delta, Alpha Omega,
and Psi Omega. Membership in fraternities is purely voluntary
and provides community and University services as well as professional
and social activities.
UF
Psi Omega Officers:
President: Jen Bass (2002)
President-elect: John Nale (2003)
Secretary: Amy Bryan (2003)
Treasurer: David Beach (2003)
Chaplain: John McKissock (2002)
Community Service: Emily Yasmer (2002)
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jim Haddix
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