ASDA Mission Statement:

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.

ASDA Ethics Code:

The American Student Dental Association recognizes the importance of high ethical standards in the dental school setting. For an understanding of ethics in the didactic and clinical environments, please click here to view the American Student Dental Assocation Code of Ethics.

ASDA Benefits:

As a member of the American Student Dental Association, many benefits and discounts are available for your use. Brief details of what these benefits and discounts are listed below:

Financial Services

    · Bank of America Credit Card Plans

    · GL Advisor

Wireless Service

    · T-Mobile

Educational Resources

    · The Next DDS

    · Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions

Insurance

    · ADA Insurance Plans: Life & Disability Insurance

    · GEICO Insurance: Automobile

    · GEICO Insurance: Renter’s & Homeowner’s Insurance

    · Medical Protective: Malpractice Insurance

    · UnitedHealthcare Student Resources: Student Injury & Sickness Plan

ADA Student Membership

    · ADA Student Membership

Complimentary Publications

    · ASDA News

    · Mouth

    · Word of Mouth Newsletter

    · Getting Through Dental School: ASDA’s Guide for Dental Students Handbook

    · Getting Into Dental School: ASDA’s Guide for Predental Students Handbook

Discounted Publications

    · National Board Dental Examination Preparation Materials

    · ASDA Guide To Postdoctoral Programs (Volumes 1-3)

For more information about ASDA membership, please go to the following web address: http://www.asdanet.org/memberresources.aspx.