Linda Niessen, DMD, Honored by American Student Dental Association as 2017 Paragon Award Winner
The American Student Dental Association honors Dr. Linda Niessen, dean and professor at Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine, with its highest honor, the Paragon Award. - February 28, 2017
ASDA Executive Director Named Honorary Fellow in American College of Dentists
Nancy Honeycutt, CAE, executive director of the American Student Dental Association, received honorary fellowship in the American College of Dentists at the group’s annual convocation on Oct. 20, 2016. Honorary Fellowship in the ACD is bestowed on individuals who do not hold a dental degree... - November 29, 2016
American Student Dental Association Elects 2016-17 Executive Committee and Speaker of the House of Delegates
The American Student Dental Association’s House of Delegates elected its 2016-17 national president, vice presidents and speaker of the House of Delegates during its annual meeting in Dallas, Texas, on March 5. Sohaib Soliman, University of Washington School of Dentistry ’17, was... - March 14, 2016
Gregory Chadwick, D.D.S, Named 2016 Paragon Award Winner by American Student Dental Association
Dr. Gregory Chadwick, dean of the East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine, accepted ASDA's highest honor, the Paragon Award, at a ceremony in Dallas, TX, on March 5, 2016. ASDA’s Paragon Award recognizes an individual who has significantly contributed to the advancement of the rights, interests and welfare of dental students throughout his or her career. - March 12, 2016
American Student Dental Association Elects 2015-16 Executive Committee and Speaker of the House of Delegates
During its Annual Session in Boston on Feb. 21, the American Student Dental Association House of Delegates elected its 2015-16 national president, vice presidents and speaker of the House of Delegates. Christian Piers, University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine ’16, was elected... - March 04, 2015
American Student Dental Association Launches Advocacy Alert System, Engage
The American Student Dental Association launched Engage, a grassroots advocacy-focused system that will be used to inform dental students about critical issues and rally in response to legislative activities that impact dentistry. Since June, ASDA used Engage to mobilize members to urge... - July 27, 2013
American Student Dental Association 2013-14 Executive Committee and Speaker of the House of Delegates Elected
During its Annual Session in Atlanta, the American Student Dental Association House of Delegates – 122 dental students from across the United States – elected its 2013-14 president, vice presidents and speaker of the House. Jiwon Lee, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine... - March 15, 2013
Daryn Lu, University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry, Receives American Student Dental Association Scholarship
The American Student Dental Association announced that Daryn Lu, University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry ’15, has been selected by the ASDA board of trustees as the recipient of the 2013 Ryan Turner Memorial Scholarship. Lu himself will receive a $2,500 scholarship with an additional $500... - December 01, 2012
ASDA Introduces Donor Program for Community to Support Future Dentists
The American Student Dental Association launched a program where former members, dental schools and colleagues within organized dentistry can contribute to the association. All monetary donations will be put towards the operational costs and educational programs for ASDA’s 19,000 dental student members. - September 07, 2012
ASDA Launches Leadership Development Conference for Dental Students
The American Student Dental Association opened registration today for its first-ever National Leadership Conference to take place Nov. 2-4 at the Holiday Inn Mart Plaza in Chicago. The event was created when ASDA recognized that its members experience a void in training related to... - May 02, 2012
American Student Dental Association 2012-13 Executive Committee and Speaker of the House of Delegates Elected
During its Annual Session in Minneapolis, Minn., the American Student Dental Association House of Delegates – 121 dental students from across the United States – elected its 2012-13 executive committee and speaker of the House. All leaders have been involved in organized dentistry on... - March 14, 2012
American Student Dental Association Presents Dr. Roger Triftshauser with 2012 Paragon Award
The American Student Dental Association announced the second recipient of the ASDA Paragon Award. Dr. Roger Triftshauser of Batavia, NY, was presented the association’s highest honor at ASDA’s 42nd Annual Session on March 3 in Minneapolis, Minn. The ASDA Paragon Award recognizes... - March 14, 2012
Mouth Receives Meskin Journalism Award for Excellent in Dental Student Publications
The American Association of Dental Editors has selected Mouth, the Journal of the American Student Dental Association, as the recipient of the 2011 Meskin Journalism Award for Excellence in Dental Student Publications. The honor is presented annually to one United States or Canadian dental student... - October 26, 2011
ASDA’s Blog, Mouthing Off, Receives Gold Circle Award
The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) has selected Mouthing Off as the recipient of a 2011 Gold Circle Award. The annual competition honors associations and nonprofit organizations that demonstrate excellence in communication across eleven categories, including magazines,... - July 11, 2011
ASDA Request to DHS Results in Change: Dentistry Added to STEM Designated Degrees
The American Student Dental Association submitted a formal request to the Department of Homeland Security regarding the addition of dentistry to the STEM designated degree program. On May 19, ASDA was informed that the DHS approved the addition of dentistry to the list of currently suggested codes they maintain. - May 28, 2011
American Student Dental Association House of Delegates Elects 2011-2012 Executive Committee and Speaker of the House of Delegates
During its Annual Session in Anaheim, CA, ASDA’s House of Delegates – 116 dental students from across the U.S. – elected its 2011-2012 Executive Committee and Speaker of the House. All leaders have been involved in organized dentistry on both national and local levels in past... - March 23, 2011
American Student Dental Association Presents Dr. Arthur Dugoni with First-Ever Paragon Award
The American Student Dental Association announced its first-ever recipient of the ASDA Paragon Award. Dr. Arthur A. Dugoni, dean emeritus, professor of orthodontic and senior executive of development, University of Pacific Dental School, was presented the Association’s highest honor at the ASDA Annual Session on March 3 in Anaheim, CA. - March 18, 2011