American Dental Education Association (ADEA)​

Students participating in an ADEA education event

Mission Statement: The mission of ADEA is to lead institutions and individuals in the dental education community to address contemporary issues influencing dental education, research, and delivery of oral health care for the overall health and safety of the public.

Past Club Events/Activities:​

For future academics
• Lunch and Learns with diverse faculty, panel with past and current Dual-Degree Students​
• Academics as Dental Leaders Presentations: Advocacy, Community Health Dentistry, etc.​

For future clinicians​
• Presentations and Workshops on Patient Communication (e.g. OHI)​
• Bilingual Activity Book Outreach Initiative, Reading Stories to Children, Community Outreach Events, developing patient education material for CDM clinic, Give Kids A Smile day with AAPD etc.​
• D4 Wisdom Panel with tips and tricks for getting through dental school!​

Point of Contact:​ Nik Christoffel (nlc2142)
 

Officers

President: Nik Christoffel (nlc2142)
Vice President: Ruotong Wang (rw2994)
Secretary: Minjin Choi (mc5613)
Treasurer: Esther Yu (eyy2111)
Community Outreach Chair: Jasleen Kaur (jk6325)
Diversity and Inclusion Chair: Jenisa Gandhi (jg4819)
Fundraiser Chair: Maryum Cheema (mc5185)
Reach Out and Read Coordinator: Elizabeth Gershater (eg3259)

ADEA IG: @CDM.ADEA​