Student Clubs & Organizations

ADEA

The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) leads individuals and institutions of the dental education community to address contemporary issues influencing education, research and the delivery of oral health care for the improvement of the health of the public. Members receive ADEA’s publication, the Journal of Dental Education. 

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ASDA

• Colorado Dental Association (CDA)
• Colorado Prosthodontic Society
• Metro Denver Dental Society (MDDS) 
• The Trust

Learn more about Colorado ASDA chapter activities on their website, ​Facebook page​ and blog, The Colorado Quickset. 

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SNDA

The Student National Dental Association, Colorado Chapter provides an educational, professional, and social platform for students in the Doctoral of Dental Surgery (DDS) and Advanced Standing International Student (ISP) programs at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine. We promote a positive environment that is conducive to the holistic well-being of underrepresented and minority students. Activities of the organization enhance all facets of professional growth and development. This includes but is not limited to providing opportunities for networking, advocating on behalf of underrepresented and minority students, and developing student programming that increases the visibility of underrepresented and minority groups and interests.

 

Learn more about other CU Dental student-run clubs on the Campus Services website.

Omicron Kappa Upsilon

The National Dental Honor Society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU), recognizes scholarship and character in the dental profession. Membership in OKU has come to represent one of the highest honors attainable within the dental profession. Colorado's Pi Rho Chapter was established in 1976.

Professional fraternity life is a part of the School of Dental Medicine activities. Two national dental fraternities are represented through local chapters: Delta Sigma Delta​ and Alph​a Omega. ​

The Student Council is the voice of the entire University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine student body. It is involved in planning events, answering questions, solving class problems and communicating student concerns to the administration. All dental students are members of the Student Council, and the Council Executive Committee is composed of the student body officers and each class president. Meetings are held monthly and elections are held each year in June Constitution and bylaws are included in the Student Handbook.

Student representatives serve on all standing and ad hoc committees of the school dealing with student and educational issues. Students nominate candidates from the appropriate class for each committee. The dean selects one of the nominees to fill the position for the next year. The dean or committee chairs of the ad hoc committees appoint students to serve on those committees.