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The Academy of General Dentistry Chapter at UCSF has information and resources specific to the needs of dental students who are interested in exploring the scope of general dentistry. Other allied dental organizations like the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Academy of Laser Dentistry, and Academy of Implant Dentistry look to the AGD for leadership in issues affecting the general dentistry community. The AGD is the primary community of interest invited for input to the ADA on issues affecting the general dentists. The AGD provides dental students with various activities and resources, such as education development, mentor program, career assistance, practice management tools, and award and recognition.

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AAWD at UCSF represents the interests of women dentists across the country and benefits its members from dental school through retirement. Our goal is to continue being the leading resource for advancing, connecting, and enriching the lives of women dentists. AAWD at UCSF is a community of women dentists focused on creating mentorship, leading community outreach, and fostering a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere.

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The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Student Chapter at the UCSF School of Dentistry strives to promote excellence in all aspects of dental education. We aim to address the need for dental educators, to encourage the pursuit of careers in academia and research, to further post-graduation education /specialty programs, to outreach, mentor and recruit under-represented students into dentistry and to promote oral health.
Local activities include:
1) Seniors Brush Up. ADEA provides dental screenings, oral health care education to the elderly population.
2) Impressions Conference. Pre-dental undergrads come to UCSF for speakers, dental demos, mock-interviews, personal statement reviews and mentorship.
3) High School Outreach Conference (HSOC). Interprofessional health care conference. Over 300 high school students from diverse/ low-income areas come to UCSF. We aim to expose students to careers in health care.
4) "What Matters To Me Most and Why" Lunch and Learn series where dental faculty speak about why they chose to enter into academia
5) Faciltate UCSF's Academic Dental Careers Fellowship Program (ADCFP) which provides structured mentoring to dental students as they take on an academia related research project.

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The American Student Dental Association is a national student-run organization that protects and advances the rights, interests, and welfare of students pursuing careers in dentistry. It introduces students to lifelong involvement in organized dentistry and provides services, information, education, representation and advocacy. At the local level, the ASDA at UCSF holds multiple community outreach events each quarter. We invite active professionals to speak on a variety of issues, including how to improve the dental profession from within. Our quarterly publication deals with national issues facing dentists.

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Chapter Benefits:
- Subsidized fees to attend conferences
- Eligibility for raffle prizes at Expo Day and Symposium
- Attendance to networking events with companies
- Free Oral-B electric toothbrush for 1st year membership; Philips Sonicare electric toothbrush for 2nd year

Financial Benefits and Savings:
- Free Disability and Life Insurance through GreatWest Financial
- Geico Automobile Insurance discounts
- Discount on MEDPRO Malpractice Insurance
- Free occurrence policy for externships and board exams
- Up to 80% off at OfficeDepot/OfficeMax + free next-day delivery

Career and Educational Resources:
- Free online CE subscription to Dr. Bicuspid
- Free Doccupations subscription
- 25% off ADA guides
- Free ASDA Publications

Go to ucsfasda.org, fill out the membership application, and pay your annual dues.

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This is the student Chapter at UCSF of the California Dental Association-California's state organized dentistry body. This organization informs dental students of current state issues involving the dental profession.

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CPHA-N student chapter at UCSF, endeavors to provide accessible dental care and education to individuals of the community in hopes of providing and promoting oral health for all individuals. It advocates for the improvement and maintenance of personal and community dental health through prevention and education. Among other dental public health activities, CPHA-N annually hosts the Give Kids a Smile event at the UCSF School of Dentistry. The event provides free dental services to children in the Bay area community.

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Children's Health Hut at UCSF is a non-profit volunteer organization composed of dental, medical, and pharmacy students who are committed to improving the health of children.The Health Hut visits health fairs, community centers, and schools within San Francisco neighborhoods promoting health education and facilitating access to health care.

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A collaboration among faculty, residents, students, and volunteers, Children's Night Clinic serves to educate the primary caregiver and kids on oral health, as well as inform the primary caregiver about insurance and motivate a transition to obtain DentiCal, ultimately securing a dental home for their children.
CNC is guided by three mutually supportive sets of aspirations:
For the patients
To provide oral health education and insurance counseling. To achieve a positive impact on the lives of our community.
For the students
To create a setting in which students can learn while cultivating sensitivity and an understanding of oral health disparities, social determinants, and systemic barriers to accessing care.
For the Community
To use Children's Night Clinic as a forum for education and interprofessional intervention to improve oral health disparities. To promote advocacy for the oral health disparities and social determinants of health.
Ultimately, we hope this experience will broaden the vision among all schools at UCSF and make us more able and compassionate health care providers for the uninsured population.

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Chinese Dental Health works to serve the underserved Chinese community's oral health needs here in San Francisco on behalf of the School of Dentistry. We are a community service oriented RCO and are committed to bridging the health equity gap caused by language barriers and advocate for the enhancement of oral health literacy. By extending our knowledge to the community of San Francisco, we aim to address the oral health disparities of the Chinese population. We also work to introduce future dentists to faculty, residents and alumni of different specialties and backgrounds to hopefully inspire the future generations to become more involved with their own communities as well.

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The Clinical Skills Study Club (CSSC) at UCSF allows students to engage with expert dental clinicians to explore a variety of topics outside the curriculum. Topics include suturing, implantology, and 3D printing, AI, and lasers in dentistry. By offering immersive workshops and demonstrations, we strive to foster a broader scope of knowledge and skills among future dental providers.

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The Community Dental Clinic at the UCSF School of Dentistry is a student-run organization that offers free dental care to members of the San Francisco community who lack access to dental treatment. The organization is made possible due to volunteer faculty, student providers/assistants, and CDC coordinators. CDC treats 16-20 patients from various wellness organizations around San Francisco every Wednesday night during the quarter.

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Crown Craft Club is a space for everyone who wants to share their art with each other at UCSF. We want to hold workshops where we can teach and make crafts together. We are inclusive of all kinds of crafts such as painting, embroidery, sewing, and crocheting. All levels are welcome and accepted.

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Delta Sigma Delta is the oldest international professional dental fraternity. Our Chapter at UCSF, Zeta Chapter, was founded on October 23, 1891. Today, Delta Sigma Delta currently has 32 Undergraduate chapters in the US and 34 Graduate chapters worldwide - all of whom possess the qualities of Knowledge, Strength, and Justice. The faculty, alumni, and student members here at Delta Sigma Delta Zeta Chapter embody the true spirit of Brotherhood. All of the Delta Sigma Delta Brothers keep this Brotherhood strong with their burning desire to serve. The Zeta Chapter fosters an environment of scholastic, professional, and social growth which develops leaders to advance the profession of dentistry. With a strong network of brothers who are faculty, alumni, students in specialty programs, and students in dental school, we take pride in supporting ALL dental students during their careers here at UCSF.

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Our mission is to provide support, representation, and outreach efforts to non-traditional pre-dental students. We aim to increase access to resources, guidance, and mentorship to navigate their unique journey to dental school. Through zoom lecture series, pre-health conferences, and more, we are excited in the ways we can grow this organization together and empower non-traditional pre-dental students to achieve their dreams of becoming oral healthcare professionals. Communities and topics include community college transfer, international and international dental pathways, post-bacc, changing careers into dentistry, gap years, and more!

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The purpose of the Endodontics Club is to promote and educate dental students in the specialty of Endodontics. This includes conceptual and procedural Endodontic techniques, discussing current Endodontics research, collaboration with Post-Graduate Endodontics residents and faculty, and helping become better candidates for residency.

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An organization with a mission to unify the UCSF dental community in providing care and oral health education to the Filipino population. Furthermore, we strive to develop interest in health professions in Filipino-American youth, create and maintain a network of information and resources between dental care professionals, and foster appreciation and awareness of Filipino culture.

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The Gender and Sexual Diversity in Dentistry Alliance (GSDDA) strives to:
- Create a welcoming and inclusive environment in dental schools and the dental profession as whole through increasing visibility of LGBTQIA+ individuals, monitoring transgressions to our basic human rights, and taking affirmative actions to resolve and prevent such threats.
- Educate communities within and outside the dental profession about issues relevant to members of the Alliance
- Unite LGBTQIA+ communities and allies in dental schools across the country to share ideas, resources and expertise.

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We aim to educate members of our dental school community about the link between oral health, climate health, and climate change. We also aim to lower the carbon footprint of the School of Dentistry through advocacy, outreach, and education reform.

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The Hispanic Dental Association (HDA) is a national, non-profit organization comprised of oral health professionals and students dedicated to promoting and improving the oral health of the Hispanic community. In addition, they provide advocacy for Hispanic oral health professionals across the US.
As one of the leading voices for Hispanic oral health in California, the UCSF student chapter of HDA promotes service, health education, advocacy and leadership to strengthen our Hispanic student community at UCSF. To reach this goal, we organize health fairs and mentorship events as well as socials, fundraisers, and community service events. In addition, we partner with the Chicanos/Latinos for Health Education (CHE), an organization where the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Dentistry at UCSF come together to reach our main objective to one day eliminate health disparities in the Bay area.

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The John Green Society is the primary student-run dental research organization at the University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry. We represent the local chapter of the National Student Research Group (NSRG), a subset of the American Association of Dental Research (AADR). Our placement within the structural framework of NSRG allows our group to participate in organized dentistry at a national level. Locally, we strive to motivate and promote the research endeavors and cooperation of students and faculty mentors in the School of Dentistry.

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The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Club at UCSF offers students help in the OMFS Residency application process, including how to fill out their applications, how to attend OMFS externship programs, and how to prepare for the CBSE exam.

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Student-run organization where dental students gather and come up with ideas to learn more about Orthodontic fields and help to become better candidates for residency.

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Passing the Scalpel symbolizes the transfer of knowledge from one generation of surgeons to the next. The pursuit of education should be life long. By bringing together students of surgery from various stages of training in the dental and medical fields, a brotherhood in which knowledge and wisdom are freely exchanged will benefit all who take part.

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The Pediatric Dentistry Club at UCSF School of Dentistry is dedicated to fostering a community of future pediatric dental professionals. Through our pediatric journal study clubs, we aim to deepen our members' understanding of pediatric dentistry, support their journey towards residency, and inspire a passion for working with children. Our mission is to equip dental students with the knowledge, skills, and mentorship needed to excel in the field of pediatric dentistry while promoting the overall well-being of the youngest members of our society.

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Perio Club at UCSF raises interest and educates dental students on the practices of periodontology, ranging from scaling and root planing to dental implants and various types of surgeries performed by periodontists. Past students (those that are already in a periodontal program) will be able to share their experiences of applying to various periodontal programs. Furthermore, Perio Club aims to highlight the fundamentals and importance of periodontology to the field of dentistry.

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Practice Management Club (PMC) is a student-run organization dedicated to delivering additional learning opportunities pertaining to business and practice management. The club will allow students to learn the necessary tools of successful practice management and assist in employing this knowledge towards patient care and office staff support in both a general and specialty setting. Our overarching goal is to provide content allowing students to jumpstart the way we think about managing a dental practice, gain comfortability in managing a dental office post-graduation, and provide a space to collaborate with professionals in all facets of business dentistry.

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The mission of Special Healthcare Needs in Dentistry is to educate those interested in special care dentistry. This organization encompasses exchanging ideas, communicating, and working together to improve oral health care for those who have special healthcare needs. We aim to provide future dentists experiences and knowledge that can help them treat this population efficiently, equally, and successfully.

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SNDA's mission is to promote diversity here on the UCSF campus, especially within the dental school. We strive to encourage undergraduate students and younger from disadvantaged backgrounds to consider dentistry as a profession. We provide support and resources to aid these students to achieve their goals to enter dentistry or other health professional fields.

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The Student Professionalism and Ethics Association in Dentistry is a student driven association established to promote and support students' lifelong commitment to ethical behavior in order to benefit the patients they serve and to further the dental profession.

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Act as a support system for students in strengthening their personal and professional ethics values by:
1) Providing a resource for ethics education and development.
2) Fostering a non-punitive, open-forum environment for ethics communication
3) Promoting awareness of ethics standards and related issues within dentistry
4) Collaborating with leadership of the dental profession to effectively advocate for our members

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The Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) in Pediatrics Society at UCSF School of Dentistry is committed to advancing knowledge, awareness, and patient care in the fields of TMD and pediatrics. Our mission is to provide a platform for dental students who share a passion for these specialized areas to collaborate, learn, and grow. Through interdisciplinary education, research, and community engagement, we aim to equip our members with the skills and insights necessary to address the complex challenges presented within the intersection of TMD and pediatric dentistry.

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In 1889 at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, five freshmen decided to form a fraternity to place their "friendship on a more firm and lasting basis." Since that time our numbers have grown to more than 20,000 and ZIPs are represented on 18 campuses in the United States and Canada. We truly are an International Professional Fraternity. The ZIPs are well known for their College and Alumni Chapter functions and community involvement to promote dental health and goodwill. Our Fraternity has progressed for more than 120 years because of its high ideals and worthy purposes to give each member a richer life and by living up to its simple motto: "Hospitality is the Life of Friendship."

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