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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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The Academy of Sleep Medicine and Dentistry (ASMD) is dedicated to bringing attention and consideration to the science of sleep medicine across the various professional disciplines at UCSF and campuses worldwide. In addition to hearing renowned guest speakers, students will also have the chance to collaborate on the development of a sleep medicine elective, and will additionally share their findings on pertinent sleep research. Above all, ASMD strives to educate students about common sleep disorders through the research and presentation of meta-analyses and to support leaders who can use their academic training and specialties to craft innovative solutions for the future of sleep medicine.

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All about Teeth (AAT) at UCSF will educate the public about dentistry by various social media platforms. Our mission is to provide accessible information to everyone on both the socioeconomic spectrum and ethnicity. Content we produce includes preventive dentistry, biology of dentistry, routine dental care, dental treatment and cosmetic dentistry.

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The AAPHD Student Chapter represents the specialty of Dental Public Health at UCSF. Our mission is to (i) educate the predoctoral and postdoctoral student population about the specialty and latest oral health policies, and (ii) to advocate and promote oral health in the UCSF and San Francisco communities.

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AAWD at UCSF is formed to foster women in dental careers. Our goal is to connect our members through social events, outreach and community service, lunchtime education, and networking events with established women dental professionals. AAWD inspires students to assume leadership roles in everyday lives and communities.

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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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Champions for Immigrant and Refugee Oral HealthCare (CIROHC) aims to address and reduce disparities and inequalities in dental diseases due to income, race, ethnicity, and religion by serving immigrant and refugee communities. CIROHC accomplishes this by:
(1) Promoting access to affordable oral healthcare throughout immigrant and refugee communities by building lasting partnerships with local agencies to ensure the longevity of increased preventative care and oral health education
(2) Supporting and empowering immigrant & refugee student communities to seek careers in dentistry to increase diversity within the field
(3) Providing current dental students with an opportunity to work with immigrant & refugee communities to encourage them to prioritize these populations in their future practices

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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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The Asian Dental Health Student Association is focused on preparing future dentists to work with Asian patients whose primary language is not English. ADHSA will engage with non-English speaking Asian community members at local fairs, provide pre-clinical mentorships for its members, and develop professional relationships with dentists working with non-English speaking Asian patients.

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Mission/Goal: Our club's mission is to inspire, partner, and increase scientific understanding and access to San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) students at all levels from pre-K to high school.

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Promote climbing at UCSF, help students destress from school through physical activity, and foster community

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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 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 support non-traditional pre-dental students as they navigate their academic journeys towards applying for dental school through events such as Zoom lecture series, participation in health conferences, and more. These groups include but are not limited to community college transfers, post-bacc students, international students, and individuals pursuing a career change into dentistry. Pre-dental students will also be provided with our email address during the academic year in order to provide dental student contacts for individualized support.

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The Dental Ergonomics Club is a student-run organization at UCSF focused on the musculoskeletal health of dental providers and their team. The mission of this club is to prevent and reduce the incidence of work-related physical pain in dentistry by providing opportunities for ergonomic and wellness strategy education from practicing dental clinicians, physical therapists, chiropractors, musculoskeletal specialists and various other experts in their field.

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Dentist Anesthesiologist Club for Students offers dental students the opportunity to explore the field of Dental Anesthesiology in an informal learning environment through discussions about topics related to anesthesiology, applying to dental anesthesiology programs, emergency medicine and more. The goal of DACS is to preserve the historical role of anesthesia in dentistry, promote the continuing contribution to the art and science of anesthesiology by dentists, advance the knowledge and awareness of anesthesia in dentistry, and support and encourage the clinical practice of dentist anesthesiologists. DACS aims to encourage students with an interest in Anesthesiology to further explore Dentist Anesthesiology as a profession.

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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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