programs offered
We strive to provide unique opportunities that will allow members to assist those in the community, to garner a better understanding of dentistry as a career, while fostering a tight-knit pre-dental family.
Spread the smile campaign
Each week, members teach young students at local middle schools various aspects of dentistry and oral hygiene. Members are placed into groups and cover topics such as dental anatomy, nutrition, and cavities.
AYUDA
AYUDA focuses on providing free dental care to underserved individuals. This popular program offers members the chance to shadow students and faculty of USC Ostrow School of Dentistry at clinics in the Southern California area. Members are assigned tasks such as handing out instruments to the dental students, helping out in the radiology department, and teaching patients about dental hygiene. Typically, 3 AYUDAs are offered to members each semester. AYUDAs take place on Saturdays.
Cards for kids
Through this program, members can take a break from a rigorous course load to design cards for children who are battling terminally ill diseases.
DENTAL WORKSHOPS
Members are encouraged to participate in dental workshops led by current USC dental students or practicing dentists in the area. Students are exposed to the intricate nature of manual dexterity as they perform injections on tomatoes, suture bananas, and prepare wax-ups.
Socials
Socials serve as a perfect way to escape a rigorous course load and engage with fellow pre-dental members. Past socials have included bowling nights, tying fleece blankets for members on Skid Row, group yoga classes, dinners, trivia nights, scavenger hunts, and study socials!
Free dds gear
Each semester, we provide complimentary DDS gear to our members. Past items have included long and short sleeve tees, sweatshirts, laptop stickers, backpack buttons, and water bottles.
raffles
Each month, one lucky member will be the recipient of a basket of goodies. Each time a member attends a DDS event, they are automatically entered into a raffle. The more you participate, the higher your chances of winning!
Additional benefits
$70 off DAT Bootcamp Preparation Program
Access to test banks
Complimentary food at meetings and events
Guidance through the application process
Guest speakers, including current USC dental students, practicing dentists, and USC Ostrow faculty members