ASDA stands for the American Student Dental Association—a national organization that represents dental students and predentals across the country. ASDA advocates for student rights, provides leadership and networking opportunities, offers resources to support you through dental school (and getting into it!), and helps you connect with a community that truly gets what it’s like to be on the dental journey. Learn more at asdanet.org.

Getting involved is super easy! The best way to start is by attending your dental school’s local ASDA chapter meetings and events—they’re a great way to meet people, learn more, and jump into leadership opportunities. You can also stay in the loop by following us on Instagram, where we post updates about district-wide events, national conferences, and everything in between. Come hang out—we’d love to have you!

Yes you can—and we love our pre-dental students! ASDA predental membership is open to anyone exploring a future in dentistry, including undergrads, high schoolers, and even foreign-trained dentists applying to U.S. programs. You don’t have to live in the U.S. to join, and for just $71 for the 2025 year, you’ll get access to tons of helpful resources—like tips for getting into dental school, application timelines, interview prep, and exclusive webinars. Plus, you’ll be connected to a supportive community of students and mentors who’ve been where you are and are excited to help you get where you’re going.

Yes, but it's totally worth it! For the 2025 year, predoctoral ASDA dues are $97—and that includes your ADA student membership too (just $5 of your dues goes to the ADA). If you’re at a District 3 dental school, you’re auto-enrolled through your school, so there’s no extra step on your end. One payment covers access to all the resources, events, and connections ASDA has to offer!

Being an ASDA member means way more than just discounts and free insurance (though you get those too!). It’s your all-access pass to leadership opportunities, board prep resources, advocacy support, and national events like Annual Session and National Leadership Conference. You’ll stay in the loop with ASDA News and Contour magazine—and best of all, you’ll meet dental students from all over the country who become more than just colleagues. They become lifelong friends, hype squads, and your future dental fam.