Clubs
ASB hosts and funds a variety of clubs. Check them out below! Email them below if you'd like to join. They may charge dues.
Cultural Clubs
UCLA Chinese Dental Student Association (CDSA)
Our purpose is to provide a welcome environment for dental students of all ethnicities to learn more about Chinese culture and celebrate customs
cdsa.ucla@gmail.com
UCLA Hispanic Student Dental Association (HSDA)
Committed to serving Hispanic communities. Spanish lessons, volunteering & pre-dental mentorship.
uclahsda@gmail.com
UCLA Korean Dental Student Association (KDSA)
Plan educational, community service, and mentorship opportunities to prepare students for the workplace, provide service for low-income communities and spread awareness of the Korean culture
uclakdsa@gmail.com
UCLA Japanese Dental Student Association (JDSA)
The Japanese Dental Student Association at UCLA promotes activities and programs that emphasize oral health care of all people, with an increased focus on Japanese-Americans. JDSA proudly represents the UCLA School of Dentistry and its services to the surrounding areas by attempting to promote UCLA’s dental services to communities within and outside the scope of UCLA School of Dentistry.
kelee97@g.ucla.edu
Middle Eastern Dental Student Association (MEDSA)
MEDSA is a club on campus that is meant to provide a space for Middle Eastern students to celebrate their culture and share it with other people.
uclaadsa@gmail.com
South Asian Dental Student Association (SADSA)
All backgrounds are welcome! Our club in an environment to appreciate South Asian Culture. Indian, Pakistani, Nepali, and other cultures are shared in this club with anyone who wants to enjoy it!
sadsa.ucla@gmail.com
Student National Dental Association
SNDA strives to establish opportunities for its members to develop stronger alliances amongst one another while developing a sense of community, aiding in the advancement of minority students within the field of dentistry.
snda.ucla@gmail.com
UCLA Vietnamese Dental Student Association (VDSA)
VDSA is a student organization at UCLA School of Dentistry geared towards enriching dental students’ dental experience through academic, social, clinical, and community outreach within and outside the Los Angeles and Orange County community
vdsabruins@gmail.com
Specialty and Study Clubs
CBSE Study Club
CBSE Study Club is focused on helping dental students prepare and take the CBSE preparatory to entering OMFS residency. We provide focused reviews on high yield topics to help guide and improve study outcomes. Additionally, we create opportunities for dental students that have already taken the exam to pay it forward by teaching lectures and holding reviews.
uclacbsestudyclub@gmail.com
Dental Anesthesia Club
We have guest lecturers speak about the speciality and events to practice local anesthesia technique.
Uclaanesthesiaclub@gmail.com
Endodontic Study club
The name of the organization will be UCLA Endodontics Study Club (ESC). The purpose of ESC shall be to foster interest in the field of endodontics and to provide extracurricular enrichment opportunities for both predoctoral students and postdoctoral residents at UCLA School of Dentistry.
uclaendosc@gmail.com
Implant Study Club
Club designed to give dental students a better idea about implant dentistry, its methods, and tools.
implantstudyclub.ucla@gmail.com
Oral Radiology Study Club
Our goal as the UCLA Oral Radiology Study Club is to enhance our appreciation of the fundamental role oral radiology plays across all disciplines of dentistry. Additionally, we intend to improve students’ ability to interpret radiographs through interactive workshops and educational seminars.
uclaorsc@gmail.com
Orthodontic Study Club
"The Orthodontic Study Club aims to educate UCLA dental students about the field of orthodontics. It is not just for students who want
to specialize in orthodontics – we provide resources and insights beyond the orthodontic curriculum for any interested students."
uclaosc@gmail.com
OMFS Track
OMFS Track is designed for students planning on entering OMFS residency after dental school. We provide educational opportunities to improve exposure to the OMFS field before starting residency through lectures, hands on lectures and student-doctor mentorships. Our members have an opportunity to associate with likeminded students in learning about and preparing to become oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
uclaostrack@gmail.com
Perio Study Club
The Perio Study Club serves to provide dental students with an exposure to periodontics that supplements the curriculum of the school, and we hope that you found it a worthwhile educational experience.
uclaperiostudyclub@gmail.com
UCLA Prosth Study Club
Our mission is to increase awareness of the prosthodontics specialty to the student body.
Prosthodontics is not all dentures! Prosthodontics is a specialty of full mouth reconstruction using crowns, bridges, veneers, implants, and fixed/removable prosthetics. We hope to host guest lectures, treatment planning seminars, shadowing opportunities, and tutorial sessions for students.
uclaprosth@gmail.com
Student Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (SCAAPD)
The Student Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (SCAAPD) at UCLA is a community of dental students, residents, and faculty members interested in improving children’s oral health at UCLA and within the surrounding community. We do this by raising awareness about the field of Pediatric Dentistry, organizing health fairs to educate the surrounding community about the importance of oral health care for children and how to achieve it, and coordinating events to educate dental students about the techniques related to oral health care instruction in children.
uclascaapd@gmail.com
Tucker Study Club
Study club dedicated to practicing the art of gold indirect partial coverage restorations
rvtsc67@gmail.com
Fraternity Clubs
Psi Omega Dental Fraternity at UCLA
Psi Omega Dental Fraternity is an inclusive social group that aims to provide didactic and clinical support to fellow members all while creating long lasting bonds with one another
psiomegadentistry@gmail.com
Alpha Omega at UCLA
AO is a professional multi-national organization that has more than 100 chapters across the US and Europe as well as more than 5000 members in a variety of dental fields. At UCLA, your AO family will help guide you through the fun and rigorous aspects of dental school while making them LESS rigorous and MORE fun.
aoucla@gmail.com
Resource Clubs
The Healthy Dentist Initiative
The Healthy Dentist Initiative (HDI) is devoted to providing resources for the well-being of our fellow classmates, with a particular focus on mental health. We host various workshops, activities, and lectures to not only help promote a healthy lifestyle while attending dental school and managing stress but also to raise awareness of student health in the field of medicine.
uclasodhdi@gmail.com
Students of Sustainability (SOS)
The SOS club strives to research, educate, implement, and promote sustainability in the UCLA dental community to better the environment. In order to accomplish this, we will collaborate with other sustainability organizations and relevant departments at UCLA to arrange and promote sustainable practices in the SOD without compromising the safety and health of our students, faculty, and patients.
sosuclasod@gmail.com
UCLA Women in Dentistry (UWID)
UWID aims to advance, connect, and enrich the lives of women dentists by offering a number of programs, including lunch and learns, community service events, and social activities.
uclawomenindentistry@gmail.com
Queer United People in Dentistry (QUPID)
We foster a safe space for LGBTQ+ dental students and dentists.
Dental Skills and Development Clubs
Bruins Optimizing Financial Achievement
Bruins Optimizing Financial Achievement:BOFA serves to educate students on how to navigate the world of business, finance, and negotiation. We host a variety of lectures, seminars, and workshops along with cool socials at Barneys. We boast an 80+ club membership in which faculty, professionals, and students attend and present lectures.
bruinsoptimizingfinachievement@gmail.com
Dental Photography Club
Learn more about dental clinical photography and make the most of your clinical experience.
ucladentalphotographyclub@gmail.com
Digital Dentistry Study Club
The Digital Dentistry Study Club builds upon previous basic principles taught in the restorative courses. The purpose of this course is to prepare the students to learn more about ceramic preparations and restorations, utilizing the digital workflow. CSC general members will attend 2-3 lab sessions and complete projects to demonstrate their skills and competency in restorative dentistry.
ceramicstudyclub@gmail.com
Speech and Smiles Society
The Speech and Smile Society (SSS) is a club dedicated to helping future dentists improve their public speaking, presentation, interview, and communication skills. Our mission is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where members can practice and develop the skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and the community. We believe that effective communication is essential for building strong relationships with patients, providing high-quality care, and advancing the field of dentistry. By providing opportunities for members to learn from experienced speakers, participate in workshops, and engage in group discussions, we aim to empower our members to become confident and articulate communicators who can effectively convey their knowledge and passion for dentistry. Our ultimate goal is to help our members succeed in their future careers and make a positive impact on the dental profession.
mchiang24@g.ucla.edu
Student Chapter and Awareness Clubs
American Association of Public Health Dentistry (AAPHD UCLA Chapter)
AAPHD @ UCLA strives to promote efforts in oral disease prevention, health promotion and service delivery. We hope to expand the knowledge base of dental public health at UCLA SOD.
aaphdatucla@gmail.com
UCLA AACD Student Chapter
AACD UCLA Chapter believes that an understanding of cosmetics is integral to the success of any UCLA Dental School graduate. This success includes a full understanding of smile principles, cosmetic workflows, benefits of AACD membership, knowledge of a path to fellowship and more. An awareness of how to market yourself as a cosmetic dentist and curating an eye for how to customize the dental experience for highly cosmetic cases. Our goal is to supplement the clinical knowledge provided by UCLA with additional resources for students to equip them with the tools and education to obtain success with future cosmetic cases.
aacducla@gmail.com
Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)
The focus of this club is to explore the various options that a general dentist has when they graduate and prepare dental students for a successful career in general dentistry.
agd.ucla@gmail.com
Craniofacial Club
Cleft palate and craniofacial interest club is an organization at UCLA SOD that aims to help children with craniofacial anomalies, specifically with cleft palates and lips. Our organization aims to educate students and the community about the importance of treating these patients in order to provide them with the best possible care. Along with general dentistry, we hope to incorporate various specialties, such as orthodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, and pediatrics in order to gain a comprehensive understanding of the full care these patients need.
uclacraniofacialclub@gmail.com
Multidisciplinary Treatment Planning Selective (MDTP)
While dental students gain some exposure to the importance of multidisciplinary treatment planning in our lecture courses, once in clinic these patient cases are oftentimes transferred to graduate clinics. MDTP aims to fill this gap and provide students with practice in approaching treatment planning, creating holistic treatment plans, as well as the opportunity to collaborate with residents and faculty mentors in various disciplines. MDTP has unfortunately been inactive since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and we are thrilled to be rebooting this previously widely popular selective.
uclasodmdtp@gmail.com
Special Patient Care Club
The Special Patient Care Club serves to generate awareness about the barriers that patients with disabilities face in getting comprehensive medical and dental care. These disabilities include intellectual disabilities, complex medical conditions, psychiatric disorders, or physical disabilities. Through our events, we strive to bring lecturers who can teach us how we can participate in this community's care and host events that give students the opportunity to meet with and better understand individuals with disabilities. Along with our community service work, we are also drafting a research proposal. The research is focused on understanding what barriers are the most significant in preventing this community from finding a dental home. Experience with working with patients with disabilities isn't necessary! All that is needed is a genuine interest in learning how to care for this population.
uclaspecialpatientcareclub@gmail.com
Research Clubs
UCLA NSRG
National Student Research Group (NSRG) is a student-run organization with the primary goal of fostering an environment in dental school where interested students can conduct and learn about research in oral health. The UCLA chapter is committed to increasing dental and craniomaxillofacial research opportunities for dental students locally, in voicing the concerns and issues of the students to the AADR Council, and also in increasing student awareness for some of the most exciting research being done at the forefront in science today.
Teaching Clubs
ADEA
Sets up tutoring for younger classes
uclaadea@gmail.com
Basic Dental Principles
BDP is a course for undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students interested in learning more about the field of dentistry. The program consists of a lecture series and a lab series.
The lecture series consists of 24 sessions split throughout 2 academic quarters. The lectures topics range from getting into dental school to the different specialities within dentistry. The lab series consists of 4 hands-on sessions held in the fourth floor lab.
uclabdp@gmail.com
Outreach and Fellowship Clubs
Christian Dental Fellowship
An organization where students come together and talk about their faith in Jesus Christ and go through the Bible together.
nguyenanthony45@ucla.edu
Los Angeles Outreach
A club where dental students provide outreach to the unhoused population
lao.ucla@gmail.com
Student Providers Endorsing Community Service (SPECS)
SPECS is UCLA's designated community service organization focused on providing students with community service opportunities and ways of giving back to the greater Los Angeles area.
uclaspecs@gmail.com