OUR MISSION

The American Pre-Dental Organization (APDO) is an organization at the University of Houston that began its journey in the fall of 2016. We strive to provide necessary guidance to our members which will allow them to excel as a dental applicants. We aim to do so by providing our members with various dental and non-dental related volunteer and leadership opportunities that will allow them to stand out as dental applicants. With many events planned for the upcoming year, we are excited to accompany all of our members on their paths into the field of dentistry.

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

  • DAT Workshops: Pre-dental students must take the Dental Admission Test (DAT) as it is a requirement by dental schools for admissions. APDO will provide members with tutoring workshops that cover certain sections of the DAT and helpful tips and strategies from people that have scored well.
  • TMDSAS and AADSAS Application Workshops: APDO provides its members with Texas and out of state application workshops. The dental school application process can be challenging, and APDO makes it easier for its members to understand the process by explaining it thoroughly.
  • Dentist Shadowing Opportunities: APDO connects with dentists who are willing to allow pre-dental students to shadow them at their clinics. Whether it is a general dentist or a specific specialty (such as pediatrics), we strive for our members to be exposed to the field of dentistry.
  • DAT Prep Discount Codes: APDO is partnered with almost every single DAT prep vendor such as CrackDAT, PAT Booster, DAT Bootcamp, and Orgoman. DAT prep services can be costly, but APDO provides its members with discount codes to allow members to access a variety of resources at a fraction of the price.
  • Volunteering Events: APDO provides it members with various dental and non-dental related community service activities such as TMOM, Give Kids A Smile, Farmer's Market Recovery, and even Elementary School Dental Hygiene Education Programs.
  • Dental School Tours: Picking a dental school can be difficult, but APDO provides tours of all three Texas dental schools in the Spring semester so that you get to explore a school that might fit within your desires and values.