Ewell-Neil Dental Society

The Ewell-Neil Dental Society is the oldest student organization of the School of Dentistry.  Officers plan and coordinate activities with input from the student body.    The Ewell-Neil Dental Society has been responsible for publication of  the Meharri-Dent Journal, a refereed journal of published research of dental students and faculty.  The Meharri-Dent was re-circulated in 2000 after 25 years of non-circulation. All students are members.

American Student Dental Association (ASDA)

The American Student Dental Association is the student affiliate organization of the American Dental Association. The central purpose of the American Student Dental Association (ASDA) is to represent student concerns and viewpoints on professional issues in dentistry. ASDA's efforts include political lobbying, representation of student interests in the dental licensure reform movement, mentorship, resource materials and financial services.  Membership benefits also include free life insurance, special loan (Dental Education Assistance Loan) and disability insurance eligibility.  Upon graduation, students may apply for a complimentary full membership to the American Dental Association for a period of one (1) year. All Meharry dental students are ASDA members.

Student National Dental Association (SNDA)

The Student National Dental Association (SNDA)is the student affiliate organization of the National Dental Association.  The purpose of the organization is the enhancement of communication among minority dental students and the increased awareness of dental problems affecting minority communities.  Benefits include scholarship and research eligibility. Upon graduation, students are inducted as complimentary full members of the National Dental Association for a period of one (1) year.   All students are SNDA members.

Membership fees for the above named School of Dentistry student organizations are included in student fees.  

American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD)

The Student Chapter of the American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD) received its official charter in May 1999.  The organization promotes issues that are sensitive to and that directly impact women's health and welfare.  Membership is on a voluntary basis.

Hispanic Student Dental Association (HSDA)

The student Chapter of the Hispanic Dental Association, the newest student organization receiving its charter in 2000, is the student affiliate organization of the Hispanic Dental Association.  The purpose of the organization is to enhance the inclusion of Hispanics and encourage interests in problems impacting the health of the Hispanic population. Membership is on a voluntary basis.

Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society

Omicron Omicron Chapter