Yearly Events
Hands on Nashville Day sponsoring organization
"Ask  a Woman Dentist" Pot-Luck dinner
Etiquette Night

Upcoming Events
Ettiquertte Night

History
American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD) was founded in 1921 in order to aid the advancement of women in dentistry and to promote professional support and cooperation among its members. The founding members never intended AAWD to foster separation of women from men, nor did they wish to cause fragmentation in the profession.  They wanted a support organization to share their common intrests and to enjoy friendships and comaradrie. Today, the organization continues to pursue the goals of its founders by seeking to mentor and support women dentists professionally, academically and personally.  It is the only nationally recognized association which speaks for women dentist.

AAWD-Meharry student chapter was founded in 2000 by 15 female dental students under the guidance of faculty founders Dr. Yolanda Anthony-West, Dr Charea Farmer-Dixon, Dr. Daphne Ferguson-Young and Dr. Valencia Hereford.  The 15 charter members were student doctors Nicole Bell, Kimberly L. Caldwell, Erica Denley, Cristi Fletcher, Natarica Franklin, Carmen Hopkins, Tawana Lee, Tu-Wanda Marable, Ericka McCoy, Heather Moman, Erika Smith, Shanetta Sutton, Tracye Taylor, Kimberly Townes and Ragonva Walls.  Our chapter, one of  AAWD's largest student chapters, has a history of dedicated involvement. 

Mission Statement
The purpose of AAWD-Meharry student chapter is to share mutual support for aspiring women dentists , and to offer opportunities for personal growth and professional enrichment.

How to Join (contact info), Requirements for Active Membership
Membership is available to female students enrolled at MMC School of Dentistry.  Two levels of membership are available: Student Chapter and National chapter (which includes Student Chapter privileges).  Membership drives occur at the beginning of each semester.  Contact any officer for application.

National Affiliations
American Association of Women Dentist

Links, Misc Information
Visit the National chapter online at www.womendentists.org.
Our former faculty and chapter advisor, Dr. Sandra Harris, now holds the elected national office of President 2005-2006.