Connect. Support. Advance

It’s our longstanding goal to promote, aid and support the academic and social environment of minority dental students.

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Are you looking for collaboration, networking and community outreach opportunities with other minority dental students? Join today for access to invaluable resources, financial assistance through scholarships, and lifelong friendships.

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SNDA By the Numbers

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1,276
Members
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172
Mentors
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3,208
Successful Graduates

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We have several scholarships available to assist our members with their educational expenses.

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Looking for a local chapter at your college or university? View our database of websites.

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We are looking for creative, dedicated and hard-working students to join our executive board.

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We have several scholarships available to assist our members with their educational expenses.

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Chapter

Looking for a local chapter at your college or university? View our database of websites.

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Serve on the SNDA Executive Board

We are looking for creative, dedicated and hard-working students to join our executive board.

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Our Values

We strive to establish opportunities for our 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.

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Diversity

We support tackling health disparities in underserved populations by advocating for a diverse health force.

Outreach

As an organization, we task ourselves with programs that are aimed to decrease oral health disparities nation wide.

Mentorship

Our aim is to maintain our relationship with NDA, while also fostering mentorship within our organization as well.

Excellence

We hope that through networking and mentorship that our students and graduates will attain excellence in all areas.

Membership benefits and exclusive features

Active SNDA members are able to connect with each other using our online forums, attend our annual conventions, and liaison with other national dental groups such as the American Student Dental Association.

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Member Testimonials

After being accepted to dental school, uncertainty clouded my thoughts about the experiences, connections, and opportunities awaiting me among 140 classmates. Learning about Midwestern CDMI's inaugural SNDA chapter in my first year brought profound reassurance. SNDA represents a sanctuary, a platform for service, an advocacy realm, and a networking hub, among other things. This organization has catalyzed significant positive change for individuals with backgrounds like mine, and I'm immensely grateful for the chance to contribute to its enduring legacy. Through SNDA, I've found not only a supportive community but also opportunities for personal and professional growth. Its emphasis on diversity and inclusion has fostered an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered. SNDA has truly enriched my dental school experience, providing me with lifelong connections and a sense of belonging that I cherish deeply. I am excited to continue my journey with SNDA and see the impact we can make together in the future.
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Sydnie Taylor

Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine Illinois - Class of 2026

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