NSU American Student Dental Association Hosts Pre-Dental Weekend

The NSU chapter of the American Student Dental Association (ASDA) hosted its annual pre-dental weekend giving aspiring dental students a glimpse of life in dental school.

As part of the many programs ASDA hosts, the pre-dental weekend aims to educate students in undergrad from the admission process to the daily routine of attending classes and labs. The weekend begins with tips on performing one’s best in mock interviews done by our faculty and event participants. Meeting the admissions committee, dean and a tour of the college wraps up the didactic portion of the event.

For many students it’s the hands-on session that gives them a feel of what dentistry is all about. Participants get a chance to enter our simulation lab where they get to make impressions, restorations and wire bending as they are assisted by ASDA members and faculty. The sessions allow students to test their skills and see if dentistry, especially NSU Dental is a right fit for them. For Bruna Garbin Paes de Barros a biomedical sciences major at the University of Central Florida the experience was one that made her never want to leave.

“Going to the pre-dental weekend at NSU was a memorable experience! Not only we got to meet dental students and the faculty, but we also got hands on some dental related projects in the Sim Lab. It was an excellent opportunity to grow and learn about this incredible profession we want to pursue,” said
Garbin Paes de Barros.

The pre-dental weekend is one of the many ways NSU ASDA gives back to the community. The organization takes pride in partaking in philanthropy events, advocating for dental causes in Tallahassee and hosting lunch and learn events furthering their dental knowledge. To see what the organization has been up to the past semesters check out their bi-annual magazine, NOVAcaine News.