Learning/Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Groups & Events

YES Prep West Undergrad Student Panel/Q&A


Come virtually volunteer and talk to high school students about your undergraduate college experiences and any advice you have to give!


Friday 3/21/2025 from 12:00pm-12:45pm


sign up here: form

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Colgate Dental Volunteering


As a dental or community volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to work with children in your community on the importance of maintaining good oral health habits. Whether you’re giving a lesson in the classroom, provide visual screenings in the vans, or just talking with children at a community event, you’ll have a chance to make a big impact.


Sign up using the website below!

https://www.colgate.com/volunteers


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VAW- Global Volunteering


This opportunity is open to all majors and non-UH students. They are looking for committed participants who will go above and beyond to make this a memorable experience for everyone involved. This program is open to ALL majors and there are leadership positions available! More Information can be found on our web page www.vawglobal.org or send us a DM on Instagram @uh_vaw_medical. 


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The Education Project


Are you interested in volunteering to alleviate the adverse effects the pandemic 

has left on children’s education in under-served areas? 


Join The Education Project as a volunteer tutor! Tutors are paired with a K-12 student to provide free, virtual tutoring services. This is a great opportunity to apply your skills for service and make an impact. 


To find out more and sign up, visit https://www.theeduproject.net.

Email: TEP.outreach@us.humanityfirst.org

Instagram: @eduprojecthf

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Healthcare for the Homeless- Houston


https://www.homeless-healthcare.org/





Dental Community Groups

ASDA District 9


Join District 9's ASDA chapter as they discuss how to stand out in your dental school application! Their interactive online workshop will guide you through on how to write a compelling personal statement. 

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EXPLORE UTSD DAY:

This event will be in-person Saturday, March 22nd from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM at the UT Health School of Dentistry.


Get your questions answered by Dental Students, listen to Addresses from the Dean, Associate Dean, and UTSD Alumni, and participate in fun hands-on activities including class I preparations, restorations, and suturing!


Attendance Fee:

  • Non-ASDA members: $80
  • National ASDA members: $70
  • Note: You will pay $80 initially and will be refunded $10 after the event

For questions regarding the Predental events please email Shawn Nguyen (Shawn.Nguyen@uth.tmc.edu)


Registration for Explore UTSD opens Wednesday, March 5th at 6:00 PM:


To register, please see here: (only hygiene spots available, must waitlist for dental)

Houston ASDA website


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BRIDGE at UTSD:


“Building Relationships In Dentistry, Generating Experiences”


The goal of BRIDGE is to empower students to build strong, enduring relationships within the dental community, fostering a collaborative environment that supports both professional and personal growth.


We are a student organization dedicated to reaching out to high schools, community colleges, and undergraduate students, igniting their passion for dentistry and guiding them on their path to success.


Check out their instagram for more updates on pre-dental events here

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NewMouth


NewMouth is a fact-based, current website created by a team of journalists, researchers, and those experienced in the medical writing industry.


NewMouth delivers helpful and accessible resources, such as providing information regarding Low-Cost Dental Implants and Dentures.


To learn more about the field of dentistry, check out NewMouth


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DCN (Dental Connection Network)


The Dental Connection Network Group is founded by a small group of dental students at Texas A&M School of Dentistry, giving a opportunity for pre-dental students and dental students to connect!(Dr. Aakash Mistry and Dr. Calvin Luo) You can ask questions about the application process, DAT advice, mission trip, opportunities, and job opportunities in the dental field through this discord/GroupMe group. They are currently aiming to have live-in person workshops!


 If you are interested, please fill out the form.


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Dental Shadowers


Dental Shadowers are hosting virtual shadowing sessions online. They also host webinars and have a great community to ask questions!


For more information, check out https://linktr.ee/dentalshadowers


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Colgate Oral Healthcare Network


A great catalog of informative seminars for free CE. Checkout Colgate Oral Healthcare Network to attend these webinars and connect with dentists!


https://www.colgateoralhealthnetwork.com


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Bridging the Gap: Dental Podcast


This is a podcast directed toward pre-dental students. Each episode has a different topic focusing on your journey to getting into dental school like your timeline to dental school, recommendations, programs, etc. Additionally, each week there are discussions on recent news in dentistry and DAT practice questions and answers. Episodes release weekly at Sunday, 5:00 PM.


bridgingthegappodcast.com

@bridgingthegapdental on Instagram

DAT Services & More

PRE-DENTAL HEAD AND NECK ANATOMY WORKSHOP 2025


UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry presents this UNIQUE opportunity for a pre-dental anatomy workshop to introduce principal fundamental concepts of the anatomical structures of the head and neck.


Lecture materials provided will include a basic introduction to anatomy, muscles of the neck and face, and muscles of mastication. A certificate of completion will be awarded to participants in this workshop. 


  • $100 - Online Workshop: Tuesday & Wednesday, May 27 - 28 from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • $165 - In-Person Workshop: Friday, May 30 from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Registration will launch on 3/17/2025:

see more information and register here

 

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DAT Booster:

Studying for the DAT? 


Take your DAT score to the next level with DATBooster! DATBooster offers powerful study tools to aid you in boosting your scores to the next level.


Use the discount code uhpredental for 10% off your purchase at DATBooster.


To learn more about DATBooster, click here.

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Bootcamp

Another popular resourse for pre-dental students to study for the DAT!

Use code "MARLENEDAT10" for 10% off!


To learn more about Bootcamp, click here

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Erudition PAT:

Struggling with the PAT section?


Erudition PAT offers free PAT explanations for the ADA sample items, as well as offering


a full PAT course for a monthly payment of $59.99.


To learn more about Erudition PAT, click here.

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