AGENDA
at a glance
Saturday Jan 9th, 2021
9:00-9:15am: Introduction to ASDA
9:15-9:30am: Networking Session
9:30-10:15am: Keynote Speaker
10:15-10:30am: Break
10:30- 11:15am: Session #1
11:15-11:20am: Break
11:20- 12:00pm: Roundtables
12-1:00pm: Lunch
1:00-1:45pm: Session #2
1:45-2:00pm: Break
2:00-2:45pm: Session #3
6:00pm: Happy Hour
Sunday Jan 10th, 2021
9:00-9:45am: Session #4
9:55-10:45am: Where Do We Go From Here?
10:45-11:00pm: Break
11:00-11:45am: Keynote Speaker
11:45-12:00pm: Networking Session
12:00-12:15pm: Wrap Up and Raffle Winners
Detailed Schedule of Events
Saturday, 1/9/21 (EST)
9:00-9:15 Introduction to ASDA
Learn about the National. District, and Local structure of ASDA. At the end of this session, students will understand the governance body as well as the mission of ASDA.
9:15-9:30 Networking Session
Meet other District 2 students from Buffalo, Columbia, NYU, Rutgers, Stony Brook, and Touro. You may also have the chance to meet a school dean!
9:30-10:15 Keynote Speaker: Dr. Gina Dorfman
There are many unique challenges facing our new dental graduates today and there are many exciting opportunities for new grads. During your time in dental school, you will learn how to be a great dentist, but there might not be enough time in a day to learn about becoming a strong leader. Dr. Dorfman will be addressing some of the dentistry's hottest topics and sharing experience from new graduate to a successful dental entrepreneur.
10:15-10:30 Break
10:30-11:15 Session 1
Choose one track or mix & match! View session 1 descriptions below.
SESSION 1
11:15-11:20 Break
Take this time to use the bathroom, grab more coffee, stretch your legs. See you back soon!
11:20-12:00 Roundtable Discussions
Solidify relationships with other students while discussing several issues pertinent to dentistry. Topics include: vaccinations, licensure reform, microaggressions, and barriers to care.
12:00-1:00 Lunch
Treat yourself to a healthy lunch! Follow along with one of our recipes or create your own.
1:00-1:45 Session #2
Choose one track or mix & match! View session 2 descriptions below.
SESSION 2
1:45-2:00 Break
Take this time to use the bathroom, grab more coffee, stretch your legs. See you back soon!
2:00-2:45 Session #3
Choose one track or mix & match! View session 3 descriptions below.
SESSION 3
SESSION 4
6:00-7:00 Happy Hour
Join us in creating 3 classic cocktails! This is a great opportunity to network in a fun, casual setting.
Sunday, 1/10/21 (EST)
9:00-9:45 Session #4
Choose one track or mix & match! View session 4 descriptions below.
SESSION 4
9:55-10:45 Where Do We Go From Here?
We want to provide a brief introduction to Organized Dentistry. Often times, District Meeting is the first encounter that
many dental students have to organized dentistry. We will explain the tripartite system, highlight the work that goes on
behind the scenes, illuminate the various aspects of organized dentistry in the community, and answer questions that
students may have for us.
10:45-11:00 Break
Take this time to use the bathroom, grab more coffee, stretch your legs. See you back soon!
11:00-11:45 Keynote Speaker
11:45-12:00 Networking Session
Meet other District 2 students from Buffalo, Columbia, NYU, Rutgers, Stony Brook, and Touro. You may also have the chance to meet a school dean!
12:00-12:15 Wrap Up & Raffle Winners
Celebrate with us as we wrap-up the weekend and announce various award winners. Raffles (totaling over $1500) will be announced! Must be present to win.