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National Leadership Positions

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ASDA introduces students to organized dentistry and provides opportunities to develop leadership skills. National leaders are responsible for furthering ASDA’s mission and completing tasks aligned with the council or committee mission.

ASDA national leaders have gone on to serve on ADA’s New Dentist Committee, state and local societies and as presenters at ASDA, ADA and Academy of General Dentistry national meetings.

Applications for national councils, the editorial board, and executive committee are now closed.

Applications for district trustee:

  • Open December 8, 2025
  • Close January 7, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CT

Incomplete applications or materials submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

Leadership terms for the 2026-2027 will begin at the conclusion of Annual Session 2026.

All national leaders will begin council or board work upon orientation in March 2026.

Meeting Requirements

National leaders must participate fully (whether it be virtual or in-person) in council business via email, meet deadlines, and attend all council calls. Please refer to each specific council’s and position’s meeting requirements.

Please refer to the travel policy for more information about what ASDA funds for your travel for required meetings.

Apply

You must be an active ASDA predoctoral member. Review position descriptions below for complete eligibility. Start your application by logging into My ASDA and select “Apply for a 2026-27 Leadership Position.”

If you need help logging into MyASDA, please contact Membership@asdanet.org.

All application materials are listed in the following checklists by position:

Position Descriptions:
Elected Positions

The following positions are elected by ASDA's House of Delegates or chapter delegates at Annual Session.

Per Section 4 of ASDA’s Bylaws, “A member is eligible for election or appointment to a national leadership position if they are a member in good standing with their school and chapter, consents to candidacy and submits an application and required materials to the executive director by an established deadline. Candidates who apply for an officer position may not apply for any other national leadership position during the same application cycle.” 

Committees

ASDA has two committees. Members of the Board of Trustees serve on these committees for a one-year term. Outside applications are not accepted. Learn more here.

Position Descriptions:
National Councils 

The following positions are selected from a pool of applicants by ASDA's Board of Trustees.

Orientation & Leadership Training

ASDA national leaders are introduced to their new role through an orientation program including:

  • Overview of ASDA organizational structure, standing rules, policies and procedures
  • Training on how to become an effective team member
  • Resources for how to make strategic decisions and manage conflict
  • Mentorship from ASDA staff and other leaders in organized dentistry

For questions about the leadership application process, please contact governancedept@ASDAnet.org