Each November, ASDA celebrates Advocacy Month as our annual commitment to educating members on the importance of advocacy and developing engagement opportunities.
Advocacy Month 2024: Win the Race, Sprinting Towards a Better Future challenges members to run to the polls and advocate for issues that impact the future of dentistry. When it comes to addressing barriers to care, every stride counts!
Check ASDA's @dentalstudents Instagram page and #ASDAadvocacy to see how members are celebrating Advocacy Month.
Ways to get involved
Weekly Text Challenges
Every week, ASDA will text out advocacy challenges with opportunities to win prizes.
- Week #1: I Voted Challenge! Share how your voting plan on Election Day for a chance to win a prize.
- Week #2: What kind of advocate are you? Find out with our short quiz!
- Week #3: Social media Challenge! Tag your friends on our social media posts throughout the week for a chance to win prizes.
- Week #4: How much did you learn during Advocacy Month? Test your trivia knowledge with our quiz.
Make sure you're signed up for ASDA Action text alerts to participate!
Donut Forget to Vote Challenge
During October, chapters hosted Donut Forget to Vote events to provide resources for voter registration and advocacy. Once you register to vote, take a few minutes to enter the Donut Forget to Vote Challenge. The last day to participate is October 31.
Chapters with the highest participation rates will win prizes. Follow @dentalstudents on Instagram to find out which chapters won!
ASDA Advocacy Molar Bear
Since 2016, the Molar Bear has traveled from chapter to chapter, encouraging members to get involved and informed. After 8 years of advocating for issues facing dental students, the Molar Bear will be retiring with chapters to celebrate advocacy year-round.
Be sure to seek out the Molar Bear at your chapter’s events and tag @dentalstudents in your photo on social media! Doing so even earns you a point in the Advocacy Certificate Program.
Advocacy Certificate Program
Earn points for the Advocacy Certificate Program by attending your chapter’s advocacy events this month.
Submit 8 points by Annual Session 2024 (Feb. 28) to earn the custom advocacy certificate. The person who submits the most points will earn ASDA's Excellence in Advocacy Engagement Award.