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 district trustee for the 2025-26 leadership cycle are now open. Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. CST on Jan. 31, 2025.

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

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

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.

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 2025-26 Leadership Position.”

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

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