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MCG dental students make splash at ASDA meeting The American Student Dental Association held its annual session in March, and several ASDA members from the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry made an impressive showing. Congratulations to William Bennett, who was elected by the ASDA House of Delegates as one of two Vice Presidents. Mr. Bennett, a junior, previously served ASDA as a district trustee. Kudos as well to MCG sophomore Jack O’Neill, who was appointed as chair of the Legislative Grassroots Network Council, one of six ASDA councils. As chair, Mr. O’Neill will supervise and direct the activities of the council and facilitate council meetings. Council chairs assist the ASDA in identifying programs and developing policies to meet the needs and interests of dental students and the profession. In addition, congratulations to MCG junior Darron Alvord, who was honored as the MCG junior William Bennett Legislative Liaison for the Year addresses the ASDA House for all ASDA chapters. Darron of Delegates as one of two has been involved with many enwly elected vice presidents. legislative outreach initiatives,
(L to r): MCG ASDA Treasurer-Elect Ryan Fulchi, MCG ASDA President-Elect Chris DeLeon, 2008-09 ASDA Council on Membership Chair Dusty Janssen (Baylor), 2009-10 ASDA Legislative Grassroots Network Chair Jack O’Neill (MCG), and 2008-09 ASDA Vice President Matt Davis (Nebraska).
and has attended the GDA Student LAW Day and the ASDA National Dental Student Lobby Day. Finally, MCG’s ASDA chapter received an Honorable Mention of Ideal Chapter for Outstanding Advocacy and was recognized for having the highest percentage involvement in ADPAC for all ASDA chapters.
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