Participation in a student organization gives students opportunities to expand and enhance their overall educational experience, improve social life, gain self confidence, acquire leadership skills, and learn how to function as a member of a group or a team. Students should explore the various student organizations offered and become actively involved.
College of Dentistry Organizations include:
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Access and Opportunity Council
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Albert F. Staples Society
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American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Student Chapter (SCAAPD)
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American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD)
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American Student Dental Association (ASDA)
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Dental Anesthesia and Clinical Emergencies (DACE)
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Dental Technology Club
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Hispanic Student Dental Association (HSDA)
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OrthoXplore
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Rural Dentistry Interest Group (RDIG)
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Student American Dental Hygiene Association (SADHA)
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Student Council
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Student Research Group-Oklahoma Chapter (SRG)
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Student National Dental Association (SNDA)
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Student Professionalism and Ethics Association (SPEA)
Find more information under organizations on the COD website.
Professional Conduct at Events
Students who are sponsored by or participate in any events hosted or recognized by the College of Dentistry or OUHC are expected to remember their obligation as students and as developing professionals. Academic standing and satisfactory progress are critical factors and can be deciding factors when allowing students to participate in official extracurricular activities. Whether on campus or off, students will be held to the Student Professionalism Code of Conduct when attending such meetings.
Involvement of the Faculty Advisor
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Faculty advisors must be informed of all organization activities. Faculty advisors should be invited to, and if possible attend meetings of the organization's officers, and certainly its general membership meetings.
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Officers contacted by professional organizations outside of the College of Dentistry (i.e. ODA, ASDA, OAWD, etc.) are to contact their faculty advisor prior to making any plans or commitments with said organization.
Scheduling of Events
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Events requiring space within the college should be scheduled a minimum of 30 days in advance.
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Complete the Event form, available under Student Organizations on the COD Website. The form must be completed in its entirety, including the faculty advisor's signature, before any room will be reserved.
Consequences
Failing to follow the above procedures may result in the following sanctions being enforced against the organization:
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Loss of funding
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Inability to schedule events
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Administrative removal of organization officer(s)
Travel
Any student or representative of a student organization wanting to attend professional conferences must receive prior approval to making any plans and complete the absence request form (See Section 3.4.3 Volunteer/MissionTrip/External Externships/Etc. regarding participation). In general students WILL NOT receive approval to attend these conferences unless:
1. The conference must provide a scientifically sound, unique learning opportunity that is not currently being provided at the College of Dentistry. "Scientifically sound" will be determined by the College, not the student or the continuing education course director.
2. Additional special permission must be received from the Dean of Student Affairs, Dean of Academic Affairs, and the Dean of Clinic Affairs if applicable.
Continuing education programs will not be excused during school hours. Students have the opportunity to attend CE programs at times outside of college hours.
