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UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO DENTAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION INC

BUFFALO, NY · EIN 841968873 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B90 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · asdabuffalo.com
revenue
$186K
expenses
$146K
net assets
$206K
employees
0
volunteers
210
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

THE UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO DENTAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION IS A STUDENT-RUN ORGANIZATION WHICH PROTECTS AND ADVANCES THE RIGHTS, INTERESTS AND WELFARE OF STUDENTS PURSUING CAREERS IN DENTISTRY. IT REPRESENTS STUDENTS WITH A UNIFIED VOICE AND PROVIDES INFORMATION, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND SERVICES. THE ASSOCIATION INTRODUCES LIFELONG INVOLVEMENT IN ORGANIZED DENTISTRY, AND PROMOTES CHANGE FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE PROFESSION.

profile · synthesized from sources

Student-run organization at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine that advocates for dental students' rights and welfare. It serves as both the local chapter of the American Student Dental Association (ASDA) and the dental school's student government. The organization supports professional development, wellness, advocacy, and community engagement for dental students.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Advocacy
Organizes student participation in advocacy efforts for patient and provider rights in Albany and Washington D.C.
BOCA
Community outreach program involving student volunteerism
Lunch & Learn
Educational sessions combining professional development with networking opportunities
Pre-Dental
Supports pre-dental students through mentorship and guidance
Sustainability
Initiative focused on promoting eco-friendly practices among future dentists
Wellness
Offers wellness workouts and initiatives to support student well-being
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Dental Professional Development & Support 3 activities
    • Advancing dental student rights, interests, and welfare through education and advocacy
      Provides information, education, advocacy, and services to support dental students' rights, interests, and welfare.
    • Operating as a student organization within the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine
      Functions as an officially recognized student organization providing infrastructure and programming for dental students at the University at Buffalo.
    • Providing academic, professional, and social development opportunities for dental students
      Offers academic and professional development, social events, and networking opportunities for dental students through organized programming supported by fundraising and lunch-and-learn initiatives.
  • Youth Health and Wellness Education 1 activity
    • Supporting dental student engagement and well-being through wellness, advocacy, and volunteer programming
      Organizes wellness workouts, advocacy trips to Albany and Washington D.C., eco-friendly dentistry education, and volunteer opportunities with BOCA to enhance student engagement and well-being.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$186K
Contributions & grants$19K10%
Program service revenue$162K87%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$146K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$214K
Cash$189K
Investments$0
Liabilities$8K
Net assets$206K
Liquid reserves15.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -16.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • GINA NGUYEN — PRESIDENT-ELECT
  • MICHELLE LI — SECRETARY
  • MONIQUE KAPUR-MAULEON — PRESIDENT
  • SARAH CAMPBELL — TREASURER-ELECT
  • VICTORIA MIYAMOTO — TREASURER
relationships · 26

Who they work with

  • AADMD Partner — Committee related to the American Academy of Disabled Dentists or similar focus
  • AAWD Partner — Committee related to the American Association of Women Dentists
  • ADEA Partner — Committee affiliated with the American Dental Education Association
  • AGD Partner — Committee affiliated with the Academy of General Dentistry
  • AO Partner — Dental student organization committee, potentially focused on academic or administrative operations
  • Advocacy Partner — Committee engaged in policy or professional advocacy efforts
  • American Student Dental Association Network — Buffalo chapter of the national American Student Dental Association.
  • BOCA Partner — Collaborates with BOCA on volunteer initiatives.
  • BOCA Partner — Dental student organization committee focused on community outreach or clinical activities
  • CMDA Partner — Committee affiliated with the Christian Medical & Dental Associations
  • Columbia University College of Dental Medicine Network — Member of ASDA District II (District TOOTH), which includes dental schools in the NY/NJ area.
  • DSD Partner — Dental student organization committee, likely related to diversity or student development
  • Fundraising Partner — Committee dedicated to raising funds for dental student initiatives
  • Gold Crown Partner — Committee preparing award submissions and promoting excellence in dental education
  • HDA Partner — Committee related to the Hispanic Dental Association
  • Interprofessional Relations Partner — Committee fostering collaboration across health professions
  • Lunch & Learn Partner — Committee organizing educational lunch sessions for dental students
  • New York University College of Dentistry Network — Member of ASDA District II (District TOOTH), which includes dental schools in the NY/NJ area.
  • Pre-Dental Partner — Committee supporting pre-dental students
  • Social Partner — Committee organizing social events for dental students
  • Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine Network — Member of ASDA District II (District TOOTH), which includes dental schools in the NY/NJ area.
  • Sustainability Partner — Committee promoting environmental sustainability in dental education
  • Touro College of Dental Medicine Network — Member of ASDA District II (District TOOTH), which includes dental schools in the NY/NJ area.
  • University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine Network — Dental Student Association for the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and serves as the school's student government.
  • University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine Partner — Host institution for ASDA Buffalo student organization.
  • Wellness Partner — Committee focused on student well-being and mental health
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Representative Advocacy for Professional Development
    methodology: student_representation_and_advocacy
    By providing a unified student voice, we advance welfare and promote systemic change in dentistry because collective representation increases influence and fosters lifelong engagement in professional organizations.
  • Student-Centered Engagement Model
    methodology: student-centered_engagement_model
    By integrating wellness, advocacy, professional development, and community service into student life, we improve student engagement and well-being because holistic support fosters greater ownership and sustained involvement in dental education and practice.