
Student Chapter Mission Statement:
The Hispanic Student Dental Association (HSDA) Chapter at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine aims to create a unified voice for dental students and faculty and seeks to promote and advance the oral health issues of the Hispanic community in Pennsylvania.
Student Officers:
President: Andrea Henao
Vice President: Domenica Paredes Treasurer: Paul Espiritu Secretary: Karla Estrada Membership Chair: Ariel Bermudez
Fundraising Chair: Paul Espiritu
Information on events such as, upcoming events or information on service projects
Community Service: members of HSDA participated in oral screenings, dental home referrals, promoted oral hygiene education and give away free dental products at:
- Thomas Aquinas Health Promoter
- Juntos
- Mexican Consulate
- John B. Stetson Charter School in North Philly
Social Events: organized events to connect the dental community, stimulated interest for Hispanic culture and food and provided a voice for Hispanic students
- Fall Fiesta
- Temple & PDM mixer
- Empanada fundraiser
Academics: provided cultural and educational experiences for students, participated in health promotion video competition, attended various conferences to connect with other members of HDA
- “Conversational Spanish and Clinical Terminology in the Dental Setting” Selective
- Greater New York Meeting – Orgullo competition winner 2018
- HDA Regional Dental Student Conference at UIC College of Dentistry 2018
- HDA Puerto Rico Mini Congress 2018
- National Hispanic Health Conference in Crystal City 2019
Contact Information
Facebook: Penn Dental HSDA
Instagram: pdm_hsda
Chapter email: [email protected]
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