Hispanic Student Dental Association (HDA)
About
¡Bienvenidos Jumbo Dentistas!
The Tufts HSDA Chapter was founded in 1994 by Dr. Aidee Nieto-Herman and aligns its mission with that of the National Hispanic Dental Association, especially in promoting the oral health of the Hispanic/Latinx and other underrepresented communities through community engagement and preventative oral health education.
It is the goal of Tufts HSDA to create an inclusive space where students can celebrate their cultures, in doing so also recognizing and promoting the importance of culturally competent, conscientious oral and systemic healthcare. We hope that you join us and that you find a familia in HSDA during your time at Tufts!
Events
Some events for members to look forward to!
- Welcome Social
- Global Service Learning Trip opportunities
- Annual Patagonia Fundraiser
- Lunch and Learns
- Spanish Dental Conversation Space
- General Body Meetings
- Fitness and Wellness Classes
- Community Outreach Events
- Interorganizational and interprofessional collaborations and mixers
- Annual Faculty and Student Photoshoot
- Dental Residency Panel
- End of Year Celebration Dinner
- Cultural and Holiday celebrations
- National conference participation
More About Us
- Follow us on social media! Stay updated with all the events planned for this year!
- Instagram: @tufts.hda
- Naitonal HDA website: https://www.hdassoc.org/
- We love hearing from you! Reach us at HSDAeboard@tufts.edu
2024-2025 E-Board Contacts
- President – Jeancarlos Ferman (D25)
- Vice President – Valquiria De Laurenzio (D26)
- President-Elect – Diana Florencio (D27)
- Secretary – Manuela Cardenas (D25))
- Treasurer – Yanisel Luna (D26)
- Community Engagement Co-Chair – Erika Magaña (D5) and Yesenia Reyes (D26)
- Membership Engagement Co-Chair – Sonya Maria Douglas (D25) and Diana Ventura (D26)
- Public Relations Co-Chair – Sofia Romaña (DIS26) and Jorge Bacallao (D27)
- Immediate Past-President – Adriana Iturbide (D25)
- Faculty Advisors: Dr. Martha Forero