UPCOMING EVENTS
Dent Camp
📅 Date: 21-23 February
📍 Location: Camp Wombaroo
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of fun, friendships, and endless memories!
DENT CAMP 2025 is your chance to take a break from lectures and clinics and dive into an epic adventure filled with:
✨ Exciting bonding activities
🎭 Themed parties
🔥 Chill campfire moments
🎯 Games, challenges, and surprises
💃 Unforgettable nights with your fellow dental students
Don’t miss out on an amazing opportunity to connect more with your cohort and party it up!
GET YOUR TICKET NOW! https://forms.gle/XAPVFh8SMYM85E5h6
2025 Merch Design Competition Open
More details coming soon…
🎨 Design Our Merch – Competition Time! 🎉
Have a creative spark? Got an eye for design? Here's your chance to leave your mark! We’re launching a Merch Design Competition, and we want YOUR ideas to represent our community.
🖌️ What We’re Looking For:
Creative and original designs that resonate with our student body
Designs that capture the essence of the dental profession, student life, or our association’s spirit 🦷✨
A balance between fun, stylish, and wearable
🏆 What’s in it for you?
The winning design will be featured on our official merch (think t-shirts, hoodies, or more!)
🎁A free piece of merch for our winners
Eternal bragging rights!
📅 Deadline: TBA
📩 How to Submit: TBA
Let’s see your creativity shine! 💡
Specialist Evening: A/Prof Rahimi (Specialist Endodontist) & Dr Mahony (Specialist Orthodontist) lectures on Diagnosis and Treatment of Traumatic Conditions for Children
🎤 Speaker 2: A/Prof. Mehdi Rahimi (Specialist Endodontist) and Dr. Derek Mahony (Specialist Orthodontist) – Combined Lecture on Diagnosis and treatment of traumatic conditions for children
📅 Date: 11/03/2025
Time: 6:30PM
Location: University of Sydney Camperdown Campus - Susan Wakil Health Building
QR code: https://qart.to/1737275534XmZXuq
Specialist Evening: Dr Andrew Thorpe (Specialist Oral Surgeon) VOTE FOR THE TOPIC YOU WANT!
🎤 Speaker 3: Dr. Andrew Thorpe (Specialist Oral Surgeon) – PLEASE VOTE FOR TOPICS IN THE FORM
📅 Date: 08/04/2025
Time: 6:30PM
Location: Sydney Dental Hospital
Registration link: https://forms.gle/U5UACznjsrRA18LF7
Specialist Evening: Dr Ehsan Mellati (Specialist Periodontist) - "Is There Such Things as a Hopeless Prognosis?"
🎤 Speaker 4: Dr. Ehsan Mellati (Specialist Periodontist) – “Is There Such Thing as Hopeless Prognosis?”
📅 Date: 13/05/2025
Time: 6:30PM
Location: Sydney Dental Hospital
Registration link: https://forms.gle/KL2aB8fZ7wkpFB9m6
SDS Welcome Reception
Welcome to the Dental Life! 🦷✨
Get ready to kick off your dentistry journey with the SDS Welcome Reception! This is the perfect opportunity to meet your fellow first-year cohort, connect with upper-year DMD, BOH students, and chat with faculty in a relaxed, catered networking session.
📅 Date: Friday, 21st February 2025
⏰ Time: 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Location: Upper Gardens, Level 4, Susan Wakil Health Building
Don’t miss this chance to start building your dental network and make some unforgettable memories!
👉 RSVP HERE by 7th February 2025
We can't wait to see you there! 🥳🫶
SUDA Meeting - February
🎉 Welcome to Our First Committee Meeting! 🎉
We’re so excited to kick off the year with all of you! This meeting is all about connecting as a team, setting our goals, and planning for an amazing year ahead. 🌟
Here’s what we’ll be covering:
🔑 Roles and responsibilities for each committee member
🎨 Introducing our mini-teams and how we’ll work together
📅 Upcoming events + brainstorming new ideas
🗣️ Open discussion to hear your ideas and suggestions
Let’s bring our energy, creativity, and teamwork to make this year unforgettable! 🙌
DMD Research Showcase
Student-Led Research Conference – Showcasing Innovation and Excellence
SUDA is proud to present the Student-Led Research Conference, a cornerstone event celebrating the achievements of third-year dental students as they showcase the culmination of 18 months of dedicated research.
This conference offers an opportunity for students to share their innovative findings with peers, academics, and industry professionals in an engaging and collaborative setting, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and academic excellence within the dental school.
With the support of esteemed sponsors, including Dental Protection, Guild Insurance, A-dec Australia, and Byron Medical, the event also serves as an invaluable chance to connect with industry leaders and explore the latest advancements in dentistry.
Join us in recognizing the hard work and academic contributions of our future dental professionals!
SUDA Welcome Drinks
🍹 Welcome Drinks for all SUDA members! 🍹
Kick off the year with your fellow SUDA members at our Welcome Drinks event! 🎉
Let’s warmly welcome in our new DMD1 cohort, and all our returning years of DMD and BOH.
This is your chance to connect, relax, and celebrate the start of an exciting journey together. 🦷✨
Here’s what to look forward to:
🗣️ A chill vibe to meet and mingle with your cohort
🍷 Drinks and light refreshments to enjoy - on SUDA!
🎉 A perfect way to ease into the year and make some great memories
We’re so excited to welcome you—see you there! 🙌
SUDA Presents: Specialist Evening 2024
🌟 Specialist Evening 2024 🌟
Hi everyone! 👋
SUDA will be presenting Specialist Evening 2024, sponsored by DPLA. 🎉 This is an exciting event for DMD, BOH, and DClinDent students to engage with dental specialists, professionals, and researchers! 🦷✨ Discover the amazing opportunities for career progression beyond dental school!
🗓️ Key Details
Date & Time: 6pm, Mon 14th Oct 2024
Location: Sydney Nanoscience Hub Lecture Theatre 4002 (USyd Camperdown Campus) 🏛️
Cost: Free for students! 🎓
Link to registration: Register Here! 🔗
https://specialistevening2024.eventbrite.com.au
Catering: Light meals will be provided 🍽️
Dress Code: Smart casual 👔👗
❓ Questions, Contributions, Feedback?
If you have any questions about the event, registration, or want to get involved – there’s a role for everyone! 🤝 We’d love to hear how to make the most out of your experience on Specialist Night, and any other academic events from SUDA for the upcoming year.
💌 Remember to register your ticket and encourage all your friends to join you for the evening! 🎊
Passion Dental Group Talks and Social
Passion Dental Group will be hosting a series of talks + Q&A broken down into 3 sections:
Things I wish someone told me in dental school (and no one ever does)
Insurance options for students and for when you transition to private practice
Taxation in Canada and transition to practice
The talks will have a focus on various topics:
What to look for in an associate position?
How to know that it will be a good fit?
What you should be asking in an interview or not asking?
Some basic do's and don't and the world of dentistry outside of school
Self Employment - Income and expenses
Debt Management
Life insurance and living benefits (disability and critical illness)
Using insurance to mitigate risk
Cost: free - food and drink provided for all sessions
Guests: Dr Rustom Appoo, Nicholas Talarico from MNP (Canadian accounting firm), and Peter Bevilacqua (Sorrell Financial)
Dates:
Mon, Sep 16th (lunch + talk) - SDH Level 9 (11.30am to 1.30pm)
Tues, Sep 17th (lunch + talk) - SDH Level 9 (11.30am to 1.30pm)
Tues, Sep 17th (social dinner) - Strawberry Hills Hotel (5:00pm to 8:30 pm)
Contact Person(s): Natashya (DMD1), Samer (DMD2), Joyce (DMD3)
Usyd Med vs Dent Rugby
Med vs Dent rugby has finally made a long-awaited comeback! Get ready to defend our title against our rivals and continue our win-streak! More details soon…
SUDA Committee Elections: Nominations
It is that time of the year where nominations have opened to elect yourself for a position on the 2025 SUDA committee!
We have several exciting positions available, both from the executive and general committee. This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved, make a difference, and help shape the direction of our organisation for the upcoming year. If you would like to nominate yourself for either a general committee positions or executive position, please attach a photo of yourself and a short, 200 word blurb as to why you would be suited for the role!
Nominations will close Wednesday 25th September 11:59pm
The Annual SUDA Loupes Showcase 2024
When: Monday 2nd September 2024, 5pm – 7pm
Where: Susan Wakil Health Building, Level 4 – Event Space 416
This event will feature presentations and demonstrations from leading loupes manufacturers, including Orascoptic, Zeiss, Experteeth, NK Loupes, Univet Loupes, Surgitel, Byron Medical and Bryant Dental. With all these providers in one place, you will have the opportunity to learn about, compare and try on loupes, speak to sales representatives from these brands, and receive quotes in an expo-style event.
For catering purposes, fill out this form if you are attending:
https://forms.gle/ct2nMddC5sUro79n7
See you there!
SUDA on Ice!
Join SUDA for our Ice Skating Event of 2024! Because our winter is not cold enough… For just $22 pp for entry and skate hire (discounted for SUDA members), you can run (or glide) away from all your responsibilities and unwatched lectures.
More information: https://fb.me/e/2ccY5f0gh
Register here: https://forms.gle/6x5ozXm73wQwCfto8
International Careers Webinar
Join SUDA and our guests for a night of presentations and Q&A from the international dental community! Gain invaluable knowledge from five esteemed overseas dentists and one overseas Oral Health Therapist (OHT) who have successfully navigated their careers in various settings. Discover international opportunities in countries such as Canada, Ireland, Singapore, Hong Kong, USA, and New Zealand!
Register here: https://fb.me/e/3ECVCy0jp
Experteeth Talk
Experteeth Dental Group are planning a for our final year students (DMD and BOH) about careers with their group, plus a loupes showcase. Join us in-person for dinner and discussion!
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-FJg9mBvW8HqG_rXwxlXQFgsDzIBmPYjDHBNWR5IEK7vC-Q/viewform
Hunter New England Careers Talk
Students interested in employment with NSW Health in the Hunter New England LHD are encouraged to attend for an information night. You must have Microsoft Teams installed to join the meeting.
Register here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=v6eHptsC30O8u-eovaYRotT5T8GQpJ9OgH0VRKnm5_VUNTEwTUxBME9ESlQ2VVlTT0hEQTZDMVpLVS4u
Smile Solutions Graduate & Mentoring Program
Register for the Smile Solutions Graduate & Mentoring Program Talk: https://forms.gle/ntoafnRRYVngGb8J8
Smile Solutions & Core Dental Group are a Melbourne-based group with a dedicated 2-year graduate/mentoring program. Last year they included 12 new graduates to the program, so we have invited them to hold a talk for us on Monday 12th August.
This talk will be particularly relevant to Melbourne-based students who are looking for mentoring and support following your graduation. We will also be hosting a Q&A afterwards.
More about their graduate program: https://www.smilesolutions.com.au/2024-graduate-program/
This event is open to all DMD and BOH.
Who: BOH and DMD students looking for employment & mentorship in Melbourne
Date: 7pm, Monday 12th August
Cost: Free
Guests: Caitlin, Smile Solutions team
The Savvy Grad Talk
Dr Dan and Ben from The Savvy Grad will be hosting a presentation and Q&A about about employment agreements, Service and Facilities Agreements, and understanding contracts to protect yourself. Come along to learn some key terms and clauses in employment contracts, negotiation strategies for favourable contract terms and common pitfalls to avoid in contract agreements.
Register here: https://forms.gle/7a8EHjxQpqBKmMJW9
Med vs Dent Trivia
It’s the ultimate battle of the brains! MD vs DMD Trivia is back and better than ever this year. Come face off against the MD students in a test of general (useless) knowledge, popular culture and creativity!
Registration link coming very soon!
Sunshine Coast Oral Health Talk
A/Principal dentist Dr Sean Currie from the Sunshine Coast Oral Health service will be sharing a short presentation and Q&A after. Students interested in working in a public hospital setting in Queensland are encouraged to attend.
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1s6hZ6ZwApWrcGI7oLSvvDi4riOOYVqBIN9BIzPEpzy0/edit
Byron Medical Loupes Showcase
DMD1 - join Byron Medical for a presentation, discussion and demonstration of their innovative range of loupes! This event will familiarise students with these vital tools that they will use throughout their career to improve their vision and minimise their back pain!
SUDA presents: Careers Night 2024
SUDA will be presenting Careers Night 2024, sponsored by ADA NSW and Guild Insurance. This is a networking event for all DMD, BOH, and DClinDent students to engage with dental professionals and learn about the employment opportunities during your training and following your graduation. Make sure to save the following details to your diary.
Date & Time: 6pm, Friday 12th July 2024
Location: New Law Lecture Theatre 101 (USyd Camperdown Campus)
Cost: Free for students
Link to registration form: see SUDA Instagram bio for link
Employer Handbook: If you are interested in finding employment at Careers Night, please complete the Introductions Brochure form by next Sunday, 30th June. Roles will be advertised for Dentists, Oral Health Therapist, Dental Assistant or Dental Receptionists.
If you have any questions about the event, registration, or wish to get involved, please contact Paul (DMD3). Remember to register your ticket and encourage all your friends to join you for the evening.
SUDA Cruise 2024 - Pearly Whites
SUDA invites you to our 2024 cruise ‘Pearly Whites’!!
✨Come dressed in white and a sparkling smile to set sail across Sydney harbour ✨
WHEN: Friday 12 April
TIME: 7:00pm-10:30pm (boarding 6:45pm)
WHERE: Bella Vista boat, King St Wharf, Darling Harbour (Wharf number TBA)
Includes: Good tunes, dance floor, pizza, wine (red/white/sparkling), beer, non-alcoholic beverages and more!! 💎🥂🎉
WHO: all SUDA members and PLUS ONES invited!!
EARLY BIRD TICKETS: $70 (get in quick, SOLD OUT last year)
GENERAL ADMISSION: $80
👯♀️Plus ones (twos, threes...) welcome 👯♂️
For ticket sale details please head to our SUDA instragram for more details!
SUDA Presents: Iftar Night
The 9th month of the Islamic calendar, Ramadan, is a holy month in which Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. The meal to break fast is known as Iftar.
Following on from last year’s success, SUDA is hosting its 2nd annual Iftar Dinner Night to honour the Muslims within our dental community, foster a sense of community, and help showcase the beauty of Ramadan to our non-Muslim peers (P.S - all faiths are welcome!)
There will be guest speakers, trivia events, fundraiseres and more.
WHEN? Thursday, 28th March 2024, 6 PM
WHERE? Westmead Innovation Centre
ADSA Blood Drive 2024
🦇🏆 It’s time for the 2024 ADSA Vampire Cup, where every drop counts in saving lives! 🦇🏆
Are you ready to embrace your inner hero? One blood donation can save up to three lives by providing essential components such as red blood cells, plasma, and platelets to those in need.
💻Register individually via https://www.lifeblood.com.au
The donation takes 10 minutes and you get a free snack and drink! Plus, it means we are one step closer to winning the ADSA Cup. 🏆
Every donation will count toward the ADSA cup – a competition in which your Dental Society can make big bank. 💸💰
You can find the dental schools leaderboard here: https://my.donateblood.com.au/app/challenge/details/challenge_id/18
📸 Make sure you take plenty of photos and tag @ausdsa and @lifeblood and use #ADSAvampirecup for a chance to be featured #fame. 🥶
Contact your ADSA Uni Reps (Margot Lane or Sarah Al Attar) for more information or to organise group appointments!
SUDA presents: Welcome Drinks
🥂🍻SUDA WELCOME DRINKS🍻🥂
A warm welcome to the DMD class of 2027, BOH class of 2026 and all returning years! To start off the year we are kicking off with our annual Welcome Drinks for the SUDA family.
📆 WHEN: Friday 23rd Feb 6:30pm
📍 WHERE: Glebe Hotel, 63 Bay St, Glebe
👨👩👧👦 WHO: All DMD & BOH
Pizza and drinks sponsored by SUDA, first come first served, hope to see you all there!!🍕🍻🍷🎉✨