The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry is a community of individuals committed to a humanistic, inclusive environment that supports our goal of fostering the next generation of oral health professionals.
Our standing committee, subcommittees and student groups are spaces for connection, growth and change.
Celebrating our school's diversity
As a school, we are proud to showcase our inclusive community and the students, faculty and staff who make our school great. Get to know a few of the students who make up our community.
Affinity groups
These groups are open to any and all members of the School of Dentistry to build relationships and connect in small group settings within Moos Tower. Contact [email protected] to find your affinity group.
Asian Faculty & Staff Group
The Asian Faculty and Staff Affinity Group (AFSG) strives to support Asian employees at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry by sustaining a visible and dynamic Asian community, engaging in professional networking and leadership development, and promoting the overall retention and advancement of Asian employees at the School of Dentistry.
Contact [email protected] to learn more and join this group.
Christian Faculty Group
Mission Statement: To cultivate a community of faculty committed to integrating Christian faith and vocation by exploring God's purpose for work and encouraging one another in our academic callings.
Meeting information: We meet every 1-2 months over the lunch hour for fellowship, discussion and prayer.
Contact: Kelly Rogers
Women’s Dental Association
The Women's Dental Association seeks to:
- Serve and empower women in the community
- Educate ourselves on topics including salary and contract negotiation, identifying strengths, resumes, work-life balance, family planning, workplace harassment and financial education.
The association holds lunch and learns as well as evening events, fundraisers and weekend outreach. Learn more about the Women's Dental Association.
Community Conversations
Sponsored by the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, community conversations are informational sessions in which students, faculty and staff gather to discuss questions of race, equity and justice.
Contact Joel Mixon, PhD for more information.
Discover Dental School
Discover Dental School is “a pathways program for prospective dental students who are interested in gaining access to resources and additional support prior to submitting an application,” according to Susie Wold, assistant director of admissions at the School of Dentistry. “Participants leave with a better understanding of resources and support available at the University of Minnesota, and how to become a better student academically and holistically.”
Learn more about how students grow in the dental field with Discover Dental School.