About

¡Bienvenidos a Tufts HDA! This is the Tufts Student Chapter of the National Hispanic Dental Association. We were founded in 1994 by Dr. Aidee Nieto-Herman, Periodontology Dept. Our team is lead by Dr. Leopoldo Correa, Faculty Advisor and Dr. Martha Forero, Assistant Faculty Advisor.

*Promote the oral health of Hispanic and other underserved communities through improved prevention, treatment, and education

*Foster research and knowledge concerning Hispanic oral health problems

*Disseminate information to both Hispanic dental professionals and the community-at-large

Events

Some of our events include:

• Global Service Learning Trip to Dominican Republic
• Spanish Terminology Course
• Operative Help Sessions
• East Boston Church outreach
• Create presentations for local consulates, schools, and nursing homes
• Distribute dental supplies to nursing homes, schools, and shelters in predominantly Hispanic communities
• Hispanic Heritage Month Trivia Night, Zoom cooking and dancing sessions
• Dia de Los Muertos: Paint Night
• Small groups outing to Fajita & Ritas
• Hispanic Heritage Dinner/Holiday Party (hopefully in the Late Fall/Early Spring)

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/