Each fraternity provides for both the professionaland social growth of its members through a variety of activities, such as special clinics, lectures with noted speakers, and social affairs. American Association For Dental Research Membership in the Pittsburgh AADR section is open to qualified faculty, alumni, students, and persons with allied interests. Research reports in the fields of biological sciences, oral health, and dental materials are presented by members and guests. Meetings are open to all interested persons. This student organization is composed of students interested in research in those areas of interest to the dental profession basic sciences, dental sciences, and behavioral sciences.
Students participate in various projects and attend monthly lectures by guest speakers.
The group's purpose is to acquaint students with this special population. Through monthly meetings and trips to local facilities for the handicapped, members learn more about effective treatment of the disabled. The group's goal is not only to focus on the dental needs of the handicapped but also to learn more about how they live and cope with their limitations.