LASDA is a student run organization that combines the Louisville chapter of the American Student Dental Association with ULSD student government. It represents the interests of both DMD students and Dental Hygiene students. LASDA provides a student voice for communication with faculty, staff and the administration in order to help shape the goals, policies and procedures of the School of Dentistry. In other words, LASDA defends the interests of the students. LASDA is also responsible for coordinating all the activities we love, such as Lunch 'N Learns, Ball on the Belle, Student Convention, and the Gong Show (just to name a few). In addition, you get all the national ASDA membership benefits which include: -Free student disability insurance -Free $50,000 life insurance -Geico Discounted Car Insurance -Mastercard with benefits -Discounts on National Board materials -Subscriptions to numerous publications, including JADA