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JADSS is a Non-Profit Student Association.
We are dedicated to the advancement of dentistry and the support of dental students across Jamaica.💜🦷

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Welcome to the official home of the Jamaica Association for Dental Surgery Students! 🦷🇯🇲

Here, we connect, learn, and lead the future of dentistry. Stay tuned for events, insights, and the journey ahead.

#JADSS #FutureDentists #DentalStudents #SmileJamaica #DentalEducation by @jadssofficial

🦷 JADSS ELECTIONS 2026/27 — YOUR VOICE. YOUR VOTE. 💜

Ready to step up, serve your fellow dental students and make an impact? Nominations for the upcoming JADSS Executives are OPEN! 🎉

Whether you’re interested in leadership, student engagement, community outreach, fundraising, events, or communications, there’s a role where you can make a difference.

📋 Nomination form is available via the Linktree in our Instagram bio

📖 Before submitting your nomination: Be sure to review the JADSS Constitution (Revised 2025) for an in-depth breakdown of each position, including the roles, responsibilities, eligibility requirements and expectations of JADSS executives.

✨ Step up. Find your role. Make your impact.

Nominations close September 9.
Your leadership could shape the year ahead. 💜🗳️

#JADSS #JADSSElections

🦷 JADSS ELECTIONS 2026/27 | BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Leads. Oversees. Represents. 💜

The Board of Directors is at the core of JADSS leadership, responsible for guiding the association, overseeing its operations, and ensuring that the interests and welfare of dental students remain at the forefront.

From managing the association’s internal affairs and strategic direction to overseeing finances, administration, committees, and external partnerships, these positions require individuals who are ready to lead with accountability, professionalism, initiative, and purpose.

🔹 President - Oversees the overall running of JADSS, internal affairs, committees, meetings, external sponsors and collaborations, while providing leadership and direction to the association.

🔹 VP: Internal Affairs - Supports the President in the internal management and operations of JADSS and assists with the coordination and oversight of committees and association activities.

🔹 VP: External Affairs - Manages external relationships and collaborations while assisting with the overall running of JADSS and representing the association when necessary.

🔹 Executive Secretary - Serves as the principal administrative officer, managing official records, minutes, correspondence, notices, reports, agendas, and other documentation while also overseeing written content.

🔹 Executive Assistant - Supp by @jadssofficial

✨ Here’s to a FANTASTIC 2026/27! 🦷💜 ✨

A new academic year means new opportunities to learn, grow, connect and create unforgettable moments. 📚🪥

To all dental students, JADSS is wishing you a year filled with success, resilience and plenty of reasons to smile! 💫

Let’s make 2026/27 one to remember! 💜💛

#JADSS #JADSS202627 #newacademicyear by @jadssofficial

🗳️ THE JADSS ELECTIONS ARE HERE! 🗳️✨

A new chapter of leadership is about to begin. 👀💜💛

From nominations to campaigning and finally voting, here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming JADSS Elections!

Swipe through 👉🏾 to get familiar with the process, important dates, and how you can make your voice heard.

📌 Nominations: Aug. 30 – Sept. 9
📣 Candidates Announced: Sept. 10
🚀 Campaigning: Sept. 11 – Sept. 18
📋 Manifesto Meeting: Sept. 15
🗳️ Voting: Sept. 19–20
🏆 Results: Sept. 20

Whether you’re running for office or casting your ballot, your participation matters. The future of JADSS starts with YOU. 🫵🏾

Stay tuned to the JADSS WhatsApp groups & Instagram for updates throughout the election period.

Review the candidates. Know their vision. Make your choice. Make your vote count. 💜💛

Good luck to all prospective candidates! 🗳️✨

#JADSS #JADSSElections #JADSS2026 by @jadssofficial

Some smiles from the moment that made it all worth it. 🥼💜🦷✨

After the long nights, challenging clinics, countless exams and everything in between, there was something special about finally putting on that white coat. 👏🏽

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A special congratulations to our Year Group Awardees 🏆✨

🥇 DMD3 - Ricardo Dawkins
🥇 DMD4 - Jada Virgo
🥇 DMD5 - Shana-kay Manning

Your dedication and commitment deserve to be celebrated. 👏🏽🎉

Here’s to the journey behind the coat, and everything still ahead. 🥼🚀🦷

#JADSS #WhiteCoatCeremony #DMD #DentalStudents #MilestoneMoment by @jadssofficial

Behind every student was a room full of people who believed in them. 🥼🦷✨

The smiles, the cheers, the applause, the proud faces in the audience - you were part of this moment too. 👏🏽🎉

To every parent, guardian, family member and friend who showed up, cheered loudly, captured the moments and celebrated every coat and pin: thank you. 🫶🏽📸

Your support carried us through the journey, and having you there to witness this milestone made it even more special. 💜

We wore the coats, but this celebration belonged to all of us. 🥼✨

#JADSS #DMD #WhiteCoatAndPinning #DentalStudents #FamilyAndFriends by @jadssofficial

🥼✨ Some faces behind the milestone.

The late nights.
The long clinic sessions.
The challenging cases.
The moments we questioned ourselves.
And every little victory along the way. ✨

On July 16, we celebrated how far we’ve come - and how much further we have to go. 🥼

Love to our photographers. @kodiaidok

#JADSS #WhiteCoatCeremony #DentalStudents #FutureDentists by @jadssofficial

Celebrating the voices that helped make the moment special. 💜🦷

From inspiring words to words of wisdom, our presenters helped remind us that the white coat and pin represent more than a milestone - they represent the responsibility, compassion and commitment that come with serving our patients.

Swipe through to see a few of the voices who shared in our White Coat & Pinning Ceremony. ✨

#WhiteCoatCeremony #JADSS #DentalStudents #FutureDentists #OralHealthcare by @jadssofficial

A milestone years in the making. 💜🦷

On July 16, we reclaimed a tradition, celebrated our journey, and marked the responsibility that comes with becoming oral healthcare professionals.

More than a coat.🥼 More than a pin. 🪪 A moment we finally got to share.🤝🏽 by @jadssofficial

ATTENTION CROCS 🐊🍾‼️

The Joint Colleges Students’ Representative Body solemnly and proudly congratulates every Croc that was involved in the recent White Coat & Pinning Ceremony that was held on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
🍾💯 Your tremendous diligence, motivation, and determination were rightly recognized. Further to that, the Students’ Representative Body wishes you the best on the rest of your journey in dentistry and dental education🥼.
Additionally, commendations are in order for the Jamaica Association of Dental Surgery Students, led by Mr. Raheim Leslie, that advocated successfully for the return of this milestone ceremony.🦷🥼🥳😎

#whitecoated #futuredentist #dentalprofessionals #utechdentalschool by @jadssofficial

Today we shine the spotlight on @jade_cohall as we celebrate her special day and recognize the amazing energy she brings as our DMD 3 Year-group Representative. 💜

Your hard work, dedication and willingness to serve continue to inspire those around you. We hope this next chapter is filled with growth, happiness, success and moments worth remembering. 🦷✨

Wishing you the happiest of birthdays, Jade! 🎂💫

#JADSS #HappyBirthday #DentistToBe #JADSSFamily by @jadssofficial

📢 Join us tomorrow at 5:30 PM for our Semester 3 General Meeting.

We’ll be providing important updates on:
🟣 JADSS Week 2K26
📖 JADSS Yearbook 2025–2026
🥼 White Coat Ceremony

Your attendance is highly encouraged as we discuss key plans and upcoming opportunities for the semester.

See you all tomorrow!💜💛

#JADSS by @jadssofficial