Our Community Programs

From 2013 to 2020, APDAS ran community programs aim to serve those in need of dental health care across central Ohio.

A decade of service

What started as a small group of dental students has grown into a recognized non-profit — and now, after a pause, we're ready to serve again.

2011

OSU dental students begin recruiting Korean and Chinese-speaking patients for board screenings — the seed of APDAS.

2013

Asian Pacific Dental Alumni Society officially founded. First initiation dinner held with OSU dental alumni.

2014–2015

First free dental extraction clinic for under-served Asians. Partnered with Physicians CareConnection and Asian Health Initiative.

2015

Incorporated as an Ohio non-profit corporation and registered as a 501(c)(3) organization with the IRS.

2017

First annual symposium held with CE-accredited lectures by OSU faculty and dental specialists.

2019

Full programming year — Find Your Dental Home, Asian Festival screening, and annual symposium all held in one year.

2020

Second annual symposium held successfully — our last major event before an unexpected pause.

2020–2024

Community programs paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2025 — Now

APDAS is back. We are rebuilding our programs and community to continue serving those in need.

Interested in supporting our cause?

The Asian Pacific Dental Alumni Society is non-profit organization, and relies on the generous donations and support of people and businesses looking to make a difference in the under-served Asian communities within central Ohio.

Gain visibility for your business or brand by donating 50 toothbrushes/toothpaste packages to patients in need. Your business will also be able to distribute your company brochures and business cards. Pictures will be taken and available for social media postings, or will be posted on the APSDA/APDAS Facebook page. Fill out our contact form to learn more.