Events

Where the magic happens.

Four kinds of events, one goal: making dentistry feel close, exciting and within reach.

Explore Dentistry
01: Shadowing

Explore Dentistry

Interactive online shadowing with general dentists and specialists, featuring career paths, patient cases and a day in the profession.

Shadowing hoursCertificateSpecialty spotlightsQ&A with dentistsApplication ready
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Inspire Youth
02: School visits

Inspire Youth

Our chapters visit elementary schools and preschools with games, toothbrushing demos and big smiles: teaching healthy habits early.

School visitsBrushing demosGamesPreschoolsOral health 101
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Give Back
03: Fundraiser

Give Back

A network-wide fundraiser followed by social packing nights, where chapters build dental goodie bags and donate them to communities without access to care.

FundraiserPacking nightGoodie bagsCommunity donations
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Connect & Compete
04: Trivia & game nights

Connect & Compete

Dental trivia, game nights and socials that turn a pre-dental network into real friendships: hosted by our national team and every chapter.

Trivia nightGame nightsSocialsPrizesMeet your chapter
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Life at D4Y

Moments from our chapters

Real photos from the events our chapters run on their own campuses.

Calendar

Upcoming dates

October 18, 2026 | 5 to 7 PM EST · Virtual

CASPer Court of Law

Hosted in collaboration with Medicine4Youth, Pharmacy4Youth, Dentistry4Youth, and Optometry4Youth, this interactive event gives students the opportunity to practice CASPer-style ethical scenarios under realistic time constraints. Participants will work through two healthcare-based cases, followed by live evaluations from a Prosecutor, Defense, and Judge, who will discuss effective approaches and common mistakes. Healthcare professionals will also share CASPer preparation strategies, admissions insights, and answer questions during an open Q&A.

November 7, 2026 · Virtual

Virtual Dental Shadowing Event

An inside look at different careers in dentistry through discussions with dental professionals, including dental assistants and dental hygienists. Guest speakers will share their educational journeys, daily responsibilities, clinical experiences, and interesting patient cases. Students will also learn about pathways into dental assisting, dental hygiene, and dental school, with opportunities to ask questions and receive a certificate of participation.

Want to host an event with us?

Clinics, schools, clubs and community groups can build something with us.