Welcome to Delta Delta Sigma!
"Don't reinvent the wheel." – This timeless idiom was the most resonant advice I received as I began my journey through Chapel Hill.
My father stressed this notion, that amidst the fears of professional misguide and social eccentricity, two principles would guide my early experiences.
(1) Firstly, he advised that I lean on those who came before me. To not reinvent the wheel is to learn from the successes and the failures of those in recent past. To take advantage of the resources hiding in plain sight. Amongst the many corners of Carolina, DDS revealed itself to me as an aggregate of gems.
By engaging with DDS meetings, socials, service events, and conferences – all curated and iterated through past trials and adjustments – I began to understand why dentistry is a good fit for my interests and values. Dentistry then became a compass through Carolina, guiding me through each page in my undergraduate chapter.
(2) Secondly, my father ensured that every new college student shared similar sentiments regarding belonging. Those who embrace this collective uncertainty find solace in it, and they become fearless in putting themselves into the public gaze.
Rushing DDS was a manifestation of my search for community, and moving through DDS leadership has brought some of my best friends and most memorable experiences at Carolina. At DDS, combining professional development with social furthering is the mission, not a convenient byproduct. Because UNC students should not be burdened with reinventing pre-dentistry – we should find solace in relearning and building on its history as a collective.
I am honored to build what it means to study pre-dentistry, and I am excited to bear the responsibility of DDS President alongside an exceptional board of executives. I invite you to explore the opportunities we have to offer, and I hope you can find community at Carolina through UNC Delta Delta Sigma.
Explore the full collection — every formal, service day, and seminar, captured.
Browse Gallery ↓Gallery
A living archive of Delta Delta Sigma — formals, service days, seminars, and everything in between. Select an album to look inside.
Our Mission
To prepare and support pre-dental students through professional development, service, mentorship, and community — while fostering the future leaders of dentistry.
Our Promise
Guiding students from pre-dental ambition to professional success.
What We
Stand For
Five pillars guide everything Delta Delta Sigma does for its members and the Carolina community.
Academic Excellence
Supporting members with the resources, guidance, and a 3.0+ GPA community to excel in their coursework and beyond.
Professional Development
Providing opportunities to grow, learn, and build our future through seminars and connections in the dental field.
Service
Making a positive impact in our community by volunteering within the dental field and the community at large.
Mentorship
Guiding and uplifting each member on their journey to dental school, every step of the way.
Community
Building lifelong connections and a strong DDS family that lasts well beyond graduation.
More Than A Motto
Each pillar is a program, not a promise. Here is what living them actually looks like inside DDS.
Course roadmaps, DAT cohorts & a 3.0+ GPA community.
Get Involved →Sharpen the mind first
Dentistry starts in the classroom. DDS pairs members with course roadmaps, exam archives, and study groups that turn Carolina's toughest prerequisites into a shared project instead of a solo grind.
Seminars, shadowing & conferences across the dental field.
Get Involved →Practice the profession early
From guest lecturers to shadowing placements, members meet dentistry where it happens. Seminars with the UNC Adams School of Dentistry put specialties, admissions, and real casework in front of you before you ever apply.
Tracked service points & annual chapter honors.
Get Involved →Serve before you're asked
Service is tracked, celebrated, and constant. Members volunteer in dental clinics and across the Chapel Hill community, logging hours through the chapter points system and earning recognition at year's end.
Big–little families & application reviews, every rush class.
Get Involved →Pass it down
Every rushee joins a big–little family. Upperclassmen review applications, run mock interviews, and hand down what worked — so no member reinvents the road to dental school alone.
Formals, DDS families & friendships beyond graduation.
Get Involved →Stay for the people
Formals, socials, DDS families, intramurals — the professional network doubles as a friend group. The people you rush with are the people who show up at your white coat ceremony.
Opportunity
Our Officers
The 2026–27 executive board. Click any officer to open their full profile.
Big Little. Period.
When you join DDS you don't just get a chapter — you get a family. Every new member is paired with a big: an upperclassman mentor who has already walked the road to dental school. Bigs hand down notes, introductions, and hard-won advice; littles keep the line going. Pick a family below to trace its tree.
Every member gets a big. Every big was once a little.
Find Your Family →Meeting Notes
Every general body meeting, documented. Missed a Monday? Catch up here — notes are posted by the Secretary within a week of each meeting.
Senior Sendoff
Celebrating our graduating members — dental school commitments, superlatives, and a look back at the year in photos.
Elections & Awards
The 2026–27 executive board election results, plus annual service award recipients and end-of-year points standings.
DAT Prep Panel
Upperclassmen shared study timelines, resource picks, and score breakdowns — full panel Q&A captured in the notes.
Service Recap
Give Kids a Smile day results, spring service hour totals, and how to log remaining points before the deadline.
Service Day Planning
Sign-ups and logistics for the spring community service events, plus carpools and what to bring.
Alumni Q&A
DDS alumni now in dental school answered questions on applications, interviews, and first-year life.
Specialties Night
Guest lecturer overview of the dental specialties — orthodontics, OMFS, pediatrics, endo, and public health paths.
Rush Week Recap
Welcome to our newest rush class! Bid results, family reveals, and the semester calendar walkthrough.
Points Overview
How the points system works — service, professional, and social categories, minimums, and submission forms.
Spring Kickoff
Spring 2026 welcome meeting — semester goals, rush timeline, and introductions from the executive board.
Our Calendar
Professional and social events for the semester — meetings, service, and socials, all in one place.
