Hayden Rash

Dental Class President,2021-2025

American Student Dental Association Member, 2021-2025

• Pre Dental Chair, 2022-2023

Xsi Psi Phi Fraternity Member, 2021-2025

American Association of Endodontics Member, 2024-present

Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity Member, 2017-2021

• Fraternity President, 2019-2020

Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honor Society Member, 2018-2021

Dean's Leadership Award

• Recognizes one graduating senior who, in the Dean's judgement, has demonstrated commitment to dentistry and exhibited significant professional growth while at UTHSC.

UTHSC Diversity Scholarship Recipient

• Awarded to individuals that the college believes will enhance the learning experience of all students, given preference to students from underrepresented minorities, veterans, and students from rural areas of Tennessee.

Dinsmore Scholarship Recipient

• Awarded to a student demonstrating successful academic performance.

Mr. Union University

• Awarded to one senior student who demonstrates exceptional leadership, academic excellence, and Christlikeness. Interviewed and nominated by faculty committee, and voted on by the entire student body, faculty, and administration.

Mid-South Mission of Mercy, January 2025

• Two day dental clinic for the underserved population in Memphis.
• Provided removable prosthesis, extractions, and restorative dental care to patients.

Mid-South Mission of Mercy, January 2024

• Two day dental clinic for the underserved population in Memphis.
• Provided extractions, and restorative dental care to patients.

Freedom Prep Back to School Bash, August 2024

• Screened over 40 children for oral health needs.
• Followed up with parents to connect children with dental care at UTHSC College of Dentistry.

Methodist Sickle Cell Public Health Fair, July 2024

• Large community event centered on spreading awareness of various health concerns afflicting the greater Memphis area.
• Screened individuals for oral health needs, and referred them to UTHSC College of Dentistry if needed.

Rash, H. (2021). Chemical and Physical Factors Promoting Biofilm Formation of Candida albicans and Potential Effects on the Oral Cavity. Union University Department of Biology. 

When Root Canals Fail: Your Plan B Tooth-Rescue Playbook-Dr. Sonia Chopra

• Introduction to apicoectomies and retreatments.
• 2 credit hours

Everyday Endo Made Easy-Dr. Sonia Chopra

• Instruction on how to select cases, as well as proper instrumentation fundamentals.
• 2 credit hours

Root Camp Level 1: Endodon-tricks and Surg & Rescue-Dr. Win Nguyen

• Hands on instruction on how to tackle calcified molars, retreatments, and entry-level apical surgeries.
• 24 Credit hours

E-School Online Endodontic Training with Live Coaching-Dr. Sonia Chopra

• 11 week course with live coaching call every week.
• 30 credit hours

Root Camp Level 2: Advanced Cadaver Course-Dr. Win Nguyen

• Hands on experience with difficult endodontic cases and advanced apical surgery using cadavers to teach anatomy and technique.
• 24 credit hours