Dental Excellence Programs at Temple Dental
Dynamic opportunities for learning and practice
Engagement with patients and communities
Practice the future of dentistry!

Our student ambassadors embody the values that set apart the Kornberg School of Dentistry from the rest.

Ambassadors are an integral part of recruitment efforts, providing a peer-to-peer perspective for students interested in attending Kornberg. They offer campus tours and set up one-on-one meetings and luncheons for prospective students. They also attend recruitment events, speak on panels at open houses and are available to answer any questions you may have at orientation. 

Meet your student ambassadors.

Ashima Sharma, DMD III

Email: ashima.sharma@temple.edu

Ashima was born and raised in Toms River, New Jersey. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology at Rutgers University and started her postbaccalaureate program at Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry in 2015. Ashima currently serves as president of the class of 2020.

Brendan Hassig, DMD III

Email: brendan.hassig@temple.edu

Brendan was born on Long Island, New York. He attended Binghamton University in upstate New York, where he received his bachelor’s degree in biology. He then spent a year working for a prosthodontist and began his postbaccalaureate program at Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry in 2016. Brendan currently serves as the social chair for the class of 2020; the fundraising chair for Temple’s chapter of Operation Smile; and he is involved with Temple’s chapter of Alpha Omega.