Dr. Jonathan Taft, who became the first Dean of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in 1875 and retired as Dean in 1903, promoted the dental profession and inspired those entering it. Wishing to advance his ideals, the Jonathan Taft Honorary Dental Society was formed in 1965. The Taft Society manifests these ideals by fostering dental education and scholarship, engaging in various public service activities, encouraging cooperation between faculty and students, and initiating the future dentist into his or her role and responsibility in the community. A volunteer organization open to both dental and dental hygiene students of all levels, the Taft Society each year presents awards to graduating seniors who have made significant contributions to the Society’s goals.

2012 - 2013 Taft E-board 

Co-presidents: Mariya Volvovsky and Dmitry Vodopyanov 
Vice-president: Kathryn Swanson
Secretary: Andrew Horne
Co-treasurers: Thomas Guinall and Jacob Williams 
D2 + D1 representative: Jacob Williams 
Give Kids a Smile Coordinators: Whitney Yahn and Raya Abu-Zahra 

Updated 7/26/12