Predental Clinical Simulation Course

April 21, 2012 - April 22, 2012
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, San Francisco

Event Category: Student Events

Due to overwhelming demand, lottery registration for this course is now full and we are not accepting any more registrations.

The course gives students a hands-on approach to learning about what the dental profession entails. Participants will get a chance to work at the Dugoni School of Dentistry's pre-clinical simulation laboratory.

You will develop new skills, test your abilities, learn about the admission process into dental school, and make yourself a stronger applicant. At the end of the course, you will have the knowledge and experience to help you decide if dentistry is the right career choice for you.

Participants will:

• Prepare a class I restoration on an ivorine tooth
• Condense amalgam into a class I restoration of an ivorine tooth
• Use composite: tooth-colored restorative material
• Use the composite cure light
• Detect basic interproximal caries on X-rays
• Identify the permanent dentition
• Use articulating paper
• Use a dental high-speed hand piece
• Use various dental instruments
• Participate in an interactive presentation: "Admission into Dental School", presented by Pacific's admissions office
• Take a practical for certification of attendance

Enrollment information

Due to limited seats, registration is now closed.

This course is limited to 60 students.
Course Fee: $225.00

On Monday, March 19, those registered for the lottery will receive an email letting them know whether or not they were selected in the lottery. If you are selected, the email will include instructions on how to submit the fee online.

If you have any questions, please call Janelle Palomares at 415.929.6493.