6634 Community-Based Dental Education I (1)
The purpose of this course is to expose third and forth year dental students to
alternative methods of dental care delivery to populations at high risk for
dental disease. Specifically the course places junior and senior students in an
existing network of community health centers and rural outreach sites where
they deliver dental care while serving on multi-disciplinary teams that meet
the primary health care needs of large segments of underserved populations. The
long range goal is a practioner who is sensitive to diverse community needs.
Prerequisite: Completion of Third Year Offered: Winter Semester Restrictions:
Not eligible until completion of two clinical semesters-summer and fall of
junior year.