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Dental School Preparation Course
The Dental School Preparation Course offered at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry is a 20-hour intensive program designed to prepare students for the field of Dentistry. The program consists of a series of hands-on pre-clinical exercises and laboratory procedures as well as lectures given by university faculty members, experts in their fields of teaching, research and practice. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to work with DentSim®, the multi-million dollar advanced simulation technology and most advanced pre-clinical training tool to date. This intensive weekend course is valuable for students seeking a better understanding of dental school and the profession. *Each course is limited to 30 right-handed and 2 left-handed students due to equipment availability. Registration is offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. REGISTRATIONTo register your name and address on Smart Events, click below:
https://dentalschoolpreparation.smartevents.com/ COURSE DIRECTORSRanier M. Adarve, DMD, MS, MHPE
Assistant Professor
Course Director in Fixed Prosthodontics
Recognized internationally for his expertise in interactive multimedia design and has published his educational tools on MedEdPORTAL. Heather J. Conrad, DMD, MS
Assistant Professor
Associate Director Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics
Course Director in Removable Prosthodontics
Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and has published several articles in the field of implant and esthetic dentistry. Lisa A. James, DDS, Cert. Prosthodontics
Clinical Associate Professor
Course Director in Fixed Prosthodontics
Internationally recognized in the field of prosthodontics and delivers engaging presentations on esthetic dentistry. All faculty members in this program have been voted by the students for ‘Professor of the Year’. Richard Ruth
Information Technology Professional
Manages the Dental Learning Resource Center, assists in the Advanced Simulation Clinic, and develops academic technology Projects Erin S. Naveen
Principle Office and Administrative Specialist
Restorative Sciences - Preclinic
Master's Student in Human Resource Development FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSWhat is this course about? This is a university-based dental school preparation course. It is a 2 ½ day (20-hour) program. Students attend lectures and perform dental procedures as one would in dental school. Who is this for? This course is designed for high school or college students in a pre-dentistry track with plans to apply to dental school in the future and would like to experience life as a dental student for the weekend. The information and hands-on experience is most appropriate for individuals interested in a dental career as a dentist or a dental therapist. Please note that completion of this course does NOT guarantee acceptance into dental school. What do we do? Students attending the course will learn general information about dentistry, including terms, nomenclature, and procedures. Faculty members offer presentations on complete denture fabrication, fixed prosthodontics and implant dentistry. Additionally, students will acquire hands-on experience in cavity preparation, crown preparation, diagnostic impression, cast fabrication, diagnostic wax up, and bleaching tray fabrication. Opportunities are available to tour the dental school facilities and meet with faculty and dental students. Do I earn credit or proof of attending this course? You will receive a certificate of completion from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry; however, the course is not eligible for continuing education credit or other university course credit. When is this course offered? This course will be offered on the following dates in 2012:
Spring – April 27-29
Summer – July 20-22
Fall – September 7-9
Winter – October 26-28 How much does the course cost? The total course fee is $525.00. After you register your name and address on Smart Events, a $75.00 non-refundable deposit payable by check to the University of Minnesota is required to hold your reservation. Payment of the non-refundable deposit is due within 2 weeks of registration. Payment of the $450.00 balance payable by check to the University of Minnesota is due 45 days prior to the course start date. Please mail payments to:
c/o Erin Naveen
Dental School Preparation Course
4-210 Moos Health Sciences Tower
515 Delaware St SE
Minneapolis, MN
55455 What do I do if registration is full for the course dates I am interested in? Please call or email our Administrative Specialist, Erin Naveen, to be put on the waiting list.
612.625.8485
navee001@umn.edu What is the refund policy? A refund of $450.00 will be issued if you cancel 30 total days prior to the first day of the course. If you cancel less than 30 days but more than 10 days prior to the first day of the course, a refund of $225.00 will be issued. No refunds will be issued if you cancel within 10 days of the course. If you cancel within 10 days of the course due to illness or a family emergency, a refund will not be issued; however, you are welcome to attend the next available course. Are meals covered? Refreshments and a light snack will be provided on Friday evening while breakfast and lunch will be provided on Saturday and Sunday. If you have special dietary needs please contact us a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the program start date. Dinner is at the student’s individual discretion and several restaurants within immediate walking distance are available along Washington Avenue. Is parking covered? Yes, parking coupons will be issued to you upon arrival for all 3 days for the Washington Avenue Ramp only.
Washington Avenue Parking Ramp:
http://www1.umn.edu/pts/maps/facilities/washave.html How do I get there? (Directions to building, room) School of Dentistry
Moos Health Sciences Tower, Room 4-210
515 Delaware Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455MAPS & DIRECTIONS
Moos Health Sciences Tower:
http://www1.umn.edu/twincities/maps/MoosT/ What should I bring? Please bring a white lab coat and safety glasses, if you have them. Loaners and disposable gowns will be available, but you may be more comfortable with your personal items. What do I wear? Casual clothing is recommended. For safety reasons, we request that you wear full-length pants instead of shorts or skirts. If a skirt is required for religious reasons, it should be full-length and loose fitting. Please wear closed-toe shoes with full coverage, not sandals or open-toe shoes. Lab coats will be worn in addition to your choice of dress. Those with long hair should be prepared to have their hair pinned or pulled back so that it does not interfere with the field of vision or require handling during laboratory procedures. Where do I stay? Several hotels are close to the University of Minnesota, East Bank Campus. The Radisson is recommended as it is located across the street from the dental school.
http://www.dentalce.umn.edu/info/hotel/mpls/home.html I'm staying off-campus. What transportation can I take to get to campus? Metro Transit is the public transportation service for the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Please visit their website to plan your bus or light rail transportation.
http://www.metrotransit.org/ TestimonialsFrom a participant: Thanks to everyone involved for the great weekend course! I enjoyed meeting many new people and getting more exposure to the world of dentistry. I would recommend this course to anyone who is interested in exploring a career as a dentist. The course provides a unique look into life as a dental student, some hands-on experience with dentistry, and gives students the opportunity to work with high-end technology. Thanks again for putting on the course, it is a great resource. Good luck with your applications everyone! From a participant: I wanted to say what an excellent experience this past weekend was, and how well the program was organized! It was definitely a huge help in aiding my decision on a career. Dentistry is now what I would like to pursue after much thought about the field since the beginning of my career searching. The course was flawless and such a great opportunity. I would recommend this to anyone that wants to find out if dentistry is their ultimate path! Thanks to all of the doctors that spent their valuable time with everyone during the class! Nice to meet everyone! Good luck! From a parent: Thank you for the great experience my son had at your Dental School Preparation Course. He said he really enjoyed it and that he learned "a ton". He said the instructors were really awesome and very nice to work with. Personally, I just think this course is such a great idea and just wanted to pass that on to you. Wish this course would have been available when I was in my pre-dent years! Join us on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=124656197573323&ref=ts Register on Smart Events! https://dentalschoolpreparation.smartevents.com/
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