Dental equipment for resident use includes, but is not limited to: a microscope, a scanner, digital x-rays, fiber optic dental hand pieces, intra oral cameras, digital photography, laser diagnostic caries detection, rotary endodontic instruments, electrosurg, soft tissue laser, and digital patient records (paperless office) with two computer monitors in each operatory. By having access to the latest dental technology, the residents will have the opportunity to use and understand how dental practice can be enhanced and expanded.
Residents complete 4 rotations outside of the dental clinic. Read below to learn more about each rotation.
Residents are on call on a weekday once every two weeks, and residents take weekend call once every two months. Call lasts 24 hours, from 7am to 7am the following day. The on call schedule is prepared at the beginning of the academic year, but residents have the option to rearrange the call schedule as necessary. Residents do not have to stay in the hospital overnight when they are on call. However, we do ask that residents are able to get to the hospital while they are on call.
Residents provide comprehensive dental care for patients with developmental disabilities who are unable to be seen in a traditional dental clinic setting. These services are provided while patients are under general anesthesia in the OR. Two residents rotate through the OR every Friday, so residents are scheduled approximately once per month on this service. Occasionally residents will see two patients per day, depending on the operating room waitlist.
