FIRST YEAR
The
First Year of dental school consist of lecture and the simulation clinic (sim
clinic).
Lecture
Modules
·
1-2
week block course
·
Equivalent
to taking a semester course in 1-2 weeks
·
One
subject at a time
Studying
for the Part I of the National Board of Dental Examination (NBDE)
Sim
Clinic
Handskills
·
Perceptual
ability
·
Hand-eye
coordination (i.e. using the mirror)
·
Basic
operatory skills (i.e. handpiece, instruments, etc.)
·
Introduction
to various dental materials