Ranier M. Adarve, DMD, MS, MHPE Assistant Professor Director, Fixed Prosthodontics Course Teaching Excellence Award Recipient American Dental Education Association

Heather J. Conrad, DMD, MS, FACP, FRCD(C)Associate Professor & Director

Advanced Education Program in ProsthodonticsDiplomat of the American Board of Prosthodontics

and has published several articles in the field ofimplant and esthetic dentistry

Lisa A. James, DDS, PROSTHODONTIST Clinical Associate Professor Director, Fixed Prosthodontics Course Internationally recognized in the field of prosthodontics and engaging presentations on esthetic dentistry

Richard Ruth, FACILITATORDirector, Information Technology

Manages the Dental Learning Resource Center, assistsin the Advanced Simulation Clinic, and develops

academic technology Projects

Dee Blomster, ALA, FACILITATOR Coordinator, Dental School Preparation Course Executive Administrative Specialist Associate in Liberal Arts Degree Manages Restorative Sciences Preclinic Contact email: bloms002@umn.edu Contact phone: 612-625-8485

All faculty members in this program are recognized as

‘Professor of the Year’ by student vote

Offered in spring, summer, fall, and winter

Fast and easy online registration

Tour the Dental School facilities and meet withdental students

Work with advanced technology in dentistry

Preclinical exercises and laboratory procedures

Breakfast and lunch provided on Saturday andSunday

Parking provided

Certificate of completion awarded

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Dental School Preparation Course

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THE DENTAL SCHOOL PREPARATION COURSE PROVIDES ANINTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN PRECLINICAL EXERCISES ANDHANDS-ON PROCEDURES USING DENTSIM® TECHNOLOGY.

The Dental School Preparation Course is a 20-hour intensive program designed to prepare studentsfor the field of Dentistry. This program consists of a series of hands-on pre-clinical exercises andlaboratory procedures as well as lectures given byuniversity faculty members, experts in their fieldsof teaching, research and practice. Additionally,students will have the opportunity to work withDentSim®, the multi-million dollar advanced simulation technology and most advanced pre-clinical training tool to date.

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What is this course about?

This is a university-based dental school preparation course. It is a 2½ day (20-hour) program. Students attend lectures and perform dental procedures as one would in dental school.

With increased one-on-one learning from facultyand mentors, this intensive weekend course isbeneficial for students seeking a betterunderstanding of dental school and the dentalprofession. Develop experience and discoverdentistry through the University of Minnesota’sSchool of Dentistry.

Each course is limited to 30 right-handed and2 left-handed students due to equipmentavailability. Registration is offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

Develop experience, Discover dentistry.

Who is this for?

This weekend course is designed forhigh school or college students in apre-dentistry track with plans to applyto dental school in the future andwould like to experience life as a dentalstudent.* The information and hands-on experience is most appropriate forindividuals interested in a dental careeras a dentist or a dental therapist.*Please note: completion of this coursedoes NOT guarantee acceptance intodental school. 

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What do we do?

Students attending the course will learngeneral information about dentistry,including terms, nomenclature, andprocedures. Faculty members offerpresentations on complete denturefabrication, fixed prosthodontics andimplant dentistry. Additionally, studentswill acquire hands-on experience incavity preparation, crown preparation,diagnostic impression, cast fabrication,diagnostic wax up, and bleaching trayfabrication. Opportunities are availableto tour the dental school facilities andmeet with faculty and dental students. 

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How do I register?

Learn about more  FAQ, upcoming  courses,daily schedule, and self‐registration at: 

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http://www.dentistry.umn.edu/programs‐admissions/prep‐course/index.htm