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Dental Shadowing Program

A comprehensive program custom designed to equip you with the fundamentals to dentistry so you can impress your dentists and dental schools! 

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Additional LIVE shadowing sessions each month

“Think Like a Dentist” with Our Virtual Shadowing Program

See, learn and think like a dentist with FutureDMD’s exclusive dentist shadowing program for pre-dental students. This cutting-edge and interactive program gives you the opportunity to enrich your dental experience and knowledge, helping you solidify your career path in dentistry.

 

Our virtual dentist shadowing program is designed by a group of passionate dentists who want to provide students with the true insight into the world of dentistry.  Be ready to learn not only the sciences of dentistry, but be inspired by the real patient case studies!

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Earn 15+ of verified dental shadowing hours

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Awarded Certificate of Completion

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Designed by dentists for pre-dental students

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Everything you must know for a successful live in-office dental shadowing

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Start earning Verified Shadowing Hours with us today!

Interactive Dental Shadowing Externship Module
Module #1:
Orthodontics 101
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Module 1


 

MODULE CONTENT

In this module you will be actively learning:
 

  1. The fundamentals of orthodontics 101

  2. How to diagnose malocclusion

  3. Options for treating misaligned teeth: clear aligner therapy vs braces

  4. Highlighting the power of Invisalign Aligner therapy with a comprehensive patient case review.

 

Bonus: Invisalign, our proud sponsor, has provided some fun and informative videos in this session to showcase the power of their technology!

Online dental shadowing
Module #01
Orthodontics 101











 

Description

Orthodontics is a fascinating dental speciality

that addresses malpositioned and misaligned

teeth and jaws.

The breakout rooms and visuals provided made it really engaging

Interactive Dental Shadowing Externship Module
Module #2:
Composite Restoration 101
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MODULE CONTENT

In this module you will be actively learning:
 

  1. What is a dental decay and what causes dental caries?

  2. How to diagnose dental caries and possible treatments

  3. How to restore a decayed tooth using composite (white) restoration, step-by-step!

  4. Highlight the fundamental concepts learned with a comprehensive patient case review

 

Bonus: Our FutureDMD doctor mentor,
Dr. Morris, will be our co-lecturer!

Online dental shadowing
Module #02
Composite Restoration 101











 

Description

Restorative dentistry is the bread and butter of dentistry. This discipline of dentistry involves restoring teeth that have been decayed or broken down.

Module 2

It does not only help students gain insight about the field but also helps families in need

Interactive Dental Shadowing Externship Module
Module #3:
Oral Surgery 101
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Module 3

MODULE CONTENT

In this module you will be actively learning:
 

  1. The why, where, how, and what of an oral surgeon’s practice.

  2. Fundamentals of taking out a wisdom tooth step by step!

  3. Risks/complications of oral surgery

  4. How to assess, diagnose, and treatment plan for a tooth removal.

  5. A super-advanced technique to accelerate healing after surgery!

 

Bonus: Dr. Mike, a certified oral surgeon, will be our main lecturer for this exciting module. (Be aware it may get a little bloody…)

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Module #03
Oral Surgery 101











 

Description

Oral surgery is a discipline of dentistry that can range from basic tooth removal to complex orthognathic surgery.   

I love how interactive the program is compared to other virtual shadowing experiences

Interactive Dental Shadowing Externship Module
Module #4:
Periodontics 101
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MODULE CONTENT

In this module you will be actively learning:
 

  1. How to assess and diagnose the health of the supporting structures of a tooth

  2. Difference between gingivitis vs periodontitis and why that’s important

  3. How we treat teeth with gum disease and the tools we use.

  4. A case review of gum treatment in progress (with video!)

 

Bonus: Dr. Irena, our passionate mentor, is will be our main lecturer for this unique discipline of dentistry. Dr. Irena holds 3 dental degrees (dental assistant, dental hygiene, dentist) and we are so lucky she has offered to share her wisdom on periodontology with us!

Download our complimentary note-taking outlines for this Module by clicking on the notepad below:

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Module #04
Periodontics 101










 

Description

Periodontology is all about the supporting structures of the teeth: including and not limited to the gums and bones.

Module 4

Being someone who is unsure and considering this path of education, talking about the unhappiness and anxiety that comes with the job made me feel more reassured and built my confidence to pursue what I want to do

Interactive Dental Shadowing Externship Module
Module #5A:
Fixed Prosthodontics (part 1)
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MODULE CONTENT

In this module you will be actively learning:
 

  1. What is a dental crown and why is it required?

  2. Different types of fixed prosthodontics, including crowns, only, inlay

  3. What are the different kinds of dental crowns?

  4. How do we prepare a tooth for a crown and the steps involved in seating a crown?

 

Bonus: Dr. Bruce will be showcasing multiple clinical cases of his own to highlight the importance of dental crowns, from start to finish!

Download our complimentary note-taking outlines for this Module by clicking on the notepad below: