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Dental Explorers

Oregon Health & Science University
Portland , United States
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Dental Assisting | Dental Hygiene | Dentistry
Area of study
Health
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On campus
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview

School of Dentistry

The School of Dentistry offers various programs, including:


  • DMD Program
    • Class of 2030 Orientation
    • Program Overview
    • Admission Requirements
    • Selection
    • Tuition and Fees
    • Financial Aid
    • Entering Class Statistics
    • Doctor of Dental Medicine Program Frequently Asked Questions
  • Advanced Dental Education Programs
    • Advanced Education Orientation
  • Endodontics
    • Residents
    • Study Group
  • General Practice Residency
    • Residents
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    • Residents
  • Orthodontics
    • Residents
  • Pediatric Dentistry
    • Residents
  • Periodontics
    • Residents
  • Pathway Programs

Academic Departments

The School of Dentistry has the following academic departments:


  • Dental Public Health
  • Community Based Rotations

Students

The School of Dentistry provides various resources for students, including:


  • Student Services
  • Academic Resources
    • Curriculum
    • Policies and Procedures
    • Term Schedules
  • Graduation
  • Scholarship Opportunities

Research and Research Training

The School of Dentistry offers research and research training opportunities, including:


  • Labs
  • Research Day
  • Student Research Group
  • Predoctoral/ Postdoctoral Training (PORT)
  • Research Internship Program

Faculty, Staff and Alumni

The School of Dentistry has a team of faculty and staff, and also offers resources for alumni, including:


  • Our Team
    • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Faculty
  • Continuing Dental Education
  • Alumni

Dental Explorers

The Dental Explorers program provides participants with a general understanding of what a career in dentistry is all about.


Program Details

  • Monthly two-hour sessions are held at the School of Dentistry, with an emphasis on hands-on activities.
  • The first hour is comprised of a lecture from dental school faculty from a variety of disciplines, while the second hour is a laboratory experience.
  • Current dental students organize the monthly meetings and act as mentors.
  • Space is limited to fifty participants.
  • Preference will be given to high school students.
  • A waiting list will be maintained for students with complete applications received after the first fifty spaces have been awarded.

Registration

The following documents will be required during the application process:


  • A participant consent form
  • A medical consent form
  • A confidentiality statement
  • A media release
  • A $15 application fee, payable online
  • An additional $70 registration fee for those selected to participate in the program

Course Information

  • Location: The Robertson Life Sciences Building

Receiving Academic Credit

In some cases, completion of the Dental Explorers class may be used towards high school course requirements, but this should be prearranged with the participant's high school.


  • OHSU and the School of Dentistry do not issue academic credit towards high school diplomas.
  • Students seeking academic credit towards high school coursework or a letter of completion are allowed no more than one absence over the duration of the course before any form verifying completion is signed or a letter of completion is composed.

Masking Advisory

  • Masks are required at all times in clinical spaces at OHSU.
  • In non-clinical environments, masks are recommended but not required.
  • Full vaccination against COVID-19 is highly recommended, although no longer required.
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