Dental shadowing opportunities

[USDentist2be]

How can I find dental shadowing/observing opportunities ? Is it just a case of networking/contacting as many dental offices as possible.

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[Mr.Smile12]

How can I find dental shadowing/observing opportunities ? Is it just a case of networking/contacting as many dental offices as possible.

Have you tried the SDN activity finder yet? Just asking for feedback. Otherwise, networking is an important step to getting this experience.

 

[charm]

I had zero connections to dentistry. I called about 10 offices until someone gave me a chance. I noticed that calls definitely will generate a response better than a random email. Ask to speak to the office manager, tell them you're pre-dental and if Dr. Soandso has had shadowing students before. Offer to email a CV with a compelling intro on why you're interested in dentistry. And if they ask when you'd like to come in, say "this week!" otherwise they'll probably forget about it. Once I shadowed there, not only were they willing to have me come back, they also put me in touch with other dentists. And then boom you have a dental network. Good luck!

 

[Peon.]

Start with your family dentist and ask them if you can shadow for a couple days. Calling or going in person works best, dress well and have a resume ready just in case. Although most offices won't ask for one. You should be able to find one relatively quick.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Go to meetings of your local or state dental association. Connect as a volunteer for the meetings, and say you are an interested predental student.

 

[USDentist2be]

Great, thanks for the information.