dexterity tests at UCLA and USC

[nelly gaydarova]

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I'm super new to everithing.Can somebody advise me on the clinical exams at UCLA and UCS.What do they include?I was also told that there are some type of coureses that costs a lot but help a lot.I don't have place to practice so i guess have to rely on them.Whereee do i have to go and what do i have to do?

 

[toothfairy78]

i was looking for the same nfo as well if u know anything do let me know i am also in the same boat,by the way welcome to sdn.!!take care,p.s. i heard they r in l.a.(something abpout a prof called"digging")not sure just check out wiht friend sor studenst in la schools.have u given ur part 1 yet?

 

[Chompers]

bump

-anyone that has gone through these exams, feedback appreciated

-any aspects of difficulty or specific details looked upon

-how is the prosthodontics written exam?

thanks

 

[toothguy]

yes there are courses being offered for dexterity test...the name of the professor is Dr. Duggan. My wife is taking the courses to prepare for UCLA and USC dexterity exam. We are paying $3500 just for the course plus another $2000 for equipment i.e. compressor, hand piece, fake teeth, etc...

Any how if you visit the website www.duggandds.com...you will get all the information about it.

 

[dentaldoc]

Wow $5000 to practice!!! 😱 😱 ...I didn't know we need to spend this much if we are applying for California schools?! 😕 ..Do everybody do this? or else how do we prepare ourself for this dexterity test????????

How long is this course & is this offered & available only in California? 🙁
Then how do the other candidates(out of state) who are applying to California schools practice for this test? 🙁 😕 👎

 

[sreshta]

hi ,
waht is this dexeterity test?and when does one need to give this exam?is it to get an admission in dental school for dds program?

 

[toothfairy78]

so sweet of u to volunteer the info abtur wife.god bless.very few help these days may u be really blessed.i had heard of these classes&wanted to do them tho i dont know how they r good or no.but i realy need to learn the crown cutting etc fo rpfm's no idea abt this stuff am not too good in pracs as it is!!what abt u guys anyoe palnnig to take this?so what abt ppl who don live in la?(or wherever the classes are!!?)wow lotta money is going into this huh?!!well dunno if we r worth it?or the sysytems worth it?sheeesh.

 

[toothguy]

Your most welcome. I am glad to do it. I think this course is very good to take. Because after my wife took it she has alot more confidence. Even though she was working for the past 4 years as a dentist in India, I think she has learned so many different techniques. Also, this course is kind of an over kill for school exam but you cannot take a chance to fail the school dexterity exam. I think you rather spend $5000 dollar and improve your chances of getting an admission to school then wait again for next year to apply. Anyways we live in LA and we will be glad to help any one and everyone who has queries regarding this....you may call us at (562) 862-5771...but please do not call after 9:30 PST....ask for Shuchita Gupta

 

[Chompers]

5G's..... bummer

if we are all dentists..... how difficult/different should it be?

any info on the written exam?????

 

[shaya]

5G's..... bummer

if we are all dentists..... how difficult/different should it be?

any info on the written exam?????

i agree totally...i don't want to spend tht much mopney on it either. it would be helpful if someone would tell us what it is like then we can practice that on our own.

 

[Toothzone]

Hi,
Has anyone gone through this test at USC ..please kindly post some info...
(a) fixed prosthodontics (practical);
(b) complete removable prosthodontics (written and practical);
(c) operative dentistry (practical);
(d) spatial relations (practical).
Thanks
Toothzone

 

[shaya]

has any of u heard from USC yet?

 

[dentist80]

Hi,
I had applied to USC and UCLA but havent got any info as yet.. anybody who has got any confirmation letters?? reply appreciated...