Reply to thread

Hi Guest, check out the latest SDN article: Let’s Talk About Your Financial Health

Message: <blockquote data-quote="gryffindor" data-source="post: 438433" data-attributes="member: 10062">I was just curious what you meant by clinical experience.  Thanks for your explanation.I agree that it is good to go one on one with a dentist and get in there and assist rather than stand in the corner.  However, don't be frustrated if all you do is stand in the corner and observe and ask questions.  I did 60+ hrs with a general dentist my senior yr in high school and 50+ with an orthodontist in college, and I pretty much stood in the corner at both places.  The production at both places were fast, so they didn't have time to stick a slow person like me into the mix and watch me struggle trying to take off ties or take impressions.  Actually, while in dental school, I have observed 50 hours in private practices and in every practice I went to, my spot was the corner.  Even as a dental student!  However, I can see it from their point of view - I am an outsider and there is a flow to the office that I just can't be a part of since I can't be there every day or even every week.Don't give up if some dentists you call don't want observers in their offices.  Some places have an issue with patient privacy so they don't want students there.  I have also met dentists who don't like to work while being observed.  Just keep trying other offices - eventually someone will see your enthusiasm and let you into their office.</blockquote>

This thread is more than 18 years old.

Your message may be considered spam for the following reasons:

Your new thread title is very short, and likely is unhelpful.
Your reply is very short and likely does not add anything to the thread.
Your reply is very long and likely does not add anything to the thread.
It is very likely that it does not need any further discussion and thus bumping it serves no purpose.
Your message is mostly quotes or spoilers.
Your reply has occurred very quickly after a previous reply and likely does not add anything to the thread.
This thread is locked.