internship or residency required?

[victor14]

are dental students required to do internships after graduation like med students?

 

[toothealer12]

are dental students required to do internships after graduation like med students?

I almost postive it depends on the school.

 

[o3Nicky]

I'm not sure but I think it depends on the patient pool of that school. For example I heard the patient pool around UCLA/USC is pretty limited, so more clinical experience is necessary through residency/internship.

 

[SuperC]

In every case that I know of, residency is not required. However there are two programs that allow for more experience in the relm of GP. General Practice Residency (GPR) and The Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD).
-C

 

[scottyhoop]

As far as I know you do not have to do a residency unless you specialize...however there are GP residencies out there.
Scott

 

[nothen2do]

As far as I know you do not have to do a residency unless you specialize...however there are GP residencies out there.
Scott

New York is the only state that requires a one year residency that I know of. I remember hearing about one other state but i can't recall which one. Aside from these 2 states, you can start practicing w/o internship/residency afer graduation...scary huh

 

[victor14]

upon graduation, the degree of DDS/DMD is recieved, right? now, if i were looking to start my own practice i would be able to right after graduation? i understand it wouldnt be wise to start my own practice right away because of the inexperience.

 

[nothen2do]

upon graduation, the degree of DDS/DMD is recieved, right? now, if i were looking to start my own practice i would be able to right after graduation? i understand it wouldnt be wise to start my own practice right away because of the inexperience.

If you have the mean$ to start your own practice, and the confidence in your skills/speed, then why not.

 

[drhobie7]

I almost postive it depends on the school.

No. Regardless of where you attend school you can practice as soon as you graduate dental school, provided you pass the board exam for that state. Some states require 1 year post-grad residency for licensure.

 

[victor14]

thanks guys

 

[crazy_sherm]

Some states allow and others are also tossing around the idea of allowing a one year residency in lieu of taking the licensing exam to become licensed.