NOVA's clinicaL exposure

[cooldudue10]

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Hey guys-
I have talked to a few people who say that you do not get as much clinical, and hand-on exposure at NOVA as you would at another school. Is this true or warrented? Is it had because there are not enough seats in the clinics for each student? What do you current NOVA students think about this? Thanks

 

[Lilstar0024]

bump.... id like to know about this too!

 

[DentalNerd]

bump.... id like to know about this too!

When I interviewed at NOVA, there was one very vocal, obviously disgruntled student in the clinic that literally recommended we choose another school. I found this very unprofessional of the student. Obviously there will be times when a chair is difficult to schedule...probably like this at most schools.

There has been some previous threads about Nova's clinic. Hopefully a current Nova student will set us straight on this issue. I seem to remember someone stating they were adding more chairs.

I do hear they do extremely well on their clinic boards. That would be a true test to clinical experience.

 

[Yah-E]

Every student will experience different type of experience while (s)he is at NSU CDM, some will have great experiences and some will have not-so-great experiences.

NSUCDM definitely has its own negatives, but which dental school don't?

No matter what dental school you'll go, you'll come out learning the basics. I always tell pre-dental students to choose a place based on where you'll be happy for 4 years. You can survey current students, but in reality, their experiences will not be the same as yours because you're two different people.

Yes, at NSUCDM we have chair problems, but everyone is getting things done. Each year, you'll have senior students who will stay behind and not graduate on time, again, I'm sure all dental schools are the same in this scenario.

Bottom line, yes, NSUCDM tend to do very well on clinical licensure boards, both Florida and Western Regional year after year. All dental school will teach and expose you the basics or else they would be accredited. No dental school is perfect at the same time, you will not find a dental school where all students are happy and satisfied. Again, I reiterate, select a school where you project to be happy for 4 years and not based on what people say.