The activities allow members to mirror the experiences of first year dental students.

During the series of sessions that span a year, participants make dental impressions, take dental x-rays, drill and place sealants on plastic teeth, make 3D scans and mil and dental restorations or crowns. They also participate in mock dental application interviews and receive feedback from experienced interviews to improve interviewing skills.

Each session is led by faculty that includes Drs. Derrick Williams, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Restorative Clinical Sciences, Lisa Tao, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Periodontics, Megan Wendland, Assistant Professor, Department of Dental Public Health and Behavioral Science, Tanya Gibson, Associate Professor, Department of Oral Medicine, Pathology and Radiology and Gustavo Leal, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Restorative Clinical Sciences and John Cottrell, Director of Minority Programs for the school. Members of the Student National Dental Association/Hispanic Dental Association and other interested dental students assist to offer one-on-one mentoring and ensure proper protocols are observed.

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