The School of Dentistry has a strong commitment to community outreach, and our community oral health activities are an important part of both our education and service mission.
Outreach experiences provide an opportunity for dental, dental therapy and dental hygiene students to:
- Develop a broad understanding of the community and social responsibilities they will have as dental professionals.
- Treat a diversity of patients with a variety of oral health care needs.
- Enhance their clinical skills.
- Participate in inter-professional learning experiences.
Students in the last year of their Dental, Dental Therapy, and Dental Hygiene programs participate in community Outreach rotations through the Division of Community Outreach and Engagement. All dental services provided by students in Outreach are overseen by faculty of the School of Dentistry.
