Dentistry 101 is an introduction to the exciting and diverse field of dentistry through the lens of its many practitioners. If you’re interested in exploring dentistry as a profession, or if you’re ready to pursue a career in it and want to prepare yourself for dental school and the profession that lies ahead, Dentistry 101 will help you better envision the paths you can take.
Dentistry 101
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
Approx. 8 hours
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What you'll learn
Explore the role of dentists as healthcare professionals and the promotion of wellness in society.
Understand specialty areas of dentistry.Explore the application process to dental school.
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There are 4 modules in this course
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7 videos5 readings3 assignments
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ST
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Reviewed on Oct 11, 2022
It was a great honor for me to meet the valuable professors of the University of Michigan.
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Reviewed on Jun 24, 2020
the perfect course to take if you want to explore this career and where it leads you in life.
JB
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Reviewed on Nov 18, 2019
Very enjoyable and hopefully helpful for my future!Found certain aspects very interesting such as veterinary dentistry.
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