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
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No prior experience required
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9 hours to complete
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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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Taught in English
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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 Jul 26, 2020
This class overall taught me a lot about dentistry. However, I wish there was a more visual aspect to all the videos, where we could see more of what happens in a dentist's daily life.
LL
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2020
I loved it! Thank you all so much for dedicating your time to make this for us!
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