DENT 173 - Externship 3: Advanced Clinical Experience and Board Exam Preparation

    Recent Professors
    Jitka Stodulka, Edna Dolatre, Liduvina A. Delfin-Icatar, Paula L. Morgan, Jodi H. Kokoletsos
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    2.5
    Prerequisite
    DENT 172 with C or better
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of DENT 173
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Students will complete a minimum of 100 hours of unpaid clinical externship at a specialty dental office and/or general dental practice that performs specialty dental treatment, to achieve advanced clinical-level skills per the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and the California Dental Practice Act. Students will complete CA RDA examination application form, and review for The California RDA Combined General Written and Law Examination and The DANB General Chairside, Infection Control, and Radiation Safety Examinations. Students will also have the opportunity to share and discuss their clinical experiences with the class as required by CODA.
    Usually Held
    Thu 8:30am–11:00am, Fri 8:30am–12:20pm