Online Dental Shadowing Program

Begin the program with an introduction to dentistry, exploring what dentists actually do, where they practice, and why building genuine, empathetic relationships with patients is essential to delivering excellent oral healthcare.

Dive into oral diagnosis and dental radiology, and learn how dentists examine patients, build a differential diagnosis from clinical findings, and use X-rays to detect diseases that cannot be seen with the naked eye alone.

Explore preventive dentistry and periodontics, and discover how dentists and hygienists identify and classify gum disease, explain the difference between routine and deep cleaning, and connect periodontal health to the patient's overall systemic wellbeing.

Learn how restorative dentistry works and see how dentists decide when to fill, when to crown, and when to simply monitor, while balancing clinical judgment, material science, and honest patient communication.

Take a closer look at endodontics and understand how dentists diagnose pulpal conditions ranging from reversible inflammation to necrosis, why root canal treatment relieves pain rather than causes it, and how to communicate that to an anxious patient.

Explore oral surgery and extractions within general dentistry, including the clinical indications for removing a tooth, the difference between simple and surgical extractions, how to manage post-operative complications, and when to refer to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.

Learn about prosthodontics and how dentists approach tooth replacement, from fixed bridges and implant-supported crowns to removable partial dentures, with an emphasis on understanding the long-term biological consequences of tooth loss and presenting options to patients.

Dive into pediatric dentistry and orthodontics and discover how dentists manage the developing dentition, adapt communication for children and parents, and identify orthodontic concerns and intercept early dental problems.

Explore how dentists recognize and manage common dental emergencies while learning how significant medical histories, from anticoagulants to diabetes to hypertension, directly shape every clinical and surgical decision made in the chair.

Participate in a live Q&A with your dentist, where you can ask anything about the field, reflect on what you've learned across all sessions, and discuss your tailored letter of recommendation for dental school, including personal strengths to highlight and next steps to stay competitive.