Rotation at UCLA Children's Dental Center

ORIGINALLY POSTED 7/10/06

When
-Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters of the third year as assigned through the clinic director's office.
-Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. However, if there is clinic on Wednesday afternoon or Friday, you may attend.
-Report to the clinic after attending your regularly scheduled didactic classes. If you do not have class, you are welcome to attend any classes the residents may have.

How many days for the entire block
A minimum of 3 days. Any days beyond this will count toward your total requirement of 18 days in the clinical care of children. If your rotation includes a holiday or unexpected clinic closure, you must arrange to complete the minimum requirement on your own initiative.

Attendance
Your personal attendance log sheet must be signed for each half-day session of clinic you attend. You may obtain a signature for attendance from the attending faculty member or Lorena de la Torre, the dental assistant who is serving as our student liaison.

Competency Exams
Your competency log sheet may be signed by residents or the attending faculty member. Remember to tell the supervising dentist that you intend to take a competency exam before you begin the procedure. You should complete the first three competency exams - Diagnosis and Treatment Plan; Prophylaxis, Fluoride Treatment, Oral Hygiene Instructions; and Bite wing radiographs - during this rotation.

Makeup days
Makeups and additional days may be scheduled with Lorena de la Torre. During the summer quarter the clinic can accept up to 5 students on Mondays, Tuesday mornings, Wednesday afternoons, Thursdays, and Friday mornings. During Winter and Spring Quarters, 2 additional students may join the regularly scheduled students.
Missed days should be made up in the quarter in which you missed them. All makeup days must be completed by the end of summer quarter 4th year to receive a passing grade.