Careers in Dentistry Explorer Post 296
Would you enjoy a career that offers personal satisfaction?
...a flexible work schedule?
...a variety of roles and responsibilities?
Do you enjoy helping people?
Do you enjoy working with your hands?
Are you interested in a career in healthcare?
If you answered yes to all of the above, a career in dentistry may be for you. JOIN US TO FIND OUT....
Our Explorer program is free to all students. Meetings are held on Monday evenings at 6 p.m. at MDDS/CDA headquarters and other locations. Meetings include short presentations followed by hands-on activities. Dinner will be served.
Open House invitation - Come one, come all!
American Dental Association article about the Careers in Dentistry Explorer Post Program
Contact (303) 488-9700, ext. 3270 or pr@mddsdentist.com for more information and/or to RSVP.
The Careers in Dentistry Explorer Post 269 has proven to be instrumental in allowing young people to gain practical experience when considering a future career in dentistry. This program gives students a better understanding of what dental careers are all about in order to help them make the right choices now to succeed later. The Metro Denver Dental Society (MDDS) and the Colorado Dental Association (CDA) have established an alliance with Exploring, a national subsidiary of the Learning for Life program, which identifies and matches the career interests of students with the professional expertise and the program resources of sponsoring organizations.
2008/2009 Schedule of Events:
Open House/Sign-up Event
Date: October 6, 2008 Time: 6:00 p.m.
Activities: Participants will rotate between the following interactive stations:
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Saliva Testing
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Anesthetic/injection technique, dental anatomy and dental instruments
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Crown construction
Location: MDDS/CDA Headquarters at 3690 South Yosemite Street, Denver, CO 80237
Periodontics/Oral Surgery/Dental Hygiene Night
Date: October 27, 2008 Time: 6:00 p.m.
Activities: Suture placement, tooth extractions and scaling on pig mandibles with dentists, periodontists, oral surgeons and dental hygiene students from the Community College of Denver’s Dental Hygiene Program
Location: MDDS/CDA Headquarters at 3690 South Yosemite Street, Denver, CO 80237
Pediatric Dentistry Night
Date: November 17, 2008 Time: 6:00 p.m.
Activities: Dental sealants, teeth cleaning, silver fillings
Location: Children’s Dentistry (the office of Drs. Nelle Barr, Betty Barr and Sean Whalen) at 5150 West 80th Avenue, Westminster, CO 80030
Cosmetic Dentistry Night
Date: December 8, 2008 Time: 6:00 p.m.
Activities:Model build-ups with Dr. Jeff Hurst and laser dentistry demonstration
Location: MDDS/CDA Headquarters at 3690 South Yosemite Street, Denver, CO 80237
How to Plan for Your Career
Date: January 5, 2009 Time: 6:00 p.m.
Activity: Presentation summarizing dental careers including specialties, general dentistry, hygiene and dental assisting followed by brief lectures on “out-of-the-box” dental careers including a SPECIAL PRESENTATION by Dr. Pete Emily on animal dentistry
Location: MDDS/CDA Headquarters at 3690 South Yosemite Street, Denver, CO 80237
Rocky Mountain Dental Convention
Dates: January 15-17, 2009
ON YOUR OWN Activity: Attending the region's largest dental convention, the Rocky Mountain Dental Convention (RMDC) free of charge. The 2009 convention features over 300 dental exhibits that showcase the latest dental equipment, technology and services. Dental experts from across the country will discuss the most recent discoveries in oral health and upcoming trends in modern dentistry.
Location: Colorado Convention Center - 700 14th Street, Denver, CO 80202 (Between California and Welton Streets)
Dentistry offers many rewarding career paths in the areas of prevention, assisting, diagnosis, treatment and research of oral health.
From computers to counseling, young people who choose a dental career will learn all about the cutting edge of technology while enjoying the personal fulfillment of dealing with people – healing, helping, counseling and caring. A career in dentistry offers personal and professional satisfaction with a bright future.
Please do not hesitate to contact Michelle Cunningham at (303) 488-9700, extension 3270 or pr@mddsdentist.com for more information about our programs.
