Finding a Dentist to shadow

[SSD1]

Hi

 

I live in Vancouver and need to find a Dentist to shadow. Most dentists seem to be quite busy or sometimes it seems like their receptionists just don't pass on the message.

 

Does anyone know a dentist in Vancouver that they have shadowed before in Vancouver?

 

Or any general tips?

 

Thanks

[eng_dude786]

I would imagine the easiest would be to shadow your own dentist.

 

If not then become a patient to them first and then kindly ask....

[euro]

on the tails of this thread, without trying to change to topic... I was just wondering what shadowing involves? Is the student literally following the dentist around all day, quietly taking notes/observing, and maybe asking questions?

If so, why do people on these threads say crazy things like "I shadowed for 100 hours"...?

[Fraises]

i've been shadowing this month and you are right! basically silently watching...taking some notes... my dentist seems to really love teaching and explaining so i'm having a pretty good time (even though there is no chair for me to sit on all day except during lunch lol)

 

however, there are boring days where you don't get to see anything except 5-6 people coming in for a simple cleaning (probably not as boring when you have to do it as a dentist but pretty boring standing there watching all day!) so i have to hope for my next shift to be more exciting/different...and eventually 100 hours go by pretty fast lol

plus, you can walk around asking the assistants questions about different equipment or procedures, see what you can learn...cuz some might not take you around explaining things unless you proactively ask - that way you can try making your 'long' 100hr stay more pleasurable =]

 

i think NYU recommends 100 hours.. although i think ppl do get in there without completing all that?

 

ps. sorry to the first post! i know nothing about vancouver =(

[Adversary]

Actually, so-called "cleanings" are just as boring as watching. That's why most dentists avoid doing them and hire a hygienist to provide that service.

[stresso]

i watched a dentist do root canals and fillings all day long, and even that got boring because you're not allowed to do anything besides watch

[Adversary]

If your own dentist refuses to allow you to shadow, it's time to seek another dentist.

[stresso]

haha my dentist refused to let me shadow him...and I'm getting a new one soon since he's retiring