Table 1.
DENTEX curriculum summary
| Year One | Year Two |
|---|---|
| Anatomy & Physiology, an online course | 39 weeks of clinical instruction (1,600 hrs) |
| Basic dental clinical environment skills | Working with a supervising dentist |
| Development of a high level of practical clinical skills | Community dentistry and prevention |
| Simulation | Village practice rotations |
| Direct patient contact | Fly into rural bush location |
| General health sciences | 200–400 people |
| Oral health sciences | Telemedicine communication training |
| Community dentistry and behavioral management techniques | Special topics:
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