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Who Can Apply: D4 DDS and ASPIDs 2nd year students
Who want great clinical dental experience!
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- Student class 2025 - Free Clinic Of Simi Valley. Simi Valley, California
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Community Partnered Clinic Dental Selective also known as the Community-Based Clinical Educational (CBCE) program, facilitates selected students to work in partnering community clinics:
- Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC)
- Non-profit community clinics
- Other volunteer service-learning opportunities (e.g., PDC clinic at LA General Hospital)
BENEFITS
- Hands-on clinical experience
- Learn from Community Dentists and see if a career in Community Dentistry is right for you
- Network with Community Dentists
- Learn about working at a community clinic
- Learn how a career in dental public health can open opportunities for loan repayment options after graduation
- Provide services to underserved populations
- Get EU credit for treatment provided
- Altamed General Pediatrics and Dental Group - Westlake, 3rd Street. Los Angeles, California
- National City Clinic - La Maestra Community Health Center. National City, California
STUDENT REQUIREMENTS
- Must be a 4th year student in good standing to apply to this competitive program.
- Clinical Competency REQUIRED (must provide current Clinical Accomplishment Report (EUs))
- GPD approval REQUIRED
- Formal Interview a part of the application process
- Academic Affairs provide FINAL APPROVAL
AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITIES
AltaMed Westlake General Clinic (LA)
- Students attend 3 days a week for a 2-4 week rotation
- Students learn to work with a dental assistant
- Learn how to manage your own daily patient schedule
AltaMed Westlake Pediatric Clinic (LA)
- Students attend 3 days a week for a 2-4 week rotation
- Develop skills in treating children, including experience with special needs patients, whether pursuing general or pediatric dentistry.
- Great rotation to gain experience working with children
- Learn how to manage your own daily patient schedule
CHCCC Lompoc Clinic
- Rotation site: Lompoc, California Central Coast
- 1-4 week rotations
- Students learn to work with a dental assistant
- Learn how to manage your own daily patient schedule
- Housing and transportation provided by USC
La Maestra Clinics (SD)
- Rotation sites: San Diego, El Cajon, National City, & Fairmont 3rd Floor
- 1-4 week rotations with 1-2 students per rotation
- Students learn to work with a dental assistant
- Learn how to manage your own daily patient schedule
- Housing and transportation reimbursement provided by USC
Simi Valley Free Clinic (LA)
- Non-profit dental service organization since 1971
- Offers a 4-6 week Wednesday (8:30 am-4 pm)
- Students provide exams, restorative care, extractions, and emergency procedures
- Students typically treat 3-4 patients per day
*Serving Underserved and Vulnerable Communities in partnership with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) and Nonprofit Community Clinics
FAQ
What is Ostrow Community Clinics Selective?
A: The Community Clinics Dental Selective is a service-learning clinic experience program for Ostrow D4 students who want to gain “real world” clinical experience, while serving underserved populations.
Who is the Selective Program for?
A: Eligible DDS students (Trimesters 9-11) and ASPID students (Trimesters 4-6) who meet required clinical competencies may be considered for a selective rotation. Selection is subject to approval by the GPD, Dr. Romo, and Academic Affairs.
Contact Dr. Romo for more information.
Contact Dr. Romo for more information.
What should I do if I don't meet the clinical requirements?
A: If you don't have requirements, but are truly interested in a selective rotation, contact Dr. Romo to discuss your situation.
Do my mandatory days prevent me from going on a selective rotation?
A: No, if you are approved by Academic Affairs, you are released from mandatory days during your selective rotation
I'm a ASPID 2nd year student (trimester 4,5,6) and I don't meet the clinical requirements yet. What can I do?
A: If you are interested in the selective, set up a meeting with Dr. Romo to discuss your situation.
Can I go on more than one rotation?
A: It may be possible, but depends on rotation availability.
How many community clinics are part of the selective?
A: There are currently four Community Clinic and Federally Qualified Health Center clinic partners, and six clinic sites. Scan the QR code to get more information.
What kind of procedures do students perform and does it count toward graduation?
A: Yes, completed procedures like exams (adult, pedo), cleanings, extractions, direct restorations are awarded EUs.