Dugoni Pre Dental Bootcamp
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Syllabus

PDB Fall and Winter 2024-25 Syllabus

Course Information

Program name: Pre-Dental Bootcamp (PDB)
Location: Room 113/Room 514 and Simulation Clinic
Date/Time: 9am - 1pm, Saturday (see schedule below for exact dates)
Cost: $180

Program Director Information

Taylor Lam, Dental Student, Co-president of PDB
Class of 2025
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Samantha Rovno, Dental Student, Co-president of PDB
Class of 2025
[email protected]



Course Description and Goals

This program is designed to help prospective and interested students of the field of dentistry get a better understanding of the didactic and technical coursework offered  in dental school. Students will learn in interactive lecture settings, in addition to, getting a chance to work on their hand skills in the simulation clinic. At the completion of this course, students will have gotten a taste for what to expect when officially enrolled in a dental school. We intend to help participants make an informed decision on whether or not attending dental school is an appropriate next step.



Course Materials

All materials pertaining to the simulation clinic activities will be provided to students on the day of, and lectures will be made available for download.


Instructional Methods

Face-to-face lectures, small group and whole class discussions, and hands-on work in the simulation lab.                                


Assessment Methods

In-class or online quizzes may be distributed at each lecturer’s discretion. Quizzes will pertain to any information given during any lecture and/or lab portions of the course. Quizzes will be graded for personal feedback but not for any official grading from the course.


Grading Policy

Students will be given quizzes at the lecturer’s discretion. No grade will be given at the end of the course. A certificate of completion will be awarded to each student who completes the course. Students may also request a digital badge should they desire to include it on something such as a portfolio website for job hunting.

Student Responsibilities

Students are expected to come to every class prepared to learn, ask questions, and participate in discussions.


Attendance Policy

Although attendance is not mandatory, it is highly encouraged.  At the end of the Spring Quarter, there will be a Bonus Day, in which only student that have come to EVERY session will be able to attend. The Bonus Day consists of a lecture conducted by Stan Constantino, Director of Admissions at the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, as well as a workshop on writing your personal statement and mock interview and tips for Interview Day.

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PDB Mission

"As leaders, lecturers, and officers of PDB, we strive to present our participants with an artillery of  information necessary when deciding whether or not to pursue a career in dentistry. Just as we do in the dental operatory, it is vital to ensure that a career in dentistry is the 'right fit' for you.
As students of the field, it is our professional duty to spread our newfound knowledge to all interested students.

​Welcome to Pre-Dental BOOTCAMP, let's get to work!"


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  • Leadership
  • Course Material
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    • Lectures 2018-2019
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    • Lectures 2024-2025
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  • PHOTOS
    • CLASS OF 2019
    • CLASS OF 2024-2025