International Dentistry Summer School
Discover the art and science of dentistry through our immersive Dental Summer School program, tailored for high school students aged 14 to 18. Designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the field of dentistry, our program offers participants a unique blend of academic exploration, hands-on experiences, and mentorship from leading dental professionals.
Whether you're considering a career in dentistry or simply interested in learning more about oral health, our program provides an invaluable opportunity to gain insight into this dynamic and rewarding field .
Program Highlights:
- Academic Enrichment
Delving into Dentistry: Participants delve deep into dental anatomy, oral biology, and pathology through engaging lectures and interactive workshops. These sessions explore the latest advancements in dental technology, materials, and treatment modalities.
Clinical Skills Development: The program facilitates the development of essential dental procedures under the guidance of experienced clinicians and educators. Participants learn to perform dental examinations, take impressions, and practice basic restorative and preventive techniques.
- Laboratory Exploration
Mastering Techniques: Laboratory sessions provide participants with the opportunity to gain proficiency in dental laboratory techniques. This includes creating dental impressions, plaster casting, and fabrication of dental prosthetics, fostering an understanding of the crucial role dental laboratories play in patient care.
- Simulated Practice
Sharpening Clinical Skills: Engaging simulated patient encounters and case-based scenarios help participants develop critical clinical reasoning and decision-making skills. Participation in virtual reality simulations provides a realistic and controlled environment for practicing dental procedures.
Mimicking Real-World Settings: Quasi-clinical activities designed to mimic real-world dental practice and patient care scenarios allow participants to experience dental triage simulations, treatment planning exercises, and patient communication workshops.
- Clinical Observation
Witnessing Dentistry in Action: Shadowing experienced dentists and dental hygienists in clinical settings allows participants to observe patient consultations, treatments, and procedures firsthand. This provides valuable insights into the interdisciplinary nature of dental care and the collaborative efforts of dental professionals and other healthcare providers.
- Career Exploration and Networking
Guiding Future Dentists: The program offers guidance and mentorship from dental professionals and educators. Participants explore career options within dentistry, understand the requirements for dental school admission, and connect with peers, professionals, and educators for valuable networking opportunities that can support future academic and professional endeavors in the field of dentistry.
Syllabus and Educational Topics
Syllabus and educational topics are listed below.
- Welcome and brief introduction to Isfahan Dental School Dr.Seyyed Mohammad Razavi
- Getting to know how to admit patients to the faculty and the initial screening Dr. Zahra Saberi
- Free discussion: Getting familiar with dentistry in different countries and customs Dr. Omid Savabi
- Theory: Oral and dental Histology/ Practice: Getting to know the microscope and examining some selected histological samples Dr. Nakisa Torabinia
- Oral and dental anatomy training Dr. Ramin Mosharraf
- Theory: Familiarity with dental caries and ways to prevent its progress. Patient risk assessment. Practical: evaluating caries risk of other participants Dr. Bahareh Tahani
- Familiarity with the principles of oral radiology and radiation physics Practical: Taking a radiograph from a metal sample Dr.Mojdeh Mehdizade
- Getting to know some dental material and new ways to prevent dental caries (application of fluoride ,…) Practical:Filling cavitis on dental models with dental material Dr. Kamyar Fathpour
- Theory: general anesthesia in dentistry Dr. Mehdi Jafarzadeh
- Theory: Introduction to some recently added device and instruments to dentistry Practical: Getting to know some dental instruments related to endodontics (Rotary file, apex locators and dental microscopes Dr. Abbasali Khademi
- Theory: application of laser in dentistry Practical: Applying laser in animal models Dr. Jaber Yaghini
- Research Day: Getting familiar with research in dentistry (from the beginning to progressing a research topic)Practical: How to Search in some dental data bases Dr. Nakisa Torabinia
