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than the rest of the floor, in large part
because of modifications made to the
space to give it a private-practice feel.
While the morning was spent screening
new patients, students are not constrained
to screening during a prescribed day and
time. Already this afternoon, they have
performed endodontic and periodontal
treatment, an extraction and a work-in
exam for a patient in pain. Just seven of
the 12 students are spread throughout
seven operatories, as some are completing
off-campus rotations. A few work together
with their partners, but two – D3 Fareed
Ighani and D4 Jadee Dellis – are sepa-
rated in different operatories.
The decision to split the team was inten-
tional, Barrington says. That way, a press-
ing need that came up with patient care
could be addressed.
“What I really like about the program is
the flexibility the faculty have in maneu-
vering toward what is best for the patient
and the student,” Barrington explains.
“The goals at the beginning were to
improve patient care and efficiency, to
improve the clinical experiences of our
students, and to design a new combined
clinical curriculum. I would say in the pilot
program so far, we have been able to make
advancements in all of those areas. We
have easily been able to get to a great place
and will continue to make modifications
even into the new program to get where we
want to be.”
Texas A&M College of Dentistry (formerly Baylor
College of Dentistry) in Dallas is a part of Texas A&M
University and Texas A&M Health Science Center.
Founded in 1905, the College of Dentistry is a
nationally recognized center for oral health sciences
education, research, specialized patient care and
continuing dental education. Learn more at den-
tistryinsider.tamhsc.edu or follow @TAMUdental.
Jennifer Fuentes was formerly communications
coordinator at Texas A&M College of Dentistry. A
2006 graduate of Texas Christian University, she
has worked in the communications and editorial
field for 13 years.
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