An expanded model for extramural dental clinics

Abstract

The extramural program at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry is described. The program is designed to facilitate the students' transition from a school clinic to dental practice after graduation. Management skills are taught by providing supervised experience in a model practice setting. Five major facilities are described along with the curriculum modifications made to permit all students to spend eight four‐day weeks in these remote sites. The quality control mechanism is discussed as well as four key concepts developed in the six‐year experience of operating this program.