It offers dental students an unparalleled opportunity to experience dentistry in a true dental practice environment. Through this hands-on approach to dental education, students integrate classroom study with paid, professional experiences as dental interns working alongside an established practitioner. APEX provides an early understanding of the dental profession and eases the transition from dental school to dental practice. The program increases self-confidence and improves communication skills. It helps students develop valuable professional contacts for the future.
APEX helps defray students' living expenses.
Hospital-based ambulatory facilities. Community health centers. Boston University postdoctoral treatment centers. Most APEX sites are general practices, which can give students an understanding of all aspects of dentistry. We also offer students opportunities to work in a specialty office that focuses on, for example, orthodontics, oral surgery, endodontics, pediatric dentistry, and prosthodontics.