Patients who present with problems requiring treatment in several disciplines are identified at examination. These patients are assigned so each resident will encounter problems of increasing complexity as they progress through their training. Patients are carefully screened and assigned to ensure that each resident receives an appropriate variety of clinical experiences. Records of each resident s clinical activities are maintained and evaluated monthly to assure that the desired quality and mix of patients are maintained. Comprehensive care is one of the major objectives of the program.
Residents spend time throughout the course of the program providing comprehensive care.
This extends from the treatment planning phase through completion of patient care. All comprehensive care is accomplished under the supervision of graduates of a two-year advanced training program in general dentistry. The balance of each resident s clinical time is spent under the supervision of specialists, and as much as possible, under the resident s planned comprehensive care. Residents are assigned to a specific dental team with other staff dentist. The DCRI concept also provides residents the opportunity to effectively manage a modern dental practice through utilization of auxiliaries, and through the development of practice productivity.