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. One resident will present a patient s diagnostic data and problem list, then the other residents will prepare a sequenced treatment plan. The presenting resident will then discussed the sequenced treatment plan prepared with input from the Director, Assistant Director, and other appropriate mentors. Discussion of treatment plan rationale between residents and mentors will follow. Patient Care Conferences held throughout the year.
Residents present interesting cases or procedures encountered.
Progress with treatment planning patients is also discussed. Literature Reviews - held throughout the year. The supervising mentor assigns articles, which each resident must be prepared to discuss at the literature review meeting. Supervising mentors are assigned on a rotation basis. Journal Clubs - held throughout the year.