The level of expertise is generally that of U.S. dental school upperclassmen. No one should regret the time spent with the wholesome staff and respectful, eager residents at Centro Dental. Nearly any tidbit of information, helpful hint, or words of wisdom are gladly received. Imagine helping a resident cement his or her first porcelain inlay, or teaching how to polish amalgam restorations quickly and effectively. Visiting instructors are expected to sign off all resident's procedures they've monitored.
Men generally wear a clinic smock over their shirt and tie in the clinic.
The atmosphere is fairly informal and casual. Services and classes are conducted in Spanish, but English-speaking people are generally present who can translate if necessary. For getting around in the community, though, knowledge of Spanish is a practical necessity. Fortunately, many of us have already learned it in school. The nearest large city is Monterrey which is a little over an hour's drive north by car.