Transition from Private Practice or Federal Service to Dental Education and Academia

Summary

The course is a panel discussion designed for dentists and dental hygienists in private practice or federal service considering sharing their knowledge and skills to the next generation of dental professionals by entering academia.

Learning Objectives:

• Participants will gain an understanding of the training and background experiences required to be an effective educator in dental academics.
• Participants will learn of the benefits associated with being a faculty member of a dental or dental hygiene program.
• Participants will gain an understanding of the expectations and day-to-day activities of a faculty member.