Clinical Training
MCG dental students receive comprehensive clinical training both on campus and in clinics and volunteer programs throughout the community and state. These opportunities include:
- Emergency Clinic
- Comprehensive Care Program
- MCG Give Kids a Smile Day
- Warrenton Clinic
- Augusta Barnyard Flea Market
- Dental Screenings
- Missions Trips
Emergency Clinic
This clinic, staffed by senior dental students supervised by faculty, treats
trauma, infections, inflammation and other conditions requiring immediate
treatment. The clinic's walk-in patients receive excellent treatment while
offering students a real-world environment in which to refine their skills.
Comprehensive Care Program
The school's Comprehensive Care Program, staffed by seniors supervised by
faculty, functions live a private dental office, matching patients with students
who centralize their care. As the students form strong bonds with their patients
and coordinate specialized treatment when necessary, they develop a strong sense
of what the future holds if they pursue private practice.
MCG Give Kids a Smile Day
In coordination with the American Dental Association, area dental professionals,
faculty and students provide free dental cleanings, sealants, fluoride
treatments, dental education, and in some cases, restorative treatment to
Augusta-area children.
Warrenton Clinic
MCG students spend approximately 15 days of their senior year at the
Community Health Center in the nearby rural town of Warrenton, Ga. The students
provide comprehensive dental care, supervised by a faculty member, to people who
typically lack access and resources to other oral care services. This clinic
provides vital exposure to public health dentistry in a rural setting.
Augusta Barnyard Flea Market
Students and faculty staff a dentistry clinic at the flea market, providing free
screenings to those who otherwise might lack access to dental care.
Dental Screenings
MCG students and faculty regularly participate in school and after-school dental
screenings, including screenings at area Boys and Girls Clubs.
Mission Trips
Peru, Mexico, Nicaragua ... These are just a few of the settings for the mission
work routinely volunteered by MCG students and faculty. Their altruism is
rewarded by exposure to varied populations with multiple needs, enabling them to
practice their skills while providing a vital service.