General Dentistry Rotations

John F. Kennedy Clinic
Each resident has the opportunity to spend 4 months providing comprehensive dental care to the patients of the Medical Center's JFK Clinic. Services are provided in the Department of Dental Medicine Clinic (the practice of Drs. Waite and McDonald) allowing the residents to function in a private practice setting, with a chairside assistant and support staff.

Senior Care: Consultations, screenings and dental treatment at the Medical Center's Skilled Nursing Facility and other Senior Care Centers as necessary.

Hospital Consultations: Dental consultations as requested by medical staff on hospital inpatients. Approximately 10 consults per month are requested for evaluation of hospitalized patients and Residents provide the initial consultation service and development recommended with their attending.

Operating Room Cases: Residents participate in general and pediatric OR cases for special needs patients with various attending dentists. Approximately 2-4 cases per month are taken to the operating room. Residents frequently provide much of this care.

Emergency Call: Residents gain experience in emergency dental treatment and orofacial trauma through emergency call for the Dental Clinics and the Emergency Room. Residents can provide Emergency Call from their home.