Diagnosis and Treatment Planning/Soft-Skills Course - International Dentists

A 4-hour interactive webinar for internationally trained dentists focusing on diagnosis and treatment planning—key skills U.S. dental schools value beyond hand skills. Course will consist of 2 hours of pre-formatted instruction and 2 hours of case-based discussions.

• Attendees will earn 4 hours in Continuing Dental Education Credits.
• Who should attend? DDS, DMD, BDS or their equivalent degree from a dental school outside the United States.
• Applicants whose native language is not English need a minimum TOEFL score of 80.

Objectives

• Understand the logical progression from diagnosis to a well-designed treatment plan as a key component in successfully completing a bench test
• Strengthen diagnostic and treatment planning skills according to American standards through an interactive, live webinar format
• Learn from content experts with diverse clinical experience
• Access and utilize practice materials to continue developing and refining diagnostic and treatment planning abilities



 

Further Enhance Your IDEP Application!

The Bench Prep/Hand Skills program pairs seamlessly with our Soft Skills and Pre-Doc Observership courses. Enrollment in this Bench Prep/Hand Skills course also qualifies you for a discounted tuition rate on any one of the upcoming Soft Skills courses! Enrollment in both Hand Skills and Soft Skills courses qualifies you to waive the application fee for our Pre-Doc Observership! Email smile@uthscsa.edu for these discounted prices and more information.

The Soft Skills course is a 4-hour/CE credit live and interactive webinar designed to help internationally trained dentists develop the skills needed to evaluate comprehensive treatment plans according to American dental practice standards. It is an essential component for candidates preparing for the IDEP bench test. The course includes instruction and practical case work and is led by content experts to help attendees strengthen their skills.

The Pre-Doc Observership is a one-week program for internationally trained dentists to observe the dental clinic at UT Health San Antonio. It is a purely observational experience, without patient care responsibilities. The observership helps deepen understanding of academic and clinical roles as a dental student.

Therefore, all three courses combined offer a comprehensive pathway and an enhanced CV/resume for international dentists preparing for IDEP or U.S. dental careers.