General information:

1. The program takes place at Smile Design Studios
   (9303 Hwy 6 Suite 300, Missouri City, TX 77459) (Houston).
2. The program will start July 9th – July 30th, and it will be on Fridays (four total meetups) from 9am – 4pm.
3. The application deadline is May 28th.
4. The 10-minute interview will be on May 29th.
5. Upon selection, the program fee would be due May 31 and will be $150. The costs will include: Black scrubs, product materials for molds and impressions, and food.
6. You will be emailed an estimated time for your phone interview after the application deadline.

This program is a wonderful opportunity for aspiring predental students to get the following things:

1. Hands-on learning with real dental equipment. (Participants take impressions on each other, and learn about the instruments of dentistry).
2. Participants will learn how to take X-rays, waxing, & cavity prep techniques, and how to read a panel.
3. Opportunities to meet new doctors. This can open up potential shadowing opportunities for participants.
4. Opportunities to meet dental school students that can serve as mentors and provide detailed info on a day and a life of dental school students. The students can also give useful tips on how to get into dental school and be successful as a student.
5. Mock interviews with experienced dentists as well as panel discussions (with dentists and dental school students).
6. Personal statement workshops. Participants will have a chance to build up a near perfect personal statement; this will serve to make their application significantly stronger.
7. The program will also be able to break down the dental school application to ensure a stronger application for the participant.
8. Participants will also get a general idea of what dental schools are looking for in an applicant throughout the program.
9. Participants will have the opportunity to be a part of a growing community and build long-lasting relationships.