Find Dental Shadowing Opportunities Near You

Dental Now connects pre-dental students with verified dental practices for shadowing. Log your clinical hours, get them verified by dentists, and build a certified portfolio for dental school applications — all for free.

For Pre-Dental Students

Most dental schools require 100+ hours of verified shadowing experience. Dental Now makes it easy to find practices, request shadowing, and track every hour with verified documentation.

  • Browse verified dental practices accepting shadowing students
  • Request shadowing online in 30 seconds — no cold calling
  • Log and verify your dental shadowing hours automatically
  • Download certified PDF hour reports for dental school applications
  • Build a verified clinical portfolio with competency sign-offs

For Dentists & Dental Practices

The next generation of dentists is looking for mentors. List your practice on Dental Now and connect with motivated pre-dental students, dental hygiene students, and dental assistant students in your area.

  • Receive shadowing requests from verified students
  • Manage your schedule and availability
  • Verify student hours with digital sign-off
  • Build your mentorship reputation in the dental community

How Dental Shadowing Works

Dental shadowing is the process of observing a licensed dentist during patient care. It is a critical requirement for dental school admissions, giving students firsthand clinical experience and demonstrating commitment to the profession.

  • Shadowing hours requirements: Most dental schools require 50-200+ hours of verified shadowing
  • Types of shadowing: General dentistry, orthodontics, oral surgery, pediatric dentistry, and more
  • Verification: Hours must be signed off by the supervising dentist to count on your application
  • Portfolio: A verified shadowing portfolio strengthens your dental school application significantly

Frequently Asked Questions

How many dental shadowing hours do I need?

Most dental schools recommend 100+ hours of verified shadowing experience. Some schools require as few as 50 hours, while competitive programs expect 200+. Dental Now helps you track every hour and generate verified reports.

Is Dental Now free?

Yes. Dental Now is completely free for students and dental practices. Sign up, find practices, log hours, and download certified PDFs at no cost.

How do I get my shadowing hours verified?

After logging your hours on Dental Now, the supervising dentist receives a verification request. They review and digitally sign off on your hours, which are then marked as verified in your portfolio.

Can dental hygiene and dental assistant students use Dental Now?

Absolutely. Dental Now supports pre-dental students, dental hygiene students, and dental assistant students. Track clinical hours across all dental disciplines in one place.

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