PreDent Connect
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Dental Shadowing
Dental Volunteering
Pre-Dental Resources
Designed for Oklahoma

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DENTAL SHADOWING

Explore dental shadowing opportunities through Delta Dental and the American Dental Association, with a minimum of 100 hours required for OU Dental School.

DENTAL VOLUNTEERING

Engage in dental-related volunteer opportunities that are essential for OU Dental School. A minimum of 100 hours is required.

PRE-DENTAL RESOURCES

Access essential tools and resources for your dental journey, including a Google Sheet template to track hours and valuable insights.

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American Dental Association

The ADA’s Find a Dentist tool allows pre-dental students to search for dentists across various specialties, providing an easy way to find professionals willing to offer shadowing opportunities. This resource helps students connect with experienced practitioners in their area, gaining valuable hands-on experience in different dental fields.

Find a Dentist to Shadow

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Crossings Clinic (Midtown)

A faith-based nonprofit clinic in Oklahoma, Crossings Clinic provides free medical and dental care to underserved communities, offering pre-dental students hands-on experience in patient interaction and community service.

Volunteer Here

OKMOM 2026

OKMOM is a large-scale, two-day dental event that provides free care to thousands of Oklahomans in need, giving pre-dental students the opportunity to assist professionals and learn about high-volume, fast-paced clinical environments.

Volunteer Here

Remote Area Medical

Remote Area Medical (RAM) USA is a nonprofit that provides free healthcare to underserved communities through mobile clinics. Pre-dental students gain hands-on experience assisting dental professionals in delivering care in resource-limited environments.

Volunteer Here

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About me and predent connect

Meet the Founder
Hi, I'm Carson Lutz, a pre-dental student at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), studying biomedical sciences. Like many aspiring dentists, I faced the challenge of finding shadowing and volunteer opportunities that are essential for gaining experience and strengthening a dental school application.Why I Created This Platform
I started PreDent Connect as a passion project to make it easier for other pre-dental students to connect with local dentists, clinics, and volunteer programs. I understand how overwhelming it can be to search for opportunities, so I built this platform to streamline the process and help students gain the experience they need.What PreDent Connect Offers
•A centralized hub for shadowing and volunteering
•Easy access to opportunities in Oklahoma
•A way to connect with dental professionals and build experienceWhether you're just starting your pre-dental journey or actively building your application, PreDent Connect is here to help you take the next step.

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OUCOD Prerequisites

The Oklahoma OUCOD prerequisites page for 2025 provides a detailed outline of the coursework, shadowing hours, and other admission requirements for pre-dental students...

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ADEA AADSAS

The ADEA AADSAS (Associated American Dental Schools Application Service) page serves as a centralized hub for pre-dental students applying to dental schools...

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DENTPIN

The DENTPIN page provides a unique identification number required for individuals applying to dental education programs, taking the DAT, or accessing ADEA and ADA services...

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