Use this log to record your dental shadowing hours. Print it, bring it to each shadowing session, and have the supervising dentist sign off on your hours. Most dental schools require between 50 and 200+ verified shadowing hours for admission.
Student Name: _______________________________ School: _______________________________
| Date | Practice / Clinic | Supervising Dentist | Hours | Dentist Signature | Student Signature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Hours | |||||
If you want a digital option, the free shadowing hours app on Dental Now does the same job with dentist NPI verification built in, so your hours are confirmed rather than self-reported.
Dental shadowing is a critical component of dental school applications submitted through AADSAS (Associated American Dental Schools Application Service). Schools use your shadowing hours to evaluate your commitment to dentistry and your understanding of the profession.
Most programs require a minimum of 50-100 hours, but competitive applicants often report 150-300+ hours across multiple practice settings. Verified hours with dentist signatures carry significantly more weight than self-reported estimates.
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