About
Basic Dental Principles (BDP) is a program created to provide undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students the opportunity to gain more knowledge into the field of dentistry. The program consists of a lecture series and a lab series and is taught by students at the UCLA School of Dentistry. The lecture series consists of 24 sessions split throughout 2 academic quarters. The lecture topics range from getting into dental school to the different specialties within dentistry. The lab series consists of 4 hands-on sessions where students are able to complete projects such as drilling and filling tooth preparations and taking impressions.
The club's own words, from UCLA's directory (2025).
How to join
Usually open: show up to a general meeting (typically weeks 1–3) and join their mailing list or group chat; email them to get on the list.
This is the typical process for this kind of club. Their email will have the specifics.
Details
- Who can join
- Undergrads
- Type
- Registered org
- Listed under
- Dental, Academic
- UCLA registry ID
- 6084