College of Dental Medicine (CDM)—Predoctoral Program 2025–2026 125 • have satisfactorily met all financial and library obligations • have attended in person the commencement program at which the D.M.D. degree is awarded • have complied with any other university graduation requirements Degrees are not awarded solely upon the completion of any prescribed number of courses or upon passing a prescribed number of examinations but, in addition, when the faculty members believe the student has attained sufficient maturity of thought and proficiency. Matriculation and enrollment do not guarantee the issuance of a degree without satisfactorily meeting the aforementioned curriculum and degree requirements. G. Notification Regarding a Student’s Extended Absence or Dismissal from the CDM When events occur whereby a student will be absent from the CDM, including, but not limited to, repeat of year, dismissal, extension of program length, suspension, leave of absence, or withdrawal, to effectuate the absence, it may be necessary for CDM personnel to notify other CDM and university personnel of, and/or share information related to, the absence. All CDM and university personnel will treat the information with respect for the student’s right to privacy in accordance with FERPA and in consideration of the sensitive nature of such information. Predoctoral Preclinical and Clinical Education A predoctoral student enrolled at NSU’s CDM is not a licensed dentist and, therefore, is legally and ethically not permitted to independently practice dentistry. A student may be involved in the care of a patient, but only under the direct supervision of a clinical faculty member. The attending dentist is responsible for the dental care of the patient and for countersigning all orders, progress notes, and chart notations written by the student. A student may not administer therapy or medication, unless under the direct supervision of a clinical faculty member. To be eligible for clinical assignments, students must have successfully completed and passed all preparatory courses, including, but not limited to, certification in Basic Life Support and instruction in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for bloodborne disease precautions, infectious waste disposal, and standard precautions. Students must have health insurance. Furthermore, students must have received all required immunizations and related testing. Documentation of this information must be on file with the college’s Office of Student Services prior to entering clinical training.
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