Dental School?

I'm considering Dental but I didn't major in science when I was in high school. Is it too late to start over? Pls advice me in detail and I would be so thankful if someone can give me guide becasue I'm in a stage where I'm doing nothing usefull in life. Need help!!

Dental School?
Its never too late.. I started my dental career as a dental nurse (a job I found through word of mouth, I had no experience what so ever) %26amp; loved it so much that I became a dental hygienist.. But when I left school back in 1999 I had no idea what I wanted to do, and I was working as a receptionist for a GP, I got into dentistry in 2005.. That’s 6 years after I left school. So in other words it’s never too late, plus a late start is a better start than a never start. Good Luck. Dr Dee.

Dental school?

i need dental care and some people said i need to go to dental school because its free since i dont have any insurance. is there any one who can help me by letting me know how this dental school thing works and where are those schools located in baltimore area.

Dental school?
The University of Maryland Dental School. The Dental School is Maryland's predominant provider of comprehensive and emergency oral health services for individuals of all ages, including the underserved and disadvantaged.





for further details;


http://www.dental.umaryland.edu/aboutBCD...

Dental School?

Here’s my story...


I just got out of active duty Air Force. My dream is to attend Dental School at UMB Dental School. The only problem is that my husband and I are stuck on the tiny island of Okinawa Japan for 2 1/2 more years. I am currently attending college here with UMUC but their degree plans/choices are very slim. They don’t offer any degrees in science so I feel stuck.


I am thinking of volunteering at the dental clinic on base for the Red Cross to help with admissions when I try to apply in a few years. I am also doing my best to keep my GPA high.


ANY tips on what I can do to bump up my chances of getting accepted into dental school once we get back to the states?


I've also started volunteering around the community %26amp; I'm knocking out all of the prerequisites for UMB currently.


Thanks a million! And high five for having an awesome job!


*Amanda*

Dental School?
you could try going to the university of the east in the philippines. it's a very good dental school. it's the number 1 dental school in the philippines. students from korea, iran, china, and many from many other countries used to go there just to study dentistry, since japan is just near philippines.





try going to this website http://online.ue.edu.ph

Broken Teeth

Dental School?

I want to apply to dental school in 2011. I was wondering if dentists or dental school students could give me advice on ways that i can get into dental school besides a good science GPA and a good DAT.


Also how many schools did you apply to? and how many of them did you get into?


How hard was the overall process and did you ever doubt yourself and feel like you couldnt get in?


I know that you can have any major you want and science majors do cover most of the classes but what do you think is a overall good major for the profession?

Dental School?
Making yourself a strong candidate for dental school is an admirable goal. You already understand the importance of good grades and test scores. The real trick is standing out from the pack. What makes you different/better than the other candidates that would make you a great dentist? What unique experiences have you had in your life, or unique talents? When the admission committee is sorting through hundreds of applications, there should be something unique that grabs their eye and take notice of yours. A lot of that can be conveyed in your personal statement. Spend time writing yours and have a lot of people read and critique it....the personal statement is a key part to getting an interview. Applications are usually sorted grades OK, grades not...then they read the applications for the grades OK to pick their interviewees. Grades not...hope you know someone who wants to donate lots of money to a university.....





Also, if you haven't already, spend some time with a dentist. Decide if this is really what you want to do. It's really expensive to train a dentist, and there are very limited seats, so dental schools are looking for people that are excited and passionate about becoming dentists, because these people are likely to complete the program and actually become dentists. If someone drops out, you can't fill that seat....





The overall process was pretty nerve-wracking, and I was constantly doubting myself and my abilities to get in...but keep that to yourself during interviews! I have a business degree and then filled in all the sciences. I personally think that's an excellent background, because once out of school, I had to start running my own business....lots of my fellow dentists are quite jealous too :)





Good luck!

Dental School?

I'm starting my fourth year in college. The first year I took some classes which I didnt need so basically just 3 years of college lol. I wanted to get into dental school, but not sure what classes I need to take. I'm 22 and I've heard dental school takes 4 years, so I don't want to waste anymore time. So far I have taken up to cal, bio 1 and 2, chem 1 and 2, all history and government, psychology, sociology, speech, economics, ethics, and physic. My gpa right now is 3.9, however I'm having a hard time in physic. I was wondering if I make a C or B in physic would it still look good when I apply for dental school. By the end of next semester I would have 66 hours, and I think dental school require 90-100 hours. I wanted to ask what major would you guys recommend, and any community service or other stuff I need to do to be prepare.

Dental School?
I am a 1st yr dental student... you MUST have 1 yr of gen chem, 1 yr bio, 1 yr organic chem, and 1 yr physics. some schools require biochem as well and most recommend anatomy and physiology. Dont waste your time by applying without 1st having or going to have a bachelors degree before entering dental school.... you wont be accepted. Also a B or C in one class wont hurt you too bad... as long as your overall GPA is above a 3.6 or so i'd say you're sitting pretty well. They look at Science GPA too so keep that in mind (includes physics). Biology is the most common major but diversity is background is encouraged (my engineering friend got in more easily than i did with a bio background) and all community service of any kind and science research is highly encouraged to be competitive. start studying for the DAT. you must do well on that to get in (20+). good luck. it is a long hard process.

Dental school?

Even though I really would like to go to medical school, my grades are not THAT high and I've heard the standards for dental school a little bit lower. I understand that it is still very difficult and competitive, but I was wondering if anyone could tell me what I need to know/what I need to be doing to apply for dental school.





I'm finishing my second year in college and I am a biology major. My school has a pre-dental/pre-med program (not major) and that's what I'm following.





I just would like to know...what should my GPA be? When should I take the DAT? How well should I do on the DAT? When should I begin applying to dental school? How many bio and chem classes do I really need for the DAT?





If someone could help me out, I'd really appreciate it :)

Dental school?
Hey! I'm interested in becoming a dentist as well! : )





So to first answer some of your questions, your GPA should be somewhere around 3.0 - 3.5 or above for dental school. I know when you read the statistics the universities put up the GPA seems kind of high but keep in mind these a mean GPA scores. So it doesn't necessarily mean that every student accepted falls into that range. The prerequisites are one full year of biology, chemistry and physics. Your science GPA is very important and extracurricular activities are weighted as well. In addition to that these days school are looking for more rounded students so it would probably be in your best interest to take a few courses in social science and English.





Check out: http://forums.studentdoctor.net/forumdis...


Its a really great forum for dental students. I'm sure you will find all the answers to your questions there.





Also check out: http://www.ada.org/prof/ed/testing/dat/i...


It has some useful information regarding the DAT exam.





Hope this helps and good luck!