dental school

I want to go to school for my dental assistant?

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i want to get a dental assistant certificate i live in westchester and i found a places call Westchester school for dental assistant and i want to kno if they are certificate by the board of education cause i dont want to waste my money for nothing can anybody tell me how can i find out if they are a certificate school

I want to go to school for my dental assistant?
Right from the state, a list of dental assisting programs in New York that are approved by the department of education in that state for becoming a Certified Dental Assistant:

http://www.op.nysed.gov/dentasst.htm#pro...

Sorry, looks like Westchester isn't on there. Maybe you can try one of the other ones? Read the rest of the info on that page too.
Reply:call and ask them

Dental school or med school easier to get into?

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I know both are very competitive but over all which one do people think its easier in different aspects?

Dental school or med school easier to get into?
I'll tell you that many people believe Dental School is easier to get into but I think it is at least as difficult to get into dental school as medical school. I pretty sure people will say otherwise but don't underestimate dental school. You'll hear about people with good credentials apply 2 or more times before they get in.

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Which dental school is better ? Temple University Dental School or University of Florida dental school?

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if u are attending or have attend one of the too please share you experience thank u !!

Which dental school is better ? Temple University Dental School or University of Florida dental school?
I don't know which one is ranked higher from an academic point of view, but I do know one thing - if I had a choice between spending four years in Florida and four years on North Broad St in Philadelphia, I'd be out buying some new sunglasses and shorts right now!

School for Dental Assisting?

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I NEED TO FIND A SCHOOL FOR DENTAL ASSISTING, BUT I DON'T KNOW HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT SCHOOL. I WOULD RATHER DO AN ONLINE PROGRAM BUT HOW WILL THAT EFFECT ME WHEN I HAVE TO FIND A JOB IN THIS FIELD SINCE I WOULD HAVE NO REAL EXPERIENCE?

School for Dental Assisting?
You could look for an ad for an opening for a dental assistant that offers on-the-job-training, but depending on where you live, you may not be able to (take xrays, impressions, etc,) without certification/licensure.

There are adult education classes as well as classes at community colleges that offer dental assisting training. You need to make sure the classes are governed by the (your state) education department.

Keep in mind, too, that current dental assistants (and dentists and hygienists) were not born with the knowledge they possess... they learned it at one time, just like you will..... and there are plenty of dentists out there who realize this and will still hire girls who lack experience. Someone just needs to give you a chance, so don't get discouraged.....

Taking an online course will just be a waste of your money, since addition to the 'bookwork', you also need hands-on experience.

Best of luck to you~
Reply:You really should get some real experience before you go applying for a job. It's one of those things that can be taught on the job but a dentist is going to have his own headaches and will want you to help not hinder.

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I've got a fine art B.A. and an M.S. in art ed. I'm 33 and considering dental school. Could I really get in?

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I've got a few science classes under my belt, but I would obviously have to finish the pre-reqs. I think dentistry is a wonderful combo of art and science. Has anyone really started this late in life and with a background like mine? I've been teaching high school for the last four years. Help???

I've got a fine art B.A. and an M.S. in art ed. I'm 33 and considering dental school. Could I really get in?
I just graduated med school and several of my classmates were over 40 (a couple over 50). I'm sure dental schools will take a good look at you if your grades from your science classes and your DAT scores are OK. Take a look at http://forums.studentdoctor.net and look at the Pre-Dental and DAT forums.
Reply:you could if you tried?
Reply:of course you can get in.

prereqs, and you should be good to go
Reply:I dont see why not, you got into the other schools
Reply:It's never too late! It is a wonderful and challenging occupation. Good luck to you!
Reply:OMG - you are so overqualified for dental school! Just kidding.

Go for it. If it's what you want to do. They take fairly ignorant just graduated from high-school people, so why wouldn't they take you. You've proved you can learn and are a responsible adult.

If you take the classes and meet the requirements for entry into the program they have no reason not to accept you.
Reply:I have no doubt that you could. It sounds like you're trying to run away from the problems of the real world and stay a perpetual student.
Reply:33 is not too old

you definitely can do it if you want to

get all your pre-reqs done and make sure you have a great GPA
Reply:Absolutely! Talk with the liason of pre med/pre vet/pre dental at your Undergrad (yes, I know it sounds weird, but I'm being serious!). They will recommend what classes you will need, what tests you will take (and their costs) and, given your current GPA, what Dental programs look most promising. Remember, grad programs are more and more looking for people with "real life experience:" which is a fancy way of saying you're mature enough to handle yourself and any curve balls that come your way.

Dental training school?

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i've heard that these training schools have people come in to get some practice. my family and i have a low income and cant afford to go to an actual dental office. the prices are just too high for us to afford and i heard that they charge either free or reduced dental work. we are around the central florida area. please help!!!

Dental training school?
Yes you can go to a dental school and find out how they can help you. They will first have to assess if you qualify for treatment and there are extremely long waiting lists.
Reply:Contact the American Dental Association and inquire about the local dental society in your area. They should be able to give you a listing of dentists that provide free or sliding scale services in your area.

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What do I have to do to be able to get my teeth fixed at a University Dental School in Chicago?

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I don't have insurance and I don't make so much money. I have been told that I can go to UIC to get dental work done without having to pay a whole lot. I haven't been able to find anything googling, and I don't want to walk in there without knowing the first thing, or if it is even offered.

What do I have to do to be able to get my teeth fixed at a University Dental School in Chicago?
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Reply:If the schools number is available, call them and ask about getting dental work done. Sometimes offered services like dental work at schools isn't advertised too well.
Reply:Contact the UIC College of Dentistry. There is a screening process, but the overall dental fees are very affordable. If you can't wait, contact the Chicago Dental Society or go onto their website. Under the "Dental Clinics" category, you should be able to find a dentist that provides free, low cost or sliding scale services.

Is the DAT hard? If my GPA is a 3.2 can i get into dental school?

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Any advice would be helpful. I'm thinking about going into dentistry (I am a dental hygienist now).

Is the DAT hard? If my GPA is a 3.2 can i get into dental school?
The DAT is not a hard hard test, but it does require some prep and study time for. There are test centers out there that can help you prep for the test - Kaplan and Princeton Review offer courses.

What you do have to realize is that you need to put time and effort into studying for the test- there are 3 science sections (bio, g-chem, o-chem), math, reading comp, and the PAT (perceptual ability test - ability to see two dimensional objects in 3D space). Of those subjects, your overall science score and your PAT are going to be what matters the most.

A 3.2 GPA should still enable you to get into a dental school. You may need to bolster your resume out a little more (being a hygenist definately helps!), and if you want to get into schools like Harvard, UCLA and UCSF, you may need to get some research experience to be on par with most of the applicants to those schools

Good luck!

How many years of college should i take in junior college before going to dental school?

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Im starting my freshman year at a junior college ( orange coast college) and was wondering how long I should spend there or if I should transfer to a university after 2 years of the junior college and then go to graduate school. I'm confused about the whole process and need to be cleared up. Any suggestions is very much appreciated thanks =]

How many years of college should i take in junior college before going to dental school?
A junior college will only grant you this much:

A two year degree...or associate's.

A four year degree can only be acquired at a university. However, you may begin at either a two year college or at a university in order to reach this degree, also known as a Bachelor's degree.

As far as graduate school, well..you're considered a graduate student once you've earned your Bachelor's (4 year) degree and continue working on your Master's degree, typically 6 years of complete education.

A common misconception is that these degrees do take 2, 4, or 6 years to complete, but the truth is that most people complete the 4 year degree on a six year plan...Like me...That's because it all depends on the pace at which you take your classes...Somewhere along the way you may decide to take fewer classes for lesser credit or simply take a break completely, so the # of years does not equal the # of years it will take YOU to complete your degree...

As far as Dental scchool, I'm not sure at all about the process, just thought I'd clear up the whole junior college thing.

I hope someone out there knows and can help you...Try looking it up online...Good luck
Reply:Generally in a junior college you can only get an associates degree, but you'll need a four year (bachelors) degree (and good grades) to get into dental school, so you'll need to transfer after two years to a four year college.

With good grades, etc, does having ADD or ADHD prevent you from getting into medical/pharmacy/dental school?

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My dream is to enter medical school. My grades are pretty close to the average of those that are accepted into medical school. I've had a lot of experience as a volunteer in the hospital and everything. I've done mock interviews, my MCAT score is quite high. But I was told by many that I might have ADD/ADHD. I believe I might have it also. However, I heard that being diagnosed as having certain diseases may prevent certain jobs or even entry into graduate school.

With good grades, etc, does having ADD or ADHD prevent you from getting into medical/pharmacy/dental school?
So you have ADH.....hey, what do you say we go grab something to eat?

Just kidding man, lol. My dad and bro have ADHD and I think I have a bit of it myself tbh. It is what you make of it. My dad was a terrible student in school but eventually graduated from Michigan State and then earned a masters in education. Awhile later, he opened up his own business and applied his ADHD to it and worked his *** off and now he is extremely successful.

It is not uncommon for those with ADHD to mature in age and develop a tremendous focus and work ethic to the task at hand. Apply it to your dream and see where it takes you.

Good luck!

p.s. I don't think ADHD is considered to be a "disease".
Reply:Being told that you "might" have it is not the same thing as having it. Unless you have a medical doctor or psychiatrist diagnose you (and I don't know why you would if it isn't negatively effecting you somehow) I wouldn't worry about it.

Study hard, get good grades, do your best.
Reply:If you do have ADD, it doesn't appear to have been an impediment for you so far. ADD is not a disqualifying disorder for entrance into a medical school. If it's weighing on your mind, visit a psychologist for an evaluation. But again, based on your claim of high grades and a high MCAT score, I doubt you have it.

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How much did it cost to have wisdom teeth pulled at a dental school?

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I have no dental coverage and need my 4 wisdom teeth pulled

How much did it cost to have wisdom teeth pulled at a dental school?
I can't give you a price quote but I can only tell you that at most schools the cost is a really small fraction of what it would be at a dentist office. For example: where I went, a cleaning with xrays was $15. The going rate for those procedures in my area is about $90 for the cleaning and an additional $50 at least for the xrays.

Also, don't be afraid of going to a school because someone 'inexperienced' is working on you. There is always a licensed dentist working right with the student.
Reply:thee guys will cover you and give you a free cellphone if you enroll.they cover all dental procedures and cosmetics too.

1-800-929-8344 Ref# 246314

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Reply:It depends on the dental school. If you are looking for an alternative, contact the American Dental Association and inquire about the name of your local dental society. They should be able to provide you with dentists in your area that provide free or sliding scale services.

I feel older than 25. I worked so hard to get into dental school (acccepted). I have no desire 2go hang out.

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Why do I feel like a lump on a log. I have no classes this summer but I don't do anything. Except sit in the house acting as if I am an old hag....

Please give me some suggestion to improve my extremely boring summer. I have a few wks b4 school starts back up...

I feel older than 25. I worked so hard to get into dental school (acccepted). I have no desire 2go hang out.
I think you are suffering from a little burnout, which is certainly reasonable under the circumstances. You may also be feeling at loose ends because for so long you didn't really have a choice about how to spend your time and energy and now you do and you don't know what to do with it. Same thing happens with workaholics forced to take a vacation.

Probably the thing that would help you the most at first is just some physical exercise. Just go walk around the block, go swimming, or whatever appeals to you. And if you say nothing appeals to you, think back to what used to and go do that. This will also help you get in shape to deal with school when it starts.
Reply:go makes some friends. and if you do have friends, go out somewhere and explore.
Reply:omg i feel like tthat tooo i have nothing but work now that i have graduated i feel like a loser i dont see any of my friends anymore got rid of most of them....man i know what you mean
Reply:There really isn't anything wrong with just staying home and chilling. Hopefully you have some really good books to read (other than textbooks) to give your mind a well deserved rest. Your focus on school is a healthy one and will pay off in the long run. Don't be too harsh on yourself....this is a well deserved break and you may not get too many more of these. best wishes
Reply:maybe having ur quarter-life crisis? well try out something new, like new activities or meet new friends :)
Reply:Depression, you seem to need structure, but if concerned, find an interesting hobby, or get a professional opinion.
Reply:In summer, for me most of the time it's better to stay at home considering how hot the weather is. But you can go swimming and it will definitely make you feel better. Other than that, you may wish to take courses in a different kind of sport, archery or squash, whatever. Reading is always a top choice(if you are into reading, of course) in the summer.You can read some mystery novels.Another option is that you can start learning a foreign language in a course outside or on the Internet, and then practice with native speakers via Skype. There are lots of things to do, just don't feel depressed.

What kind of job should i get to help me get into dental school?

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hey, well i decided a few years back i wanted to be a dentist and ive done a bunch of research on it but i still dont know what the best kind of job to get for someone with little to no dental experience....can anybody help???

What kind of job should i get to help me get into dental school?
I would suggest that you approach your current dentist and get their opinion as they know much more than we do.

In the meantime you can explore these sites to see what job experience folks are encouraged to obtain prior to entering the program. Good Luck!

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Reply:I am a dentist. I didn't have any experience in the dental field prior to dental school, and you don't either although it certainly helps to see if you would like dentistry in general. They teach you everything you need to know to be a dentist. You could be a dental assistant. Some dentists hire them without any experience and will train you. You could also goto assisting school but it is very expensive. Assisting a dentist you get to see and learn alot about what dentists do. I would chose this rather than a front office position where you don't see what is going on. You could also just ask a dentist to shadow them for a day to see if you like it. I love dentistry but it is not for everyone. You have to goto school 4 years college and 4 years dental school (university of pacific is 3 years) For most dental schools, it is about your dental admissions test and your grades in college, not whether or not you were a dental assistant.
Reply:I think dental assisting is a great profession to work in prior to joining dental school. I use to work as a dental assistant before I was accepted into medical school.
Reply:I'm a dentist.

In all honesty, competitive GPA and DAT scores is job number one for someone applying to dental school. Without those, your work experience is of miniscule value.

But if you must know, a dental assisting position would be worthwhile. At very least, spending time observing in a practice would be useful.

Can I graduate with a business degree but still go to dental school right after?

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I will be graduating with high honors from the business school but being a dentist pays better. Will this work out?

Can I graduate with a business degree but still go to dental school right after?
Dentistry is a medical profession that has its own set of prerequisites. These would include a lot of science courses that I'm sure you didn't take in undergrad if you were a business major.

Since money is so important, I'll give you some advice you didn't ask for. I would bet money that if you choose to do something simply because of the way it pays, you're unlikely to feel good about your life no matter how much you accumulate. Picking at or pulling people's teeth can be a depressing job for people that don't feel very passionately about it. There's some idea that dentists are near the top in terms of professionals who commit suicide. While I question the validity of that, it had to originate somewhere. Be cautious if you're really considering pursuing a field as demanding as that based on $.
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If I live in New jersey and want to go to NYU dental school will the fees be doubled? Optometry school same ?

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Since there is no optometry school in NJ a person with lower income has a less chance of becoming optometrist because he has to go out of state and the fees will be doubled

If I live in New jersey and want to go to NYU dental school will the fees be doubled? Optometry school same ?
NYU is private, so the fees are high, but they are the same regardless. Only public universities have lower fees in state. Also, in some cases, states have agreements with each other that allow for reduced fees for subjects not offered in-state. I know in New England the tuition is in state +25%, rather than out-of-state, if you're major isn't offered at a public university in your home state, and it's also in New England. I'm not sure if this applies for New Jersey with some other nearby states.

Does anybody know how much it costs to go to dental school at Tufts University?

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Also, how long do you go to school to become a general dentist for children and adults/families? And what is the difference between a D.M.D and a D.D.S?

Does anybody know how much it costs to go to dental school at Tufts University?
All of this info is on the Tufts website.

It costs about $80,000 per year this includes living expenses/housing.

http://dental.tufts.edu/1186496760264/TU...

DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) and DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) are the same degrees. The difference is a matter of semantics. The majority of dental schools award the DDS degree; however, some award a DMD degree. The education and degrees are the same

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Which way should I go? e-Healthplus.com or UCLA dental school for needed work.?

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Do dentists provide lower quality work if you have this plan? What are the pros/cons with this plan?

How about the school, quality of work? Time is a real factor here.

Which way should I go? e-Healthplus.com or UCLA dental school for needed work.?
Don't know about your health plan. As for the dental school, I had my wisdom teeth cut out at the IU dental school. Performed by a graduate student with the instructor right there to assist/guide. No problems. Would just check on what kind of mentoring/assistance the student gets. also depends on what you need done.

What is the lowest gpa and dat score to get into nyu dental school?

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Is columbia dental harder to get into than NYU dental?

What is the lowest gpa and dat score to get into nyu dental school?
Check the collegeboard.com site. It isn't only gpa's and dat's (whatever that is). Extracurricular activities, personality, your essay, and recommendations matter too. But try calling NYU yourself.
Reply:Why in the world are you asking us??? Give them a call and ask them.

I am looking for information on the university of minnesota dental school about having some dental work done?

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I need major dental work done on a limited budget

I am looking for information on the university of minnesota dental school about having some dental work done?
http://www.dentistry.umn.edu/patients/ho...

I'm flunking my 3rd year of dental school, should I keep going or quit?

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I've barely passed my first 2 years of school, which was mostly lecture. But the clinical part (which began the 3rd year) is the one I'm doing real bad. I flunked the first quarter so I'm on probation. I'm close to getting kicked out.

I'm flunking my 3rd year of dental school, should I keep going or quit?
The question ought to be:

How badly do you want to be a dentist?

If you want to be a dentist that badly, then commit yourself to learning everything you need to, and then some.

If you are in dentistry simply because it's something to do that pays well, quit now.
Reply:It doesn't seem that dentistry is for you.
Reply:the question is do you want to be a dentist? don't give up because of difficulty just work harder.
Reply:I worked for a group of dentists for 10 years. If you don't love what you are doing or have the artistic ability to do the practical part - QUIT!!! What good is a DDS if you can't make a living at it because you are sub-standard. You have the perseverance to complete any type of degree program or you would not have gotten this far. Change your major - most college students change their major twice before they graduate. Find something you love and keep going. Good Luck and God Bless - it takes courage to face making a mistake, so don't beat yourself up --- just switch and keep trying.
Reply:Do you like dentistry? That should determine what you do.

My friend is a dentist and doesn't like it and hasn't for years and years. She feels trapped. If she hadn't invested so much time and money, she'd rather do something else.

You obviously like the science. You probably have other talents so consider using them.

Dentistry will involve all this clinical stuff, plus the dealing with people who don't pay on time or cancel.

One idea would be to sell dental supplies. That's easier and lucrative. Do consider all options.
Reply:Absolutely Not. Tell Your Instructors The Problem You Are Having And That You Need More Help... Be Open. They Don't Want To See You Fail Either, It Looks Bad On Them If You Do, And You, Yourself, Have Way Too Much Invested In Time And Effort To Quit At This Point. Get A Stiff Upper Lip, And Continue On... You Are Almost There.

I Know This Because My Mother Is A Dentist And She Said She Ran Through The Same Problem, And Now She Is Very Happy Years Later, That She Had The Courage To Stick With It. Keep With It, Continue On, Let Them Know Your Concerns And Problems, And Good Luck!!! Remember, You Will Not See Any Of These People Much In The Future After You Graduate, Unless You Make The Effort, And I Also Know This Because Of The Aforementioned Reason. (School Seems Like Its Own Whole World Only When You Are There, Not Afterwards.)
Reply:Would YOU want to go to a mediocre dentist? If you are going to do it, you need to change your attitude NOW. You can do it, but dont do it if you are just going to get past it and hurt people.

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What qualifications are needed to go to dental school?

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Do you need to know the computer???

I would like to try dental hygine................

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What qualifications are needed to go to dental school?
You need an undergraduate degree in Biology or Pre-Med.

The pre-reqs for dental school are the same as for any other medical school, including the fact that you have to be accepted to dental school based on the grades that you have from your first 4 years of college. So you'll have to study your a5s off and apply yourself for several years first getting your undergraduate degree. Then, you will have to get some dental school somewhere to accept you (and come up with the tuition, expenses, and living costs which can run $50,000 to $60,000 a year). It's not cheap.

Using a computer? Seriously? You are going to write so many darn papers over the course of your college experience that a computer will be like and extension of your arm.

Good luck.
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Where in atlanta can i find a dental school to work on my teeth?

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I have no insurance and i need some dental work!! Any advise?

Where in atlanta can i find a dental school to work on my teeth?
the medical college of georgia has a dental school and it is located in augusta. if you live on the west side of the city you can go to alabama birmingham.

there is no dental school in atl.
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What are the requirements for entering Dental School?

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What do I need to major in? Is a pre-dentistry program necessary? Biology? Pre-Med? Is there a "best" school for undergraduates intending to becoming Dentists?

What are the requirements for entering Dental School?
All Dental Schools differ, however they are generally as follows:

* One Year of Biology with corresponding lab; Biology 1A and 1B

* Three semesters of Chemistry, including inorganic and at least one semester of organic; Chemistry 1A, 3A, 3B

* One year of English or writing-intensive classes; choose from courses that fulfill the Reading and Composition requirement in the College of Letters and Sciences.

* One semester of Calculus; Math 16A, 16B or 1A, 1B

* One year of Physics; Physics 8A/8B or 7A/7B

One thing that is very very desirable on a Dental School App., but not officially required, is a finished degree, such as a Bachelor's of Science in biology, microbiology, chemistry, or in medical technology.

This is the answer to your question.

Do I still need to go to a dental school if USC already has a dental major for graduate students?

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I am deciding to become a dentist and I want to go to USC because that university has a dental major for graduate students.

I know they don't have a dentistry major for undergraduates, so I think I'll major in biology or biochemistry or something like that.

Thanks for all replys!

Do I still need to go to a dental school if USC already has a dental major for graduate students?
The dental major for graduate students IS their dental school. You need to start out as an undergraduate, and something like biology or biochemistry would be perfect. Then you apply for dental school (where you are a graduate student with a dentistry major).
Reply:You are correct about USC not having a specific dentistry major. You should major in one of the sciences for undergrad, and apply for USC's School of Dentistry. I'm a bit confused about a "dental major for graduates" statement. Usually sciences have their own school for the graduate program, i.e. USC Keck School of Medicine, USC School of Dentistry, USC School of Pharmacy, etc.

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Is it really hard to get admission in dental school? what GPA do you need to get in?

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if you dont pass the final exam given by the American dental association what happens? How hard the dental admission test (DAT) is?

Is it really hard to get admission in dental school? what GPA do you need to get in?
While I don't know the details of dental school, from what I have heard, it is about as difficulty as medical school (and I've heard that vet school is actually one of the most difficult to get into). I would think a rather high GPA would be needed to get in. And also guessing if you don't pass the final exam, you're likely not going to be licensed or certified. If the DAT is anything like the MCAT, it will be very difficult.
Reply:The DAT is a pretty difficult test but can be prepared for. Admission can be very difficult due to overcrowding and a school's ability to accept more students locally could benefit or hurt you depending on your location. Keep in mind there are approx. ~55 dental schools in the entire nation. Report It

A personal question about my Dental school application?

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One school asks to discuss any extenuating circumstances which I feel are pertinent to my application. This past year has been difficult for me, and I believe that the stress did have some effect on my DAT scores. 3 very close people to me died, including my aunt, great-grandmother (gg), and uncle. My gg nearly died the day before I took the DAT my first time. My mother did not tell me my gg was in the hospital because she did not want to stress me, but had to call me at 2:00 because the doctors said she was going to pass at any moment. My whole large extended family was there saying goodbye. She did not pass, so my family encouraged me to take the test. She ended up passing 2 later. I planned on taking the test again, but a month before, my uncle suddenly died. That was a greater shock to my family. I still took the test because I wanted to apply this year, but did horrible again. I do not want to seem whiny, or look for an excuse, but do you believe this is a circumstance?

A personal question about my Dental school application?
Yes. I was admitted to a Ph.D, program (actually, 12) by explaining the extenuating circumstances of being homeless while doing my BA (thus my grades were quite abysmal). However, I am now thriving with a 3.94 GPA in one of the best Ph.D. programs in my field...and faculty are happy to say they gave me a chance. In other words, if you don't explain yourself, they'll assume the worst!

What are the requirments for dental school?

2010-05-21T18:43:00.000-07:00

(btw im in Georgia.) what classes should i take in high school, what should I major in college, is it hard to get in to, and any other tips you think are helpful would be nice. thank you

What are the requirments for dental school?
What you should do is get a good foundation in sciences in High school, it makes later things easier. Try to at least take Chem I, Bio I and II, Physics I and maybe chem II

In college:

major in ANYTHING, seriously it doesnt matter..i like to recommend psychology. You can get A's in your major with limited effort (not that its easy, but its not analytical chem) you need to take the following courses as well (your electives)

2 x semester Bio w/lab

2 x semester Chem w / lab

2 x semester organic chem w / lab

2 x semester physics with lab

you may wish to further your science GPA by taking additional courses such as biochem, anatomy, etc

You will need to or at least i implore you to shadow a dentist, perhaps getting a letter of recommendation

you should also do a little research for a bio or chem professor in their lab (then they write you a letter of rec)

keep your grades up, that why i recommend an easier overall major...your gpa is divided into your "GPA" and SCI GPA which is your courses listed above

Take the Dental Admissions Test (DAT) in your junior year, and take it again if you want (try not for more than twice)

remember that whatever school you go to, your a dentist, so dont get hung up on the dream school if you get into a good state school (that goes for undergrad as well)

Hope that outlines it
Reply:Why don't you talk to your school counselor? High school has its own set of standards to graduate, so you'd be looking more at specific choices in college.....

Is it hard to get in Dental School?

2010-05-21T18:42:00.003-07:00

I am currently attending University to hopefully become Law Student, but all sudden I got this appetite of becoming a Dental Student.

Is it hard to get in Dental School?
Dental school, like most professional schools, is very competitive and has limited numbers of available positions. Excellent academic background combined with other high applicant standards are required, similar to law school. If you meet the qualifications, then acceptance should not be that difficult. Apply to multiple dental schools to increase your chances. Good Luck
Reply:Yes it is, but if you have good grades %26amp; work hard you can do it. I alredy had 3 kids fore Dental school so had to work a night job to. Will take a lot of determination. Go get it KID Doc W

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Which is the best medical or dental school in new york or ct?

2010-05-21T18:42:00.002-07:00

which is the best school in ny or ct to attend when i am interested in medicine or dentistry? i am graduating in a year and want to attend the best school to complete my college career.

Which is the best medical or dental school in new york or ct?
It all depends on what you want to major in. I live in CT and each school is better for something different.

Does anyone know of a dental school near the Dallas/Ft Worth area that sees people that doesn't have insurance

2010-05-21T18:42:00.001-07:00

I need major dental work done but don't have any money. Please help.

Does anyone know of a dental school near the Dallas/Ft Worth area that sees people that doesn't have insurance
Like the others said, Baylor. If you go to their website you will see the guildlines they use for selecting patients. It doesn't matter if you had insurance or not, they don't file it anyways. They do not take payment plans, however their fees are usually alot lower than you would pay at a private dental office. They do not accept all patients who apply for dental work though. You have to go through a screening process. All this is on their website.
Reply:Baylor College of Dentistry

A Member of The Texas A %26amp; M University System

Health Science Center

P.O. Box 660677

Dallas, TX 75266

214-828-8100

http://bcd.tamhsc.edu/
Reply:baylor hospital

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I'm going to a dental school to get my teeth cleaned/examined. What should I expect?

2010-05-21T18:42:00.000-07:00

Anyone ever been to a University dental clinic? How long will it take? Will like thousands of people be looking in my mouth if I get a cavity?

I'm going to a dental school to get my teeth cleaned/examined. What should I expect?
If they find something really interesting in your mouth they might have a lot of students look at it. I know there is a tiny little TV camera that some dentists use, and they might have one of those so all the students don't have to line up to look in your mouth one by one. Or they might just videotape it and show it to the students later.

I have had my teeth cleaned by dentists and by dental hygienists (specialists in cleaning teeth), and dentists do it much more gently! I think a student dentist might be even more gentle!

It should take about half an hour, maybe more depending on how careful the student is.

I'm going to a dental school to get my teeth cleaned/examined. What should I expect?

2010-05-21T18:41:00.002-07:00

Anyone ever been to a University dental clinic? How long will it take? Will like thousands of people be looking in my mouth if I get a cavity?

I'm going to a dental school to get my teeth cleaned/examined. What should I expect?
It'll take 2 to 3 hours. The student has a set of steps that he/she must follow and have checked off. Some schools have streamlined this step and others still limp along inefficiently. You will get the best exam you've ever had, though! If there is a cavity, they'll talk with you about it ( student and faculty) and come up with a plan to get things fixed. It's time consuming, but you generally get very good work.
Reply:well in hygiene school i saw patients in our clinic, and it will take a long time because the people cleaning your teeth are not certified yet and all their work has to be checked over by the instructor. Only the student and instructor will see your teeth, and no one else. at least thats how my school worked. it did take 2-3 hours for the whole appt, but it is way cheaper. we only charged 10 bucks and students were free. id do it if i were you.

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Im looking for a dental school or something to get root canal done with no insurance and low income in balt.?

2010-05-21T18:41:00.001-07:00

mother and mother to be, and dont want to spend too much on dental when i have alot of other things it could go on but i have abcess and it is painful and i need to get a root canal done and it is a side tooth and i dont want it pulled either i am only ninteen dont want to be missing any teeth yet...

Im looking for a dental school or something to get root canal done with no insurance and low income in balt.?
Go to any Universities near your town. Quite a few of them have students who do the work for not as much as a licensed dentist. And they should always have a licensed dentist at their side observing the whole procedure to make sure they don't do anything incorrectly.

After finishing the dental school..what degree do you have??Phd, just doctor, dentist?, what?

2010-05-21T18:41:00.000-07:00

And after finishing Med school?

After finishing the dental school..what degree do you have??Phd, just doctor, dentist?, what?
Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.), Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), or D.D.S (Doctor of Dental Science or Doctor of Dental Surgery)
Reply:DDM (doctor of Dental Medicine)
Reply:MD (you must first go to med school to become a dentist).

DDS (what you get when you finish dental school).
Reply:A dentist does NOT have to go to Medical School to become an MD before he becomes a DDM... the dentist goes to Dental School and becomes a DDM. Dental school is only 7 years where an MD is 8 years plus an extra 3 years to do a Specialist Residency... for a total of 11 years in Medical School...

DAT test for dental school?

2010-05-21T18:40:00.003-07:00

I am a highschool sophomore and I just took a practice DAT (dental) test just to see how well I did.

Some of the things on the test were absolutely hard and I did not know it had anything to do with dentistry and other things were medium but I should have known them because it seemed to be something of Biology...

I took Biology as a freshman and didn't do soo well, and I'm wondering if during college they are gonna prepare me better for the DAT test or is it things you need to before you enter college. Out the whole 54 paged test I swear it seemed like I only got the example questions right.. Am i barking up the wrong tree if I'm not the greatest with Biology?

Even though i haven't taken chemistry yet, am i prepared for it, since I didn't do that well in BIology?!

I need some expert advice here :)

DAT test for dental school?
The DAT has college level sciences in it. If you got a good score as a sophmore in High School then you'd be a genius. Its expected for you not to get a good score right now. The DAT requires that some prerquisite college courses be taken before and even when students take those classes they often have to take a class that teaches them just how to study for the DAT in order to do well.

The DAT has few things that actually have to do with Dentistry. The test is to see how well you do with hard classes and standardized tests. Depending on the college that you attend, some of your teachers will be familiar with the material on the DAT and every once in a while they'll mention that they're going over something in class that is probably on the DAT. But really, the best way to prepare is to take a DAT course all by itself after the prereqs have been taken. A lot of students do it on their own though (with books that explain how and what to study)
Reply:I go to a Jr.college and I was thinking about doing Pre-Dentistry, they have it set up where you have to take general biology, more biology, some chemistrys, and math. Thats only an associates. But, to answer your question, yes, you will get a lot more school in your science's once you get into college if that is what you major in.

I decided to do Dental Hygiene instead.

Im applying for dental school....and feeling over-whelmed!?

2010-05-21T18:40:00.002-07:00

Is there any dentist or exsisting dental students that will lend thier ears to my questions? I just want to make sure that Im on the right track....please email me, or allow me to email you. Ill have one-two questions max!

Thank you....your help would be priceless!

Im applying for dental school....and feeling over-whelmed!?
Hey Teezy .... i am a dental student .... and i would be glad to answer any questions you want .... do e-mail me anytime or you can add me on msn .... my e-mail is in my profile .... Bye

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Is dental school really hard to get into in Texas?

2010-05-21T18:40:00.001-07:00

Its my main goal in life, and i really like it, but i have been heraing that its really really hard to get into, in fact harder than medical school is this true?

Is dental school really hard to get into in Texas?
This is something that I have heard as well, but I'm sure that the answer changes a bit from year-to-year. Of course there are no good comparative studies about which is more difficult to get into, and certainly no studies in a single state. However, if it is what you want to do, you need to go for it. Both educational paths are only for people focused enough to dedicate their lives to their education and betterment... not just for 4 years after college. I have seen it firsthand. When people who should not be in dental or medical school are accepted, those people's lives become a living hell. Failing to get into professional school is not NEARLY as traumatic as failing IN professional school. Work hard. Apply to plenty of schools. Befriend a dentist through observation or assisting while in college. If it is meant to be, it will happen...maybe not on the first try, but it will happen. Good luck to you. I hope this helps.
Reply:My advice to you is to study hard. The better the grades you get the better chance you have. And there are schools outside of texas...
Reply:I have also heard that dental school admissions are harder than medical school these days. A few schools have closed due to financial and other considerations and it is more competitive.

Help about dental school?

2010-05-21T18:40:00.000-07:00

If i have an associates in science, what do i do next to become a dental hygienist?

Help about dental school?
You go to a college that offers a dental hygiene program and apply.

Anybody know of a dental school that offers free dental work to patients?

2010-05-21T18:39:00.003-07:00

I am in need of some dental work and have worthless dental insurance through my employer.

Anybody know of a dental school that offers free dental work to patients?
LSU dental school. But I dont know where you are, you can call the local universities and ask them. Good Luck.
Reply:Hi! Call the local hospital near you and see it they have a dental clinic. These are free but have a waiting list. If a dental school is near you, they all need patients for the students to do their "clinic " hours, and again, they have a waiting list. But the students in either place do good work as they are graded and supervised and want a letter of recommendation to get a job. Just remember, it takes longer to do each procedure because the professor has to look at it and okay it, but it's worth the time. Good luck. M

Extracirricular actvities for dental school?

2010-05-21T18:39:00.002-07:00

So for my dental application, I need some extra. cirricular activites and I have the following and I was wondering if they were good enough: Tutoring (math and science), helping out local church, working at a accountant's office as secratery, and observiing a dentist 5 hrs. a week, and besdies that I teach yoga daily at people's homes. Is that good for a dental application?

Extracirricular actvities for dental school?
Yes, I think it is wonderful. You will do well.

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Dental school that will fix my teeth around Sturgis Michigan?

2010-05-21T18:39:00.001-07:00

All my life I try never to show my teeth.. I've never had white teeth..My teeth are only getting worst..I don't know how much it would cost..or if I could go to a dentist school and let them help me as they learn..I just wish just once I could smile with my mouth open..Can anyone help me?? Thanks Sadieever@yahoo.com..

Dental school that will fix my teeth around Sturgis Michigan?
I'm not sure, I need help with my teeth too, but I am so afraid of the dentist and don't have insurance. I'd love to have a picture of me smiling with my mouth open too... I may not have an answer, but I definately know how you feel...

Dental School Prereqs?

2010-05-21T18:39:00.000-07:00

is this website what i should base my goal of being a dentist on? i know that each school of dentistry will have different admissions requirements, but is this a good general syllabus to go by? dentists who have taken the road already please advise! thanks!

Dental School Prereqs?
Yes, those are the baseline pre-dental requirements.

Also, you should talk to your college's pre-professional advisement office about the courses at your school, and ask them to open a file for you so you can have your instructors send recommendation letters there (ask your instructors for them at the end of each semester-- Do Not Procrastinate).

And if you need to find out about the specific requirements at the dental schools you want to apply to in a few years, the American Dental Education Association has a list of links to all the dental schools in the U.S. and Canada: http://www.adea.org

Hope this helps, and good luck!
Reply:I am not a dentist right now but I will be taking up biology this coming fall or spring and this is a good syllabus. Even though I'm not taking predental because where I go it is not offered these are basically the same classes that I will take. And the extra info they give you on the second page should be very helpful I printed it out for myself.
Reply:Here are a couple of great resources for students thinking of going into dentistry -- they can give you some specifics about the requirements of individual schools, as well as tips about applying and taking the admissions test. Also, every dental school has a website that lists their particular prereqs (some want more math courses, some require a certain number of hours of shadowing, etc), so when you've narrowed down the schools you want to apply to, check their sites to make sure you are meeting their specific requirements. The courses on your list will meet the requirements of most programs and prepare you well for the admissions test.

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

http://predents.com/

http://ada.org/prof/ed/programs/search_d...

Is dental school or college reliable for treatment?

2010-05-21T18:38:00.003-07:00

I cannot afford a dentist . I was wondering if the prices at a local dental college would be at least half of a regular dentist and are they reliable?

Is dental school or college reliable for treatment?
Yes, I've had extractions, fillings done several times when I was younger. The student dentists are very friendly. There's someone supervising the work. It does take slightly longer but the good work was worth it. Afterwards, someones comes over and just takes a look at the work. It looks just like a reg dental office except more ppl with clip boards. The price is significantly less. But each place is different so good to check. Grab the phone number from online and give them a call. When there was no space, we use to go down and wait all day and sometimes someone canceled. Good luck!
Reply:I don't know what they charge but they are reliable. They will be dentist and hygienist soon and every thing they do is carefully supervised. You can call and ask for a price list. They might even have a low income discount.

Dental school in London.....?

2010-05-21T18:38:00.002-07:00

Been searching the net,desperately need to go to dentist as in pain.Cannot get on the NHS and can't afford private but heard I can go to a dentistry school where students practice on you for small or no charge.Does anybody know of any in the London area?

Dental school in London.....?
There are 2 dental schools in London:

Kings (http://www.kcl.ac.uk/schools/dentistry/)

and

Barts (http://www.smd.qmul.ac.uk/dental/)

You can email/phone them and ask if they will treat you.
Reply:I've not herd of this method but if you are not registered to a practice then turn up at any HNS dentist and if they cannot take you then they will refer you on to another practice. Most private practice will have HNS dentists too. Best go in to a clinic and ask.

Hope you tooth gets better

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Dental School, please help?

2010-05-21T18:38:00.001-07:00

I Want to become a Dentist, (actual dentist not a hygienist or assistant). I plan on going to a community college for my generals first and maybe my prerequesite classes if the school offers them, then I plan to transfer to a university. I'm having trouble finding info on what classes I need to take and how long it will take. Any info or tips would help, esspecially helpful websites if you know of any. Thank you.

Dental School, please help?
I am an academic advisor at a large public university. All of our pre-dental students are told to follow our general Pre-Health curriculum for students going into medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, etc. to be sure you are fully prepared. This includes:

General Biology 1 and 2

General Chemistry 1 and 2

Genetics

Organic Chemistry 1 and 2

Physics 1 and 2

2 semesters of math (usually 2 calc classes or 1 calc and 1 stats class)

However, the previous posters are correct--you should probably call someone at the university you want to transfer to, and see what they suggest.
Reply:You should probably major in a science like biology, chemistry, or pre-med. Find or call dental schools to see what they may require.
Reply:it's a HUGE waste of time and money to guess about these things - call a local university (preferably the one you are thinking of transfering to because every university is different and they may be picky about what credits they will take for transfer) and ask them!
Reply:Always remember your local public library - many have brochures from colleges and universities that can be used to see what they typically require. Get the latest brochures from the institutes you are interested in attending when getting to the 'really serious' stage.

Use "dental school prerequisites" in quotes to find some links via major search engines.
Reply:General chemistry, Calculus 1 and 2, general biology, physics, and organic chemistry, and good scores on DAT

Considering dental school.. not the smartest person in the world...?

2010-05-21T18:38:00.000-07:00

After having years and years of bad teeth, having to visit a dentist for major repairs each year, and being with an orthodontist for six years.. I recently (about two years) developed a passion for a career as a dentist. I'm 19, junior in college, and....really... not the person in the world. I'm aware that the DAT is extremely difficult. I'm not the type of person who can read something and memorize it right at that moment. I use to get Ds and Fs till middle school and high school really brought me to reality. I hit my first all As and graduated with a 3.8 GPA. Now.. I'm struggling again in college with about a 3.4 GPA. I want to be a dentist..My uncle told me that he was a realistic person and that I could never be a dentist. Do you think so....?

Considering dental school.. not the smartest person in the world...?
I'm a first year Dental student. It is difficult to get accepted into the programs, but if you keep your GPA up (try not to go below 3.4), it's not unrealistic to get accepted. The DAT is a hard exam, but if you score around 20 or higher, you should have a good shot. I used the Kaplan DAT Study Guide when I was studying for it. There are also courses offered, but they are kind of expensive, and I didn't think the cost would be worth the benefits offered. You should also try to do some research or community service work to make your application look even better. Try to shadow a dentist if you have the opportunity. They are usually pretty good about welcoming in pre-dental students that want to see what it's like to operate a dental practice. If there's a pre-dental society at your university, you should probably join it. They will typically take tours of local dental schools and you can start to get some face time with the admissions people at the schools. Other good skills you can have are hand skills. If you play an instrument or build things with your hands, that is always a plus. There are many ways to get in...it's not necessarily the smartest or the person with best grades, but a lot of the time they are looking for people that are well rounded and have a genuine desire to enter the field other than simply the amount of money they want to make once they graduate. For example, a person with a 4.0 GPA and no people skills would probably get passed over for someone with a 3.4 that is good with people and has a lot of different activities listed on his application. From your story it sounds like you have a general desire to enter the field and help people with dental problems like the ones that you experienced in the past. Don't get discouraged by what your uncle tells you. Unless he's on the admissions board for a dental school, I doubt that he has any basis to pass judgement on your credentials. Good luck!
Reply:I really appreciate your encouragement and informative answer. Thank you! Good luck at dental school , hopefully I'll be able to make it :) Report It

Reply:Do your best where there a will there a way and your grade look great
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Reply:I have heard that going to Dentistry school is great for hands on tecniques and the equipment is amazing. I'd ask a college advisor to review your options. Investigating different schools and maybe asking your dentist about it would help. Good luck!
Reply:if its ur passion and u work really hard for it, i think u could. u clearly arent stupid if u had a 3.8 GPA, its just gonna be really hard. good luck
Reply:I'M CONSIDERING THE SAME FIELD, and i think if you are passionate about it, you just go for it, don't hesitate, it's your future, and don't let your uncle's judgement let you down, consider it as a challenge you have to go through, and rememeber the most important thing is to do the right thing, not just your best, good luck.

Dental School: What are my chances?

2010-05-17T21:01:00.001-07:00

I am 24 years old and a graduate from the University of Florida with a B.A. in Communication Sciences %26amp; Disorders. I also have two minors, one in Linguistics and one in Communication Studies. My overall GPA was a 3.25 and an upper division of 3.4. I've been working for the year that I have been out of school at Cemex as a Quality Control Tech.

I return to school at FIU this May and I am taking up a second Bachelors in Biological Science. I have to take all the pre-reqs (BIO 1/2, CHM 1/2, %26amp; PHY 1/2) before I actually begin to take the core courses such as Organic Chem, Micobiology, etc. I know they can be hard courses but I work hard and learn very quickly.

I plan to shadow two different dentists that I have encountered over the past year; one is a General Dentist and Oral Surgeon. They probably would be the ones I try to get my letters of recommendation from. My goal is to get in by Fall 2010 so I would be taking my DATs sometime in Spring or Summer 2009.

How do I fare?

Dental School: What are my chances?
Well this may be a big step for you.....I do not know how many opportunities there are for you in Florida. If you try Texas you have more than enough doors that will except you. I would suggest that you apply in areas of Texas that are known to be the wealthist....and so on. Good luck

I want to become a dental hygienist but im not sure where to start school. im a high school senior. help!?

2010-05-17T21:01:00.000-07:00

do i start off at a dental hygiene school or what? im completely confused and frustrated

I want to become a dental hygienist but im not sure where to start school. im a high school senior. help!?
First of all, check into your local community college. An advisor will know if your local school or where you would be able to transfer to one would be. This person should also be able to go over what general education requirements you will need in order to apply. These are your general things like English and Communications that you would need regardless of what you wanted to study. Since a lot of your dental hygienists program are hard to get into, you will need to have the general classes done and out of your way.

Most of these programs a two years of intense study, and must be completed on a set structured schedule as a full time student. This will provide you with the hygienists certification that you will need to start. Once you have finished, there are additional classes and certifications that you can get to become specialized.

Good Luck.
Reply:I had my teeth done at Baylor school of dentistry and they have a good program for that in Dallas. This is a bachelors degree so stay away from trade schools because you can get the same certificate at a Univ.
Reply:Go to a tech college that has Dental Hygeine. It's usually a 2 year thing, you'll get your associates degree. I'm not sure if you can further it with a Bachelor's or not. You'll definitely be making 20 something an hour though just going for those 2 years. Good luck!
Reply:whatever college ur going to do ur undergrad at, they will have a pre-dentistry type major. just choose that and then go 2 dentist school after ur get ur undergrad degree.

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How do I find out which is the best Dental assistant school in San Diego?

2010-05-17T21:00:00.003-07:00

I have been looking for a post secondary school to get my Dental assistant certificate, but how do I know which is the best school. Of course they each say that they are the Top school, but how do I prove it??

How do I find out which is the best Dental assistant school in San Diego?
I would recommend the following:

1) Do a survey of some of the best dentists in the San Diego Area.

2) Do a survey of some of the students currently enrolled in the program.

Based on my personal experience, I've found both of the above to be pretty effective. Professionals are well aware of the best programs because they tend to work with a lot of the programs' graduates and have a good take on how well they were taught in school. And the students, who are 3 to 4 years into the programs (or close to graduation), are very aware of the pros and cons of their programs and what the competition in other schools are like. Visit the schools, and get permission from the departments to sit in a couple of the advanced classes. Before or after the class, talk to the students. You'll be surprised at how candid they are.

Criteria to determine in putting together your surveys are:

-- Is the equipment that is used to teach in these schools the latest and greatest in technology? or is it something that was used 10 years ago?

-- What are the credentials of the professors. Have they been in academia for their entire professional career, or do they have experience as practitioners (the latter is VERY important, because that means what they teach is grounded in reality)

-- Is the curriculum well-rounded? Meaning does it provide a good foundation of basic courses/knowledge, as well as courses focusing on specialized or advanced topics.

-- Is there any assistance with helping you get placed in good jobs.

-- Do you know where you want to work once you graduate or at least the type of working atomosphere you prefer? If you do, find out which programs/schools these professionals got their training from.

Good luck!
Reply:It depends what you think is better. In my opinion, the less money owed in student loans, the better. I know a few people who have went to trade schools, bryman, united Concordia, etc to be dental assistants and their student loans are outrageous. a lot of community colleges offer the classes for cheaper and also ROP has them. The ROP classes are extremely cheap and a friend of mine that went through them has no problems getting well paying jobs.
Reply:I would call around to dentist offices and see what they say...They would know best!
Reply:Simply ask various dentists their opinion on which dental assistant school has put out the best assistants.

Can anybody tell me about the US Naval Dental Postgraduate School in Bethesda, Maryland?

2010-05-17T21:00:00.002-07:00

I want to pursue a degree in orthodontics and apparently i heard about US Navy owning that school/hospital in Maryland. Can anybody tell me about that school? What's its purpose? Is it actually possible to get a dental degree there? Is it free to US Navy personnel?

Can anybody tell me about the US Naval Dental Postgraduate School in Bethesda, Maryland?
CONTACT NAVAL POSTGRADUATE DENTAL SCHOOL

Address: 8901 Wisconsin Ave

Bethesda, MD 20889

General Phone Number: (301) 295-2890

Financial Aid Phone Number: Not Provided

Admissions Phone Number: Not Provided

Website: Not Provided

NAVAL POSTGRADUATE DENTAL SCHOOL PROFILE

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School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not Provided

Program Length: More Than 4 Years

Undergraduate Degree Offered: No

Graduate Degree Offered: No

First Professional Degree Offered: Yes

Grants Medical Degree: Not Provided

Tribal College: No

Historically Black College: No

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Do you think i can start dental hygiene school and still have a baby?

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im about to start dental hygiene school, its a two yr thing, but i want to start a family, what do you think? husband and i have been married for 4 yrs.

Do you think i can start dental hygiene school and still have a baby?
I don't think ... i believe you can do it coz you truly want it so don't worry too much and go for it ... i trust you can ,,, yes u can and am sure the husband will help you to do it
Reply:takes all your time and engery to raise a child. do your schooling first and then save a little money, do you have insurance to cover the costs of this child, and what about the six months you need to be with your child?
Reply:No,it's too much...Put off one or the other.
Reply:do the 2years, get work experience so you can go back when child older pt at first maybe, kids are expensive

is too hard to study with a baby ill or teething
Reply:u can do anything u can put ur mind 2. I used to be in school for dental assisting god i miss it so much. anyway, alot of the girls that were in dental hygiene had kids and a husband. Good luck i really envy you i wanted to go to dental hygiene school so bad but i dont have enough credits or money but i am not giving up.

Where can i go to a school for dental hygiene and not have to take basic courses?

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dental hygiene school in houston

Where can i go to a school for dental hygiene and not have to take basic courses?
I doubt that you can go to a legitimate college to learn dental hygiene without taking basic courses. Dental hygiene is a health care profession and it requires that you know a lot of information, and you need basic courses to get the background information that you need to do the advanced courses. You also work with real patients, this is a regulated field, and there are probably certification/licensure requirements that specify that everyone must take basic courses.

You don't say how old you are, but if you are still in high school you may be able to take some of the basic courses as advanced placement in high school and be able to bypass some of them in college.

You could do a less-skilled variation of dental hygiene (I don't know what its called, but something like a dental assistant) that requires less education. But don't do it if you really want to be a dental hygienist.
Reply:Your gonna have to take basic courses no matter what to get your liscence. Take them at a community college, and then go to an accredited dental hygiene school, like Ferris State University in michigan.

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Please help! How do I pay my living expenses while in dental hygiene school?

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I am 27 years old and I applied to a two-year full-time dental hygiene program. I live on my own and work as a bartender part-time and was planning on still working while in hygiene school. Unfortunately, a lot of people are saying it's impossible to work AT ALL while in hygiene school. I find it hard to believe that nobody works at all while in school but if it's true, how in the world do I go to dental hygiene school and support myself too. Are there any special loans I can take out? I really want to be a hygienist and I am getting too old not to have a stable, decent job. Please help!

Please help! How do I pay my living expenses while in dental hygiene school?
When is your program beginning? There is plenty of government subsidized loan money available to anyone! Meet with the financial aid office and they can guide you through the process. I am 27 and have full living coverage + tuition through a mixure of grants and Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) (free money) and loans (Stafford, Subsidized and unsubsidized government loans). The money is on a first come first serve basis and you need to apply for TAP and Pell (free money) as soon as you can (as soon as my W2 forms come in I file my taxes - you need to file your taxes to apply). The TAP, Pell, and loan application are one form - after the government has processed how much if any free money they can give you (based on your income - don't lie or you'll be ineligible and if you have ever had a drug conviction you are also ineligible) and they supplement what ever amount is left (including living expenses) and give you loan money to cover it. If it is your first time applying I suggest you use the help from the financial aid office. I plan on filing for the Fall 08-spring 09 semester at the end of January (right after filing my taxes). The sooner you do it the more free money you get. If there are expenses left over after government grants and loans you can apply for private loans but the interest rates are much higher. Government loans must begin getting paid back 6 months after graduation but can be deferred (put off to later) if there is good reason (no job, sickness, return to school, etc.) Hope this was helpful. Good luck.
Reply:get job leave school no use cost to much
Reply:go to your school's finiacial aid office then ask whats the process to get the application started. they should be able to help
Reply:Hi,

If you don't qualify for federal aid, I use to work for Sallie mae and we offered a loan called the tuiton answer loan. This loan allows you to use it for indirect education costs, such as rent, new computer things like that. The good thing is the loan comes directly too you, not too the school. Now, I will tell you, its credit based, so if your credit is not that great, you will need a co-signer.

Is there a dental scheme/ subsidy for high school students in Queensland?

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Hi- My teenager needs a couple of tooth fillings %26amp; I'm just wondering if there is any type of discount or subsidied dental for school kids in Qld? (we are not on a pension card)

Is there a dental scheme/ subsidy for high school students in Queensland?
If your Teenager is 15 or under he/she gets free dental care, all you have to do is find a dental van which usally visits schools or there is a government medical center you can get it done at, the one in my City is right near the Hospital.
Reply:Chase up the dental van. Depends on where you are and whether you can access this. Try calling the Health department and they will link you to the local school. Most fillings are covered (I believe) The major ortho work needs referrals etc.

I am going to Dental Hygiene School and I am scared!?

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I am scared I will fail. For the past 2 years I have worked taken care of my children and gone to school. I was one of 14 out of 78 people who got accepted into a Dental Hygiene program. Now I am terrified that I wont be able to pass. To make matters worse I wont be allowed to work. I will be living with my mom. But I am not sure I can handle the stress. I will be so embarrassed if I flunk out. I am considering not even going after all my hard work!

Im terrified HELP!

I am going to Dental Hygiene School and I am scared!?
You'll be fine. It's normal to freak out about something you've never done before. They wouldn't have chosen you if they didn't think you could do it. You'll love it, you'll be great at it, and you'll make a lot of money when you graduate. You'll be fine. Just get you and your children into a routine now so that it's easier when school starts. The school should have a Student Services Representative/counselor/tutor who can help you if you do encounter any problems. Don't forget to communicate with your professors, get your assignments done way early so you don't fall behind, and have fun!
Reply:if its something you really want to do then do it but if not find something that will make you happy
Reply:get ye to the dental hygiene school!! you will have to sacrafice for such a short time to make such a big difference in you and your children's future. you must do it. you will be happy you did and the time will fly by. if you dont go, in 5 years, you may be living with mom full time and wonder why you passed up the chance to better yourself and your children!

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Reply:You can do it! My wife had some of the same anxiety when she went back to school to be a teacher after years of being home raising the kids. For some reason, she didn't feel like she was as good as women who worked. Like she lost her edge or something. It took a while for her to get her confidence back. She said the same things to me that you are saying and she got thru grad school with a 4.0. Believe in yourself!
Reply:If you quit now you will continue quitting anything you pursue in the future. If you concentrate on the better life that this training will allow you and your kids will have, you will be able to get through this. My daughter has two kids of her own and she is presently attending nursing school. All she does is the best she can and she manages to pass all of her classes. When she is finished, even if she ends up at the bottom of the class, they will still call her nurse.
Reply:First off, take a deep breath. You are getting yourself into a horrible pattern of "What if" thinking. Let's take a step back and look at things from a distance. You sound like an intelligent person. You have gone to school and worked while raising kids and I give you a ton of credit for that. You have a good support base of a mom that is willing to help out.

If you handled the stress of work, school and kids at one time, you can handle the stress of school, mom and kids too.

The school is going to teach you how to be a Dental Hygienist, not expect you to know it from day one. Go. Take a shot. Attend all your classes, study and ask for help when you need it. You are 1 of 14 to be considered intelligent and driven enough to get into this program which means the school has faith in your abilities. Now you need to have faith in them too.

Don't give up before you try. You will always regret it. Go to school and enjoy the ride.

How to pay for DENTAL HYGIENE SCHOOL with bad credit?

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I got accepted in Dental Hygiene Program...but now financing the school seems hard for me...i looked into FAFSA..i think the maximum grant $2000 per semester..and maximum Stafford Loans loan would be $5500 per year ..that means 2750 per semester..that gives me 2750+2000=$4750....But my total cost of tuition and expenses(book expenses + living) would be around $8000 per semester..Is there any other loans i can apply to if i have bad credit to cover my expenses?

How to pay for DENTAL HYGIENE SCHOOL with bad credit?
how about work while you are in school to help w/ living expenses- just a thought.

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I'm a student at a dental assisting school in texas, and i'm going to be moving to chicago, what should i do?

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I'm currently a student at a dental assisting school in Texas, and will graduate in December, and then register in TX. However, I just recently found out I may be moving to Chicago at the beginning of 2008. What do I need to do in order to be able to start my career in Illinois? Do I need to register in that state, or do I have to go to school all over in IL, then register? Do you even have to be liscened to do dental assisting in IL or what? Please Help!!

I'm a student at a dental assisting school in texas, and i'm going to be moving to chicago, what should i do?
you'll need to register in chicago. You do have to be licensed in IL.
Reply:Talk to your school adviser and they will help you to make the move to a new school that will accept the credits you already have.
Reply:you probably only have to register in Il, just check with their dental association there. If anything you may have to take the exam there, but I can';t see how you would have to take the classes there as well. I am pretty sure they will transfer over..just check before you take the exam. call the ada if you can't locate the local dental association in Illinois.

good luck to you:)
Reply:Find out if the Dental assisting school your going to has one in Chicago. And have your school records trasferred. And if they dont then find a Dental assisting school in Chicago. And see if the school you are attending now will transfer all your records to that school. Good luck
Reply:Apply for jobs here (I live in Chicago). I highly doubt you have to go to school all over again. Talk to your school counslors and see what they have to say. They should be able to tell you. http://www.idfpr.com/dpr/WHO/dent.asp Here's a Certified Dental website for Illinois. I hope it was helpful! Good luck here in Chicago!

I am thinking about Dental Hygiene school, how difficult is it?

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I am 27 years old and am considering going back to school but I am also going to have to work because I have a family. I have always been interested in this field. I am not going to be able to get financial aid because I am married and the combined incomes are too much,so I will have to take out student loans. I am scared that I will not be able to do it with a full schedule and then i will be stuck with the loans. Do you think this is something that I can do? And how difficult are the classes. I would love to hear someone's school experience who is a dental hygenist.

I am thinking about Dental Hygiene school, how difficult is it?
Hi! If you put your mind to it and want to become a hygienist badly enough, you can do it :)

It takes 2 - 3 years to finish school depending on how many prerequisites you have completed. Here are some advantages and disadvantages, if you will, of hygiene:

Starting with the disadvantages:

- Anatomy, Perio, Pathology, and Pharmacology can be difficult. There is a lot of information packed into these classes that you need to know for the national board exam and some of which you will use when practicing as a hygienist. Lots of your time will be spent studying. Once you know the words cusp of Carabelli, Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans "AA", esters vs. amides, and who Mosby is, you'll be well on your way!

- Tuition and instrument expenses are expensive... remember that you will make $27-32 per hour...

- Be prepared to feel like you are on a dental version of Survivor for the first semester. It is hard. You will feel like all you do is study about teeth. If you fall behind you risk leaving. It does get better after the 1st semester of clinicals.

And some of the many advantages:

- You make tons of friends, all in the same boat as you.

- After a semester of working on your classmates, you will develop "a rapport" with your patients. Most of these patients will get to know you and continue to see you throughout your schooling. Being able to teach someone about the importance of their dental health and watching them change (usually improving!) is quite amazing. You really can make a difference in someone's life.

- In school you will know by the end of your first semester if this is the right career path for you. If you feel that it is not, then save yourself the time and money and find something else to do.

I really can go on and on. The school part is difficult. You will need support from your family and lots of it! Once you make it through school, have passed the national and local boards, and have your license in hand the career in dental hygiene is amazing.

You have many options as a hygienist, whether it be working in a general practice or a specialty practice such as pediatrics or periodontology. Some areas have more job openings than others, but hopefully you can be picky and find a dentist that you like working with... as that really makes work a happier place! Part time or full time; pay is excellent; benefits, etc. If you like to work helping people, like schedules, and can also work as a team, then this career may be for you. I recommend that you go and shadow a hygienist and a student clinic. I love being a hygienist. Hope this works out for you!
Reply:you can do it....just put your mind into it.....think about the money and how it will help you and your family
Reply:Hi I'm 29 and I'm thinking of it too. For me it'll be more difficult b/c I'll be a new immigrant before I apply for this program(I'm from China), and language is my biggest problem. I have a family too. My son is now 3 yo.

I do have a plan on it. During past 2 months I've been searching for information about it. And I remember once I saw one of the college websites say you better NOT do part time jobs during the program, otherwise you might not keep up with it. Sometimes you'd have to take some clinical courses at night. Well sometimes you have to choose. Note that you'll make more money once you graduate.

You can search answers here too. There're a lot of usful information.

Right now I'm starting with Biology. I've learned it during high school but it's long long ago, besides, now I'm starting with an ENGLISH version of textbook. lol I'll buy some other textbooks, like anatomy, pharmacology, etc., after I finish this one. My immigration process will take more than 3 years, so I don't want to waste my time. I'm saving up money too during this waiting time.

Good luck.

What dental Hygiene school is the best?

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Also what is a good dental assisting school?

What dental Hygiene school is the best?
The one closest to you is the best. They all follow the same curriculum guidelines. I would say the same for the assisting schools, but not all of them follow the same guidelines. I have heard of different versions of assisting schools. Some are more thorough then others. But again, the one closest to you would be a big plus to start with. Have the different schools you are interested in send you their course makeup and requirements for enrollment.
Reply:University of Arkansas Fort Smith has an excellent, small program.

Dental Hygienist school requirements?

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Can Someone please give me a list of all the college courses required to become a Dental Hygienist? I want to go to school for it but live in a little town with only a community college %26amp; I'm only 16 %26amp; don't want to move 100 miles away were I know nobody. So I was hoping to see if they have all the classes here because they're website sucks %26amp; only gives the name of the classes they have %26amp; not what degrees you can get there.

Dental Hygienist school requirements?
Each school's classes will be slightly different but this will give you an idea:

http://www.reynolds.edu/curriculum/progr...

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Dental Hygiene School?

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What is the male to female ratio in your dental hygiene class? Thinking of going to school for it, but maybe not if chances are that i'll be the only male in the class.

Dental Hygiene School?
Actually from what I have heard at the school i go to, males have a better chance of getting in the program. I haven't meant any guys in any of my classes yet. But because the numbers are so low they will except most guys as long as your grades are good.
Reply:It depends on your area really. The boy to girl ratio can vary. When I applied and interviewed (got accepted too, but decided to do something else) there were going to be 8 boys to 35 girls. Like I said it really depends on your area. Chances are there will be a few other males in your class. I hope this helps! Dental hygiene is a great career choice, if you decide to go with it, I think you will be really happy!
Reply:I've been a member of the dental hygiene faculty at Jo Co Community College for 21 years. We've had about 10 males during that time--each class starts with 25 students. Good luck to you if you choose DH as a career!

Dental Hygienist school- can i go anywhere fun?

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I am currently taking the pre req.'s to get into dental hygiene school. i am wondering where some fun DH schools are located. is there anyway to go overseas, or somewhere cool in the US?

Dental Hygienist school- can i go anywhere fun?
Madison, WI..I love my school and my teachers are awesome! Although, I am getting a two year degree at a tech school. If I didn't have two young kids, I would definitely move out of state to go to a four year program, because I love school and the dentistry field.

Here is a list of schools: http://www.ada.org/prof/ed/programs/sear...
Reply:Good for you for pursuing dental hygiene, but sorry to burst your excitement. Dental hygiene school is not going to be that fun. It will be exciting to get into a great career, but the workload is intense, far from fun. The only fun you may have is meeting new people who are in the same boat as you. Good luck. Try Ontario schools, Canada is the best place to be educated in hygiene so try to stay here if you are already here!

Dental assisting school?

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There are so many to choose from. Is there a type of school that a dentist likes ie technical or career colleges ?

I don't want to waste time or money on a school that is not looked highly upon. I have been looking for ANY reviews on a Penn Foster career college and looking into there dental assisting online courses? Anyone know anything about them???? Thank you

Dental assisting school?
I'm a Dental Assistant and I went to a vocational dental assisting school, which allows some hands on training. I don't recommend an online course, which may be cheaper. It's not the same because you aren't getting hands on training with actual patients. Dentists might frown upon this when reviewing your resume. I would research schools very well, and make sure that you are getting the hands on training. If you don't work hands on in the school, you will be way behind once you get hired. What you read in a text book and actaully PERFORMING what you read about are soooo different. Good luck choosing a school!
Reply:no
Reply:Please steer clear from penn foster (and stratford career institute) as it's been under several different names in the past and has over 200 complaints to the bbb per http://www.ripoffreport.com (search 'penn foster')

And please stay away from those expensive private schools and instead look into the county vo-tech school(s) or community college(s) as long as the program is accredited within the industry.

For more career info: http://www.bls.gov/oco and search 'dental assistant'.

http://www.ada.org and search 'careers in dentistry'.

For US colleges: http://www.utexas.edu/world/univ

Dental Hygiene school?

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I really want to be a dental hygienist (I have currently been working as a dental assistant for two years) I am taking pre-req classes at a local community college but the hygiene program is extremely hard to get into in my area (portland, or) about 20 out of 200 applicants get in each year. Does any one know if there are locations where it is easier to get into hygiene school? I am willing to relocate. thanks for your help!

Dental Hygiene school?
I went to school in Tucson, AZ (Pima Comm. Coll). They enroll students on a first come first serve bases. The wait is about 1-2 years max to get it once you completed all your prereqs and applied to the program. There is no differential treatment for students with better grades (you still have to wait for your turn, you don't get "bumped up" on the list), but you have to have at least a C in all your prereq classes.

Check out their website: http://wc.pima.edu/dental/dental_hyg.htm

When you get your license in AZ you can also apply for a license in OR if you choose to go back, since both states do the WREB board exams (www.wreb.org). Go to General Info and click on "Member States" and "List of States accepting WREB Results" to find out where else you can move once you take the boards.

Good luck!
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Is dental assisting school hard at all?

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I'm starting at a community college to become a dental assistant very soon and was wanting some more info. about it so i can be a little prepared. Is it hard at all? What are the classes like? Boring? Here's the website to where i'm going and what classes i will be taking:

http://www.westcentraltech.edu/programs/...

http://www.westcentraltech.edu/programs/...

Will i be working in a dental office at all? And if so, will i be with one of my classmates? When i am done with school, what happens? how long will it take for me to get a job as an assistant? Is it the same as applying for any job, go in and fill out applications, or does the college help me out and refer me to anyone??

Please give me as much info. as you can!!

Is dental assisting school hard at all?
no, its not too hard and the school lasts for only like a year or even less. You'll be fine dont worry =)
Reply:Hey Erica what dental assisting program did you to.I also live in Texas and I really want to get into a new career. Report It

Reply:i just finished my dental assisting class on saturday. the way the program i was in worked, was i took the class and did some hands on. i really liked it alot. after you have studied everything, you have to take your state board exam and if you pass you can become certified. it all depends on which state you live in. i live in texas and the way it works is you pass your test and you send in your registration info and you pay and you get your certificate. after that, you have to submit resumes, not applications to jobs that you are looking at. some schools help you find jobs but not many. when we did hands on, we worked on eachother, classmate to classmate. the hardest part of the class was radiology and jurisprudence for the state board, but the more you study it and use it, the easier it gets. theres a lot of vocabulary, but you will be using it everyday all day and it wont be hard to remember everthing. i had fun in my class and i was sad to say good bye to all my friends.

Dental/ med school?

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If i went to a good college (say one of the top 50 in US), what grades (and GPA) would i need to get to make it into dental or med school?

Which is harder to make it into?

What courses should i take and NEED to do extremely well in?

What would be good to major in? minor?

I am thinking of becoming an orthodontist or an oral surgeon, would i have to go to dental or med school for these, or both? And can you tell me the years of school i would have to go through to become either one, and also which profession is harder to become? Also the pros and cons of becoming ortho/oral surg?

I am currently a sophomore in highschool, thank you.

Dental/ med school?
Sounds like you want to go to dental school and it's a fine career.

There are not that many dental schools in the US:

http://www.dentalsite.com/dentists/densc...

I'd check out the areas/schools of most interest and see what they offer, what they require for entrance, etc.

Science is always an excellent major because it's flexible. Chemistry, emphasis biochemistry, would be good as an undergrad degree--will help you with your studies and if you decided against dentistry, helps with med school, pharmacy, nursing, etc. if not actual Chem jobs (which have low unemployment rates).

Minor? Business. You probably will be going into business--get a clue and have a leg up on those who would take advantage of you.

Info on becoming an orthodontist:

http://dentistry.about.com/od/orthodonti...

You'll need an appropriate college degree (usually 4 years full-time) to get into dental school which is probably going to take about 3-4 years. Then it's 2-3 years of an ADA-accredited orthodontics residency.

Pros and cons of any degree or profession are largely personal. Two careers are sufficiently related that I doubt there is a way to declare one more difficult than the other.

Any form of the med profession is hard work, intellectually demanding, and you have to be able to work with people. You'll need a firm grounding in math and science. It's also going to cost a bundle. You might want to consider joining the military IF you've got the academic ability to get into the dental field. You'll owe them time for putting you through, but you'll be serving other military members IN the profession you're interested in.

Med school, BTW, is similarly long.

Good luck.
Reply:Hmm well I'm not sure of exact numbers but I currently am a Student at the University of Florida, which has a very good medical school, and my girlfriend was just accepted into it and she had very high scores. If I were you I wouldn't worry about what the average GPA's for acceptance and just do the very best you can. Right now medical school is very competitive.

Good luck!
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Dental/ med school?

2010-05-17T20:56:00.000-07:00

If i went to a good college (say one of the top 50 in US), what grades (and GPA) would i need to get to make it into dental or med school?

Which is harder to make it into?

What courses should i take and NEED to do extremely well in?

What would be good to major in? minor?

I am thinking of becoming an orthodontist or an oral surgeon, would i have to go to dental or med school for these, or both? And can you tell me the years of school i would have to go through to become either one, and also which profession is harder to become? Also the pros and cons of becoming ortho/oral surg?

I am currently a sophomore in highschool, thank you.

Dental/ med school?
you need to do fairly well to be accepted into a good dental school. usually keep at least a 3.0 or solid B average.

you need to be on your game no matter what course you choose. you can't say either one is harder to get into, you need to do well now and that is what will determine where you will go.

basic courses in high school to take and do well are your math and sciences, make sure you take anatomy and physiology, physics, chemistry those are good solid classes that will set the tone for what med or dental school will look at and see how well you have done.

you will have to go to dental school to become both oral or ortho, you can further your oral surgeon degee by also going to med school. but you need to start out in pre-dental first which is 4 years then on to dental another 4 years with a residency to go into your specialty of choice, in your case either orthodontis or an oral surgeon. your looking at minimum of 8 years then probably another 2 for a specialist. both professions have their demands, can't say which is harder, only you can answer that, do you want to deal with children 90% of the time? that is the case with orthodontists, the cases are time consuming and can often be difficult as far as not getting the results of what you might have expected or what the parent/ patient expects.

oral surgeons see a variety of issues, everything from extracting wisodm teeth to doing bioposy for oral cancer or facial reconstruction. can you deal with that? can you deal with alot of blood? these are issues you need to ask yourself.

both professions are prosperous and you will be helping people, after all, that is the #1 reason why most pick the med/dental field, well that and the salary. which also will answer probably your most biggest question, how much $$ will you make? you have the potential to make minimum $250,000 a year and up, the pay is good, but your heart and head have to lead the way!

good luck and hope this helps you out a bit.

I want to become a dentist. What would be a good major for me to take in college to prepare for dental school?

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I was thinking of majoring in pre-dentistry(sort of like pre-med) but I recently found out, its not technically a major. Its more of a support basis for students in college interested in becoming a dentist. They offer course to help and such. Now thast pre-dentistry is out what do you think I should major in? I know dental schools favor science majors also like biochemistry or biology and such, butI want a major that will help me even if for some reason my career idea changes later in life you know?

Please help me

I want to become a dentist. What would be a good major for me to take in college to prepare for dental school?
I would pick chemistry first, biology second. If you don't happen to get into dental school on your first try than you can find a job that pays a lot more with a chemistry degree than you can a biology degree. Nothing against biology at all but chemistry in my opinion is the way to go.
Reply:You could consider either nursing (if you are looking to stay along the lines of medical/dental) or business as possible majors. A good book you can check out for some of the different majors is thru Princeton Review. It's a list of all the majors around the country and it tells you which schools offer what you are looking for. You can find a copy of it at your local library. Another option is training to become a dental assistant if you would like to stay in the dental field if you don't go to dental school.
Reply:chemistry / biochemistry are tough majors with few people interested. if you have that under your belt you can easily switch to a lab tech type of job. you could always do pre-med but i hear its very cut throat and grade driven.
Reply:In my opinion, pick a major that you can achieve a high GPA. Biochemistry is not a bad major at all.

Start looking into/studying for the DAT.
Reply:I think dental assistant would be best first and that you would learn more about it, and then you can go to a higher level of dentistry.
Reply:My major is Biology and I'm a 2nd year pre-dental student. Most of the dentist I've talked with did a biology or chem. major.
Reply:IT REALLY DOESN'T MATTER WHICH MAJOR IS NEEDED FOR DENTAL SCHOOL. MOST OF THE SUBJECT MATTERS THAT PERTAIN TO DENTISTRY DEAL WITH BIOCHEMISTRY. YOU HAVE TO THINK OF NOT JUST TODAY BUT ALSO THE FUTURE. BIOLOGY DEGREES ARE THE MOST COMMON, BUT HAVE LITTLE TO DO WITH THE FIELD OF DENTISTRY. IF B/C ISN'T TOO HARD FOR YOU THEN STUDY THIS. IT WILL GIVE YOU A SOLID BACKGROUND.
Reply:Pick a major that you like but excell at the prerequsited and get a high GPA. If you can't get a high GPA (think 3.6+) in sciences, then pick somethingt hat you like and you will excell at. I chose biology because I truly like it and it's prepared me well for the courses that I'm taking 1st and 2nd year.

One of my friends was a hygiene major (also an excellent route) to get used to the ins and outs of the dental school. She's loved every minute of it.

If you are dead set on becoming a dentist, I'd advise hygeine and finish up your prereqs and get your bachelor's.

But in the end, dental schools care about the numbers. As long as your GPA is great, DAT is great, and you rock the interview. You;ll be in.

Good luck. :)
Reply:well dentist and doctors study pretty much the same thing, medicine. Dont know what your current school offers. but biology, chemistry even physics and math can really help you become great dentist. Study the nervous system and circulatory. Ask your advisor. If you change your career idea later in life with math itself u can become pretty much anything, adding physics, chemistry and biology you will be a rocket scientist. And it is all hard work. Nothing else.
Reply:Choose something you are interested in and can do well in. Lots of my colleagues in dental school had been biology majors. I don't think it much matters what you major in as long as you fulfill the requirements for dental school and that you do well in school.
Reply:You really need to talk to the college placement officer or counselor. Theyre job is to know these things. Youre right tho there is no such thing as pre-dental. Prob best to take pre-med stuff like A%26amp;P, biology, chemistry, medical terminology, maybe even a course for medications and their side effects, usage, and contrarindications. Anything in the sciences.

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Has anyone got Braces put on by a Dental School?

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I heard that dental schools can put braces on people for a lot cheaper price. Has anyone done this? How much did it cost you?

Has anyone got Braces put on by a Dental School?
Regardless of the cost, you have to be comfortable no matter who works on your mouth. It may have been a successful therapy for one person, but not someone else. Your mouth is like a fingerprint: no one else has the same teeth as you do.

You get what you pay for, bottom line. Do you really want to skimp and save on your teeth, mouth, and health? Orthodontic therapy is an investment in yourself. Think about how much money you spend on "extras" and consider why you haven't dedicated some of that money towards your oral health.

Look around at all the options available to you in your area. Perhaps there's an orthodontist who will work with you financially. Go to the dental school and ask questions prior to committing to any treatment. Schedule consult appointments with ortho dentists to see exactly how they'd treat your case. Research and patience are needed. Good luck!
Reply:I have put braces on patients during dental school. I believe the cost was around $2k. More complex patients were treated by graduate students specializing in orthodontics. It's a really good price if you can have them done at a dental school. At my dental school, there were two orthodontists that guided most of the treatment. One practiced part time and the other was recently retired. I wouldn't hesitate to use a dental school for orthodontics if you can because you get good work done (a lot better than some orthodontic work done in private practice...).
Reply:Yes ,My daughter ,At UCLA . Any med school. one third the price,and xlnt work.

Where can I find Dental School Admission Stats?

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This data is tough to find - any one place I can get average GPA, DAT scores and other information for Dental Schools?

Where can I find Dental School Admission Stats?
I spent a ton of time looking for this data - until I found http://www.admissionhub.com.

They have all the schools listed in the USA, and you can sort by GPA, DAT scores, accepted students, and geography.

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Can i trust a dental school?

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I read in several yahoo answer posts that dental schools perform procedures for a much lower price. I'm wondering if anyone has had good/bad experiences. I need to get surgery to replace my receded gums, i think it's called grafting.

thanks

Can i trust a dental school?
Yes, but make sure its an accredited dental school with teachers supervising the students who will be "learning by doing" when they treat you
Reply:Yes, They are a Great Place to have your Dental Work Done, as these are learning schools they charge much less!
Reply:A dental school is good because they have the teacher as well as the students there to make sure that nothing goes wrong. They would be helping you with a low payment and you would be helping them as well. It is one hand washes the other type of deal. It is not bad at all.
Reply:forget the surgery......just get some good skoal chawin tobacco and relax, hombre
Reply:Be prepared to spend a few hours in the chair. With the possibility of multiple appointments, in order to complete the procedure. So that being said, you have to be a very patient, patient. All in all this is defienitly the way to go for quality, supervised, low cost dental work.

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Reply:they are learning. must hope u get a good student. well u get what u pay for.
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Reply:Get Dental Surgery done in India. Dental surgery is very cheap in India.There is one company that is very famous in India that arranges Dental surgery for foreigners in India.They are called the Forerunners Healthcare.I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and about their patient stories.

I have also read that they arrange financing for american and canadian patients as dental surgery is not covered by insurance.They also have photos pasted of their International patients.You can checkout their website.The cost savings are incredible.As a doctor i personally believe that your Dental surgery can be easily handled in India as the quality of healthcare available here is simply best in the world.The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.

My cousin got Dental surgery, Dental Implants in India like dental surgery through the forerunners healthcare.she is more than very happy with the results.she just paid 30% of the amount she was quoted in USA and is all praise for this forerunners healthcare company.i personally have seen the wondeful results and am particularly impressed with the kind of quality care she got from this company.

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Reply:I'm a dentist.

Yes you can. Especially in your case.

The kind of work you need will almost certainly be performed by a resident (i.e. a recent dental school graduate doing a residency in periodontics). He/she will be under the supervision of an attending periodontis.

For routine work, you'd get a dental student, and indeed the quality of work can vary. However, dental students are also closely supervised by attending doctors who can jump-in when something needs to be corrected.

The downside? Expect to spend more time in the chair. Everyone works more slowly in dental school.

Best Canadian dental school ?

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I'm looking forward to join an advancement placement program for internationally trained dentists to get a Canadian DDS, I've searched the web and found 6 dental schools offering this program. can anybody living in Canada arrange these universities according to their reputation and educational quality?

- University of Alberta

- University of British Columbia

- Dalhousie university

- University of Manitoba

- University of Toronto

- University of Western Ontario

And I will also appreciate any info about living in these cities where those universities are located. Thanks in advance.

Best Canadian dental school ?
Actually Saskatchewan also has a programme. I'd basically say Toronto is number one and the rest pretty much on par with each other. If you like a big cosmopolitan city then Toronto of UBC (Vancouver) is where you want to go, though both are very expensive. If you want to avoid Canadian winter than again it is Vancouver. Dalhouse in Halifax is an older city by Canadian standards and has the interest of being a port city. Edmonton (U of A) and Winnipeg (Manitoba) are moderate sized prairie cities, very cold in the Winter. Both are provincial capitals so have a bit more in the way of cultural attractions than they might otherwise. Regina (U of Sask) is a somewhat smaller prairie city and not a capital and would be the least "big city" of them all. London (UWO) of all these is most a "university town", that is to say, the university is a very important part of it. It is an attractive place to live and is only a couple of hours away from Toronto.

Good luck.
Reply:Thanks for your detailed answer. This helped me organize my mind. Nearly every Canadian I talked to told me to hit university of Toronto, I think that's were I'm going. Report It

Reply:I live in Toronto. The U of T ROCKS! Great atmosphere and very accreditted.

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Medical/Dental school admissions in CA?

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Are medical and dental schools much more competitive in CA? Even if you are a resident of CA? Does that mean the applicant pool in CA is that much better than the rest of the country?

Medical/Dental school admissions in CA?
Yes, med and dental schools is very competitive in CA (even if you are a resident). There are just too many smart people in the state of CA. CA is home to many great colleges and systems such as Stanford, USC and the UCs.

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Dental School with the easiest admission?

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Which dental schools are the easiest to get into? I'm asking this on behalf of my low GPA (about 2.5). I know it's low, but I have 3 more years to finish university, and I haven't even started on any courses for my major. I can only attend if they're near NJ, or NJ. But if you know any other easy ones on the east coast, let me know.

Dental School with the easiest admission?
I don't know about easy but I know about good. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has be best dental school in the nation. If you want to be a dentist you should definitely check them out. With three years to go you have time to raise your GPA. As far as your major courses don't be concerned about that. Your not supposed to start courses for your major until junior year and maybe 2nd semester sophmore year. From freshman year to 1st semester sophmore year it is usually just gen. ed and prerequisites. Don't worry. just pull your grades up and try to get into chapel hill.
Reply:Easy entry is not a guarantee of good grades, there's no substitute for hard work and reasonable ability. A man should bite off more than he can chew, then chew hard.
Reply:You're looking into a field that requires interacting with the health of people. You aren't going to have easy admission, because if you can't meet up with the academic rigors, you most likely won't be successful in the dental field. They're not going to take admissions lightly--you have the potential to help or harm people, and they don't want to take the chance on someone who seems to have the potential to do more harm than good.

What Pre-dental/dental school, college,university are there in Florida near or in orlando?

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I need to know which pre-dental colleges are near or in orlando area florida and which dental schools are near aswell

What Pre-dental/dental school, college,university are there in Florida near or in orlando?
Gainsville, is the nearest to Orlando..☺

Have you gone to dental school for dental care? cost difference? quality of care? general experience? etc...?

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i need dental care! i have no insurance/dental plan so i'm trying to figure out my options. i have two top dental schools near me (USC/UCLA) but i'm trying to do a little research before trying either. so if anyone has experience with these schools or any others please fill me in on costs/discount, work provided, and your overall experience. thanks.

Have you gone to dental school for dental care? cost difference? quality of care? general experience? etc...?
my friend did, and he said it was wayyy cheaper.

and that it wasa pretty good overall experience.

what more could you ask for beside same care, and wayyy less pay.
Reply:I'm a dentist.

Getting work done at a dental school is a double-edged sword. While the care you receive is of good quality, it takes place so slowly and with so much red tape that I consider it to be borderline abusive.

You have to remember that you are being treated by a student, who is in-turn being supervised by an attending dentist who is charged with the responsibility of supervising the work of multiple students. As such, the attending doctor must examine the work of every student and approve each phase of the work done that appointment. For example, if you are having a filling done, the attending doctor must first give the student the OK to begin work. Then, after the student has drilled on your tooth, the attending doctor must approve it. He/she may want the student to make changes (i.e. drill a little more here or there, etc.), and these changes usually have to be approved. Once the attending approves the drill work, he/she allows the student to place the filling. Once the filling has been placed, the attending must approve that as well.

Keep in mind that all of this approval requires the attending to sit down next to the patient and examine with his/her own eyes the student's work. And keep in mind that the attending must do this for multiple students.

As you can see, this requires a lot of waiting.

Hence, it is uncommon for you to have more than two fillings performed in a three-hour appointment when you are being treated in a dental school. In dental school, I was lightening fast--faster than most of my classmates, and it was a rarity when I could complete three fillings in a three-hour appointment slot. In private practice, it rarely takes me more than 45 minutes to complete three fillings.

And remember, these are just fillings we're talking about. Just imagine how time-consuming it would be to have root canals and crown/bridge and dentures done!

In private practice, crowns are typically completed in two 1-hour appointments. In dental school, it's almost always three 3-hour appointments.

So, if you have lots of time to kill and plenty of patience, then by all means, have your work done at a school. Otherwise, you're better off just biting the bullet and going to a doctor in private practice.

I want to become a dentist. What would be a good major for me to take in college to prepare for dental school?

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Hey everybody how are you? im new to this thing asking questions from others over the web. i want to become a dentist in the future im thinking about majoring in chemistry because thats the science i got a better grade in, what classes should i take in junior college. Im going to start junior college this summer and start a program to get myself into Berkeley. I just turned 18 and am semester ahead of my high school class, i will be taking a couple of classes this summer to start with, a PE, Trigonometry and an Art. Any suggestions on what to take in the fall, because thats when i really want to start taking more classes(4 to 5) so that i can transfer to UCB and help me with dental in the future. If anybody is from the Bay Area, CA im going to Diablo Valley College. said to have had the most transfer students get into Berkeley. Hope to get an answer soon, thank you.

I want to become a dentist. What would be a good major for me to take in college to prepare for dental school?
Any major will do, as long as you fulfill the pre-dental course requirements. I had classmates in dental school who ran the gamut of majors: women's studies, architecture, business, English, botany, etc.

Best contact the professional advisement office at your college and find out what courses you need to take to fulfill the pre-dental requirements, and ask them to open a file for you to collect the recommendation letters from your instructors (you will need them to apply to dental school), and ask them about when to take your DAT exam.

Good luck!
Reply:biology minor chemistry ..any life science major is good for pre-med programs

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I changed from a science major to pol. sci., b/c I wasn't doing well. Can I still get into Dental school?

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I did poorly in my science classes at my four year college and now have switched to Political science and am doing better. Do I still have a chance of getting into dental school? Are there steps I can take to better my chances?

I changed from a science major to pol. sci., b/c I wasn't doing well. Can I still get into Dental school?
I dont agree with the previous post completely. You DO NOT have to be science major to be accepted into Medical or Dental School. However, I do believe that if you werent able to well on your science classes and you DO NOT believe you would be able to repeat the classes and do well, then i dont know how you would possible be able to get into medical school and do well. People who have non science majors usually add premed to their undergrad program or do a post baccularate program that allows them to complete all the medical school entrance requirements.

I do warn you. If and when you decide to apply to medical/dental school, your BCPM GPA (BCPM refers to your science GPA (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math).

) and cumulative GPA will be shown.

That being said, I think I would think about why you did badly in your science courses. If you dont like science or they were too hard, then you might want to reconsider your career path. Dont get me wrong, I know people mess up and may not get the best grades but alot of what you'll do in dental school will be science based.

Best of luck!

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Reply:I am not sure that you could get into dental school with political science. This feild is more for the law area and people going into politics. I would ask you advisor and if you do seem to be doing better in political science than maybe you might think about changing your career path.
Reply:Sorry to say that getting into dental school with a political science degree is going to be impossible. Graduate schools want you to have the basic knowledge of a Bachelor's in that area before they'll accept you. Honestly, would you want a dentist that knew a lot about political philosophy but absolutely nothing about the biology of the mouth? I doubt it seriously.

My question is why do you want to be a dentist when it's clear that you're either not able or not interested in the basic knowledge needed to do the job? If you're truly wanting to go into dental school, then you MUST stick out the science major in order to do it. If you're liking the political science, then you should talk with your college counselor or a career counselor about jobs that are possible with a political science major. I'm afraid that in the end it will have to be one or the other.

If i live in an apartment while an undergrad can i claim residency for med or dental school in the same state?

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If i buy and live in an apartment not on campus while i am an undergrad would i be able to get resident tuition at a medical or dental school in the same state?

If i live in an apartment while an undergrad can i claim residency for med or dental school in the same state?
Sorry u are in for rude expensive lessons.

if u entered as out of state , u will be out of state untill u grad. then after one year in most states , u qualifiy for in state tuition.

check the states laws and college rules.

residency while in college "out of state" does not start in college.
Reply:Residency is judged on how long you live there. If it's been over a year in the same state you're considered a resident.
Reply:You have to live in a state for one year without attending ANY educational training in order to attain residency status (as far as tuition issues matter). However, if you purchase property, you do become a legal resident. Renting, no--purchase, yes.

DR. SAM PLZ HELP!!! Are there any summer programs for someone looking to go to dental school?

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I got my bachelors' in biology almost 3 years ago. My dream has always been to attend dental school and become an orthodontist. When I graduated, my fear of failure led me to deter my dream and so I started working. Before I knew it, 3 years had passed and here I am. I didn't do so well in college and I want to take some classes or some kind of program that may help boost my chances of being accepted. Is there any advice you can give to someone who is just not ready to give up on her dream? I asked this question once before and I got no answers. I hear Dr. Sam has all the answers in dentistry please help!

DR. SAM PLZ HELP!!! Are there any summer programs for someone looking to go to dental school?
No, no summer programs that I am aware of. Dentistry is something you have to be ready to commit to when it comes to the schooling. It is 5 days a week all day, once you get into the program. You still may need some pre-reqs before you are a candidate for dental school as well as a pre-dental school test. Ortho means some extra time too.

Major in Kinesiology (through the sciences) or Biology: Which is better for applying to Dental School?

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I know I would definately enjoy studying Kinesiology over Biology, but I am willing to take anything that will lead me into Dental School. Your answers are greatly appreciated!

Major in Kinesiology (through the sciences) or Biology: Which is better for applying to Dental School?
Biology is a much more common major among those admitted to dental school. If you have the ability to complete dental school, then you should be able to do a double major with no sweat.

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What do you have to do in order to be accepted to a dental school?

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Hi, i am currently in college and i was just wondering what i have to do in order to be accepted into a dental school. I am trying to be an orthodontist.

What do you have to do in order to be accepted to a dental school?
You need to use Google or otherwise find a dental school's Web site (one that you're interested in, if you've started looking) and look up prerequisites you'll have to fulfill as an undergraduate student. Usually these take up about 2 years, but most undergrads go ahead and get a science degree (biology, chem, health sci, etc.) and apply to dental school in their last year of college. You probably also have to take an entrance exam, as well. Get the best grades you can and take part in extracurriculars that you really like (leadership positions are a plus). Good luck!

Is DAT really hard? GIve me an overview. What average GPA do i need to get into a dental school?

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How hard the dental school is ? Is it really hard to get in the dental school? Which is the easiest dental school to get in?

Is DAT really hard? GIve me an overview. What average GPA do i need to get into a dental school?
I have no idea how to answer your question, but you are in a "Consumer Electronics" section. You might try asking your question in a different area. Good luck!

Can I major in education and fulfill requirements for entry into occupational therapy school or dental school?

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I really would like to get into physical therapy, occupational therapy, or dental school whenever I complete my bachelor's degree, however I do not want to major in biology or the hard sciences because I would not be able to get many jobs with a bachelor's degree in those majors. I have been told that I can complete any major and get the requirements. I want to know if this route will take longer or be a little harder because I would have to satisfy grad school requirements and my bachelor's degree requirements. Anyone out there that have actually did this, anyone know anything about this route. Any feedback would be appreciated.

Can I major in education and fulfill requirements for entry into occupational therapy school or dental school?
I would talk to an academic advisor at your college FOR THIS REASON: They can show you in black and white what's needed. You don't have to take the word of several people. Remember, academic advisors do advising every day.
Reply:Occupational/Physical therapy and Dentistry are basically "science" majors. One reason why I took up PT (physical therapy) is to rid myself of maths. I did avoid maths but theres no getting away from Biology. From junior year up its 90% science. In case you may want to acquire a PT/OT/Dentistry masters you'd still have to take lacking undergraduate prerequisite subjects and those would be the science they don't offer in an Education undergrad major. Yup, doing it that way is longer and costlier. I suggest you go right ahead OT/PT or Dentistry from the start.

What do you do if you do not get into dental school the first time applying.?

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I am applying to dental school this year, and I do not think I will get accepted and was wondering what is the recommened thing to do during the year before I apply again.

What do you do if you do not get into dental school the first time applying.?
this happened to one of my good friends - she got a job working in a dental office, first as a recptionist... as the year progressed, she asked for more responsibilities and she was able to assist the dentists (not quite a dental technician as that requires some degree of training). anyway, when she applied the following year, she not only had a letter of recommendation but also job experience in the field which definitely helped her get accepted. :o)
Reply:Try applying to more than one.
Reply:Get more job experience and classes that are relevant to the career. Show the school you know this is what you want and you're willing to go the distance for it. Good luck!

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How good are my chances of being accepted into a dental school for DDS?

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I've been a dental hygienist for last 4 years. I love dentistry and feel I would make an excellent dentist too. I graduated though with a 2.77, because I had a baby 3 months before school ended. My DAT is a 19. I would just like to know if my ending GPA from my RDH BS ruined my chances, and if so how may I help myself for acceptance into a program?

How good are my chances of being accepted into a dental school for DDS?
It can't hurt to apply. Definitely give it a shot!! Although your grades aren't the best, you do have a lot of experience which is a plus. Most people I know that are or have applied to dental school did not have near that much experience. Most only worked in a dentist office part time while in college.
Reply:Dental schools are pretty competitive, and post-doctoral programs in dentistry are even more competitive. As the mom of a post-doc graduating from Harvard in endodontics in a few days, I would say your chances are not too good, but if it's what you really want, don't let the past stand in your way. Apply to the colleges you would consider attending, and give it your best shot. And don't give up if you don't get accepted the first year you apply. Keep trying. Sometimes persistence is rewarded.

I have am working towards a bachelors in business,and i want to go 2 Dental school do i need to switch to BS?

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I have been wanting to be a dentist for as long as I can remember. Before taking the just jumping in I worked as a D.A to see if I liked the work which I did. However somewhere I fell in to the world of design and fashion and have also been working for a BA in marketing. But now the dental bug is calling me back and I know I want to go in to dental school and eventually be an OS. I am just worried though that my all my hard work towards a BA in Marketing is going to go to waste and I have to go back and get a BS in science. Should I worry, or is the fact I have worked in the industry going to help. I also have the reasoning that they do not teach business in dental school. What do you all think?

I have am working towards a bachelors in business,and i want to go 2 Dental school do i need to switch to BS?
I think that if and when you become a dentist that your experience with marketing will be of great help. You should check out the prerequisites for a dental program. I know you should take calculus, physics and chemistry etc prior to taking the DAT (dental admissions test) as it makes up most of the content. It would make sense to be in a science program. GOOD LUCK

JAMRDH- a dental hygienist
Reply:You don't have to switch your degree, but you will still have to complete all the science pre-req's for dental school along with your degree. This usually includes a year of Inorganic Chem, a year of Organic Chem, and a year of Biology, all with labs. Usually people just find it easier to major in a science after taking all of those classes, but you can major in anything you want.

Oh, and a business degree would be helpful for your career as a dentist, so it isn't a waste.
Reply:Check with a couple of dental schools to see what they'd prefer to see.

The fact that you've done some work in the field won't hurt, but it may not make up for getting too far off the preferred track.

OTOH, my favorite dentist started as a physical education teacher, then quit that and went to dental school where he became an excellent dentist.
Reply:REGINA,

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

WHY?

DENTISTS IN DENTAL SCHOOL ARE TAUGHT NOTHING ABOUT BUSINESS OR ADVERTISING/MARKETING.

YOU DON'T NEED A BS DEGREE TO GO TO DENTAL SCHOOL, BUT A PRE-DENT CURRICULUM IS REQUIRED TO BE ACCEPED TO THE SCHOOL. SPEAK WITH A DEAN OF ADMISSIONS AND LEARN ALL ABOUT IT.

KNOWLEDGE APPLIED IS NEVER A WASTE. GOOD LUCK - FUTURE DENTIST! :-)
Reply:I'd say that all of the above answers are correct, but here's one site where you can get an idea TONIGHT what you will have to add to your curriculum to meet dental school admission requirements.

Check out my old school http://www.dental.upenn.edu/ - click on "Admissons" - and see if this is helpful at this stage of the game.

I trying to get into a University of pacific's dental school, help!?

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I'm a physiology/ anatomy biology major, but what other non science majors would get me into dental school? A lot of pre med students are majoring in nutrition, is this a choice for me. Please consider there are 3000+ applications submitted a year and I really don't want to be rejected.

I trying to get into a University of pacific's dental school, help!?
I am not sure, but you might try bioengineering, or micro biology.

histology, I received this information from a book; of the university of health, and sciences, the classes that are needed to become a Chiropractor, Dr.

Is it possible to study medicine after graduating from dental school???

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If yes,would i need to start from d first year in medical school since medical%26amp;dental students do basically d same pre-clinical subjects.

Is it possible to study medicine after graduating from dental school???
It is possible. Every school has some required undergraduate courses and these may be different depending on the institution. In other words, you may have the undergraduate requirements met for school A but not school B. The challange for you will be the MCAT, the subject content of wich, will be very remote. But remember, in the end there will be a school (somewhere) that will accept you. Do well on this exam and put together a good story and you will succeed. If your heart is set go for it.
Reply:Yes, you can go back to school for anything even if you have a degree, but you will have to start all over at the bottom [only some classes will transfer] Good Luck!
Reply:no
Reply:i'd imagine you can do it if you really want to but you'll have been a student your whole life!
Reply:yea, you can go study medicine, and im sorry but i have no idea for the second part. go luck in your new career...
Reply:You can go to med school whenever you want, even (maybe even especially) if you have another degree. However, you would probably start from the bottom.
Reply:Yes, and I suspect that you would have some of the classes from dental school accepted as already done for med school.
Reply:Yes people become doctors after working as an engineer.

If you are young , and willing and able to go 7 more years of torture,

then you can try. But remember that doctors also struggle, just as the dentist.
Reply:Yes, I have a friend who was a dentist and is now a doctor. Medical school is different from dental school, so you'd have to start from the beginning.

Why not be an orthodontist and rake in the big $? My dentist and I laugh about how we both wish we'd gone that route!
Reply:Yes, you can normally do a shorter course aimed at graduates. A colleague of mine recently started a 3 year course at University of Warwick university after completling a degree in a relevant subject.
Reply:Yes. You can do a second degree in almost any subject, providing they let you in and you can afford it.

My first degree was Zoology, then I studied Veterinary Medicine and it was no problem. I just had to find the money as I wasn't automatically funded by the government for my 2nd degree. I can imagine this might be your biggest hurdle.

As for entering in the 2nd year, that will depend on the university. You'll have to ask each one individually.
Reply:Yes, hundreds of dentists actually go on to do it so that they can become a maxillofacial surgion. It pays like a dream!

There's a short course in medicine that can merge the first and second years and get you that degree in four years.
Reply:I cannot answer for all schools, but I was on the faculty of both a medical and a dental school, and the anatomy courses and biochemistry and pathology courses were not comparable. Nor was pharmacology. Some couses might be accepted by some medical schools. I knew two men with degrees in veterinary medicine who had to start as freshman in medical school.
Reply:of course!
Reply:u can study anything anytime,whether u learn or not is another

question.
Reply:Sure. In fact I studied Medicine after graduating from dental school. Then I became an astronaut. Sure impresses the other guys here in the Space Station!
Reply:If there is a medical school where you are going to dental school, ask in the Dean's office. Chances are you can skip the first year and maybe part of the second.

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How much money can you save if you get dental work done at a dental school?

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what is the best way to go, a dental school or go to mexico?

How much money can you save if you get dental work done at a dental school?
dental school !! DONT go to mexico or any other country for medical or dental work (exceptions would be Canada, England, and other progressive countries). Mexico is a poor country with no real regulations for dentists there. A dentist there could be a guy who just woke up one morning and decided he was going to act as a dentist without having any real training.

You are risking your health and life if you have any procedure done in Mexico.

At US dental colleges REAL dentists are supervising dental students, therefore ensuring regulations are followed and that accidents dont happen. You are helping students learn to be dentists.

I get my teeth cleaned at a dental college every 6 months. it takes several hours but is only 25 bucks compared to over 100 dollars at a private office. And i get more work for less money (cleaning, xrays, and fluoride all for only 25 dollars).
Reply:dont go to mexico... what a dumb idea
Reply:you need to go to a dentist....would you want a surgeon who was still in school to do your surgery or a nurse who was just starting school to be putting tubes down your throat...NO! You get some one who is licensed to do the job.Some places offer free dental if you dont have the money and are at or below the poverty amount
Reply:Having your dental work at a dental school is a great idea. It is a low cost service to you, under direct supervision, and it provides patients for the students to learn and gain experience from. Be prepared for several visits and long appointment times. The students have to follow certain guidelines that licensed dentists don't have to do....paperwork mainly. Don't go to Mexico!

Small gift to get for someone that was just accepted to dental school?

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One of my friends was just accepted to her #1 dental school and I would like to get her a gift. Any ideas? I would like it to be something small, but thoughtful. For example, if she got accepted to law school I might get her a legal dictionary or something similar. Thanks for the help!

Small gift to get for someone that was just accepted to dental school?
A big bar of toffee.
Reply:a pair of pliars, or maybe a piece of string.
Reply:get her one of those things that goes around the head with a light on it.
Reply:a denture miniature
Reply:False teeth lol
Reply:Well, you will never go wrong with art pieces, for instance handmade portraits on Oil, Acryl or Canvas. They really look classical! You simply select a nice photo - one of her most memorable ones or one taken in some beautiful landscape - and send it to the professional artists at http://www.paintyourlife.com to be turned into a unique portrait. It is a reliable address for all sorts of gift ideas for every occasion! She will definitely love it coz it will style-up her new room.

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What year did Anthony Mancino graduate Penn State University dental school?

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Anthony Mancino is a Cosmetic Dentist in Wall, New Jersey. I'm trying to figure out how old he is, so I'm asking the year he graduated dental school.

What year did Anthony Mancino graduate Penn State University dental school?
I'm not sure, but if you call his office, the girls there will be able to tell you. People call and ask questions like this very very often. Alot of patients want to know how old the dentist is and so forth. I think he participates in Yahoo Answers, the name sounds so familiar. Wish I could help you out more. Good Luck!
Reply:1989

I'm a 2nd year at college, &really want to go to dental school. Is a 3.0 cumulative g.p.a too low to get in?

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I'm a biology major in college, and i'm a second semester sophomore. My g.p.a was very low last semester because of a bad grade in cell and molecular biology. It brings my cumulative G.P.A to a 3.001. Is this too low to get me into a dental school? I really have a passion for it and have been interning since i was a senior in high school, but I'm wondering if it's even possible to get in at this point? ANY information about schools, or any advice would be GREATLY appreciated.

THANKS IN ADVANCE!

I'm a 2nd year at college, %26amp;really want to go to dental school. Is a 3.0 cumulative g.p.a too low to get in?
Well, fortunately you have a few semesters left to bring up your grades. Additionally, depending on what school you apply to, they may have 3.0 as a cut off. They will consider you if they say they want a 3.0 and you have at least that. The other things to consider is your extra curricular activities and your non-school related things such as sports, volunteer work, etc. Grad schools don't look at just your grades or just your graduate entrance exams; they want to see that you are well rounded and you fit their needs, too. If you did well on the entrance exam, have around a 3.3 or so (provided that they accept 3.0 and over), and have some good extra curricular activities- you should be fine.

My advice, get some additional help in your classes, possibly take the "bad grade" classes over again if you can to show that you really are interested in bettering yourself, and try to maintain a 3.3-3.5. You have tons of time left to do that. A couple of great grades in the semester will beef up your GPA for sure.

Also, start researching the dental schools you want to go to and see what their requirements are. If they accept no less than a 3.8, then you may want to check out another school or contact them to see if they consider applicants with less than their required if they stand out in other areas. Try to get a hold of an academic adviser at the school you want to go to and see if they have any suggestions for you.

Start doing some outside work, too, like volunteering, sports, etc, or something related to the dental field (or a job?) so that it shows you REALLY want it. If you do well in school and you don't show it in other ways, it may appear that you are not as interested in the field as someone who actually tries to apply themselves as much as possible,

Hope that is helpful.

-K
Reply:All of your experience should be a major plus and your MCAT can seriously help your chances. 3.0 is very low for most grad schools including dental. You are only a sophomore however and you have the time to either re-take the course if you can, or make up for it with stellar grades in other science classes. Good luck, remember one bad grade does not count you out, schools look at your overall transcript and will not judge admittance based on one grade.

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How old will i be when i graduate from dental school?

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what is the age of dentists when they come out from dental school...graduate...residensy complete...etc

How old will i be when i graduate from dental school?
That would depend on how old you are now..if you are in school yet...if you go to school full time
Reply:Dental School is 4 years

Residency is not necessary

If you do not have your Bachelor's it will be an additional 4 years.

Your current age + 8 years = Your graduating age.

Should a 27 Y.O. Single mommy plan to go to dental school this late in life?

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I have been a Dental Assistant for 7 yrs and now I am the practice manager. My boyfriend of 3 yrs is a dentist and I love dreaming of being a dentist one day myself. I live alone with my two toddlers. I have saved more money for their college ed than I have for my own. I would basically start from ground up b/c I have no degree. I am doing classes online now but I cannot do much with the kids and my job assisting and managing. In 2009 both of my tots will start school, should I start school too? Should my late start and family/marital status affect my acceptance? PLEASE BE HONEST!

Should a 27 Y.O. Single mommy plan to go to dental school this late in life?
Realisticly speaking, no. You need a 4-year degree which I assume will take you longer because you'll be working and handling your kids. If that extends to say 7 years, you'll still need to do dental school full-time. It also is doubtful that they will accept you because of your age. I know medical schools don't admit people over 26 (I think). If you do get accepted, that will take you a few more years. I'm not sure how many, but it should be in the vecinity of 3 to 5 years. All that time you'll need to have enough money saved for your children, yourself and your studies. This all means that you'll need to be in school for the next 10 years or so, while involuntary neglect happens towards your children and your relationships.

I will tell you that you should try to do the community college thing first. If it doesn't work out for you in the years you're there, you will know it is best not to transfer and continue persuing this goal.

Good luck.
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Reply:no because you should never let age keep you from being something you would want to be someday!!!
Reply:Go for it, you will be glad you did.
Reply:To be blunt, HELL YES you should go back to school.

It will NOT be easy by any means, but I'm sure raising kids isn't either. You don't have to give up dreams just because of a family. In fact, this is a great reason to go back to school so you can make sure you can provide the kind of life you want for yourself and your kids

Good luck!
Reply:Yes she should. Better a little late then never. The extra 50 thousand a year (thats alot of loot) at any point in life is going to be very useful.And as for marital status, yes it will effect you in a possitive manor. You will most definatly get more funding being single with two children.
Reply:Why not? Of course you should. You're never too late nor too old to learn something, to gain experience, to fight for your satisfaction, to pursue your dreams?

Besides, are you that sure that you and your boyfriend will still be together some time from now? The more learning you have the better to help in your financial indpendence.

Who told you that 27 years or as a matter of fact even 60 years is old?

I'll tell you a little story or fable:

Once upon a time there was a competition among rabbits, the toughest and physically best had to climb up a greased pole and get the bagfull of carrots hanging there.

Everyone was shouting "There's no way to de this... it's no use... give it up..." etc. etc.

Indeed, all of these tough and sporty guys tried and came tumbling and slithering down the pole.

Finally, a skinny, weak-looking, little fellow came along, walking towards the pole. All the others started laughing, jeering, whistling.

But our little friend walked on, reached the pole, climbed to the top, took the bag and climbed triumphantly down......

Everyone was amazed and they asked each other "... how did he do it?... what does he eat?.... who's his coach?..."

One wise rabbit replied: "...He's deaf! He didn't hear one word of discouragement or jeering that you yelled at him.... and he didn't find it impossible to compete and win..."

So single Mommy, go for it, ignore the defeatists, just do it!

You deserve it!

I wish you all the best success in the world.
Reply:Nope, my wife and I both worked full-time, and raised 3 kids that were not in school while I went to school. I might add that I was a deckhand working 84 hous a week and doing full time classes, and taking care of the kids 40 hours a week while she was at work. No, I didn't get much sleep, and yea, I was a real pain in the asss, but I got it done. Your never to old to improve your life especially when it comes to finances. Retirement is becoming a thing of the past. You really gotta get somewhere fast and start saving. The sooner your a dentist and can start puttin more away the better.
Reply:I am fully in support of your continuing your education. I am in the same process myself- I am a dental assistant who decided I want to become a dentist. I had my bachelor's degree, although not in science, so I have spent the past 3 years basically doing my undergraduate work over again at the community college (it's only $20 a unit). From my experience, I suggest you go for it, but you will need some help. Do you have family that can help you financially, or by providing child care?

Set realistic expectations. It will be very hard academically, but admissions committees do not discriminate on age, I don't care what any one else has told you.

I actually applied this year and had interviews at several schools. I met a 33 year old first year dental student with 3 kids. I know that admissions committees are impressed by individuals that have overcome hardships. I also know that they care a lot about GPA and DAT scores, you need to be prepared to make a lot of A's in very difficult science classes that will require a lot of studying. I think the pre-dental work- chemistry, organic chemisty, physics, biology- are actually MORE difficult than what you do in dental school! (If you've been an assistant like we have, and all the dental terminology and procedures are so familiar to you that you could do them in your sleep, with or without a DDS degree...)

The road is long and exhausting. Committees give preference to individuals that have finished a 4 year bachelor's degree, and they also have limits on the amount of your education that can be completed at the community college level. Community college credits can be difficult to transfer as well, and at this point you don't want to waste any time. I recommend you enter a bachelor's program that has a cooperative degree with dental schools which will allow you to attend 3 years of college, complete all your pre-dental pre-requisites, and then enter dental school (4 year program- there are a couple of 3 year programs out there- University of the Pacific in San Francisco- but it is a very expensive private school). Upon completion of your first year of dental school, you recieve your bachelor's degree, then 3 years later your DDS or DMD.

Look into state schools. They are more affordable. No matter what anyone tells you, you do NOT want to get out of school with over $200,000 of debt. You will be pressured to work hard to pay that back. What if youw ant to work part time? Be a Mom?

I am going to school in Texas- if you move there and gain residency, you can attend school as a resident for $15,000/ year (that includes the loans that cover living expenses as well as tution and supplies). At most other schools outside of Texas, tutition alone exceeds $20,000/ year, not to mention living expenses!

Good luck with everything!

Is it possible to study medicine after graduating from dental school???

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If yes,would i need to start from d first year in medical school since medical%26amp;dental students do basically d same pre-clinical subjects.

Is it possible to study medicine after graduating from dental school???
Everyone has said pretty much what I'm going to say -- yes, it is possible. However, as for having to retake courses -- I'm pretty sure you wouldn't have to retake anything pre-medical school and probably a lot of the classes do transfer that you did in dental school, but you'll need to find out for sure. The other thing is how long you've been out of dental school -- if it's been 30 years or something you'd probably have to start pretty fresh, but I'm not sure.

My suggestion is to call a medical school or e-mail someone in charge. That's the only way you'll know for sure. Good luck!
Reply:It is possible to study anything
Reply:Is very possible.
Reply:it's possible to do anything!
Reply:I'm sure if you have credits for courses already done , you wouldn't have to do them again.
Reply:UCL (and others now) do a 4 year medical degree for those who already have a health related degree, so you won't need to do the first year again! You should be able to find the details on the web.
Reply:i dont see why not
Reply:yes
Reply:Yesy if you have the money and the will power and good head for remembering facts.
Reply:Yep, there are fast track courses in most medical schools, down from five years (or six including the intercalated) to four. Some might even do it for less, you never know with all the 'modernising' medical education that's going on. What gets me is why dentist need 5 years for the mouth while medics have 5 years to learn the entire body.

Guessing you want to be one of those Maxillofacial surgeons raking in the money...

To become an oral surgeon, is it easier to get into medical school or dental school?

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I know that you can become one either way. I am 16 right now so wont be going immediately. I was also very interested in radiology. I know that for med school there are 126 schools in America and you must take the MCAT. 50% of those who apply get in. Extremely competitive. I do know that the DAT is needed for dental school but how many are there. Is it less competition to get. How can I keep up my grades in college and what are the best study techniques.

I think that either would give me ample time to be with my family especially if I become a regular dentist or an orthodontist.

To become an oral surgeon, is it easier to get into medical school or dental school?
Very happy to know you have already thinking ahead, I am sure that your parents are very proud of you. Medical schools required a higher GPA and other achievement than dental school. I have two sons, one had completed medical school, the other is in dental school. Both schools are tough to get in due to limited available students can enroll. The drop out rate in medical school is a higher than dental school due to long hours during internship. Many couldn't cut it. Dental school required less hours and more like a 8:00-6:00 a.m. job.

Yes, it is great to enter both professions. It is much easier to enter medical school after you have completed the dental program than someone didn't.

Have you thought of the expenses? One of my kid has the U.S. Armed Foreces to pay for all the expenses, i.e. $300,000. He is committed to four years duty with the Armed Forces after he completed the program. That's is not a bad option. Serve your country and get your wish the same time. Four years fly by so quickly. You get the real experience after the MD/DDS.

Goo dluck!

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To become an oral surgeon, is it easier to get into medical school or dental school?

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Which courses do I need to take before going to Dental School?

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I'm a bit confused. I am applying to different universities already, but I didn't find any specific course in dentistry. I found out that you have to take other courses before getting to graduate school for dentistry.

The thing is, how do I know which courses to take in order for me to be eligible as a dental student when I get to graduate school?

Which courses do I need to take before going to Dental School?
Your best bet is a bachelor of science pre-med then apply to a dental school.

The pre-med degree should get you into the College of Dentistry.

Checkout Marquette it is known for dentists.

probably www.marquette.edu