DESCRIPTION | Dentists diagnose and treat diseases of the hard and soft tissue of the mouth. They are also trained to recognize a number of systemic diseases that manifest symptoms within the oral cavity to be referred to the appropriate physician. Eight specialties include orthodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, endodontics, periodontics, pedodontics, prosthodontics, oral pathology, and dental public health.
American Association of Public Health Dentistry
American Dental Association (ADA)
American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Annual Session, March 17-21, 2012
American Student Dental Association (ASDA); ASDA Annual Session, February 29 - March 3, 2012
Baylor College of Dentistry Summer Pre-Dental Enrichment Program (SPEP) (scroll down to bottom of page)
Boston U. Goldman School of Dental Medicine Program White Coat
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Premedical/Predental Enrichment Program (PREP)
UCLA School of Dentistry Pre-Dental/Volunteer Options
U. of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine Medical/Dental Preparatory Program
U. of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine Passport to Dentistry Program
Dental Forums and Dental Resources on Student Doctor Network (SDN)
Dental Jobs
Dentist Career Overview
Dentist Interview
Dentist Interview Two
Dentist Interview Three
Dentist Occupational Outlook
Dentistry Overview
Financing a Dental Education
U. of Florida College of Dentistry Summer Learning Program
GoDental.org
Massachusetts Dental Society
U. of Michigan School of Dentistry Pipeline Program
U. of Michigan School of Dentistry Profile for Success (PFS) Summer Enrichment Experience
National Dental Association Annual Convention, July 20-24, 2012
National Museum of Dentistry
New Jersey Dental School Gateway to Dentistry Program
U. of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Schools of Medicine and Dentistry Medical Education Development Program
Ohio State U. College of Dentistry DENTPATH Program
U. of Oklahoma College of Dentistry Predental Clinical Simulation Course
Orthodontist Interview
U. of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine Introduction to Dentistry Summer Course
Scholarships, Awards and Fellowships
Southern Illinois U. School of Medicine Medical/Dental Education Preparatory Program
Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP)
Worcester District Dental Society
(Additional dentistry links are located on the "Health Professions Links" page.)
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DEGREE |
D.D.S., D.M.D.
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PROGRAM LENGTH |
4-7 years, depending on specialization.
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PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS' ORGANIZATION |
ADEA (American Dental Education Association)
Dental Schools
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APPLICATION SERVICE |
AADSAS (Associated American Dental Schools Application Service)
FAP (Fee Assistance Program)
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ACADEMIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
Minimum three years undergraduate; B.A. or B.S. preferred; one year each: General & Organic Chemistry, Physics, Biology, English, Calculus & Upper-level Biology recommended.
Links to prerequisites for each U.S. dental school are found at the bottom of the Choosing Your Courses page.
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ADMISSION EXAM |
DAT (Dental Admission Test)
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PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES & EXPERIENCES |
Evidence of inquiring independent thought, interest in continued education, motivation toward dental career, good interpersonal skills, leadership qualities and interest in the community; appropriate psychomotor skills, concern for people, social awareness; evidence of understanding of the profession through experiences in clinical settings; psychomotor skills to perform technical tasks in dentistry, service and desire to help others.
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RECOMMENDATION LETTERS | Health Professions Committee letter (usually confidential) sent with additional individual letters of support.
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