Im from the uk & wanting to train to be a dentist in the usa?

Question

is this possible?

are there any universities in America which support this? offer scholarships?

if anyone has ANY information it'll be greatly appreciated :) thanks

Answer 1

Common sence tells me you better have quite a few thousand pounds and more. You dont get nothing for nothing in usa, and why would they offer a sholarship to someone from blighty?All the same good luck.

Answer 2

Step 1 Take high school biology, chemistry, physics, health and mathematics courses. Maintain a high grade point average.  Also talk to your school counselor about available courses you can take in high school to further your education in this career choice.

Step 2 Ask your guidance counselor for information on U.S. colleges that have a two-year pre-dental program that emphasizes the sciences. Most pre-dental students complete a bachelor's degree.   See this link too:

http://www.ada.org/prof/ed/programs/sear...

Step 3 Send for college catalogs and applications. Apply well before the deadline date.

Step 4 Commit yourself to receiving high grades in college, especially in your science courses.

Step 5 Contact the American Dental Association for a list of four-year dental schools accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Make certain you'll meet the admission requirements. (See the ADA Web site at http://www.ada.org/)

Step 6 Take the Dental Admissions Test (DAT). Your test scores, overall grade point average, science average and recommendations will all weigh heavily in the decision to admit you to a dental school.

Step 7 Understand that the first two years in dental school will consist of classroom and lab courses. The final two years are spent in clinics under the supervision of licensed dentists.



Step 8 Obtain your license by passing additional written and practical state examinations after you've graduated from dental school. (see note below)

Step 9 In the U.S. the different states may have different requirements for specialty licenses in the dental field. An additional two to five years of study is required.  (see note below)

NOTE: Additional information for Steps 8 & 9.  In the U.S. the different states have different licensing and specialty licensing requirements.  If you are going to be living in the states, check with the state you are going to be living in to see what their requirements are.  If you are going to return to the UK, find out if there are any special licensing or specialty requirements for your country.

http://www.ehow.com/how_7978_become-dent...