What schooling do i need to become a dentsit?

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What schooling do i need to become a dentsit?

Answer 1

You definitely need a college education. A pre-med education is four years. I'm guessing that a dentist edu. is the same as a doctorate--7 to 10 years.

Answer 2

If you are serious about this you could finish high school and then get acceoted into a special combined program, a BA-DDS and get two - Joint -Degrees.

BA - DDS Programs are usually 7 years; you wind up with both a Bachelor of Arts and Doctor of Dental Surgery degrees.

Answer 3

Depends on where you live and the dental school in question. I was just looking at the requirements for different Canadian universities with a homeschooled teen recently and each university had different policies--but all required at LEAST 2 years of university before being eligible to apply to dentistry. And each one had different course requirements for those years, which of course means that there would be specific courses needed in high school to be able to do the university courses.

So start checking colleges/universities you think you'd like to study dentistry at and work your way backwards to what you need to be doing now to get where you want to be.

Answer 4

First, you need to get a bachelors degree (4 years) and then get accepted to dental school, which is another 4 years. THen, a couple of years of residency, but you get paid for that (not much though).

Answer 5

How to Prepare for Dental School

Contact several dental schools and inquire about their specific requirements. Talk with admissions officers.

If you are in high school, enroll in college preparatory classes in chemistry, biology and algebra. Get a broad exposure to science and math. A well-rounded liberal arts education is desirable.

If you are in college, build a solid foundation in the natural sciences, especially general biology and inorganic and organic chemistry. Psychology and business courses can also provide background important to your success as a dentist. You don't have to major in science, but you will need to complete the predental science courses.

Talk with a counselor or advisor who is knowledgeable about the health professions. Visit that counselor or advisor regularly.

Talk to your dentist. Ask to spend a day or two in his or her office. The local dental society may be able to direct you to other sources of information.

Applying to Dental School

Prepare for and take the Dental Admission Test (DAT) a year before you anticipate entering dental school. The DAT is one of several measures of a person's potential for academic success in dental school. It is usually administered to students who have completed at least one year of college-level courses in biology and chemistry.

Apply for admission at least a year in advance. Most college students apply for dental school during their junior year.

Most dental schools require personal interviews with candidates to assess attributes such as desire to help people, ability to get along well with others, self-confidence, ability to meet challenges and capacity to work independently. The personal interview also allows you to ask questions about the school and its services.

Most dental schools participate in the American Association of Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS). This simplifies the application process. Generally, only one application for admission needs to be completed. To initiate an application to any of the schools participating in AADSAS, a candidate must obtain an official Application Request brochure from his or her predental advisor, a participating dental school or AADSAS (1625 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036-2212). If a particular school does not participate in AADSAS, the applicant should obtain application materials directly from the school.

The Dental School Curriculum

A dental education usually requires a minimum of two years of college and four years of dental school. If you decide to go into one of the eight specialties, you'll need a minimum of two years of additional schooling.

The dental curriculum can be divided into three broad areas:

Basic health sciences, including anatomy, biochemistry, histology, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology and physiology, with emphasis on dental aspects.

Application of these health sciences, providing patient care in dental school clinics.

Practice management, including talking with patients, the use and management of dental office staff, business management, professional ethics and community health.

Dental schools grant doctoral degrees in dentistry. All dental programs in the U.S. are accredited.

Tuition, Expenses and Financial Assistance

Although dental school may seem expensive, recent studies indicate that dental school is a good investment--a better investment than many other professional educations. One study showed that dental offices were the third highest ranking category of start-up businesses most likely to survive. In addition to tuition, the cost of a dental education includes books, fees, instruments and living expenses. Many dental students cover educational expenses through readily available loans; limited scholarships and grants are available for deserving students.

Dentistry combines a working knowledge of the basic sciences, technical skill and the art of communicating with people.

Dentistry offers your son or daughter prestige, variety, flexibility and financial reward. Financial assistance (for dental education) in the form of loans is readily available from a variety of sources.

A Message to Parents

If your son or daughter demonstrates scientific ability and interest, works well with people and enjoys helping others, he or she may derive lifelong satisfaction from a career in dentistry.

As a parent whose son or daughter is considering becoming a dentist, you undoubtedly have many questions. What employment opportunities does a dental career offer? Is dental school a good financial investment?

A dental education is a sound financial investment that will more than pay for itself in terms of financial benefits and other rewards.

Those who choose dentistry face a considerable challenge. The demands before, during and after dental school are many, but the rewards will be even greater. Dentistry offers your son or daughter prestige, variety, flexibility and financial reward.

A major concern of any potential dental student's family is cost. Though a dental education may be expensive, it is within the reach of people from all economic backgrounds.

Financial assistance in the form of loans is readily available from a variety of sources One excellent source is a package of federal and private loans developed especially for dental students by the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) and the American Student Dental Association (ASDA). Further information regarding this loan program may be obtained by calling, toll-free, 1-800-225-6783. Financial aid officers at each of the dental schools also may be able to assist you by providing information about other loan programs.

Since loans are available, the financial support required from parents may not amount to more than help with living expenses for the dental student. The average educational debt of the new dental graduate is about six months average net income of dentists in this country.

Talk to your son or daughter about a dental career. By helping him or her decide, you'll provide the foundation for a future of satisfaction and success.

For More Information

For more information, see the list of accredited United States and Canadian dental schools

The American Dental Education Association publishes a valuable guide for students interested in a career in dentistry. This publication is entitled Admission Requirements of U.S. and Canadian Dental Schools and may be obtained by writing or calling:

American Dental Education Association (ADEA)

1625 Massachusetts Avenue N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20036-2212

202-667-9433

FAX: [phone]

http://www.adea.org

The American Student Dental Association publishes the ASDA Handbook, which contains more useful information on requirements for application and admission to dental schools in the United States. Additionally, ASDA offers a predental membership to individuals interested in a dental career. For further details, write or call:

American Student Dental Association (ASDA)

211 East Chicago Avenue

Suite 1160

Chicago, Illinois 60611-2616

312-440-2795

http://www.asdanet.org

Answer 6

high school + regular college + tech school + on the job training(which is like a long time)

It's like 7 or 8 years of college.

Answer 7

Join the Military.