how hard is it ti get into a dental school with a life science degree in Ontario???
Dentistry??
This is a question you could have 'Googled' yourself. By Ontario, can I assume that you mean Canada? There is also an Ontario in California.
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Monday, April 27, 2009
Dentistry?
How many years does it take to become a dentist and then an orthodontist? What would I have to major in? and what kind of classes would i be taking?
Dentistry?
Fours years of college, followed by four years of dental school, followed by two more years to become an orthodontic specialist.
You can major in anything you wish in college as long as you take the required courses for dental school admission. The college pre-med program will outline all that jazz for you.
Still want to do it????????? I did and am glad I did it!!!
Very bestof luck to you!
Reply:If it helps, I was an economics major in college.
Dentistry?
Fours years of college, followed by four years of dental school, followed by two more years to become an orthodontic specialist.
You can major in anything you wish in college as long as you take the required courses for dental school admission. The college pre-med program will outline all that jazz for you.
Still want to do it????????? I did and am glad I did it!!!
Very bestof luck to you!
Reply:If it helps, I was an economics major in college.
Dentistry?
I am a fully trained orthodontist In the U.K. having done all the exams and now am a member of the British orthodontic society and have a licence. What do I have to do to get a licence to work permenantly in Los Angeles? THANKS!!
Dentistry?
See the American Dental Association website:
http://www.ada.org/prof/prac/licensure/u...
Reply:I think you will just have to take some more courses nothing over the top so don't panic. I live in that area so i will check some more. I hate given false info but i think that's it. My cousin did his in Hawaii and was cool for the San Diego area so there shouldn't be that much of a difference. I mean it's a difference.....you get what I'm saying. try checking with some one in that area I would hope they could help you.
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Dentistry?
See the American Dental Association website:
http://www.ada.org/prof/prac/licensure/u...
Reply:I think you will just have to take some more courses nothing over the top so don't panic. I live in that area so i will check some more. I hate given false info but i think that's it. My cousin did his in Hawaii and was cool for the San Diego area so there shouldn't be that much of a difference. I mean it's a difference.....you get what I'm saying. try checking with some one in that area I would hope they could help you.
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Dentistry?
I'm in 10th grade and I want to be a dentist. For 11th and 12th grade I'm going to be doing public school part time and running start at the local community college part time. After I graduate high school do I go straight to dental school or do I go to a normal college for a few years first?
Dentistry?
You have to go to "regular" undergrad college first for at least a couple of years. Some dental schools have programs where you enter a program straight from high school, just do a couple of years at the undergrad taking the absolutely necessary courses before going on to the graduate dental school.
Normally tho, you get your bachelors, and then go on to dental school.
Reply:You have to go to university to be a Dentist. I believe you must have 2 years at least before you apply with the requiments and do entrance exam and interview. Start contracting universites to see the requirementsand then try and plan out your first 2 yrs of university. Community college will not help you get into the dentistry.
Reply:You will need a full college bachelors degree in order to apply to dental school. Go to the absolute best college you can get into, it will make a difference when you are applying to dental schools.
Dentistry?
You have to go to "regular" undergrad college first for at least a couple of years. Some dental schools have programs where you enter a program straight from high school, just do a couple of years at the undergrad taking the absolutely necessary courses before going on to the graduate dental school.
Normally tho, you get your bachelors, and then go on to dental school.
Reply:You have to go to university to be a Dentist. I believe you must have 2 years at least before you apply with the requiments and do entrance exam and interview. Start contracting universites to see the requirementsand then try and plan out your first 2 yrs of university. Community college will not help you get into the dentistry.
Reply:You will need a full college bachelors degree in order to apply to dental school. Go to the absolute best college you can get into, it will make a difference when you are applying to dental schools.
Dentistry?
I am considering becoming a dentist, I am currently a college student and basically I need to know what steps to take on this career path, also how long does it take?
Dentistry?
Go to the websites of the dental schools you wish to attend. I can tell you that Dentistry is one of the most rewarding careers you can have. I absoultely love it.
Dental school is usually 4 years including the summers. It is tough work, extremely, but worth it when it's done.
Reply:it takes six years of full time college. contact your local college of dentistry for details.
Reply:It depens on where you are, in Canada, they basically just pull the teeth. Dentistry is crude and it is smarter to have the teeth pulled rather than have the work done.
Dentistry?
Go to the websites of the dental schools you wish to attend. I can tell you that Dentistry is one of the most rewarding careers you can have. I absoultely love it.
Dental school is usually 4 years including the summers. It is tough work, extremely, but worth it when it's done.
Reply:it takes six years of full time college. contact your local college of dentistry for details.
Reply:It depens on where you are, in Canada, they basically just pull the teeth. Dentistry is crude and it is smarter to have the teeth pulled rather than have the work done.
Dentistry!?
i am a student currently enrolled in a dental school in india!it has been one year already tht i am attending dental school..even last year i got my permant residency of the usa...now i wanna knw tht can i migrate my self(dental school) to another dental school in usa?wot all process i have to go thru u get into a dental school in usa??? do i get prefrence as i was already attending dental school in india..and knw the how do of the subject...plz help....
Dentistry!?
No clue sorry. But I'm sure you would get extra credit for already doing whatever you've done in India.
:) I want to do dentistry as well after I finish school.
Reply:no!!!
Dentistry!?
No clue sorry. But I'm sure you would get extra credit for already doing whatever you've done in India.
:) I want to do dentistry as well after I finish school.
Reply:no!!!
Dentistry??
do you have to have a good personal dental background to be accepted into dentistry. i do have good dental care but as there are no problems with my teeth i havent been to the dentist for 4 years. i stopped going to checkups after we moved house. thanks
Dentistry??
i dont think it matter's what your own teeth are like as long as you can do the job
my barber is bald but he still knows how to cut hair?
Reply:I don't think it matters does it? My dentist has terrible teeth!
Reply:i doubt it. i also want to get into dentistry when i'm older.
as long as you get a good score on the d.a.t test. then you should be ok!
Reply:your meant to go see the dentist every 6 months, the dentist may find something before it beomes a problem i've got really nice healthy teeth but i still go every 6 months, i think the reason my teeth are so healthy is because i go see the dentist regular
Reply:I live 50 yards for a NHS with 5 dentist's in it 9 (Next door neighbour), was taking of list without being notified. And it's taken me 6 years and I still can't get a local NHS dentist.
I have to travel 28 miles in a bus to get emergency treatment in normal hour and can't get any out of hours treatment.
Reply:I hadn't gone to a dentist for years and I got into dentistry. I thought I had great teeth but then when I went for a check up I needed 2 large fillings!
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Dentistry??
i dont think it matter's what your own teeth are like as long as you can do the job
my barber is bald but he still knows how to cut hair?
Reply:I don't think it matters does it? My dentist has terrible teeth!
Reply:i doubt it. i also want to get into dentistry when i'm older.
as long as you get a good score on the d.a.t test. then you should be ok!
Reply:your meant to go see the dentist every 6 months, the dentist may find something before it beomes a problem i've got really nice healthy teeth but i still go every 6 months, i think the reason my teeth are so healthy is because i go see the dentist regular
Reply:I live 50 yards for a NHS with 5 dentist's in it 9 (Next door neighbour), was taking of list without being notified. And it's taken me 6 years and I still can't get a local NHS dentist.
I have to travel 28 miles in a bus to get emergency treatment in normal hour and can't get any out of hours treatment.
Reply:I hadn't gone to a dentist for years and I got into dentistry. I thought I had great teeth but then when I went for a check up I needed 2 large fillings!
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Dentistry?
How long does one need to go to school for a degree in dentistry...I mean in general...Do you need a Bachelors, Masters, both,ext...
Dentistry?
I'm a dentist.
First off, let me assume that you're also interested in medicine. I'll discuss both.
Dental schools (like medical schools) are themselves four-year programs, and do not require a bachelors degree for entrance. Three years is technically enough to get into dental and medical school, provided you have completed the prerequisite courses. They are: 1 year general chemistry, 1 year organich chemistry, 1 year physics, 1 year biology, 1 year english, and usually 1 year math (these are identical to the requirements for medical school). In order to be admitted to dental school without having completed your bachelors degree, you have to be an exceptional student with qualifications well-beyond those of the typically competitive applicant.
Unlike medical school, which requires the MCAT, dental schools require the DAT (Dental Admissions Test), administered by the American Dental Association. The test is quite difficult (albeit not quite as difficult as the MCAT). Unlike the MCAT, where you are given passages to read that contain much of the information you'll need to answer the questions, the DAT is simply question and answer. If you don't know the material, you are completely out of luck, and will need to randomly guess. Basically, the MCAT is a tougher test, but the DAT requires a more thorough knowledge of the actual materials. Additionally, the DAT contains a perceptual ability test (i.e. PAT), which contains questions about shapes. As far as I know, few schools pay a lot of attention to your score on it, provided you don't do poorly on it.
Dental school is organized much like medical school. The first two years are didactic, and the second two years are clinically oriented. In the first year of dental school, you will take most of the same classes taken by medical students, i.e. the basic sciences (biochemistry, physiology, gross anatomy, of course, histology, among others). Unlike medical school, however, you will also take some dental-specific courses. In the second year, the curriculums start to diverge a bit. In dental school, you still take some medically-related courses, but you get bombarded with dental courses (e.g. fixed prosthodontics, removable prosthodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, etc. etc.) as well as the notorious dental-related laboratory courses where you learn to perform dental work on fake teeth. This is, in my opinion, the most miserable part of dental school. You take all these medical courses, and yet at the same time have to take these relatively unrelated dental courses AND dental labs. The medical curriculum in the second year focuses more on diseases and diagnosis. Make no mistake about it, though, as a dental student you will learn a hell of a lot about medicine. They learn the specifics (i.e. diagnosis and treatment of diseases), but you will certainly know what most of these diseases are....provided you learn what you're supposed to learn.
In the 3rd and 4th years of dental school (especially the 3rd), you still take some courses, but are primarily in the clinic treating patients. I hated this aspect of dental school even more than the didactic portion.
People who have been to both medical and dental school (i.e. dentists who decided they wanted to become physicians OR oral surgery residents who are in 6-year MD-granting programs) say that medical schools requires a bit more studying, but dental school is tougher simply because of the number of things on your plate you have to deal with.
Once graduated, you can enter private practice as a general dentist or continue your education. If you wish to be a general dentist, you can enter AEGD (Advanced Education in General Dentistry) or GPR (General Practice Residency) programs. AEGD's are little more than a 5th year of dental school, and in my opinion, absolutely worthless. GPR's, however, are very worthwhile because it is a hospital-based residency where you will have the opportunity to briefly rotate through different services (including anesthesiology, medicine, pediatrics, and possibly even OBGYN).
If you choose to specialize, there are nine specialties (which is too many, in my opinion). They are: 1. orthodontics, which is two to three years residency, 2. oral and maxillofacial pathology, which is three years, 3. oral and maxillofacial radiology, which is two years, 4. endodontics, two years, 5. pediatric dentistry, two years, 6. periodontics, three years, 7. dental public health, who cares? 8. prosthodontics (a useless specialty), three years, and 9. oral and maxillofacial surgery, four to six years (six years if you're in a program that awards an M.D. degree).
Keep in mind that as a general dentist, you are legally eligible to perform any procedure performed by any of the specialties, but are held to the same standards. Oral/maxillofacial surgery is a bit different, as they are truly surgeons who perform a wide range of procedures ranging from treating traumatic facial injuries to nose-jobs and facelifts.
As far as income goes, it varies. Dental specialists make on average an additional $100k beyond what general dentists make, which is a lot to begin with.
Enjoy!
Reply:i find this answer by Nebula very informative. Report It
Reply:Well, we refer to dentists as doctors. So understand then, that this would involve going to a four year university, then after that, at least 2-4 years of schooling afterwards, depending on whether or not that a particular dentist was pursuing a speciality.
Reply:Most dentist are in Dental school for at least 4 years for general dentistry. You can get a masters which would take longer and if you decide to specialize you can add at least 1-2 years of extra school on for the specialty.
Reply:You generally need to be going to school to get a bachelors to be able to apply to dental school, if you are accepted after your third year of college you can in most dental school finish your bachelors along with you dental degree. It generally takes you 8 years.
Reply:Dental school requires at least eight years. Four years undergrad, and four years dental school. It they want to specialize it takes an additional two years. That is a lot of schooling, and a lot of money if you have student loans. Add this to setting up your own practice and many are seriously in debt their first five years, some even longer. You have to do what you love, so for many there is no other choice.
Reply:This is NOT the best answer, but just some related information. Pick someone who said (usually) 4 years for a Bacheclors degree and then 4 years for the dental degree.
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It helps to look into the requirements for admission to a dental school and work backwards. This will help you choose your college major and it might even help you choose your college. Typically, it is easier to match up the requirements for dental school admission with the requirements of a science major and biology seems to be the closest match. You could be a history major if you wanted to be, but then all of your electives would probably be used up trying to take courses required for dental school admission.
Typically, you graduate from college with a bachelor's degree and then start dental school, which is a whole separate entity from college. Some colleges offer combined programs where the really bright and focused student might be able to combine some credits and actually enter dental school before receiving the undergraduate degree. Obviously, you would have to know this well in advance, as it might even determine where you apply to college. You do not have to disclose this intention as you are applying to the college, but you need to look into the program almost immediately, because it will determine quite a bit about what courses you need to take as soon as possible in college.
Dental school treats different students differently. My experience was at least 98% positive, but some would tell you otherwise. I found that the best way to survive the rite of passage through dental school, which is still sort of a "Good Old Boy" network, is to just study and know your stuff. If you do NOT know your stuff, do not try to bluff your way through. Just say that you don't know the answer or need some help with the technique and you will find most instructors are interested in helping. Many instructors are part-time faculty with private practices in the real world. Nobody is forcing them to teach and they like to work with students who do not have a bad attitude and are ready to learn. There is more than one means to an end and students have to understand that they should not argue with an instructor who likes some different technique.
It's not as difficult as the life of a surgical resident or anything, but dental school was the hardest school I attended. The class day was scheduled from 8 to 5 with an hour for lunch. I needed to spend a few hours at home every night just to be sure that I was current. That's the secret to getting through. (As if you have not heard this, even in high school...) Be sure that you know TODAY'S work before you move on. Review every lecture and look up things that you don't understand. If you get lost in the second week, you will be hopelessly lost in the third and spinning your wheels uselessly after that.
In the clinical years, it can be difficult to match up your availability with clinic time availability, let alone your patients' time, but it can be done. In clinic, you have to do one step (or two) and wait to have it checked before you proceed. This can be frustrating for both you and your patient, as your instructor might be busy with another student who is having trouble. Some instructors like to hear their own voice and talk way too long, also. You will soon learn who they are and just avoid working with them in the clinic.
As far as what it is like to practice dentistry, I enjoy it. You need to have ability with your hands, sure, but you also need to really like people. All kinds of people. There are some difficult aspects of practice, including people who waited three weeks with a toothache before they give up and call for help, but this is what keeps it interesting. If you own your own practice, dealing with staff can be troublesome. Hiring and firing... (They don't mention business AT ALL in dental school, so you will have to learn a lot from others or try to take a couple of business courses as electives in your undergraduate years.) If you like to help people and don't mind some technical challeneges along the way, you will like dentistry. Sometimes it hurts and I still hate to hurt anyone. In the early years, I told my dad (also a dentist) that it bothered me sometimes when I knew someone was in pain or that their treatment was going to cost a lot of money. He said, "Listen. You did not give them cavities and you did not cause their pain. You are the one who is going to help them and get them out of pain." You have to remember that at all times.
Dentistry?
I'm a dentist.
First off, let me assume that you're also interested in medicine. I'll discuss both.
Dental schools (like medical schools) are themselves four-year programs, and do not require a bachelors degree for entrance. Three years is technically enough to get into dental and medical school, provided you have completed the prerequisite courses. They are: 1 year general chemistry, 1 year organich chemistry, 1 year physics, 1 year biology, 1 year english, and usually 1 year math (these are identical to the requirements for medical school). In order to be admitted to dental school without having completed your bachelors degree, you have to be an exceptional student with qualifications well-beyond those of the typically competitive applicant.
Unlike medical school, which requires the MCAT, dental schools require the DAT (Dental Admissions Test), administered by the American Dental Association. The test is quite difficult (albeit not quite as difficult as the MCAT). Unlike the MCAT, where you are given passages to read that contain much of the information you'll need to answer the questions, the DAT is simply question and answer. If you don't know the material, you are completely out of luck, and will need to randomly guess. Basically, the MCAT is a tougher test, but the DAT requires a more thorough knowledge of the actual materials. Additionally, the DAT contains a perceptual ability test (i.e. PAT), which contains questions about shapes. As far as I know, few schools pay a lot of attention to your score on it, provided you don't do poorly on it.
Dental school is organized much like medical school. The first two years are didactic, and the second two years are clinically oriented. In the first year of dental school, you will take most of the same classes taken by medical students, i.e. the basic sciences (biochemistry, physiology, gross anatomy, of course, histology, among others). Unlike medical school, however, you will also take some dental-specific courses. In the second year, the curriculums start to diverge a bit. In dental school, you still take some medically-related courses, but you get bombarded with dental courses (e.g. fixed prosthodontics, removable prosthodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, etc. etc.) as well as the notorious dental-related laboratory courses where you learn to perform dental work on fake teeth. This is, in my opinion, the most miserable part of dental school. You take all these medical courses, and yet at the same time have to take these relatively unrelated dental courses AND dental labs. The medical curriculum in the second year focuses more on diseases and diagnosis. Make no mistake about it, though, as a dental student you will learn a hell of a lot about medicine. They learn the specifics (i.e. diagnosis and treatment of diseases), but you will certainly know what most of these diseases are....provided you learn what you're supposed to learn.
In the 3rd and 4th years of dental school (especially the 3rd), you still take some courses, but are primarily in the clinic treating patients. I hated this aspect of dental school even more than the didactic portion.
People who have been to both medical and dental school (i.e. dentists who decided they wanted to become physicians OR oral surgery residents who are in 6-year MD-granting programs) say that medical schools requires a bit more studying, but dental school is tougher simply because of the number of things on your plate you have to deal with.
Once graduated, you can enter private practice as a general dentist or continue your education. If you wish to be a general dentist, you can enter AEGD (Advanced Education in General Dentistry) or GPR (General Practice Residency) programs. AEGD's are little more than a 5th year of dental school, and in my opinion, absolutely worthless. GPR's, however, are very worthwhile because it is a hospital-based residency where you will have the opportunity to briefly rotate through different services (including anesthesiology, medicine, pediatrics, and possibly even OBGYN).
If you choose to specialize, there are nine specialties (which is too many, in my opinion). They are: 1. orthodontics, which is two to three years residency, 2. oral and maxillofacial pathology, which is three years, 3. oral and maxillofacial radiology, which is two years, 4. endodontics, two years, 5. pediatric dentistry, two years, 6. periodontics, three years, 7. dental public health, who cares? 8. prosthodontics (a useless specialty), three years, and 9. oral and maxillofacial surgery, four to six years (six years if you're in a program that awards an M.D. degree).
Keep in mind that as a general dentist, you are legally eligible to perform any procedure performed by any of the specialties, but are held to the same standards. Oral/maxillofacial surgery is a bit different, as they are truly surgeons who perform a wide range of procedures ranging from treating traumatic facial injuries to nose-jobs and facelifts.
As far as income goes, it varies. Dental specialists make on average an additional $100k beyond what general dentists make, which is a lot to begin with.
Enjoy!
Reply:i find this answer by Nebula very informative. Report It
Reply:Well, we refer to dentists as doctors. So understand then, that this would involve going to a four year university, then after that, at least 2-4 years of schooling afterwards, depending on whether or not that a particular dentist was pursuing a speciality.
Reply:Most dentist are in Dental school for at least 4 years for general dentistry. You can get a masters which would take longer and if you decide to specialize you can add at least 1-2 years of extra school on for the specialty.
Reply:You generally need to be going to school to get a bachelors to be able to apply to dental school, if you are accepted after your third year of college you can in most dental school finish your bachelors along with you dental degree. It generally takes you 8 years.
Reply:Dental school requires at least eight years. Four years undergrad, and four years dental school. It they want to specialize it takes an additional two years. That is a lot of schooling, and a lot of money if you have student loans. Add this to setting up your own practice and many are seriously in debt their first five years, some even longer. You have to do what you love, so for many there is no other choice.
Reply:This is NOT the best answer, but just some related information. Pick someone who said (usually) 4 years for a Bacheclors degree and then 4 years for the dental degree.
~~~~~~~~~~
It helps to look into the requirements for admission to a dental school and work backwards. This will help you choose your college major and it might even help you choose your college. Typically, it is easier to match up the requirements for dental school admission with the requirements of a science major and biology seems to be the closest match. You could be a history major if you wanted to be, but then all of your electives would probably be used up trying to take courses required for dental school admission.
Typically, you graduate from college with a bachelor's degree and then start dental school, which is a whole separate entity from college. Some colleges offer combined programs where the really bright and focused student might be able to combine some credits and actually enter dental school before receiving the undergraduate degree. Obviously, you would have to know this well in advance, as it might even determine where you apply to college. You do not have to disclose this intention as you are applying to the college, but you need to look into the program almost immediately, because it will determine quite a bit about what courses you need to take as soon as possible in college.
Dental school treats different students differently. My experience was at least 98% positive, but some would tell you otherwise. I found that the best way to survive the rite of passage through dental school, which is still sort of a "Good Old Boy" network, is to just study and know your stuff. If you do NOT know your stuff, do not try to bluff your way through. Just say that you don't know the answer or need some help with the technique and you will find most instructors are interested in helping. Many instructors are part-time faculty with private practices in the real world. Nobody is forcing them to teach and they like to work with students who do not have a bad attitude and are ready to learn. There is more than one means to an end and students have to understand that they should not argue with an instructor who likes some different technique.
It's not as difficult as the life of a surgical resident or anything, but dental school was the hardest school I attended. The class day was scheduled from 8 to 5 with an hour for lunch. I needed to spend a few hours at home every night just to be sure that I was current. That's the secret to getting through. (As if you have not heard this, even in high school...) Be sure that you know TODAY'S work before you move on. Review every lecture and look up things that you don't understand. If you get lost in the second week, you will be hopelessly lost in the third and spinning your wheels uselessly after that.
In the clinical years, it can be difficult to match up your availability with clinic time availability, let alone your patients' time, but it can be done. In clinic, you have to do one step (or two) and wait to have it checked before you proceed. This can be frustrating for both you and your patient, as your instructor might be busy with another student who is having trouble. Some instructors like to hear their own voice and talk way too long, also. You will soon learn who they are and just avoid working with them in the clinic.
As far as what it is like to practice dentistry, I enjoy it. You need to have ability with your hands, sure, but you also need to really like people. All kinds of people. There are some difficult aspects of practice, including people who waited three weeks with a toothache before they give up and call for help, but this is what keeps it interesting. If you own your own practice, dealing with staff can be troublesome. Hiring and firing... (They don't mention business AT ALL in dental school, so you will have to learn a lot from others or try to take a couple of business courses as electives in your undergraduate years.) If you like to help people and don't mind some technical challeneges along the way, you will like dentistry. Sometimes it hurts and I still hate to hurt anyone. In the early years, I told my dad (also a dentist) that it bothered me sometimes when I knew someone was in pain or that their treatment was going to cost a lot of money. He said, "Listen. You did not give them cavities and you did not cause their pain. You are the one who is going to help them and get them out of pain." You have to remember that at all times.
Dentistry?
I'm a freshman student in high school, and I'm very interested in Dentistry. I want to know what it takes to become a dentist (I'm also interested in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery). I have a 4.0 GPA, so I think my grades won't be a problem, although financially, it may be. I've decided to take the highest course (Highly Selective Universities), was this a wise choice for someone wanting to become a dentist? I need to take AP classes in every field (math, english, science, etc.). I've heard for Dentistry you should get very good grades for your science classes (which I do). I've been thinking of, at a point in time, job shadowing a dentist. There are so many things I want to add, but just can't fit it all.
Can a dentist preferably answer this question? What should I do in high school and beyond to be prepared for an occupation in Dentistry? I have looked at ada.org, but I would still love to have a dentist's personal opinion.
Thank you for reading this.
Dentistry?
Hi! I've been in dentistry for over 25 years. And the grades are super important, but I also started to work as a dental assistant when I was 16. I worked summers and weekends and that gave me a huge edge when I applied to dental schools. THAT experience not only prepared me as a dental student, but also to run my own business. Working with patients is one thing, but understanding all aspects of a dental practice ins and outs are very important.
Learning about insurance, hiring office manager and assistants and ordering supplies are very important. But also how to have a first rate quality practice makes a dentist a success. I love my patients and also had to learn people skills. Listening and being a compassionate person is very important. Being able to speak about money issues and payment plans is also important. AND you must understand, that each patient has their own uingue issues and need a kind heart and supportive person to be their for them. These you do not learn in dental school. So get a job as an assistant to your dentist or another one near by, keep your eyes and ears open and learn as much as you can. Ask questions and learn about all aspects of a successful practice and the pit falls as well. Good luck, sounds like you have the right attitude and the promise to be first rate. Good luck, and if you have any other questions, please ask. ~M
Reply:Hi,
Have you spoken to your dentist about this? That would be the first place to start!
Best of luck to you!
Reply:Depends where you live.
I'm an assistant/learning dentist at the moment.
I took a year at Penn State a while ago since its close to where I live.
I mean, I won't want to go to somewhere in California for college.
Anyways, if you have a high GPA, ask you're school administrators if there are any programs for going to college.
Some programs can provide free or highly discounted college fees.
But I'm glad you want to be in the dentistry field.
Just worry about you're grades as you're grades can determine the cost.
Reply:Sounds like you're on the right track. Good grades are a must. I would strongly encourage the job shadowing. After high school, I would choose a reputable college with a good science program. Keep up the good attitude and you should do fine. Good Luck
Reply:My dentist not recomended me to study this
good luck
Can a dentist preferably answer this question? What should I do in high school and beyond to be prepared for an occupation in Dentistry? I have looked at ada.org, but I would still love to have a dentist's personal opinion.
Thank you for reading this.
Dentistry?
Hi! I've been in dentistry for over 25 years. And the grades are super important, but I also started to work as a dental assistant when I was 16. I worked summers and weekends and that gave me a huge edge when I applied to dental schools. THAT experience not only prepared me as a dental student, but also to run my own business. Working with patients is one thing, but understanding all aspects of a dental practice ins and outs are very important.
Learning about insurance, hiring office manager and assistants and ordering supplies are very important. But also how to have a first rate quality practice makes a dentist a success. I love my patients and also had to learn people skills. Listening and being a compassionate person is very important. Being able to speak about money issues and payment plans is also important. AND you must understand, that each patient has their own uingue issues and need a kind heart and supportive person to be their for them. These you do not learn in dental school. So get a job as an assistant to your dentist or another one near by, keep your eyes and ears open and learn as much as you can. Ask questions and learn about all aspects of a successful practice and the pit falls as well. Good luck, sounds like you have the right attitude and the promise to be first rate. Good luck, and if you have any other questions, please ask. ~M
Reply:Hi,
Have you spoken to your dentist about this? That would be the first place to start!
Best of luck to you!
Reply:Depends where you live.
I'm an assistant/learning dentist at the moment.
I took a year at Penn State a while ago since its close to where I live.
I mean, I won't want to go to somewhere in California for college.
Anyways, if you have a high GPA, ask you're school administrators if there are any programs for going to college.
Some programs can provide free or highly discounted college fees.
But I'm glad you want to be in the dentistry field.
Just worry about you're grades as you're grades can determine the cost.
Reply:Sounds like you're on the right track. Good grades are a must. I would strongly encourage the job shadowing. After high school, I would choose a reputable college with a good science program. Keep up the good attitude and you should do fine. Good Luck
Reply:My dentist not recomended me to study this
good luck
Dentistry?
I am a first year science student at a Canadian university and lately I've been thinking about maybe going into dentistry. I have some questions though aimed at anyone who is already in dentistry....
I absolutely love bio and chem,and with some hard work I can do well in these classes, but my downfall is definitely math and physics. I've started looking at prereqs and the courses you need to get into dental school and it looks like they vary a little bit from university to university.... what I'm wondering though, is if anyone can give me a list of all Canadian dental schools, and if there are any that only require one physics (aka a half year of physics, or a 3 credit course as opposed to a full year of physics/6 credits worth) for admission?
Also, it would be great if someone could give me info about the DAT- a general discription, how far in advance, how much you should be studying, etc.
And lastly, if there are any dentists/dent students, what do you love most about denistry?
Dentistry?
my friend wanna go into that field because of the money
meanwhile rate this high plz
http://youtube.com/watch?v=LiuWkFLQ3to
I absolutely love bio and chem,and with some hard work I can do well in these classes, but my downfall is definitely math and physics. I've started looking at prereqs and the courses you need to get into dental school and it looks like they vary a little bit from university to university.... what I'm wondering though, is if anyone can give me a list of all Canadian dental schools, and if there are any that only require one physics (aka a half year of physics, or a 3 credit course as opposed to a full year of physics/6 credits worth) for admission?
Also, it would be great if someone could give me info about the DAT- a general discription, how far in advance, how much you should be studying, etc.
And lastly, if there are any dentists/dent students, what do you love most about denistry?
Dentistry?
my friend wanna go into that field because of the money
meanwhile rate this high plz
http://youtube.com/watch?v=LiuWkFLQ3to
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