What are my options if I don't get into dentistry school?

I'm an undergrad at UT-Austin planning on applying to dental school in a few years. It seems to me that I'm taking a risk by going this route, since I don't know what I'll do if I don't get into dental school. Are there any other ways to get into dental school later on? I've heard that you cna get a degree in dentistry once you get into grad school. How?

What are my options if I don't get into dentistry school?
Well...if you don't get into dentristy school...there are much more opportunities relating to life sciences that are pofessional courses. Consider being a doctor, pharmacist, optometrist, surgeon, and many more! So, dentistry isn't your only option, there are way more opportunities than you can think of!





Also, about getting into dental school, I think you need some years as an undergraduate and then a few more years as a graduate to become a dentist (this is a guess...it's most likely true)
Reply:Yes, it is somewhat risky to put all your eggs in one basket, especially in the situation of applying to dental/med school.





If you really want to be a dentist and cant get in the first year after undergrad, consider continuing into grad school or spending a gap year continuing research and





However, unlike what the previous poster said, most people go directly from undergrad to dental school. There is no grad school work in-between. I personally would not recommend trying to get into dental school year after year after your graduation from college. The most id try is 1 year after (a second try).





Apply to many dental schools to increase your chances of getting in.





Also, remember, if you get into Dental School, you are on the "home stretch". No longer do you need to try to be number 1 in order to ensure that you get accepted into another school. Just focus on passing and getting that DMD/DDS no matter what.