A dentist in the making
Dentists diagnose and treat problems with patients’ teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth. They provide advice and instruction on taking care of the teeth and gums and on diet choices that affect oral health. (Source: United State Department of Labor, Healthcare Occupations)
Required coursework
- BIOL 2110 and 2110L & BIOL 2120 and 2120L
- CHEM 1770 and 1770L & CHEM 1780 and 1780L
- CHEM 3310 and 3310L & CHEM 3320 and 3320L
- PHYS 1301 and 1310L & PHYS 1320 and 1320L or PHYS 2310 and 2310L & PHYS 2320 and 2320L
- BBMB 4040 and 4050 or BBMB 3030 or BBMB 3160
- Math requirements will vary based on individual school requirements. Generally, a semester of statistics and a semester of calculus is recommended.
The coursework listed below should be used as a starting point for degree planning. This list is not intended to be a complete list of requirements for all dental schools, nor is every class listed required by all dental schools. Information about the various dental schools, as well as a list of their required coursework, can be found in the ADEA Official Guide to Dental Schools.