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DENTAL SCHOOL ADMISSIONS

PREREQUISITES

Check CODA for accredited dental schools and their prerequisites. Courses are generally include:

  • Two semesters (three quarters) of biology with lab,   

  • Two semesters (three quarters) of general chemistry with lab,  

  • Two semesters (three quarters) of organic chemistry with lab and  

  • Two semesters (three quarters) of physics with lab.  

Check desired school for other science/non-science required courses

Here is a list of the 66 dental schools in the US with links to their individual websites.

Here is the detailed 2019 ADEA AADSAS Dental Application Instructions for reference.

APPLYING

Basic requirements for dental schools:

  • Official DAT Score uploaded

  • Passing all prerequisites

  • Up to 4 letters of recommendation (2 academic 2 dentists recommended)

  • Personal statement

  • 50-100 hours Dental office shadowing experiences

  • Volunteering, research, extra curricular HIGHLY recommended

Admission requirements can vary from school to school. Apply for admission at least a year in advance of the planned enrollment date. Application to dental schools is available here.

Check out ASDA's Guide for Predental Students for more information.

AFTER APPLYING

  • Keep an eye on your email as schools may contact you for extra supplemental information

  • Prepare for interviews! Check back in the future for a list of common interview questions. 

Admission Process: List
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