PRE-DENTAL
Students interested in a career in dentistry require four years of study to earn a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) with additional years for a residency to specialize. Admission into the dental school requires:
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a bachelor’s degree in any major with an excellent overall and science GPA (3.5 or better),
- a good DAT (Dental Admission Test) score averaging 20,
- successful completion of the prerequisite courses,
- co-curricular activities including a commitment to the service, hospital volunteerism and shadowing experience, and engaging in research activity. Dental school admission is highly competitive.
Students should work with the Pre-health Advisor throughout their college years to stay on track with academic and co-curricular preparations. Students applying to dental schools receive a letter of evaluation from the Pre-health Advisor, which must be submitted with all other application materials.
Course Requirements
Pre-dental course requirements vary by school. The UB School of Dental Medicine has the following pre-dental course requirements.