Preprofessional training for dentistry is basically a three-year
program, although 60 to 70 percent of the students who are admitted to
dental schools have bachelor's degrees. It is highly advisable,
therefore, to complete the requirements for admission to dental school
in conjunction with fulfilling requirements for a bachelor's
degree.
It is essential for students to know the specific
requirements for admission to each of the dental schools to which they
apply. These requirements are listed in Admission Requirements
of the American Dental Schools, published by the American Association
of Dental Schools, 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20036.
Requirements of all U.S. and Canadian dental schools include:
(1) All applicants take the Dental Admissions Test (DAT) as
recommended and approved by the American Dental Association. For
information concerning the test, write to the Division of Educational
Measurements, American Dental Association, 211 East Chicago Avenue,
Chicago, IL 60611. The application forms can also be obtained from the
Health Careers House, 901 West Illinois Street, Urbana, IL 61801. (2)
All applicants must submit faculty letters of evaluation (a folder
should be opened in the Health Careers House). (3) An interview may be
requested by the committee of admissions. The American Association of
Dental Schools sponsors a centralized application service
(AADSAS). Application request cards can be obtained from the Health
Careers House, 901 West Illinois Street, or by writing to AADSAS, 1625
Massachusetts Avenue N.W., Suite 101, Washington, D.C. 20036.
Courses should include:
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