We recommend keeping a record of all extracurricular activities. The average GPAs of first-year enrollees in dental schools are:Ĭheck individual schools to determine what a competitive GPA is for their program. In addition to the prerequisites listed above it is recommended that the applicant choose electives that will broaden his/her cultural and scientific background.īIOL 2227, 2227L, 2228, 2228L or BIOL 3301, 3301L, 3302, 3302L See a Pre-Health Advisor for assistance with course planning. We also recommend checking with individual programs to see if they accept online, advanced placement, or community college credits. The following courses are common prerequisites for dental schools, however you should check individual programs for their specific requirements. Students looking to be admitted into dental school generally complete a bachelor's degree before being admitted to dental school. Additionally, ISU has partnered with Creighton University with the IDEP Program, as well as the Idaho Advanced General Dentistry Program with a residency program. Please note that Idaho State University does not have a dental program, however Idaho State University is a great institution to attend for preparing to apply to dental schools. Identifies other health conditions, illnesses, and problems that show up in the oral cavity before they are identified in other parts of the body.Performs general dentistry or practices in one of nine dental specialties (including orthodontics).Identifies, diagnoses and treats oral conditions.Performs clinical procedures, such as exams, fillings, crowns, implants, extractions and corrective surgeries.
Dentists play a key role in the early detection of oral cancer and other systemic conditions of the body that manifest themselves in the mouth. A dentist is a doctor, scientist and clinician dedicated to the highest standards of health through prevention, diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases and conditions. The dental profession is the branch of health care devoted to maintaining the health of the teeth, gums and other tissues in and around the mouth.
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