Im a junior in highschool and I want to be a dentist, how do I do it?

Question

what classes do I take now and in college, what does it take to join dental school

Answer 1

Finally - an interesting question. People apparently don't know that they can search the previous questions instead of asking the same thing that 6 other people asked earlier in the day.

Start by going to a good college so you will have a better chance of admission to a dental school. Dental schools are becoming harder and harder to get into, so a good college helps.

It helps to look into the requirements for admission to a dental school and work backwards. This will help you choose your college major and it might even help you choose your college. Typically, it is easier to match up the requirements for dental school admission with the requirements of a science major and biology seems to be the closest match. You could be a history major if you wanted to be, but then all of your electives would probably be used up trying to take courses required for dental school admission.

Typically, you graduate from college with a bachelor's degree and then start dental school, which is a whole separate entity from college. Some colleges offer combined programs where the really bright and focused student might be able to combine some credits and actually enter dental school before receiving the undergraduate degree.

Obviously, you would have to know this well in advance, as it might even determine where you apply to college. You do not have to disclose this intention as you are applying to the college, but you need to look into the program almost immediately, because it will determine quite a bit about what courses you need to take as soon as possible in college.

Answer 2

This is a good career I would suggest you write to a local dentist asking him what you want to know even more than 1 is a good idea they are mostly professional and helpfull and are best to get this information from as they will tell you things to watch out for and how to save money doing these courses .Goodluck dont be afraid you will be surprised how helpfull someone who has done it can be .

Answer 3

If you wish to come study in Canada, you have to take all the biology, and chemistry. The material physics is a good option (usually given with mecanics physics). Then u apply in one of the dentistry schools. the cool thing in Canada is that dentistry is only 5 years. in the us i think you have to get a bachelor first. An dif u get ur diploma in Canada it allows you to work in the us as well.

Answer 4

make sure you are good at chemistry and biology in HS. Get good grades so you get in to a good college. in college, major in pre-denistry (pick a school that has this) or pre-med. then apply to dental school...you will probably need straight A's in college or close to...its very competitive.

Answer 5

Call your local college of dentistry and ask them. Also, make it easy and see the school counselor. That's their job isn't it? They should be able to get the info for you. Good deal. Hope you keep the grades up and go for it.

Answer 6

go visit a dentist and ask