Pre-Dentistry
Dentistry is the branch of the healing arts and sciences devoted to maintaining oral health. It is a dynamic health profession, offering opportunities to become a successful, highly respected member of the community.
牙科专业:
- Endodontists diagnose and treat injuries that are specific to the dental nerves and pulp (matter inside the tooth)
- Oral and maxillofacial pathologists study and research the causes, processes and effects of diseases with oral manifestations
- Oral and maxillofacial radiologists take and interpret conventional, 数字, CT, MRI and allied imaging modalities of oral-facial structures and disease
- Oral and maxillofacial surgeons provide diagnostic services and treatment for injuries, diseases and defects of the neck, head, jaw and associated structures
- Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedists diagnose and treat problems related to irregular dental development, missing teeth and other abnormalities.
- Pediatric dentists treat children from birth to adolescence
- Periodontists provide corrective surgery on gums and supporting bones to treat gum disease
- Prosthodontists restore and replace teeth damaged by decay or lost from trauma or disease, with fixed or removable appliances constructed with newly developed dental material
- Dental public health specialists develop policies and programs, 比如医疗改革, that affect the community at large
- Dental hygienists work with dentists to provide preventative oral care and perform a wide range of duties depending on state licensure
(来源: 探索 健康 Careers - Dentist)
- Join the Pre-健康职业 Program and request to be added to the 牙科前的电子邮件列表
- 与朋友见面 Pre-健康职业 Advisor each semester to make a professional and academic development plan and review your progress
- Choose a degree major that you enjoy and that provides a good “back-up plan” and career path in case you change your mind about dentistry; common majors include 生物学, 化学, 微生物学, but all majors will be considered if a student completes the prerequisite courses and other admissions standards established by individual dental programs
- Carefully check admission requirements at dental schools of most interest and take the required coursework (visit the Commission on Dental Accreditation (网址). 这是 推荐的I大学课程 for students interested in Dentistry.
- 考虑购买 ADEA Official Guide to Dental Schools which includes each school's entrance requirements (GPA, Dental 招生 Test scores, 和牙科前教育), application and selection processes, 牙科课程, special programs and services, 成本, 财政援助
- For students interested in dental hygiene, 访问ADHA网站.
- Get significant shadowing and clinical experience and maintain a formal log (Professional Development Activities Log); be sure to meet clinical experience requirements of your preferred schools, 因为它们可以有很大的差异
- Get involved in extracurricular, leadership, volunteer activities
- Develop strong relationships with faculty mentors, 牙科专业人士, others who will be writing letters of reference
- Attend Pre-健康职业 Program workshops and networking 事件
The application process consists of taking the 牙科入学考试(DAT)，透过 ADEA Associated American Dental Schools Application Service, submitting college transcripts and letters of reference, participating in invited interviews.
Your Pre-健康 Advisor can assist you with preparing these materials and conducting mock interviews prior to meeting with admissions personnel.
The Pre-健康职业 Program office has several study materials to help students prepare for the DAT. 请联系 pre-health@dctdsj.com for more information about the Pre-健康 图书馆. Those intending to take the DAT should also carefully review this DAT考试准备指南.