DENTAL SCHOOL—ARE YOU UP FOR IT??

The level of education and clinical training required for a dental degree, and the high academic standards of dental schools are on par with those of medical schools, and are essential to preparing dentists for the safe and effective practice of modern oral health care. Most dental students have earned Bachelor of Science degrees or their equivalent, and all have passed rigorous admission examinations.
• First two years - students must complete such same curriculum as other medical students biomedical science courses as anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, microbiology, immunology and pathology.
• Second two years - coursework focuses on dental clinical practice, diagnosing, and treating oral diseases.
• After earning their undergraduate and dental degrees (8 yrs. for most) dentists continue their education and training and some achieve certification in one of nine recognized dental specialties.
• Upon completing their training, dentists pass rigorous national written examination, state, and/or regional clinical licensing exam to practice. As a condition of licensure, they must meet continuing education requirements for the remainder of their careers, to keep them up to date on the latest scientific and clinical developments.

Advanced Education in General Dentistry provides emergency and multidisciplinary comprehensive care in multiple environments and care for patients with special needs (5–6 years program)

Advanced General Dentistry Education Programs in Dental Anesthesiology delivers pain control services for emergency and comprehensive, multidisciplinary care in hospitals, dental offices and surgery centers (6 yr. program)

Advanced General Dentistry Education Programs in Oral Medicine Act as primary care providers for patients with chronic, medically-related conditions of the oral and maxillofacial region (6 yr program)

Advanced General Dentistry Education Programs in Orofacial Pain Provide interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary health care to patients with orofacial pain (6 yr. program)

General Practice Residency Emphasis on care of patients with complex health conditions or special needs, hospital dentistry and coordination with other health providers (5–6 years program)