Dentistry

Approximately 80% of all dentists practice general dentistry. General dentists treat all patients, adults and children, in many different treatment facilities and settings. General dentists are graduates of dental school and hold a D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree. The D.M.D. and the D.D.S. are equivalent degrees that are awarded to dental students upon completion of the same types of programs. While many dental school graduates opt to enter general practice immediately upon graduation, in other cases, they may opt for one or two years of additional education in a general practice residency or advanced education in general dentistry program

A degree in dentistry offers a number of career options, including:

• Academic dentistry
• Private practice either as a general dentist or specialist (self-employed, employee, associate/ partner)
• Dental research
• Dental public policy
• International health care
• Federal government (military dentist)

Degree Type: DDS and DMD *These degrees DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) and DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) are awarded upon graduation from dental school. While the DDS degree is more common, the education received by a DMD is the same.

Online Application: AADSAS

Online Application *TEXAS APPLICANTS: TMDSAS

Test Required: DAT

Prerequisites:

Undergraduate requirements (varies by program):
Be sure to check the admission requirements for the specific programs you will be applying to.