Commonly required prerequisite courses:
- Biology 1 and 2 (BIO 103T/L, 104T/L)*
- Chemistry 1 and 2 (CHE 130T/L, 131T/L)*
- Organic Chemistry 1 and 2 (CHE 230T/L, 231T/L)*
- Psychology (PSY 100)*
- Sociology (SOC 100)
- Statistics (STA 100)*
- Calculus 1 (MAT 151)*
- Physics 1 and 2 (PHY 101T/L*, 102T/L)
- History (any)
- Foreign language (any)
- Oral Communication (COM 300)
*classes already included in biology B.S. major core requirements/electives
Course requirements vary at individual schools; check with the schools you are interested in for their specific course requirements for admission.
Most schools require you to demonstrate a history of developing manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
All schools require the Dental Admissions Test (DAT).
Consult the American Dental Education Association and the American Dental Association for more information about the field and application requirements. www.ADEA.org, www.ADA.org
