Dentist or Dental Hygienist A branch of medicine The study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity, the maxillofacial area and the adjacent and associated structures, and their impact on the human body Types of Careers in Dentistry: 1.Dental public health specialists promote good dental health and the prevention of dental diseases in specific communities. 2.Endodontists perform root-canal therapy, by which they remove the nerves and blood supply from injured or infected teeth. 3.Oral and maxillofacial radiologists diagnose diseases in the head and neck through the use of imaging technologies. 4.Oral and maxillofacial surgeons operate on the mouth, jaws, teeth, gums, neck, and head, including procedures such as surgically repairing a cleft lip and palate or removing impacted teeth. 5.Oral pathologists diagnose conditions in the mouth, such as bumps or ulcers, and oral diseases, such as cancer. 6.Orthodontists straighten teeth by applying pressure to the teeth with braces or other appliances. 7.Pediatric dentists focus on dentistry for children and special- needs patients. 8.Periodontists treat the gums and bone supporting the teeth. 9.Prosthodontists replace missing teeth with permanent fixtures, such as crowns and bridges, or with removable fixtures such as dentures. Introduction 1.At least a Bachelor's degree with Pre-health Pre- requisites courses (specific course requirements vary between dental schools) 8 hours Biology with lab 8 hours Physics with lab 8 hours English 8 hours General Chemistry with lab 8 hours Organic Chemistry with lab Biochemistry Microbiology Sociology and psychology (highly recommended) Business courses (highly recommended) 2.DAT (Dental Admissions Test) 3.Applying to Dental School though the Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS) Academic qualifications Dental Admissions Test (DAT) Grade point average (GPA) Letters of recommendation Dental office shadowing experiences 4.Supplemental Application (unique to each dental school) 5.Interview studentdoctor.net predents.com (American Dental Association, How to Apply to Dental School) (American Student Dental Association) (University of Michigan School of Dentistry Home Web site) (University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry Home Web site) ( ADEA Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (ADEA AADSAS) ( U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics) Process Helpful Web Sites Job Market Outlook Dental Schools in Michigan University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry Admission questions to University of Michigan School of Dentistry Admission questions to Courses at Dental School Gross Anatomy Physiology Biochemistry Microbiology General and Oral Histology Immunology Dental Anatomy and Occlusion Restorative and Prosthodontics Periodontics Endodontics Orthodontics Pediatrics Oral Surgery Radiology Pharmacology General and Oral Pathology Oral Medicine Essentials of Clinical Practice Practice Management Evidence Based Dentistry Professionalism and Ethics Psychological Aspects of Dentistry Clinic! Dentistry Sabah Gagnon Dental Student, Class of 2015 University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry Quick Facts: Dentists 2012 Median Pay $149,310 per year $71.79 per hour Entry-Level Education Doctoral or professional degree Work Experience in a Related OccupationNone Number of Jobs, ,800 Job Outlook, % (Faster than average) Ten Great Reasons to Be a Dentist According to ADA 1.Service to Others 2.Balanced Lifestyle 3.Empower Your Patients 4.Technology and Research 5.Be a Leader 6.Prevention/Education 7.Detect Disease 8.Be Creative 9.Success Potential 10.Self-Employment