DENTISTRY (DMD, DDS)

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Background and preparation

• Exploring Dentistry
• Idealized schedule -- Sac State course work, and summary of all aspects of preparation.
• Recommended course work -- Core plus Dental-specific
• ADEA -- For underrepresented groups
• www.ada.org -- American Dental Association

Advisor -- It is important to identify a person that can serve as your main source of information and the head of your interview committee. When you are ready to take the DAT and apply, talk to your advisor about giving you some feedback on your application and about possible times for your interview. Most advisors are happy to comment on your application and personal statement; the more input you get, the better.

Preparing your application

• Application deadlines
• Applying
  • ADEA -- Overview of the application process
  • AADSAS -- complete application instructions
• DAT -- Standardized admissions test information
• Evaluation letters -- Committee Letter/Report are preferred. AADSAS permits applicants to submit one additional letter of evaluation in addition to the Committee Letter/Report.

Supplementary information

• FAQ
• ADEA -- American Dental Educational Association
• Dental schools

• Does my major matter? Evidently not

Sacramento State organizations for students

• Pre-Dental Association (PDA)
• Pre-Health Professional Student Organization (PPSO)
• Multicultural Organization of Science Students (MOSS)
• Science Education Equity (SEE)
• Complete list of relevant student organizations

The PPSO has very useful page with links to a variety of professional schools, internship organizations and more.

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