Ask to spend a day or two in his or her office. The local dental society may be able to direct you to other sources of information. The DAT is one of several measures of a person's potential for academic success in dental school. It is usually administered to students who have completed at least one year of college-level courses in biology and chemistry. Apply for admission at least a year in advance.
Most college students apply for dental school during their junior year.
Most dental schools require personal interviews with candidates to assess attributes such as desire to help people, ability to get along well with others, self-confidence, ability to meet challenges and capacity to work independently. The personal interview also allows you to ask questions about the school and its services. This simplifies the application process. Generally, only one application for admission needs to be completed. Dentists improve patients' appearance by using a wide variety of cosmetic dental procedures, including video imaging.