Students selecting this curriculum may ultimately enter the profession of dentistry as a general practitioner or elect to pursue advanced education in one of several specialties such as oral and maxillo facial surgery or oral pathology. Those choosing not to go to dental school may explore the possibilities of dental supply sales or other related fields. There are no absolute prerequisite high school courses for incoming pre-dental students, other than the general requirements for admission into the University. However, four years each of high school math and science is highly recommended. They may major in any academic area, but most choose majors in Biology, Chemistry, or Interdisciplinary Studies.
Most dental schools have similar pre-professional course requirements.
But it is recommended that you check out the specific requirements for the schools you are interested in and include these in your planning. For example, three schools require calculus. Make your pool of potential schools as big as possible. There are 54 accredited dental schools in the United States. This information can be obtained from Dr. Train in the Biology Department.