There could be more dentists than jobs in the near future. Preparation Admission to dental school usually requires at least two years of undergraduate pre-dentistry courses. However, most dental students have a bachelor's degree. Undergraduate courses should include sciences and humanities. Applicants must take the Dental Admission Test.
Schools look at test scores, grades, recommendations, and interviews.
Dental school generally lasts four years. Students take courses in anatomy, microbiology, biochemistry, and physiology. They also study laboratory techniques. During the last two years, students work in dental clinics where they receive supervised training. The Indiana State Board of Dentistry is the state agency responsible for administering licenses to practice dentistry in the state of Indiana.