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They improve a patient’s appearance by using a variety of cosmetic dental procedures; perform surgical procedures such as implants, tissue grants and extractions; educate patients how to take better care of their teeth and prevent oral disease; teach future dentist and dental hygienists; and perform research directed to developing new treatment methods and improving oral health. They also administer anesthetics and write prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications.  \nPREREQUISITE COURSES:  \nBelow is a list of general prerequisite courses that most dental schools require for admission; however, there are several other courses that are not required but are highly recommended. Please check with the admissions websites of individual dental school programs to obtain a current listing of admissions course requirements. Please also take note of individual programs’ policies on acceptance of Advanced Placement (AP) credit.  \n\n| General Biology: | BSC 114 and 115 (lab) and BSC 116 and 117 (lab) or honors equivalent |\n| --- | --- |\n| General Chemistry: | CH 101 and 102 or honors equivalent |\n| Organic Chemistry: | CH 231, CH 232, and CH 237 (lab) |\n| Physics: | PH 101 and PH 102 or PH 105 and PH 106 (or honors equivalent) |\n| Mathematics: | 2 semesters of Math; MATH 125 required by some schools |\n| Statistics: | PY 211 or BSC 380 |\n| English: | EN 101 and EN 102 or EN 103 or AP credit |\n| Highly Recommended: | BSC 300 Cell Biology\u003Cbr>BSC 450 or CH 461 Biochemistry BSC 315 Genetics\u003Cbr>BSC 310 Microbiology\u003Cbr>BSC 312 Microbiology Lab\u003Cbr>BSC 215 & 216 Human Anatomy and Physiology; also, can take BSC 400 Vertebrate Function Morphology and BSC 424 & 425 Human Physiology)\u003Cbr>**Other biology electives are encouraged based on program** |\n|  | Other courses that enhance manual dexterity (sculpting, painting, drawing, ceramics, etc.) are also encouraged. |\n\n*All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of“C” or higher.  \nEXAM AND GPA:  \nThe Dental Admission Test (DAT) is a standardized examination that consists of four multiple-choice sections that include natural sciences, perceptual ability, reading comprehension, and quantitative reasoning. The DAT is designed to measure general academic ability, comprehension of scientific information, and perceptual ability. All the American dental schools require it. It assesses your knowledge of science from the required coursework and, therefore, should not be taken until those courses are virtually complete. The months immediately following your completion of the course requirements are the best time to take the DAT. This may be the spring of junior year, the summer after sophomore year, or anytime during senior year or beyond; it will depend on your individual timeline. The DAT is a knowledge-based examination. To do well, you will need both strong test-taking skills anda thorough knowledge of the material covered by the exam. How you prepare is up to you. Your DAT score is good for three years at most dental schools, so taking the test in the spring of junior year does not necessarily  \nmean that you must enter dental school right after college graduation. Please see [https://www.adea.org/](https://www.adea.org/ for)[ for](https://www.adea.org/ for)[ ](https://www.adea.org/ for)[information about the exam and scoring.](information about the exam and scoring.)  \nGrade Point Average (GPA) : Dental schools expect academic excellence. Typically, an overall GPA and science GPA of 3.5 or better is considered competitive.  \nTIMELINE:  \n\n| Freshman Year:\u003Cbr>• Get to know your Health Professions Advisors.\u003Cbr>• Make an appointment.\u003Cbr>• Start taking basic sciences (See chart on first page)\u003Cbr>• Visit your professors during office hours.\u003Cbr>• Begin getting involved with volunteer and service opportunities (campus and community) .\u003Cbr>• Join student organizatio","cbCaijAnfxSPCOf1","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijAnfxSPCOf1","pdf",197066,"English","# Prerequisite Courses\n## General prerequisites by subject\n# Exam and GPA\n## Dental Admission Test (DAT)\n## Grade Point Average (GPA)\n# Timeline\n## Freshman Year\n## Sophomore Year\n## Junior Year\n## Senior Year\n# Resources","[{\"question\":\"What prerequisite courses are commonly required for dental school admissions?\",\"answer\":\"Most programs require general biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, math, statistics, and English. 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