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Shadowing must be in both general dental practices and specialist practices. Applicants with prior dental work experience that is 3 or more years of experience will not need to complete job shadowing.  \n Satisfactory completion of the following courses is required before matriculation. These courses must be lecture/didactic courses. Lab courses alone are not acceptable.  \n\n| English composition and literature: 1 course |\n| --- |\n| *General (Inorganic) Chemistry: 2 courses |\n| *Organic chemistry: 2 courses |\n| *General Biochemistry: 1 course |\n| *General Physics: 1 course |\n| *General Biology / Zoology: 2 courses |\n| *General Microbiology: 1 course |\n| *Human Anatomy & Physiology: 2 courses |\n| Social or Behavior Science: 1 course |\n\nThese basic requirements must be passed (B or above recommended) and taken for credit at a regionally accredited college or university. Advanced placement credits can fulfill the course requirements if they were accepted for credit by your degree granting institution.  \nThe Dental Admission Test (DAT) is not required.  \nADMISSIONS ADVISOR:  \n__________________________________  \nThe Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) program applicants are considered on their desire to work in a rural or medically underserved community after graduation, diverse life experiences, commitment to service, and empathy and compassion. Intellectual curiosity, leadership skills, strong communication skills, a team player, and familiarity with dentistry and healthcare in general is a plus.  \nPREPARING FOR DMD SCHOOL  \nUse this resource to help you on your path to becoming a dentist:  \n[https://www.adea.org /GoDental/Future_Dentists.aspx](https://www.adea.org /GoDental/Future_Dentists.aspx)  \nTIMELINE TO APPLY  \nFor information on the application timeline, visit: [https://adea.org/](https://adea.org/)[ ](https://adea.org/)[GoDental/Application_Prep/The_Admissions_Process/](GoDental/Application_Prep/The_Admissions_Process/)[ ](GoDental/Application_Prep/The_Admissions_Process/)[Timeline_to_apply.aspx](Timeline_to_apply.aspx)  \nCOURSE MAPPING RESOURCE  \nThe ADEA provides a ADEA AADSAS® Course Subject List.  \n\n| COURSE | CR HRS | DESCRIPTION | GPA |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| ENGLISH |  |  |  |\n| GEN CHEM |  |  |  |\n| GEN CHEM |  |  |  |\n| ORG CHEM |  |  |  |\n| ORG CHEM |  |  |  |\n| BIOCHEM |  |  |  |\n| PHYSICS |  |  |  |\n| BIOLOGY |  |  |  |\n| BIOLOGY |  |  |  |\n| MICROBIO |  |  |  |\n| A&P |  |  |  |\n| A&P |  |  |  |\n| BEH SCI |  |  |  |\n\n\n| LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Letters from any science-course faculty who has evaluated your work | 1 |\n| Letter from a dentist | 1 |\n| Letter from person of your choosing (ex: community service coordinator/advisor/supervisor or work supervisor) | 1 |\n\nRev. 07/07/2025  \nADDITIONAL NOTES:  \nDISCLAIMER: admissions advising is not pre-validation of acceptance","cbCain6Sy6nSIxiT","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCain6Sy6nSIxiT","pdf",165756,"English","# Admissions Planning Worksheet\n## Minimum Admission Requirements\n## Preparing for DMD School\n## Timeline to Apply\n## Course Mapping Resource\n## Letters of Recommendation\n## Additional Notes","[{\"question\":\"What are the minimum eligibility requirements for DMD applicants?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants must be at least 18 years old to matriculate and must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or have DACA status.\"},{\"question\":\"Are shadowing hours required, and in what settings?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants must complete at least 50 hours of shadowing in dental practices, including both general dental practices and specialist practices. Prior dental work experience of 3 or more years can waive shadowing.\"},{\"question\":\"Is the Dental Admission Test (DAT) required for DMD admission?\",\"answer\":\"No. The Dental Admission Test (DAT) is not required.\"}]","Doctor of Dental Medicine - Admissions Planning Worksheet - Minimum University and School of Dental Medicine Admission Requirements | PDF"]