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Dentistry. Sabah Gagnon Dental Student, Class of 2015 University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. Introduction. Process. Courses at Dental School. Gross Anatomy Physiology Biochemistry Microbiology General and Oral Histology Immunology Dental Anatomy and Occlusion - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Dentist or Dental Hygienist• A branch of medicine • The study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of
diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity, the maxillofacial area and the adjacent and associated structures, and their impact on the human body
Types of Careers in Dentistry: 1. Dental public health specialists promote good dental health
and the prevention of dental diseases in specific communities.2. Endodontists perform root-canal therapy, by which they
remove the nerves and blood supply from injured or infected teeth.
3. Oral and maxillofacial radiologists diagnose diseases in the head and neck through the use of imaging technologies.
4. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons operate on the mouth, jaws, teeth, gums, neck, and head, including procedures such as surgically repairing a cleft lip and palate or removing impacted teeth.
5. Oral pathologists diagnose conditions in the mouth, such as bumps or ulcers, and oral diseases, such as cancer.
6. Orthodontists straighten teeth by applying pressure to the teeth with braces or other appliances.
7. Pediatric dentists focus on dentistry for children and special-needs patients.
8. Periodontists treat the gums and bone supporting the teeth.9. Prosthodontists replace missing teeth with permanent fixtures,
such as crowns and bridges, or with removable fixtures such as dentures.
Introduction
1. At least a Bachelor's degree with Pre-health Pre-requisites courses (specific course requirements vary between dental schools)
• 8 hours Biology with lab• 8 hours Physics with lab• 8 hours English• 8 hours General Chemistry with lab• 8 hours Organic Chemistry with lab• Biochemistry• Microbiology• Sociology and psychology (highly
recommended)• Business courses (highly recommended)
2. DAT (Dental Admissions Test)3. Applying to Dental School though the Associated
American Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS)
• Academic qualifications• Dental Admissions Test (DAT)• Grade point average (GPA)• Letters of recommendation• Dental office shadowing experiences
4. Supplemental Application (unique to each dental school)
5. Interview
• studentdoctor.net• predents.com• http://www.ada.org/3219.aspx (American Dental
Association, How to Apply to Dental School)• http://www.asdanet.org/predental/ (American Student
Dental Association) • http://dent.umich.edu/ (University of Michigan School
of Dentistry Home Web site)• http://dental.udmercy.edu/ (University of Detroit
Mercy School of Dentistry Home Web site)• https://portal.aadsasweb.org/ (ADEA Associated
American Dental Schools Application Service (ADEA AADSAS)
• http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dentists.htm#tab-1 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Process
Helpful Web Sites
Job Market OutlookDental Schools in Michigan
• University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry• Admission questions to [email protected]
• University of Michigan School of Dentistry• Admission questions to
Courses at Dental School• Gross Anatomy• Physiology • Biochemistry • Microbiology • General and Oral Histology• Immunology • Dental Anatomy and
Occlusion• Restorative and
Prosthodontics • Periodontics • Endodontics• Orthodontics
• Pediatrics • Oral Surgery• Radiology• Pharmacology • General and Oral Pathology• Oral Medicine • Essentials of Clinical
Practice• Practice Management • Evidence Based Dentistry • Professionalism and Ethics• Psychological Aspects of
Dentistry• Clinic!
Dentistry Sabah Gagnon
Dental Student, Class of 2015
University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry
Quick Facts: Dentists
2012 Median Pay $149,310 per year $71.79 per hour
Entry-Level Education Doctoral or professional degree
Work Experience in a Related Occupation None
Number of Jobs, 2012 146,800
Job Outlook, 2012-22 16% (Faster than average)
Ten Great Reasons to Be a Dentist According to ADA1. Service to Others2. Balanced Lifestyle3. Empower Your Patients4. Technology and Research5. Be a Leader6. Prevention/Education7. Detect Disease8. Be Creative9. Success Potential10. Self-Employment