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can I major in dental hygiene and take biology & when completed I will have what I need to apply for dental school to be an orthodontist ?
Also if I complete school for the dental hygiene is that considered being an undergraduate ?
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Kelsey’s Answer
Hi there (:
There are actually many dental hygiene schools that you graduate with a bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene! I myself have a Bachelor’s of Science in Dental Hygiene. In dental hygiene school you learn so much about dentistry, general dentistry, dental materials, etc. Your bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene is a more than adequate bachelor’s degree to then apply to dental school. Hope this helps. Good luck! (:
There are actually many dental hygiene schools that you graduate with a bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene! I myself have a Bachelor’s of Science in Dental Hygiene. In dental hygiene school you learn so much about dentistry, general dentistry, dental materials, etc. Your bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene is a more than adequate bachelor’s degree to then apply to dental school. Hope this helps. Good luck! (:
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John Arjay’s Answer
Good day!
Undergraduate refers to Bachelor's degree. Dental Hygiene is a start to be knowledgeable about the field. But dental school requires bachelor's degree for the program. Any major is okay for the bachelor degree but majoring in biology and/or chemistry is an advantage.
After the bachelor's degree, you can now apply for dental school to start your journey to become an orthodontist.
Goodluck!
Regards,
JAE
Undergraduate refers to Bachelor's degree. Dental Hygiene is a start to be knowledgeable about the field. But dental school requires bachelor's degree for the program. Any major is okay for the bachelor degree but majoring in biology and/or chemistry is an advantage.
After the bachelor's degree, you can now apply for dental school to start your journey to become an orthodontist.
Goodluck!
Regards,
JAE
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Rachel’s Answer
Each dental school has their own requirements. Dental hygiene plus biology may or may not be sufficient- check your preferred dental school’s website for their particular requirements. This is particularly important if you complete a hygiene program from community college.
After completion of dental school, general dentists can take continuing education courses and provide orthodontic services. Should you want to be a Orthodontic specialist, this is an additional two year specialty program after dental school and each program has their specific requirements.
After completion of dental school, general dentists can take continuing education courses and provide orthodontic services. Should you want to be a Orthodontic specialist, this is an additional two year specialty program after dental school and each program has their specific requirements.
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Amal’s Answer
You need a bachelors degree in order to apply to dental school. Dental Hygiene programs do not earn you a bachelors degree. A four year undergraduate program will typically have the courses necessary to qualify you to graduate with a bachelors degree.