Career questions tagged dentistry
What are my options for majors if I wanted to do something in the dentistry field?
I am currently a sophomore in high school and want to do something in the dentistry field. If I major in biology over public health do I get less or more internship opportunities related to dentistry? Do certain majors limit options for job opportunities or career options in the future in the healthcare field?
What dual enrollment classes should I take to be prepared for dental school or an undergrad major in biology?
What dual enrollment classes should I take to be prepared for dental school or an undergrad major in biology?
What is something you wish more people knew about starting college?
I am a senior in high school, and I'm going to be the first in my family to go to college. I still feel like I haven't gotten to know all I need to about college. I'm also thinking of going into pre-dentistry or dental hygiene.
What is best to major in when becoming a dentist? #Fall2025
I don't know if I want to go into dental hygiene or dentistry. I want to know what is best to major in if I decide on dentistry.
Why are dental assistants treated and paid unfairly (with a assoc. degree)?
I'm currently in college taking my pre-requisites for dental hygiene. I will be on my second year in 2026. I've always been interested in dental. I've done volunteer work at a dental office as a dental assistant trainee. During that time, it opened my eyes to see that Dental assistants get paid and treated unfairly. To be frank, they are the ones who glues the dental office together. Without them the dental office would crumble. #Fall25
What is the best college route to follow to in order to pursue my goal of dental residency ? #fall25
I know I need to meet pre-reqs in order to get into either med/dent. school and the best way is through majoring in a science like Biochem. but after that is there other advice you have that is more specific that someone wouldn't just know? #fall25
Dentistry?
Hello, I'm considering a career as a dentist. What are some good tips you might have?
To dental hygienists, what study methods did you utilize to prepare for tests And which courses were the most difficult?
As a first gen, I'm very nervous on what to expect for higher education. How did you manage your workload with outside life as a dental hygienist student?
What is the hardest part about taking dentistry for a major in college?
As someone who is thinking about taking dentistry as a major. I just wanted to know what was the hardest sections of taking dentistry so I could be prepared for it.
What is your advice on on getting into Dentistry School?
I really want to get into Dentistry, specifically at Iowa. What is your advice on getting into dental school. Shadowing hours, jobs, internships, etc.
Any residency application advice?
Hello! I am a current dentist (for about 3 years now) and am interested in applying for an orthodontic residency. However, I did not get in the last cycle. Any recommendations or advice on how to improve an application? I am at a complete loss. Thank you!
How bad is dropping a class?
I am currently taking 17 units at crc (Biology major, wanting to be a dentist), ( I had previously written 18, but that ended up being very wrong) but I think I have undiagnosed ADHD, and it's been taking such a big mental toll on me. I also suffer from intense migraines daily, and I am going to see a neurologist soon for that. My point being, I am constantly stressed and unable to focus. I studied so hard for my math exam, only to fail my second exam. At this rate, I will most likely fail my math class. The class is a preparation for calculus class by the way. I want to transfer to UC Davis as soon as possible, so I feel as though Im putting alot of pressure on myself. If I drop the class, I will be at 11 (previously wrote 14) units. My insurance also can not find me a psychiatrist and hasn't reached out to me yet when I asked to find someone to check if I have ADHD. At this point, I know I do and need to be medicated because I literally can't function. This is kind of a cry for help, idk what to do and im stressed and scared.
What would be the best business major for someone going into dentistry?
Hi! I'm currently a junior in high school and I'm especially interested in dentistry as I'm aiming to become an orthodontist in the future. I've heard different things about suggested majors to choose while in undergrad, mainly bio or chem. I'm considering being a business major even if I need to take extra classes for pre-reqs as I think it'd be good preparation if I were to ever have my own dental practice so I'd at least know something about how to. Other options I'm heavily considering are Public Health and maybe (?) Microbiology? I'm really looking forward to pursuing this career, I'm just a little lost on where to start, so any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
What is the difference college wise between being a Dentist and a Dental Hygienist?
I'm a sophomore in high school and I'm trying to look at all of my options. I want to know if there's a difference in the schooling. If I take the Dental Hygienist course, would I be able to take a year or two of college more, or is it a whole different thing? Any answers would be much appreciated.
Would it be possible to work towards as a dental assistant requiring visa sponsorhip ?
I am a general dentist from Mexico, and I am interested in moving to Texas through legal means. My goal is to gain dental experience in the United States, with the intention of pursuing a dentistry revalidation in the future. I bring experience and a strong understanding of the dental field. I would like to know what steps I can take to increase the chances that someone would be willing to hire me. I am fully prepared to cover all expenses related to the visa process myself. Any guidance or advice would be greatly appreciated.
What can I do for new life in Houston texas?
I recently moved to Houston, Texas, and I am looking for a job. I applied to many places, such as IKEA, Walmart, Target, Macy's, and other stores, but I was not approved. My major is computer engineering and I studied in Iran. I am a hardworking, creative, and creative girl, and I have other skills, and I learn everything very quickly. I have experience in network plus, website design, digital marketing, robotics, and many computer fields, and even fine arts, Photoshop, and photography in Iran. But in America, with this work experience, I was not given a specialized job. I understand that a degree from America is necessary. I also worked at Amazon in the warehouse. Also, since I recently came to Texas, I need guidance for work and life. I also need academic counseling because I would like to study paramedical and dentistry in Texas. I would appreciate it if anyone has any ideas or can give me some guidance, please message me because I really need work and progress.
Would it be possible to work towards an Associates and Bachelors at the same time??
Hi, I'm a rising junior interested in becoming an orthodontist and I want to know how much I'll be able to take on once I go to college. I've heard you can get some Associates degrees online, which is something I've recently become interested in. My question is could I get an Associates in Dental Assisting online whilst simultaneously working towards a Bachelors Degree (bio or chem) in person? If not, I'll settle with a Bachelors, but I'm curious if both are attainable as I don't want to spend more time than I have to. Thank you!
Does it matter what college I go to after high school before dental school?
Hi, I'm currently in high school and I'm interested in dentistry, more specifically orthodontics. I know that I have to go to a college/university for four years to get my Bachelors before I can go to a dental school, but are there any colleges I should lean towards specifically? Also, what would it be most recommended I get a Bachelors in? Any info would be greatly appreciated!
Any advice on classes to take in high school in preparation for dentistry?
Hi, I'm a rising junior in high school and I'm interested in the dental field, more specifically being an orthodontist. I'm very curious about getting started but it's hard to find any information about what I need, what classes to take now, etc. I don't know where to start at all, so any tips or advice on colleges or the career itself would help greatly, thank you!
What does it take to become a dentist (e.g. mentally, financially, physically, educationally)?
I am a rising high school senior that has a lot of English-related extracurriculars, but now I'm not sure that I want a career in English, journalism, or media. So, I have been looking into what being a dental associate would be like, and it seems like a hands-on, stable, rewarding job. Beyond my surface-level understanding, what does it take to become a dentist, especially considering that I'm not sure in what I want to major in?
Can you become a dentist right after finishing dental school or is specialization needed ?
17 year old, high school senior, about to be in college for major in biology
What would be the best way to stay focused on schoolwork with and studying? #Spring25
I'm a college freshman in the last days of the semester and I would like some more help on study tactics and specific ways to block out distractions for my upcoming school year. #Spring25
How to find dental internships?
I am going to be attending community college in the fall and then transferring, likely to a UC but may apply out of state as well. What is the best way I would be able to find internships this summer, or in the near future, in the dental industry without being enrolled in dental school?