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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.
How did you know dentistry was for you?
What was the deciding factor when you realized that dentistry was for you, and what was that experience like?
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.
How do I decide between two pathways?
How do I decide between two pathways. Dentistry and medecine. I have done shadowing for both but I still don't know which one is my interest.
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 is the most important factor of the dental school application to get accepted by top schools?
I am applying for dental schools in June and would like to know any last second tips I can add to better my dental school application.
What is some advice you wish you heard before getting into dental medicine, specifically orthodontics ?
I am a high school senior interested in dentistry more specifically orthodontics, I just want to be prepared for what to expect in the future.
How do dentists balance providing essential care and necessary treatments while considering patients' financial limitations?
As an aspiring dentist, I have shadowed dental practitioners in their practices and observed firsthand how they navigate treatment plan discussions with patients. One challenge that stands out is the financial tension that often arises.
What are the best ways to help prepare myself to apply for dental school?
I am currently a pre-dental undergraduate student planning on attending Nova Southeastern University, to take my prerequisites to prepare for dental school applications. #Spring25
What requirements do I need to enter Texas Tech Dental school?
How many courses do I need to take? Any advice?
What do I do? I need advice please.
Hello, I'm here to receive some advise and just motivation. I need y'all to be 100% real with me. I'm 20 and I really want to pursue my dream of going to dental school and being a dentist but I keep holding myself back and just plan on doing dental hygiene. The perquisites for dental school...
What are some things I should do in the first two years of college to prepare for dental school? What activities/extracurriculars look best on resumes for dental admissions?
Things that can be done while taking classes
What advice would you give to a youth interested in the medical field?
What tips would you offer to a young student (highschool) who wants to go into the medical field? More specifically I'm interested becoming a psychologist, medical laboratory technician, or a dentist.
Can I get in med-school or dental school with a biochemistry degree?
I'm considering in getting biochemistry for my major, but I'm not sure of what I want to study. I want to be a dentist, but I'm also interested in cardio thoracic surgery and I haven't decide what to do yet. I'm also thinking in not declaring until my sophomore year in college.
Would biology be a good major if I want to work in the dental field?
#career #dental hygienist #college
#tips #dentistry
do you have to go to college to go to dental school?
two things that I’m good at is talking to people and getting stuff done when I have too I have always wondered if you have to go to college to go to dental school. #dentistry #career #job #college #dentist
What field of dentistry is the best to go into?
I am a junior in High School #dentistry #college #dental
What is the difference between a dental hygienist, a dental assistant, and dental technologist?
#dentistry #dental
What professional journals and organizations should I be aware of?
#medicine #dentistry
How precise should you be to practice dentistry?
#dentistry
Is it possible for someone with trembling hands to even consider being a dentist?
Do I need to have a major in science to attend dental school?
Do I need to major in, for instance, Biology or any hard science to attend a dental or medical school? #science #dental #dentistry
I will soon be attending dental school and am trying to gather information on specialties. General dentists seem to see a wide variety of cases, whereas specialists focus only on certain types of situations. In what ways do specialties, such as periodontics and endodontics, remain exciting if many of the patients present similar problems?
#dentistry #specialties
What is better, majoring in Chemistry or Biology to attend Dental School ?
I am a sophomore in college. I was in a pre-dentistry program but unfortunately it was removed due to few people going for pre-dentistry. So now I have to choose between Chemistry or Biology. I need Help Please. #dentistry #dentist #pre-dental #dental-school #chemistry #biology #college
Hello! I'm interested in dentistry, but I have a few concerns. Why is becoming a dentist a better choice than becoming an orthodontist? I feel like being dentist is very interesting, but even my local dentist has told me to look into what orthodontists do
Hello! I'm very interested in becoming a dentist. I first struggled with picking a career path, but I feel like dentistry is right for me. However, my local dentist has given me many questions that were left unanswered. I think being a dentist would be a very fulfilling job, but I don't know if...
If I were to become an orthodontist, which STEM field would be the most beneficial to major in for my undergrad?
I am a high school senior and plan on becoming an orthodontist. I know that your undergrad degree doesn't have to be of a specific major, but it is recommended to major in a science. I am debating between biology (general) and biochemistry. Orthodontics is largely overlooked and it's difficult...
How can I get a dental license here in the USA and how fast can it happen?
Hello my name is Mary I am a dentist but overseas . If I gonna apply to dental hiagiene program they gonna put my certificate as a dentist in consideration and I can get the license fast
Appreciate your help #dental-hygienist #dentistry
Is it advisable to minor in business if my aspiration is to be a dentist with my own private practice?
I know that I want to go to dental school and become a dentist or maxillofacial surgeon but, my dilemma recently has been what I should minor in or if I should even pursue a minor at all. I am a Biology major currently and I thought it might be beneficial to have some knowledge of how business...
How do I decide on my college major?
I can't set my mind on a college major, I'm trying to decide between engineer and dentistry, but my options are too broad. I'm just filled with uncertainties.
#choosing-a-major
#dentistry
#engineering
If you hold a DMD can you become a dental hygienist?
Im a senior in high school and was interested in the dental field. Im aware to become a general dentist it takes about 8 years minimum as to become a dental hygienist it takes 2 years minimum. I had planned on getting my DMD degree at a university in Nevada, US in a matter of 4 years. Is it...
For a aspiring Orthodontist/Dentist what course would be reasonable to take, AP Stat or Pre-Calcu?
Today we were given our course registration for next year, which will be my senior year in high school. I'm currently in Algebra II and have the option of taking either AP Statistics or Pre-Calculus H next year. What would you recommend for an aspiring Orthodontist or Dentist? I know that...
I do not know what I want to pursue in college. I know I want to help people, what careers can I go in?
I'm a 17 year old senior, currently I am thinking of becoming a dentist but before that I wanted to pursue pharmaceuticals. I've been hopping around from career the career, but as I am applying to colleges I need to make up my mind. Please help me. #business #medicine #nursing...
Can I go into pre med if I'm unsure what occupation I want to pursue?
I need help. #medicine #biology #dentistry #orthodontist #undecided
Should I major in biology if I'm going into pre-dentistry?
Filling out college apps I've been putting biology or pre-med but im unsure. #biology #pre-med #dentistry
To become a Dentist, would a major in biochemistry be the best fit?
I'm an incoming college freshman in 2017 and was wondering what major would work best for my field of study. #dentistry #dentist #dental-hygienist #dental #dental-hygiene #dental-practice #dental-assistant
What is a good major to choose when thinking about applying to professional schools, such as medical and dental?
I want to apply to either medical school or dental school and I was curious about which major I should choose. I know biology and chemistry are the two main fields but is there a benefit from choosing a specific one? #college #medicine #professional #degree #dentistry
Do you reccommend attending a community college then tranfering to a university to get your specific dental training? or start off at that university?
My financial situation isn't the best, so anyway I can save money I will do. Also, if I'm getting the same education at a community college, then why can't I go there instead? #dental #family-dentistry #dental-hygiene
On the path to dental school, is it recommendable to acquire a B.A in a major not in the science fields? or is it better to keep a one track mind to prepare for the DAT test?
I am very interested in being an orthodontist one day. Coming from a small town in Mexico were dental care is not available to everyone, my goal is to share my knowledge with such towns. was hoping to get a B.A in Latin American Studies to be better prepared to travel south america providing...
A question for dentists: would you recommend working in an administrative position in a dental office before starting your own practice?
Hello! My name is Jennifer, and I am a pre-dental student at Virginia Commonwealth University. I was wondering if any dentists would advise pre-dental students to seek administrative positions in dental offices to learn more about the "business" side of running a practice. My general dentist...
Another question for dentists: would you say that it is an absolute MUST for one to be an extrovert in order to be a dentist?
Hello! My name is Jennifer, and I am a pre-dental student at Virginia Commonwealth University. I was wondering if any dentists out there would say that it is an absolute MUST for one to be an extrovert in order to be a dentist. A little bit about myself... For the majority of my life, I have...
What courses or classes should I take in college and high school if I am interested in the field of dentistry?
I have wanted to become a dentist form the young age of 2 and now I am old enough to gear my life towards that goal. However, I am not completely sure which classes are the best to take. I know math and science courses in general but I need specifics. #college #college-major #dentistry #dental
Is being am orthodontist a job for people who may be shy? If it's not a good fit, what careers in the dentistry field might better suit me?
Hi, I am a 10th grade student from Boston Collegiate Charter School in Boston and I am interested in becoming an orthodontist when I graduate. #dentistry #orthodontist #personality
how long will I have to be in school to become a pediatric dentist?
I'm asking this because I want to become a pediatric dentist, I really want to work with kids and teeth. #pediatric-dentistry
How difficult is it to start a career in dentistry?
I am a sophomore in high school and I am interested in starting a career in dentistry after high school and college. I would like to know the possible road of going to college, finding a place to work, and starting a career could go. Was finishing school difficult? Long? Was finding a place to...
What is the difference in a dental hygienist and orthodontics?
I am a junior in high school and I want to be a dentist, but I want to know what are the difference in certain types of dentistry. #dentistry #careers #dental-hygienist #dental #orthodontics
Is being a pediatric dentist financially stable when you accept too many kids on programs such as medicaid?
I am a senior in high school who is looking to go into dentistry. I love kids and would like pediatrics to be my focus, but I don't know if it is more financially feasible than being a general dentist. #dental
How much does someone in Dental school make right out of college?
I am a junior in high school and I am interested in pursuing a career as a Pediatric dentist. #dentistry #dental-hygienist #family-dentistry #compensation #pediatric-dentistry