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Is it helpful to take biochemistry before the DAT? I have heard mixed things and my pre-health advisor isn't getting back to me (choosing classes soon).

Hi! Currently wrapping up my first year of college and looking for advice on course selection for sophomore year--I need to take biochemistry next year but must do so in the spring (need 1 semester of ochem before biochem, which I will be taking in the fall. So the earliest possible time for my...

Hi, i am a current D3 who is interested in applying for potentially endo/ortho but wants to do a year of GPR to really solidify what I want to do. To those who have heard/have any expereinces in these following gprs, would really appreciate any insights!! -jacobi, mt sinai, cornell...

Hello! Sergeant U.S. Army here! Just wanted to provide some insight on opportunities with U.S. Army Dental in 2026! Looking for General Dentist, Prosthodontist, Orthodontist, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon, and Comprehensive Dentist. Direct Accession Must be a U.S. Citizen for Active Duty and at...

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Hello! I am an applicant for the DDS program at Touro this cycle. I have a few questions regarding the program, and I was wondering if there are any current students that I can message to ask my questions. Thank you!

Hi everyone! I recently got my DAT score back, and I got a 450 AA and a 400 PAT score. Is this good enough for dental school?? From the ADEA conversion chart pdf, I believe my AA score is a 22 and my PAT score is a 19 on the old scale. I am entering my third year of undergrad but, right now, I...

🧬 High-Yield DAT Question of the Day – Biology A lymph node is part of the body’s lymphatic system. Lymph vessels carry clear fluid called lymph, which leads to lymph nodes—small, round organs that trap harmful substances like cancer cells or bacteria. Which term best describes the first...

How difficult do you think it will be for me to get an asthma waiver for the dental HPSP scholarship? I am a 21-year-old male, 5'11", 165. I have played sports all of my life, and I only ever needed meds to perform well in sports, not to get by. My last refill was in 2022, and I have not...

Title: Case Western or ATSU MOSDOH * both OOS -- You can add a poll if you would like to -- Post: School 1: Case Western Reserve University Pros: 10k less 4 years in one place Brand New facilities and SIM lab In house residencies partially pass fail, partially graded no issue getting patients...

I need some feedback on my DAT score and how my chances are at getting in. Im only applying to UNLV (my state school) because I really want to go to that one. Im really happy with my personal statement, I also feel like I will get good LOR. This is the new scoring AA:390 (18) QR:370 RC:380...

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Hello! I made this thread to answer any questions anyone may have, and also for all of you to connect and discuss. I am a former postbacc student, now current dental student. Please let me know if there's anything I can answer or help with.

Hi! I recently decided to commit to the pre-dental route, as I have been undecided between pre-med, pre-pharm, and pre-dent all of undergrad. I am currently a junior and am wanting to apply this cycle, and will most likely take the DAT in April. I am scared that this quick turnaround might hurt...

Oregon Health and Science University has a one year non-categorical internship available for 2025-2026 in OMFS, starting July 1, 2025. Please contact Mark Engelstad (Program Director) if interested at [email protected] The OHSU Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Internship provides an excellent...

MATCH deadline is coming up and I wanted to get people's opinion about my list of GPR's. I am mostly asking about the first three. While I know everyone has different wants out of a program, I am curious about what else is known about these. I feel similarly for most of them. 1. Einstein/...

My husband and I really want kids. I really don't want to wait. Any advice? I have tons of help and financial support. Did anybody experience this and can talk about it? I’m not looking for anybody to tell me not to do it. I’m looking for someone who did experience childbirth in dental school...

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Hello all pre-dents! The ADEA AADSAS app for the 2024-2025 cycle is now open! Here is the link to the previous thread from last year BUT, please read this post FIRST before asking your question, it may have your answer! Good luck to all those who are applying this cycle! Common AADSAS...

I got a C- my first semester of school in Gen Chem 1. I then got a B- in Gen Chem 2. Will I be able to apply to dental school with a C- or does it have to be a C???

Hi everyone, I feel like I messed up so badly. I'm applying to dental school this cycle, but I just realized I never fulfilled the biology requirements for every single one of the schools on my list. Basically, every school requires you to take two biology courses with labs. I've taken General...

I just received a super late acceptance and I only have a week to decide and I am having a hard time choosing between both. In terms of tuition they're about the same however cost of living in Florida is a lot higher than Nebraska so Creighton ends up being the cheaper option. I do want to...

Help me choose between NYU, Temple or Touro please. Factors are cost, area, clinical experience, overall opinions from students in terms of happiness and how they feel at the school, and anything else that is important to know.

Hi guys, new here. So this has been on my mind lately and I haven’t been able to think straight. My overall GPA is 3.32 with all of my undergraduate studies combined. I obtained a 3.29 GPA after 2 years at a community college, a 3.55 GPA at the university i transferred to and, the part that’s...

If I am currently on a Pre-Dental track but interested in becoming a RDH, what is the best path I should go about this?

Going to dental school in Texas but I have family that practice out in california that I would like to work for the first few years post grad. Does anyone know how to apply for both a dental license in Texas and california. Any advice or anyone done anything similar?

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Hi, So I recently graduated undergrad with a 2.7 GPA, I had lots of issues in life happening which resulted in that. I want to go Dental but I’m not sure where to start. Should I go to CC, Masters Program, or Post-bacc program to get both pre-reqs and a higher GPA? If you have ANY advice at...

2 practices in the DC, Northern VA area looking to mentor motivated pre dental candidates. We are providing a paid internship program. This program has resulted in many successful candidates in dental schools. With multiple specialties and top of the line technology, this is an opportunity to...

Hi All, Could any practicing endodontists, endo residents or other professionals kindly share their income/salary as an endodontist? Please include your days working, hours, cases per day, state, years of experience and if you are traveling specialist, group practice/etc.....thank you so much !!

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Date of submission: 06/03/23 Overall GPA: 3.70 Science GPA: 3.71 Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 3.69 DAT score: 22 AA, 23 TS, 23 Bio, 22 Chem, 22 Orgo, 20 RC, 22 QR, 19 PAT State of Residence: Illinois Major: Biology Minority? No Reapplicant? No Nontrad? No Shadowing Experience: 300 hours with three...

Hi there, new to the field and want some advice on how to move forward based on where I am currently. I know it’s not a complete WAMC but I am deciding if I need a masters, etc, so any insight would be incredibly helpful!! Date of submission: 2025 Overall GPA: 3.438 Science GPA: 3.192...

Date of submission: aiming July 1st Overall GPA: 3.79 Science GPA: 3.76 Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 3.75 DAT score (include AA and all sections): 23 PAT, 24 RC, 27 BIO, 26 GC, 30 OC, 28 TS, 26 AA State of Residence: California Undergrad Attended: University of California, Davis Major: Economics (BA...

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REALLY just trying to see where to improve on my application. Any insight from you guys would be much appreciated. Date of submission: 5/30/2023 (Hopefully!) Overall GPA: 3.91 Science GPA: 3.89 Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 3.8 DAT score (include AA and all sections): 21 AA 22 TS 23 PAT 26 Gen...