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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...

Hello! I am a rising D3 student and have been trying to research AAP programs but some information has been very difficult to find. Are there any current dental students going through the match process or residents that can offer insight on types of programs (school based vs. hospital) and...

Hello! I've applied for the 2023 dental school cycle and got waitlisted. I'm trying to figure out what I should do if I don't make it in, and what I heard is that some reapply after doing post-bacc. I wanted to ask what should reapplicants do to prepare for the next cycle? Would the best option...

Im in-state california. I'm hoping to apply to UCLA/UCSF next year because it's cheaper but they're also very competitive, so I was wondering, assuming I have to head towards privates, what would be the average debt since tuitions increase every year? Would it be possible to have 200-300k debt...

Looking for input from current students at either Touro or Stony: They both would be around the same cost since I would be commuting to Touro, and I like how Touro has state of the art digital dentistry and brand new equipment, as well as being close to home surrounded by friends and family...

Tuition is same I know dental school is hard but looking for a school that supports you if you are struggling and won’t just fail you Looking into a less hand skilled focused speciality bc of age so dental anesthesiology, dental radiology, dental public health, dental pathology

Hello - I am a current dental hygienist who plans to take the DAT for a third time, in hopes of enrolling into dental school this summer. I have a 3.5 GPA, a BA in biology (graduated 2015) and a BA in dental hygiene. I spent roughly 4 months with DAT Bootcamp to prepare for my first attempt and...

I wanted to post in this particular thread because I wanted to get a better understanding and behind the scenes of what a dentist has to deal with in regards to finances, owning a practice (if you have one), being an associate, etc. Just for a little context, I have been practicing dental...

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Hello! I’m a 4th year army HPSP student and have begun seeing people posting on social media that they’ve been selected for the AEGD and already know where their residency location is going to be. Should I be worried if I haven’t heard anything yet? And should I expect an email stating whether...

Hi, I am planning on taking Calculus 1&2 and Physics 1&2 (without lab) during the summer. I was wondering if these courses would factor into my GPA when I apply to dental school? And would dental schools think I am taking a shortcut by taking classes at a less prestigious school than my current...