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I am a sophomore in highschool who would really like to go to dental school. I am a pretty good student and am in all honors classes. I'm going to take AP bio next year along with many math classes. So my question is: is it possible for me to do dental hygiene for 4 years and then go to medical school. I know the usual answer that you can technically major in anything but would dental hygiene give me a competitive edge. Also if I decide not to go to dental school I'll have a back up plan of being a dental hygienist. I know they make a very good amount of money. Like around 60-80k a year.
If the answer is yes that I can do dental hygiene as a major for dental school is it possible to minor in biology. Is there any school or program that would allow me to do that. I feel like the minor in biology would help me to complete some of the pre requisites for dental school. But im not sure if i could finish all this in four years. Another question. Would I be able to do all of this with two years of community college and a transfer to a four year college. Would going to a community college hinder my chances of making it to dental school. Has anyone done this route or do you guys know anyone that has done something close to this. All advice is helpful. I know its a lot to answer and I appreciate all help. Have a great day☺☺
I am a sophomore in highschool who would really like to go to dental school. I am a pretty good student and am in all honors classes. I'm going to take AP bio next year along with many math classes. So my question is: is it possible for me to do dental hygiene for 4 years and then go to medical school. I know the usual answer that you can technically major in anything but would dental hygiene give me a competitive edge. Also if I decide not to go to dental school I'll have a back up plan of being a dental hygienist. I know they make a very good amount of money. Like around 60-80k a year.
If the answer is yes that I can do dental hygiene as a major for dental school is it possible to minor in biology. Is there any school or program that would allow me to do that. I feel like the minor in biology would help me to complete some of the pre requisites for dental school. But im not sure if i could finish all this in four years. Another question. Would I be able to do all of this with two years of community college and a transfer to a four year college. Would going to a community college hinder my chances of making it to dental school. Has anyone done this route or do you guys know anyone that has done something close to this. All advice is helpful. I know its a lot to answer and I appreciate all help. Have a great day☺☺