I am a freshman about to start college at UCSB. I am interested in becoming a dentist and was wondering how difficult it is. I have heard that it is pretty difficult, almost as hard as a doctor. Can you scale from 1-10. Do alot of people drop out of dentistry due to it's difficulty? Also would it be wise to take some classes at community college, since it is alot cheaper and easier to get a good grade to get into dental school?
Difficulty of becoming a dentist
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Different strokes for different folks; sounds cheesy, but that's all I could come up this late. I'm sure it's a breeze for some people and a nightmare for others, just depends. Based strictly on the amount of education required to become a dentist and the variety of skills necessary to do your job, I'd say dentistry is one of the most difficult careers you could pursue. Of course, the people who get into dental school and go on to become dentist probably think other things are more difficult.
There are a lot of people who apply to dental school and are not accepted, but don't think too many people drop out once they are accepted. I don't know statistics, that's just my subjective observation.
As for community college coursework, I'm sure you know the answer to that question. If you're aware that it's easier to get good grades at a CC, you can be guaranteed that the dental schools are, too. Try to get most of your courses done at a 4-year college/university.
Good luck!
There are a lot of people who apply to dental school and are not accepted, but don't think too many people drop out once they are accepted. I don't know statistics, that's just my subjective observation.
As for community college coursework, I'm sure you know the answer to that question. If you're aware that it's easier to get good grades at a CC, you can be guaranteed that the dental schools are, too. Try to get most of your courses done at a 4-year college/university.
Good luck!
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I like Small's post and I think it's quite accurate. Just to add to that I'd say that Yes it's hard, but everything is that is really worth it in the ends. You have to want it. On a scale from 1-10, I'd say it's a 9.
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I graduated from UCSB in 2003.
I'd agree with the previous posts. Dental school is hard but not impossible....it's not as fun as IV the first two years in undergrad.
The last two years of dental school really felt a lot like a job that you were working overtime for but didn't get a salary.
I'd agree with the previous posts. Dental school is hard but not impossible....it's not as fun as IV the first two years in undergrad.
The last two years of dental school really felt a lot like a job that you were working overtime for but didn't get a salary.
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