I need helps~~~

[tlek]

I am sophomore from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign.
My major is Molecular and Cellular Biology/ Pre-dental.
I know that i have to do some research and get internship from dental office.
But I do not know where i start first.
And What are you guys gonna do if you guys become sophomore and prepare for dental graduate school.
Please give me advice.

 

[djeffreyt]

First, Research is not a requirement of all dental schools. While it doesn't hurt to do research now in case you end up wanting to apply to a dnetal school that looks favorably upon reseach experience, it is not necessary.

I would say start by getting some dental office experience. If you haven't ever shadowed a dentist, contact some local dentists and ask if it is okay to come into their office for a few hours to shadow the dentist and see what they do on a daily basis. If you already have shadowed dentists, ask about volunteering at a local dental clinic or dental office. Tell them you just would like to get more hands on experience and see if anyone is willing to take you in.

You are a sophmore...which is plenty enough time...