Considering Dentistry | Course Requirements | Admissions Test
Information on the field and practice of dentistry can be found in the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook . This website provides an overview of the field, training, job outlook and earnings. For more specific information on the practice of dentistry or dental education refer to the American Dental Association and the American Dental Education Association websites.
For general course requirements refer to the course requirements for the health professional schools. Specific course requirements vary by dental school, to find the requirements for a specific institution either check the institutions website or order a copy of the ADEA Official Guide to Dental Schools from the ADEA website. Dental school applicants are required to take the Dental Admissions Test (DAT). For information on the Dental Admission Test, see the DAT website.
