Dentistry Dentistry is the branch of the healing arts and sciences devoted to maintaining the health of the teeth, gums and other hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity. A dentist is a scientist dedicated to the highest standards of health through prevention, diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases and conditions. Approximately 85% of dentists engage in general practice. The American Dental Association currently recognizes eight dental specialties - dental public health, endodontics, oral pathology, oral surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and prosthodontics. Becoming a recognized specialist usually requires from one to four years of additional training beyond the dental degree. Dental school is four years in length for general practice. At the end of four years, a graduate earns a D.D.S., Doctor of Dental Surgery or a D.M.D., Doctor of Dental Medicine. Admission RequirementsThe minimum entrance requirement into a dental school is three years of college . The Council on Dental Education supports the acquisition of a baccalaureate degree prior to dental school enrollment. Applicants are required to complete the Dental Admission Test (DAT) as a prerequisite for admission. The majority of U.S. colleges of dentistry participate in the centralized application service, AADSAS (The American Association of Dental Schools Application Service). Applicants seeking admission to a dental school should contact the schools that interest them for information on specific prerequisites and admission requirements. Course Requirements
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