This page is based on information from adea.org and the University of Michigan School of Dentistry Office of Admissions and is not representative of every dental school.
Why should I join PDA?
* Bi-weekly meetings that cover a wide range of topics including:
- Dental School Admissions
- Private Practice Dentistry
- Research Dentistry
- Military Dentistry
- DAT preparation
- Interview preparation
- Dentist Panel Discussion
- Dental Student Panel Discussion
- Dental Activity Booths
* Volunteering & leadership opportunities.
* Opportunities to network with dentists, dental students, and fellow pre-dental students
* Opportunities to make a difference in the community
* University of Michigan Dental Student Mentoring Program.
* Hands-on dental experience
* An opportunity to have a great time and meet new friends!
What do dental schools look for in an applicant?
Academic qualifications: Prerequisite courses plus electives
GPA: Overall, BCP (Biology/Chemistry/Physics), Science, Non-Science
DAT Scores: Academic Average, Perceptual Ability, Quantitative Reasoning, Reading Comprehension,
Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Total Science
Letters of Recommendation: 2 from Science Professors, 1 from Non-Science Professor/Dentist/Employer
Dental Experience: Shadowing, Volunteering, Employment
Extracurriculars: Community service, Employment, Hobbies, etc.
Personal Interview: After application is received and is not offered to everyone
Classes Offered at U of M:
We encourage Pre-Dental students at the University of Michigan to refer to the Newnan Academic Advising Center and their website as a resource to help guide which classes to enroll in to pursue a Pre-Dental track. The link to their website is attached below.
lsa.umich.edu/advising/plan-your-path/pre-health/pre-health-academics/pre-dentistry-courses.html
Why should I join PDA?
* Bi-weekly meetings that cover a wide range of topics including:
- Dental School Admissions
- Private Practice Dentistry
- Research Dentistry
- Military Dentistry
- DAT preparation
- Interview preparation
- Dentist Panel Discussion
- Dental Student Panel Discussion
- Dental Activity Booths
* Volunteering & leadership opportunities.
* Opportunities to network with dentists, dental students, and fellow pre-dental students
* Opportunities to make a difference in the community
* University of Michigan Dental Student Mentoring Program.
* Hands-on dental experience
* An opportunity to have a great time and meet new friends!
What do dental schools look for in an applicant?
Academic qualifications: Prerequisite courses plus electives
GPA: Overall, BCP (Biology/Chemistry/Physics), Science, Non-Science
DAT Scores: Academic Average, Perceptual Ability, Quantitative Reasoning, Reading Comprehension,
Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Total Science
Letters of Recommendation: 2 from Science Professors, 1 from Non-Science Professor/Dentist/Employer
Dental Experience: Shadowing, Volunteering, Employment
Extracurriculars: Community service, Employment, Hobbies, etc.
Personal Interview: After application is received and is not offered to everyone
Classes Offered at U of M:
We encourage Pre-Dental students at the University of Michigan to refer to the Newnan Academic Advising Center and their website as a resource to help guide which classes to enroll in to pursue a Pre-Dental track. The link to their website is attached below.
lsa.umich.edu/advising/plan-your-path/pre-health/pre-health-academics/pre-dentistry-courses.html