{"id":29888,"date":"2025-06-25T11:48:56","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T16:48:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/letters-science\/?post_type=program&#038;p=29888"},"modified":"2026-03-18T13:21:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T18:21:04","slug":"pre-dentistry","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/letters-science\/academics\/pre-dentistry\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre-Dentistry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\">\n\t<div id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\">\n\t\t\n\n<section id=\"program-intro\" class=\"uwm-u-pt-80 uwm-u-pb-40\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"intro-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<header class=\"page-header\">\n    <h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">\n        Pre-Dentistry            <\/h1>\n<\/header>\n  \n\n\n\n\n<style>\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist tr:nth-child(even) {\n \t\t\t background-color: #f2f2f2\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_footnotes td, .sc_footnotes th, .sc_footnotes table {  border-left: none;\n  border-right: none; padding: 8px;}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist {\n\t\t\t\tborder-collapse: collapse;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist td, .sc_courselist th {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 1px solid #ddd;\n\t\t\t\tpadding: 8px;\n        min-width: 40px;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.hourscol{\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: right;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.hidden.noscript{\n\t\t\t\tdisplay: none;\n\t\t\t}\t\n\t\n\t.notinpdf{\n\t\tdisplay:none;\n\t}\n\t\t\t.areaheader, .symcol {\n\t\t\t\tfont-weight: bold;\n\t\t\t}\n\t.HU { background-color: #ffce9c; }\n\t\t\t.SS { background-color: #f0e68c; }\n\t\t\t.NS { background-color: #ceefbd; }\n\t\t\t.OWCB { background-color: #ccccff; }\n\t\t\t.QLB { background-color: #ccffff; }\n\t\n\tdl {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: max-content auto;\n}\n\ndt {\n  grid-column-start: 1;\n}\n\ndd {\n  grid-column-start: 2;\n}\n<\/style>\n<text>\n  \n<p class=\"intro\">The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects faster than average growth in dentistry, particularly as more links are identified between oral health and overall health. Students can expect to spend four years in dental school after the completion of four years of college.<\/p>\n<p>If you are considering dental school, UWM will provide you with a solid foundation to help you reach your goal. There are 72 dental schools in the United States, only one of which is in Wisconsin at Marquette University. The application process is competitive so it is important that pre-dental students begin careful planning of their academic career during the freshman year. Requirements vary among dental schools, making early planning in consultation with a pre-dental advisor vital.<\/p>\n<p>Dental schools require a minimum of 90 completed college credits. It is possible, though highly rare, to enter dental school without earning a bachelor's degree. The vast majority of students complete their bachelor's degree before proceeding to dental school.<\/p>\n<p>It is recommended that students obtain some hand-on exposure to the dental profession prior to dental school, either through volunteer or internship opportunities, or paid work at a dental practice or community dental clinic.<\/p>\n<p>Pre-Dental is not a major, and students must still choose a major. Since most of the pre-requisites necessary for application to dental school are in the sciences, many students choose a science major, though it is not required. Our specialized pre-dental advisor works with students to ensure they understand all of the milestones that must be met in college in order to be a competitive applicant to dental school. A significant number of volunteer or work hours is often a requirement for application to dental school so it is important to work with this advisor beginning in freshman year in order to plan all needed activities into your college career.<\/p>\n<p>A suggested timeline is also available from the advisor to help you plan preparatory activities throughout your four years in college.<\/p>\n  \n\n<\/text>\n\n\n\n<p>To request this pre-professional classification, use the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.bplogix.net\/form.aspx?pid=0d7c854a-f1ef-4afa-9901-e8f47a1d1429&amp;formid=d390edbf-fc8c-4b22-a2cd-53fbd2d12538\">Pre-Dentistry Intake Form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<style>\ntable  {\n   font-family: Helvetica, Arial, \"sans-serif\";\n}\n\t\n\n\t\n\th2, h3, h4 {\n\t\tfont-family: Helvetica, Arial, \"sans-serif\";\n\t\t\n\t}\n\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist tr:nth-child(even) {\n \t\t\t background-color: #f2f2f2\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_footnotes td, .sc_footnotes th, .sc_footnotes table {  border-left: none;\n  border-right: none; padding: 8px;}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist {\n\t\t\t\tborder-collapse: collapse;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist td, .sc_courselist th {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 1px solid #ddd;\n\t\t\t\tpadding: 8px;\n        min-width: 40px;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.hourscol{\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: right;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t .hidden.noscript{\n\t\t\t\/*\tdisplay: none; *\/\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.areaheader, .symcol, .listsum {\n\t\t\t\tfont-weight: bold;\n\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t.HU { background-color: #ffce9c; }\n\n\t\t\t.SS { background-color: #f0e68c; }\n\n\t\t\t.NS { background-color: #ceefbd; }\n\n\t\t\t.OWCB { background-color: #ccccff; }\n\n\t\t\t.QLB { background-color: #ccffff; }\n<\/style>\n\n\n<h2>Requirements<\/h2>\n<p>Most schools of dentistry require a minimum of three years of undergraduate work, however, it is becoming less common for students to leave college without finishing their bachelor's degree.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The 90 credits required for admission to most schools of dentistry include the following courses:<\/p>\n<ul>\n\t<li>1 year of English;<\/li>\n\t<li>2-2.5 years of chemistry, including inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry;<\/li>\n\t<li>1 year of biology (more is advised); and<\/li>\n\t<li>1 year of physics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Most dental schools require mathematics at least through pre-calculus. All science courses must include laboratory work. In addition, students are advised to take elective credits to ensure a broad liberal arts education.<\/p>\n<p>Students must achieve satisfactory scores on the Dental Admission Test (DAT) to be a competitive applicant for dental school. The Pre-Dental Advisor can provide information regarding the administration of this test.<\/p>\n<h3>Science Courses That Satisfy Dental School Admission Requirements<\/h3>\n<table class=\"sc_courselist\">\n<caption class=\"hidden noscript\">Course List<\/caption>\n<colgroup>\n<col class=\"codecol\"\/>\n<col class=\"titlecol\"\/>\n<col align=\"char\" char=\".\" class=\"hourscol\"\/>\n<\/colgroup>\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"hidden noscript\">\n<th scope=\"col\">Code<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Title<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"hourscol\">Credits<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"even areaheader  firstrow\"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment areaheader \">Biological Sciences<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=BIO SCI 150\">BIO\u00a0SCI\u00a0150<\/a><\/td><td>Foundations of Biological Sciences I<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">4<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=BIO SCI 152\">BIO\u00a0SCI\u00a0152<\/a><\/td><td>Foundations of Biological Sciences II<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">4<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment\">Select one of the following:<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3-4<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=BIO SCI 315\">BIO\u00a0SCI\u00a0315<\/a><\/div><\/td><td>Cell Biology<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=BIO SCI 325\">BIO\u00a0SCI\u00a0325<\/a><\/div><\/td><td>Genetics<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=BIO SCI 383\">BIO\u00a0SCI\u00a0383<\/a><\/div><\/td><td>General Microbiology<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd areaheader \"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment areaheader \">Chemistry<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=CHEM 102\">CHEM\u00a0102<\/a><\/td><td>General Chemistry<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">5<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=CHEM 104\">CHEM\u00a0104<\/a><\/td><td>General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">5<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=CHEM 343\">CHEM\u00a0343<\/a><\/td><td>Organic Chemistry<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=CHEM 344\">CHEM\u00a0344<\/a><\/td><td>Organic Chemistry Laboratory<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">2<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=CHEM 345\">CHEM\u00a0345<\/a><\/td><td>Organic Chemistry<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=CHEM 501\">CHEM\u00a0501<\/a><\/td><td>Introduction to Biochemistry<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even areaheader \"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment areaheader \">Physics<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment\">Select one of the following options:<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">10<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment\">Option 1:<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 120\">PHYSICS\u00a0120<\/a><br\/><span style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\">&amp;\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 121\">PHYSICS\u00a0121<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td>General Physics I (Non-Calculus Treatment)<br\/><span style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\">and General Physics Laboratory I (Non-Calculus Treatment)<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 122\">PHYSICS\u00a0122<\/a><br\/><span style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\">&amp;\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 123\">PHYSICS\u00a0123<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td>General Physics II (Non-Calculus Treatment)<br\/><span style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\">and General Physics Laboratory II (Non-Calculus Treatment)<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment\">Option 2:<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 209\">PHYSICS\u00a0209<\/a><br\/><span style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\">&amp;\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 214\">PHYSICS\u00a0214<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td>Physics I (Calculus Treatment)<br\/><span style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\">and Lab Physics I (Calculus Treatment)<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 210\">PHYSICS\u00a0210<\/a><br\/><span style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\">&amp;\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 215\">PHYSICS\u00a0215<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td>Physics II (Calculus Treatment)<br\/><span style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\">and Lab Physics II (Calculus Treatment)<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment\">Option 3:<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 219\">PHYSICS\u00a0219<\/a><\/div><\/td><td>Physics I: Calculus-Based, Studio Format<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even lastrow\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 220\">PHYSICS\u00a0220<\/a><\/div><\/td><td>Physics II: Calculus-Based, Studio Format<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"listsum\"><td colspan=\"2\">Total Credits<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">42-43<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\t\t\n\n\n    <div id=\"program-details-jump\">\n        <a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--s\" href=\"#program-details\" rel=\"\">Jump to Program Details <i class=\"uwm-u-pl-10 fa-solid fa-arrow-down\"><\/i><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-u-mt-50\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 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