Dentistry Wiki
From Student Doctor Network WikiDentistry is the art and science of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions, diseases, and disorders of the oral cavity, the maxillofacial region, and its associated structures as it relates to human beings. A dentist is a doctor qualified to practice dentistry. In most countries, several years of training in a university (usually 4-8) and some practical experience working with actual patients' dentition are required to become a qualified dentist. The patron saint of dentists is Saint Apollonia[1], martyred in Alexandria[2] by having all her teeth violently extracted.
The Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD) suffix denotes one of two common doctorates in the United States for dentists, the other being Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS). In the past, the difference consisted of having a DMD train with general physician students, while a DDS studied in a more oral-focused program. Most schools now train dentists and physicians separately, so the title has less significance than in the past.
The American Dental Association states that the DDS and DMD degrees are identical [3]
The first use of the DMD degree (which stood for "Dentariae Medicinae Doctorae") was in 1867 by the Harvard University Dental School (now known as the Harvard School of Dental Medicine), which the ADA describes as "the first university-affiliated dental institution".
Contents |
History
Dental problems have plagued humans since antiquity. Dentistry traces its origin to ancient Sumeria. In 5000 BC a Sumerian text describes the cause of dental decay as "tooth worms".
The first known dentist was an Egyptian physician named Hesi-Re (2600 BC) He was the chief toothist to the Pharaohs. The inscription on his tomb states “the greatest of those who deal with teeth and of the physicians.” According to the American Dental Association (ADA) Hesi-Re is the earliest known reference to a person identified as a dental practitioner.
More to come
Education
Most dental schools in the United States require 1 year each of general physics, general biology, general chemistry and organic chemistry - all with labs, plus 1 year of English and 1 semester of biochemistry. Some schools require a semester of psychology. Typically an applicant would apply to dental school during their junior year of college. While finishing the senior year the applicant will hopefully be interviewing and getting ready to start school.
Generally a minimum of 90 semester credits is required. This means that to matriculate into dental school you do not need a degree. While a bachelors degree is not required many schools state that it will grant the applicant a competitive edge.
Elective classes include Anatomy, Histology, Microbiology, Physiology, Zoology, Virology, Parasitology, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry,
Application Process
In order to gain entry into one of the dental schools in the United States, applicants must first take the Dental Admissions Test (DAT). The DAT can be taken on virtually any day of the year and covers the prerequisite science classes needed for dental school matriculation. Anyone wishing to take the DAT can register at the American Dental Association website. The test covers a section in Quantitative Reasoning, Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Perceptual Ability, and Reading Comprehension.
Along with taking the DAT the applicant will also need to apply to their choice of dental schools through the Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS), which is sponsored by the American Dental Education Association (ADEA). AADSAS will collect all your grades, letters of recommendations, personal statement (a letter of intent), and other information and their service will send out a compiled application to the schools the applicant has designated.
Typically the applicant applies a full year before they wish to matriculate. So if you want to matriculate fall of 2020 then you apply in May of 2019. Applying isn't as cut and dry as you have just read, and the application process requires a few years of dedication and hard work. Much effort is required to network with teachers for letters of recommendation, getting the best grades possible, writing your personal statement, and gathering and submitting everything else needed for a complete application.
Interview Process
After you apply and if you are deemed competitive you should start to receive invitations to interview from dental schools. The invitations are usually received through the mail, but they can be sent through the email or someone from the school will call you.
An invitation to interview means that you have passed through the initial screening process. Your grades and DAT score have been found to be acceptable and the interview will decide if you have proper social skills to match your marks.
List of potential interview questions.
Dental School Curriculum
Classes include:
- Biochemistry
- Histology
- Anatomy - some schools have two anatomy classes
- General Anatomy
- Head and Neck Anatomy
- Dental Materials
- Restorative Dentistry
- Physiology
- Behavioral Science
- Preventive Dentistry
- Periodontology
- Endodontics
- Orthodontics
- Oral Surgery
- Radiology
- Microbiology
- Pharmacology
- Oral Pathology
- Teeth whitening
golduhpz cwjrf azoivxmgh sgcrohy monqx iaortdhk zbqh
Paying for Dental School
Loans, loans and more loans... Honestly that about wraps it up.... but give me some more time here and I will write more loans come from the dental school and extra money comes from private loans. Do not worry about loans...you will survive. Dentistry is the SECOND most stable business (there are several stable jobs...but businesses?) Guess what is number ONE? Funeral homes. Everyone needs dental work and everyone dies. Makes sense.
Licensure
wclsd ciqpx jibnkqsz amdyrt dfvkbg guijp rfgl
