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  • To practice dentistry in the U.S., a license must be obtained. Graduation from a dental school accredited by the ADA and passing practical and written exams are required to apply for a license. To be admitted to a dental school, the minimum of a bachelor’s degree is usually required. There are a few exceptions where only the completion of two years of pre-dental education is necessary. Many applicants to dental schools major in a science-based field such as chemistry or biology; however, others choose to major in different subjects of study such as linguistics or English. These students must still take a number of science based classes in order to apply to dental school. A few applicants are admitted to dental school after only completing a few years of their degree and finish their bachelor’s degree at dental school. Graduates from dental school earn the degree, Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or a comparable degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS). To practice in a specialty areas, dentists must complete between 2 – 4 years of education after graduation, and usually must pass a State examination. Around 17 States presently license in specialty areas. No wonder they inflict pain! It's payback!

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