PSA
Anyone interested in joining the E-board for next year fill out this form: https://forms.gle/a1k2mSeV9CPCXf4SAA
responsibilities include: organizing events, managing budget, managing social media and student outreach.
overall, being on the E-board creates great opportunities to meet other dental students and create important connections with peers who have the same interests as you!
Hi everyone!!
If you are interested in the medical field but are still unsure if you want to do dentistry specifically there are many resources to help you decide:
Shadowing is a great way to introduce you to the field and enable you to see what day to day dentistry is like. although shadowing may not always be so exciting, it can take a couple tries until you find the right office for you. Don't be afraid to shadow various dentist (pediatric, orthodontic, periodontal, etc.) to learn about different fields and what you would like.
Another way to see if you would be interested in becoming a dentist is by hearing about other peoples experiences. Luckily, baps/caps dental page is full of resources of different dental students, dental professionals and even pre-health guidance.
you can visit our page here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUkeEFMYrr7UMT8qDrbzfQg
if you have any other questions please feel free to reach out to any of us here :)
Most dental schools require or recommend shadowing a dentist! NYU College of Dentistry recommends a minimum of 100 hours. Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine, and Tuoro College of Dental Medicine recommend shadowing a dentist. Dental School Digest also recommends shadowing over 150 hours in order to stand out. Some schools also require you to shadow more than one dentist! If you need help looking for shadowing opportunities feel free to reach out!
Dental Tip of the Week:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
6 credits of an english literature, composition or writing course
8 credits of: (including lab) physics, inorganic or general chemistry, biology, and organic chemistry
Strongly recommend university credits in: mathematics, sociology, history, fine or industrial arts, and one or more foreign languages
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: (schools in the New York area-- others may vary)
One semester of biochemistry (CU College of Dental Medicine & Stoneybrook)
6 credits of calculus I and calculus II or calculus I and statistics (Stoneybrook)
*NOTE*: Each school may slightly vary in additional requirements. It is important to check the specific requirements for each school (before you apply) to see any additional required courses.
AP CREDITS:
Applicants must score a four or above to receive AP credit (advanced placement credit) for prerequisite courses. When AP credit is substituted for a prerequisite course an additional course of an equal level or better should be taken to demonstrate scholastic ability at the college level
~Don't forget~ to tune into our fireside chat tonight at 7:30 to hear from an NYU dental student! She will answer any questions you might have about dental requirements, applications, and the school itself! :)
zoom link: https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/j/96314053092
