What should you study for in school to become a dentist?

High School:

* Math (Algebra, Geometry, Calculus)

* Chemistry

* Biology

* Physics

* English

* Social Studies

College (Pre-Dental Track):

* Math (Calculus, Statistics)

* Chemistry (General, Organic, Biochemistry)

* Biology (Cell Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology)

* Physics (General, Optics)

* English

* Social Studies

* Psychology

* Sociology

* Humanities

* Electives of interest

Dental School (4 years):

* Biomedical Sciences (Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Pharmacology)

* Dental Sciences (Operative Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Periodontics, Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry)

* Clinical Rotations (supervised patient care in a dental clinic setting)

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