Dental Procedures
Device used to correct alignment of teeth and bite-related problems
Braces
These are the last teeth that come in during adulthood and sometime get impacted and need to be removed
Wisdom teeth/third molars
Where is the UB Dental School?
Right on South Campus, downtown Buffalo, Main St.
What does the Pre-Health Committee do?
They take all your individual letters and write you a sum letter of recommendation to all dental schools you apply to.
If you are going through regular admission with no gap years, when does the American Dental Association recommend students to take the DAT? (what year of undergrad)
Junior year (usually the summer before or during winter break)
What would a dentist's treatment plan be for an extremely decayed, non-viable tooth?
Extraction!
What is the difference between plaque and calculus?
Plaque- sticky, colorless film that constantly forms on your teeth
Calculus- hardened plaque, cannot be removed with a toothbrush
What is the average class size in the UB Dental school?
Around 100 per class.
How many letters of recommendation do you need for the pre-health committee?
You can have 4-7, at least 2 must be from science faculty you have taken a class with and received a grade from.
How much does the DAT cost currently?
$415. However, there are fee reduction programs you can apply to that can significantly decrease this cost.
Cover that fits over a tooth that has been damaged by decay, broken, badly stained or mis-shaped
Crown/cap
What is the difference between periodontal disease and gingivitus?
Gingivitus- milder and reversible form
Periodontal disease- severe form, must be corrected by gum surgery
What was UB Dental ranked in the list of top Dental schools in the United States?
10th
If you were planning on your first semester of dental school being in the fall of 2025, when would you need to complete an application through the pre-health committee?
Spring 2024 (more than a full year before intended admission!)
How many different sections are there on the DAT?
4: Survey of Natural Sciences
Perceptual Ability
Reading Comprehension
Quantitative Comparison (Math)
Prosthetic devices that replace teeth and the two types of them which exist
Dentures- partial and full
What is the hardest substance found in the human body (found on teeth)?
What is the name of the new Dean at UB Dental?
Dr. Joseph J. Zambon
When is the best time to apply to dental school?
Whenever you feel your application is most competitive. Whether it is as a junior or after a couple of gap years. Whenever you feel you have sufficient shadowing, GPA, time, and money.
How many times can you take the DAT?
You can take it as many times as you want! Between the first three attempts, you must wait 3 months each time. After the first three attempts, you must wait a year to retest and you will need to contact the ADA for retesting permission.
These are applied to the chewing surface of teeth, they act as barrier against decay-causing bacteria
Sealants
Halitosis
When was UB Dental School founded?
1892
Do you need to go through UB's pre-health committee?
No, technically you do not. You could simply send dental schools your recommendation letters and application. However, dental schools know which schools have pre-health committees and they will most likely ask why you did not use that resource. It is a good idea to go through them, unless you have a good reason not to.
Name 3 different DAT test prep companies
Kaplan, Bootcamp, Destroyer, Princeton, Crack the DAT, etc.