Dental Fields
What is the name of a dentist that specializes in kid's teeth?
Pediatric dentistry
Most adults have how many permanent teeth?
32
When should you apply?
May/June
When do the majority of Miami students take the DAT?
J-Term their junior year
These dentists specialize in issues related to teeth and jaw alignment. Their goal is to improve a patient's smile, appearance, and the way their teeth and jaws function.
Orthodontist
What material is on the outer surface of the tooth?
Enamel
What is the name of the dental school application?
AADSAS
What number is considered a perfect score?
30
(Changing scoring to 200-600)
Focuses on treating diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, jaw, and face.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
What are the numbers for your two top front teeth in dental terminology?
8 & 9
When do acceptances start?
December
Name the four parts of the exam
- Survey of Natural Sciences
- Perceptual Ability
- Reading Comprehension
- Quantitative Reasoning
Dentists who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of gum diseases.
Periodontist
What does it mean if your bite is "Class 3 malocclusion"?
Your lower jaw is positioned forward, causing the lower jaw to overlap the upper jaw
(Underbite)
How many recommendation letters can you add to the AADSAS?
4
What topics are in the Survey of Natural Sciences section?
General Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Biology
A dentist specializing in diagnosing and treating tooth pain, disease, and infection, particularly issues with the tooth's pulp and roots. They are also known as root canal dentists.
Endodontist
When examining a patient, a dentist says, "19 watch OB". What does this mean?
Tooth 19 has a break down forming on the occlusal and buccal side (the top surface and cheek side surface)
How many dental schools are there in the United States?
73
How many questions are on the DAT? How much time do you get?
280 questions in approximately 4.5 hours