Dental Basics
The hard outer layer of the tooth that protects it
What is enamel?
This undergraduate degree is commonly required before dental school
What is a bachelor’s degree?
DAT stands for this
What is Dental Admission Test?
This specialist focuses on braces and straightening teeth
What is an orthodontist?
The most common major for pre-dental students
What is biology?
The soft inner part of the tooth that contains nerves and blood vessels
What is pulp?
The exam required for admission into dental school
What is the DAT?
This section tests reading and understanding passages
What is Reading Comprehension?
This specialist treats the inside of the tooth (root canals)
What is an endodontist?
The requirement where students observe a dentist at work
What is shadowing?
The part of the tooth that is visible above the gum line
What is the crown?
The typical number of years dental school lasts
What is 4 years?
This section includes biology, chemistry, and organic chemistry
What is Survey of Natural Sciences?
This specialist focuses on gums
What is a periodontist?
The GPA-type dental schools focus on for science courses
What is science GPA?
The tool used to clean between teeth
What is floss?
The degree earned after completing dental school
What is DDS or DMD?
This section involves math and problem solving
What is Quantitative Reasoning?
This specialist works with children
What is a pediatric dentist?
The application system used to apply to dental school
What is AADSAS?
The doctor who specializes in teeth and oral health
What is a dentist?
After dental school, optional training in a specialty is called this
What is a residency?
This section tests spatial and visual ability
What is Perceptual Ability (PAT)?
This specialist performs tooth extractions and surgery
What is an oral surgeon?
The application step where schools evaluate applicants personally
What is a dental school interview?