Dental Fields
Dental Anatomy/Orientation
Applying to Dental School
Taking the DAT
100

What is the name of a dentist that specializes in kid's teeth?

Pediatric dentistry

100

Most adults have how many permanent teeth?

32

100

When should you apply?

May/June

100

When do the majority of Miami students take the DAT?

J-Term their junior year

200

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

200

What material is on the outer surface of the tooth?

Enamel

200

What is the name of the dental school application?

AADSAS

200

What number is considered a perfect score?

30

(Changing scoring to 200-600)

300

Focuses on treating diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, jaw, and face.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

300

What are the numbers for your two top front teeth in dental terminology? 

8 & 9

300

When do acceptances start?

December

300

Name the four parts of the exam

- Survey of Natural Sciences

- Perceptual Ability

- Reading Comprehension 

- Quantitative Reasoning  

400

Dentists who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of gum diseases.

Periodontist

400

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)

400

How many recommendation letters can you add to the AADSAS?

4

400

What topics are in the Survey of Natural Sciences section?

General Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

Biology

500

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

500

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)

500

How many dental schools are there in the United States?

73

500

How many questions are on the DAT? How much time do you get?

280 questions in approximately 4.5 hours