Canisius College

• Courses for pre-dental concentration
• National average of students accepted into dental schools
• What dental schools base their acceptance on 

Dentists diagnose and treat diseases of the hard and soft tissue of the mouth. They are also trained to recognize a number of systemic diseases that manifest symptom within the oral cavity to be referred to the appropriate physician.  Eight specialties include orthodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, endodontics, periodontics, pedodontics, prosthodontics, oral pathology, and dental public health.

Acceptance to dental school is extremely competitive and requires not only a strong academic record and standardized test (DAT) Dental Admission Test, but dental schools also expect evidence of:

• Leadership
• Service/Volunteerism
• Written and oral communication skills
• A working knowledge of the health profession
• Research

Major:  Normally students choose to major in biology, chemistry or biochemistry; however, dental schools do not require or expect a specific major for admissions.  Students should major in the subject they enjoy most.  This will more than likely ensure better grades and better understanding since the majority of the courses he/she is taking are ones that he/she enjoys.   Also minors are a great way to enhance their knowledge in a specific area.