1. Attending Dental School

2. How to Start the Journey into a wonderful Profession

3. How do I get there? Shadow a dentist– become involved with a dentist in your community (Quality, not quantity) Take your DATs spring/summer after your junior year Excellent recommendation letters! Apply early!!!

4. Application process Apply to many dental schools Visit dental schools, know the programs! Know what you want Clinical based program Research based program---Harvard, UNC

5. Interviews Early applications = early interviews Tell them You can manage time efficiently Dentistry has always been your profession of choice What to look for at schools: Clinic availabilities during junior/senior year Curriculum Rotations—important to attain exposure in every realm of dentistry

6. REMEMBER… To tell each school that they are your #1 choice Write thank you letters to the director of admissions and your interviewees

7. Questions???