Students preparing for a career in Dentistry are considered to be on a Pre-Dental path. In order to qualify for Dental School, students must take necessary pre-requisites for each school.
In order to practice in this field, individuals must obtain a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree. This may require additional education and clinical experience, for more information contact HealthProfessions@LCU.edu.
What do Dentists do?
Dentists identify and treat patients’ issues with teeth, gums, and other oral-related concerns. Dentists also make oral-health recommendations to patients. .
What is the job outlook?
(Retrieved from www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dentists.htm)
What are Dental programs in Texas?
*Programs are public and fully accredited unless otherwise indicated
Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas
UT Health School of Dentistry at Houston
UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry
Visit the American Dental Association (ADA) Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) website to check accreditation status of Texas Programs.
Visit the Texas Medical and Dental Schools Application Service for information on the application process and a list of participating dental schools.
For the pre-dental degree plan, you will need to enroll in Bachelor of Science in Biology curriculum. Visit the University Catalog here to view the pre-dental degree plan and other LCU degree plans.