How to Become a Dentist

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Get a bachelor's degree in a science-related field.. Gather letters of recommendation.. Apply for admission to a dental school.

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Steps

1

Get a bachelor's degree in a science-related field.

Step 1

Get a bachelor's degree in a science-related field.

2

Gather letters of recommendation.

Step 2

Gather letters of recommendation.

3

Apply for admission to a dental school.

Step 3

Apply for admission to a dental school.

4

Complete coursework at a dental school.

Step 4

Complete coursework at a dental school.

5

Take the required steps if you want to become a specialist.

Step 5

Take the required steps if you want to become a specialist.

6

Get a high score on the Dental Admission Test.

Step 6

Get a high score on the Dental Admission Test.

7

Pass the National Board Dental Examination written test.

Step 7

Pass the National Board Dental Examination written test.

8

Pass your clinical exams.

Step 8

Pass your clinical exams.

9

Volunteer in a dental office.

Step 9

Volunteer in a dental office.

10

Observe a dentist.

Step 10

Observe a dentist.

11

Get professional experience.

Step 11

Get professional experience.

12

Decide where you want to work.

Step 12

Decide where you want to work.

13

Find an associateship position.

Step 13

Find an associateship position.

14

Make sure you are a hard worker.

Step 14

Make sure you are a hard worker.

15

Have good manual dexterity.

Step 15

Have good manual dexterity.

16

Make sure you have compassion.

Step 16

Make sure you have compassion.

17

Develop your problem-solving skills.

Step 17

Develop your problem-solving skills.

18

Focus on time management.

Step 18

Focus on time management.

19

Develop good leadership skills.

Step 19

Develop good leadership skills.

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