Your path to dental school
A starting point for college coursework, experiences, and preparing to apply. See how the pieces fit together.
The FutureDentist resource libraryA little guidance.
A little guidance.
A clearer next step.
From your first “maybe dentistry” to what comes after dental school. Find a starting point, go to the source, and keep moving.
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What to learn from shadowing
Get to know a dentist’s day, explore different settings, and ask better questions about the profession.
Explore dental schools
Browse 76 programs, follow official school links, and compare the published class profiles we’ve sourced.
Understand the application process
Learn about ADEA AADSAS and how to prepare the different parts of a dental school application.
Plan for the DAT
Find official testing information, the candidate guide, and preparation resources before choosing a test date.
Make sense of your DAT scores
Understand the score report and current scoring scale using the ADA’s official guidance.
Check your application service
Find current cycle information and the right application service. Check each school’s own deadlines, too.
Work on your personal statement
Keep a draft, reflect on your experiences, and organize the story you want your application to tell.
Understand the cost of dental school
Get familiar with financing dental education and the questions to take to a school’s financial aid office.
Look into application fee assistance
Learn about the ADEA AADSAS Fee Assistance Program and review its current eligibility requirements.
Look after yourself in dental school
Explore wellness resources from the American Student Dental Association for the demands of student life.
Look ahead to dental licensure
Get an overview of the path to licensure, then use your state dental board’s current requirements.
Links reviewed September 18, 2026. Schools and organizations set their own requirements; follow their current guidance. Some external services may charge fees.