All 50 States and the District of Columbia require dentists to be licensed. To qualify for a license in most States, candidates must graduate from an accredited dental school and pass written and practical examinations. Education and training. In 2006, there were 56 dental schools accredited by the American Dental Association's (ADA's) Commission on Dental Accreditation. Dental schools require a minimum of 2 years of college-level predental education prior to admittance. Most dental students have at least a bachelor's degree before entering dental school, although a few applicants are accepted to dental school after 2 or 3 years of college and complete their bachelor's degree while attending dental school. High school and college students who want to become dentists should take courses in Biology, chemistry, physics, health, and mathematics. College undergraduates planning on applying to dental school are required to take many science courses. Because of this, some choose a major in a science, such as biology or chemistry, while others take the required science coursework while pursuing a major in another subject. All dental schools require applicants to take the Dental Admissions Test (DAT). When selecting students, schools consider scores earned on the DAT, applicants' grade point averages, and information gathered through recommendations and interviews. Competition for admission to dental school is keen. Dental school usually lasts 4 academic years. Studies begin with classroom instruction and laboratory work in science, including anatomy, microbiology, biochemistry, and physiology. Beginning courses in clinical sciences, including laboratory techniques, are also completed. During the last 2 years, students treat patients, usually in dental clinics, under the supervision of licensed dentists. Most dental schools award the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS). Others award an equivalent degree, Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD). Some dental school graduates work for established dentists as associates for 1 to 2 years to gain experience and save money to equip an office of their own. Most dental school graduates, however, purchase an established practice or open a new one immediately after graduation. Licensure. Licensing is required to practice as a dentist. In most States, licensure requires passing written and practical examinations in addition to having a degree from an accredited dental school. Candidates may fulfill the written part of the State licensing requirements by passing the National Board Dental Examinations. Individual States or regional testing agencies administer the written or practical examinations. In 2006, 17 States licensed or certified dentists who intended to practice in a specialty area. Requirements include 2 to 4 years of postgraduate education and, in some cases, the completion of a special State examination. Most State licenses permit dentists to engage in both general and specialized practice. Other qualifications. Dentistry requires diagnostic ability and manual skills. Dentists should have good visual memory, excellent judgment regarding space, shape, and color, a high degree of manual dexterity, and scientific ability. Good business sense, self-discipline, and good communication skills are helpful for success in private practice. Advancement. Dentists who want to teach or conduct research usually spend an additional 2 to 5 years in advanced dental training, in programs operated by dental schools or hospitals. A recent survey by the American Dental Education Association showed that 11 percent of new graduates enrolled in postgraduate training programs to prepare for a dental specialty. For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section (U.S. Department of Labor) indicated below this answer box.
grade 12 diploma, and minimum 10-11 years after that! 4 years undergrad, 4 years dental school (must be in top 10% of class to get into ortho program) then 2-3 years specialty training in orthodontics.
Check out this link, it lists all states and all the dental school at that state: http://dentistry.about.com/od/dentalschoolsbystate/Dental_Schools_in_the_United_States.htm
UMB; that's where my Mom went, and now she owns a practice, and is the best dentist in town. It's in Maryland (Baltimore), and was one of the first, if not THE first dental school. :)
Yes! you need to go to college to be an orthodontist.
what are some recommended colleges to go to become a orthodontist
You need an O.P 25 to become an orthodontist.... ROD!
None.
Cosmetologists attend community college. They generally attend for two years. If they have previous college credits, they can reduce the amount of time they are in school.
There is no educational requirement to become a martial arts trainer.
You will need to attend college for at least two years. You can also choose to attend for four years if you want a higher salary.
You need to obtain at least a Bachelors degree. Then, you need to attend dental school for 3-4 years. After that, a special orthodontist school for 1-2. So you could end up being in college for 7-10 years depending on how fast you can do it.
Spend classes for four years in Dental school. After you completed the Dental school, you must attend postgraduate orthodontics program that last two to three years. You can find the detailed steps on becoming orthodontist on this article: Pursuing a Career as an Orthodontist - BEACH BRACES ORTHODONTICS
Flooring contractors do not need to attend any college at all, they simply need to be certified. To become certified they must pass tests and prove their knowledge and ability.
no need, though if youre gonna be a cashier its prefarable to attend college
first of all it depend how many college credits u have. then after undergraduate you need you do 4-5 years of collg. and then another 2-3 years for orthodontist. it is a lot of college but you can make a lot of money. If you enjoy working with mouth and like money go with it!
To get your training to become a medical assistant, you need to attend a school and get your certificate. There is an Everest College in Atlanta, GA you can attend. Here is the college website: http://www.everest.edu/accreditation/college
attend a beauty college for 6-9 months, pass the state license test.