Yes ... but there are tests AND required undergraduate courses. (I did it with an engineering degree ... but it required some extra courses and a lot of hours.)
No, you cannot go straight to dental school from high school. After high school, you must attend a university and get a degree, preferably in a science-related major, before attending dental school.
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Go to www.ada.org for a list of accredited dental schools in your area.
To become a dentist you will have to go to dental school. Most large universities which have medical programs also offer dental degrees. You will also need to apply for admission, take various standardized tests as required, possibly apply for financial aid and more.
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
Yes, of course. Your assistant training certification is a good credit for you at dental school. After obtain that certificate, you have a great chance to go to dental school.
For an Associate of science in dental hygiene. It usually takes 2-3 years. School is full-time.
It depends on the Dental school that you want to go to. If you want a good chance of being accepted into a dental school, it is smart to have at least a 3.6 GPA.
two or more years
After college you go to a dental medical school.