Dentistry (Pre)

As a Pre-Dentistry student at Aurora University, you will major in Health Science, acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in the ever-changing field of health care. You will also enroll in the Pre-Dentistry program, which offers a curated collection of prerequisite courses necessary to be accepted into dental school.

To help you navigate your academic career and prepare for dental school, AU offers one-on-one guidance with our own Pre-Medical Professions Advisor C.J. Chen. A longtime biology professor at AU, Chen is an expert in the application process for health profession schools. Internship opportunities are also available so you can experience, first hand, what it is like to practice dental medicine.

At AU, you will also have an opportunity to participate in research, a step that will enhance your dental school application. AU offers students unique opportunities to conduct laboratory research with expert faculty in the field. Developing research experience deepens your understanding of what you learn in the classroom and prepares you with the skills to succeed in dental school. Advanced coursework prepares you for the Dental Admission Test (DAT) examination and the dental school application process.

How much education is required to become a dentist?

After you earn your undergraduate degree, you need to attend dental school for four years, then pass the National Board Dental Examinations and a state or regional clinical examination. Additional post-graduate training is required if you want to specialize.

Qualified Pre-Dentistry students can benefit from AU’s agreements with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)’s Early Acceptance Program and Midwestern University. Please visit our academic affiliations page to learn more.