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Thinking about a Dental career?

• Are you the independent, entrepreneurial type?
• Do you like working with you hands?
• Are you interested in a career that has a high income potential?
• Would you like flexible work hours?
• Are you interested in improving the health of others?
• Do you like variety in your workload?
• Are you interested in an academic career in the health sciences?
• Are you interested in public health?

If you answered yes to some of the questions above, you may be well suited for a dental career.

How does one become eligible for admission into dental school?

College requirements
You must complete a minimum of 90 hours of college work to be considered for admission; however a four-year degree is preferred. You must have successfully completed:

Additional highly recommended courses are: Comparative Anatomy, Cell and Molecular Biology, Embryology, Histology, Microanatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology and Genetics. The mean Grade Point Average for entering freshmen is currently 3.6.

Dental Admission Test
A competitive score on the DAT is considered to be an academic average of 19 with no score lower than 17. The mean academic average for entering freshmen is 20.

Application to the School of Dentistry
Admission to dental school is competitive. LSUHSC School of Dentistry accepts applications from Louisiana and Arkansas residents after September 1st of the year prior to admission. A limited number (up to 5) of residents of other states will also be considered. Final deadline for completed applications is February 28th of the year of admission. Competitive applicants will be granted a personal interview that will include hand skill testing and a tour. Acceptances are offered by the Admissions Committee beginning in December.

For more Information?

Contact: Dr. Jim C. Weir
Local: (504) 941-8124
FAX: 504-941-8123
Email: ds-admissions@lsuhsc.edu

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