Advising Pre-Dentistry
Why study Advising Pre-Dentistry?
Admission Requirements
Specialized advising for those interested in a dentistry career is available through the University's Pre-Professional Advising Center (PPAC). Dental schools look for academically strong students who have explored the field of dentistry in their undergraduate career and who also have strong co-curricular experiences. Students are encouraged to meet with their PPAC advisor early in their career and freshman year is the perfect starting point. PPAC advisors will support students through the entire process for admission into a dental school, from preparation through application. Additionally, the PPAC works collaboratively with a student's college advisor to ensure the student is getting as much support as possible.
- To help develop leadership, teamwork and inter-professional skills, students are recommended to participate in programming through one of the over 400 student organizations at the University of Cincinnati. Pre-Professional Advising recommends students choose two of the many organizations: one professional and one just for fun. Pre-Dental Students should consider joining: T.O.O.T.H. The Oral Organization Toward Health: The purpose of T.O.O.T.H is to raise awareness of the importance of oral health and to prepare students for future endeavors in the dental field through speakers, volunteering, and social events. Please check with the PPAC website or the Student Activities and Leadership Development Office (SALD) for contact information on any of the UC student organizations.
- Exploring Health Professions (PD1000) is an an undergraduate course that provides students with a wider and deeper understanding of a variety of health professions. The course content focuses on professional development, ethical behaviors, cross-cultural understanding, and preparing a competitive application to health professions programs. Students earn HIPAA certification and undertake bloodborne pathogen training during the course. After successful completion of the course, students are prepared to responsibly engage in shadowing, volunteering, interning, or paid work in a healthcare setting including the Pre-Health Internship program (PHIP).
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Program Code: 99PPR-ADVPDNT