Dentistry is the branch of the healing arts and sciences devoted to maintaining the health of the teeth, gums and other hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity.
A dentist is a scientist dedicated to the highest standards of health through the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases and conditions. The vast majority of dentists are in general practice (85%).
The American Dental Education Association currently recognizes eight dental specialties:
- Public health
- Endodontics
- Oral pathology
- Oral surgery
- Orthodontics
- Pediatric dentistry
- Periodontics and prosthodontics
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Type of class
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Number of Semesters
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Recommended CSU Courses
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General Biology
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2 Semesters with labs
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LIFE102 and LIFE 103
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General Chemistry
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2 Semesters with labs
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CHEM111/112 and CHEM113/114
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Organic Chemistry
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2 Semesters with labs
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CHEM 341 AND CHEM 343/4
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General Physics
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2 Semesters with labs
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PH 121 and PH 122 or
PH 141 and PH 142
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Microbiology
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1 Semester
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MIP 300 (required at CU-Denver)
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Biochemistry
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1 Semester
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BC 351 (required at CU-Denver)
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English Composition
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1 Semester
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CO 150
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Mathematics
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Sometimes Calculus
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MATH 155 or MATH 160
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Highly recommended courses
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BMS 300, BMS 301, OT 215
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Dental Hygiene Programs
Dental Programs
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