Dental School Programs

Hey! I am currently a high school student and I am super intrigued with Dentistry, and more specifically I plan on being an Orthodontist. I know that to become a Dentist it takes 4 years of undergrad and then an additional 4 years of Dental school. If I plan on specializing it will take 2-3 MORE years, and I really would like to cut that schooling down. What are some programs that take 6-7 years long for me to become a dentist? I also am aware that Dentistry school is hard to get into and I would save myself a lot of stress/money if I look into an programs. I am looking into some schools now so that I can figure out what exactly to be aiming for in high school. Any information would be helpful, thank you!

I believe what you’re looking for is “accelerated dental programs.” Google that and see if anything stands out!

http://www.pacific.edu/Admission/Undergraduate/Applying/Pre-Dentistry.html

ortho assistant?

Same here but I’m in college right now and confused. Nobody really helps you in college so basically you are on your own sadly.