{"id":988,"date":"2020-04-22T16:28:50","date_gmt":"2020-04-22T21:28:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/?page_id=988"},"modified":"2024-12-06T09:27:17","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T14:27:17","slug":"dentistry","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/preprof\/professions\/dentistry\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre-Dentistry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dentistry is concerned with diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity, commonly in the dentition but also the adjacent and related structures and tissues in the jaw and facial area. Dental treatments are carried out by a dental team, which often consists of a dentist and dental auxiliaries. Most dentists either work in private practices, dental hospitals, or institutions.<\/p>\n                                            \n        \n    <div\n        id=\"pre-dentistry-at-marshall\"\n        x-data=\"accordion('pre-dentistry-at-marshall', false)\"\n        class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 'bg-white shadow-md' : 'bg-gray-50'\"\n    >\n        <button\n            class=\"w-full flex justify-between items-center p-5 cursor-pointer border-0 text-left transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-transparent outline-2 outline-transparent text-gray-700 hover:bg-gray-100 focus:outline-green\"\n            x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\"\n            x-on:keydown.escape=\"expanded = false\"\n            x-bind:aria-expanded=\"expanded\"\n            x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 'text-green' : ''\"\n            id=\"pre-dentistry-at-marshall-button\"\n            aria-controls=\"pre-dentistry-at-marshall-panel\"\n                    >\n            <div class=\"text-left font-bold contrast-more:font-black tracking-wide text-base lg:text-lg hc:text-gray-900 contrast-more:text-gray-900\">\n                Pre-Dentistry at Marshall\n            <\/div>\n\n            <span class=\"ml-3\">\n                <svg class=\"h-5 w-5 transition-transform duration-300 ease-out stroke-gray-400 shrink-0\"\n                     x-bind:class=\"{ 'rotate-180': expanded }\"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" d=\"M19 9l-7 7-7-7\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n        <\/button>\n\n        <div\n            id=\"pre-dentistry-at-marshall-panel\"\n            role=\"region\"\n            aria-labelledby=\"pre-dentistry-at-marshall-button\"\n            x-show=\"expanded\"\n            x-collapse\n            x-cloak\n        >\n            <div class=\"text-gray-700  bg-white py-6 px-5 styled-list\">\n                \n<p>Marshall University offers a comprehensive pre-dental program designed to prepare students for dental school. The program provides:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Coursework that fulfills dental school prerequisites<\/li>\n<li>Focus on building a strong foundation in the sciences, which are crucial for success in dental school.<\/li>\n<li>Emphasizes the importance of academic excellence, hands-on experience, and community service.<\/li>\n<li>Preparation for the challenges of dental school as well as possible exams required<\/li>\n<li>Dedicated pre-dental advisors who help with course selection, application processes, and preparing for dental school entrance exams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        \n    <div\n        id=\"undergraduate-course-work-2\"\n        x-data=\"accordion('undergraduate-course-work-2', false)\"\n        class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 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Here is an overview of what you might expect:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Core Science Courses: Biology, General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, which often include lab components.<\/li>\n<li>Introductory Physics courses<\/li>\n<li>Biochemistry<\/li>\n<li>English Composition<\/li>\n<li>Psychology and\/or Sociology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.marshall.edu\/undergraduate\/programs-az\/science\/preparation-professional-careers-health-care-professions\/\">Marshall University Undergraduate Catalog<\/a> for accurate course offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        \n    <div\n        id=\"marshall-student-clubs-and-organizations-3\"\n        x-data=\"accordion('marshall-student-clubs-and-organizations-3', false)\"\n        class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 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Some of these clubs include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><b>Pre-Dental Society<\/b><\/strong>: This club offers networking opportunities, educational resources, and community service projects related to dental health.<\/li>\n<li><strong><b>Health Science Club<\/b><\/strong>: A broader organization that supports students in various health-related fields, including dentistry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Explore various student clubs and organizations related to pre-dental on <a href=\"https:\/\/herdlife.marshall.edu\/\">HerdLink<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        \n    <div\n        id=\"dental-schools-4\"\n        x-data=\"accordion('dental-schools-4', false)\"\n        class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 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Morgantown, WV<\/li>\n<li><strong><b>University of Kentucky College of Dentistry<\/b><\/strong> &#8211; Lexington, KY<\/li>\n<li><strong><b>Ohio State University College of Dentistry<\/b><\/strong> &#8211; Columbus, OH<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These schools have varying admission requirements, so it&#8217;s essential to review their specific prerequisites and application procedures as well as possible exams required.<\/p>\n\n\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/files\/Marshall-Medical-Professions-Pathways-flier.pdf\" target=\"_self\" class=\"button green \">\n\t\t<span>Start Your Pathway (PDF)<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For additional questions about the pre-dental program or guidance on your path to dental school, contact the College of Science advisor:<br \/>\n<div class=\"marsha-row flex flex-wrap -mx-2 lg:-mx-6 py-6 border-b border-gray-100\"><div class=\"columns w-full lg:w-1\/6 lg:px-6 mt-6 lg:mt-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/files\/leonardp-1-200x300.jpg\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/files\/leonardp-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/files\/leonardp-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/files\/leonardp-1.jpg 800w\" alt=\"http:\/\/Tricia%20Agnello\" class=\"rounded-lg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"columns w-full lg:w-3\/4 lg:px-6 mt-6 lg:mt-0 entry-content\"><div class=\"text-xl font-semibold uppercase\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/profile\/tricia-agnello\/\">Tricia Agnello<\/a><\/div><div class=\"mt-3 mb-4\"><div class=\"font-semibold mb-1\">Student Services Specialist<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/directory\/staff\/\" rel=\"tag\">COS Staff<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/directory\/cos-student-services\/\" rel=\"tag\">COS Student Services<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/directory\/preprof\/\" rel=\"tag\">Pre-Professional Advising<\/a><\/div><div class=\"flex items-center my-2\"><svg class=\"text-gray-500 fill-current h-4 w-4 mr-4\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M172.268 501.67C26.97 291.031 0 269.413 0 192 0 85.961 85.961 0 192 0s192 85.961 192 192c0 77.413-26.97 99.031-172.268 309.67-9.535 13.774-29.93 13.773-39.464 0zM192 272c44.183 0 80-35.817 80-80s-35.817-80-80-80-80 35.817-80 80 35.817 80 80 80z\"><\/path><\/svg>Science Building 267<\/div><div class=\"flex items-center my-2\"><svg class=\"text-gray-500 fill-current h-4 w-4 mr-4\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M493.4 24.6l-104-24c-11.3-2.6-22.9 3.3-27.5 13.9l-48 112c-4.2 9.8-1.4 21.3 6.9 28l60.6 49.6c-36 76.7-98.9 140.5-177.2 177.2l-49.6-60.6c-6.8-8.3-18.2-11.1-28-6.9l-112 48C3.9 366.5-2 378.1.6 389.4l24 104C27.1 504.2 36.7 512 48 512c256.1 0 464-207.5 464-464 0-11.2-7.7-20.9-18.6-23.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>304-696-3476<\/div><div class=\"flex items-center my-2\"><svg class=\"text-gray-200 fill-current h-5 w-5 mr-4\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M502.3 190.8c3.9-3.1 9.7-.2 9.7 4.7V400c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48H48c-26.5 0-48-21.5-48-48V195.6c0-5 5.7-7.8 9.7-4.7 22.4 17.4 52.1 39.5 154.1 113.6 21.1 15.4 56.7 47.8 92.2 47.6 35.7.3 72-32.8 92.3-47.6 102-74.1 131.6-96.3 154-113.7zM256 320c23.2.4 56.6-29.2 73.4-41.4 132.7-96.3 142.8-104.7 173.4-128.7 5.8-4.5 9.2-11.5 9.2-18.9v-19c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48H48C21.5 64 0 85.5 0 112v19c0 7.4 3.4 14.3 9.2 18.9 30.6 23.9 40.7 32.4 173.4 128.7 16.8 12.2 50.2 41.8 73.4 41.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:tricia.agnello@marshall.edu\">tricia.agnello@marshall.edu<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/preprof\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"button button--secondary \">\n\t\t<span>Prepare for Health Care Professions with the College of Science<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dentistry is concerned with diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity, commonly in the dentition but also the adjacent and related structures and tissues in the jaw and facial area. 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