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PRE-DENTISTRY (DDS/DMD)
FIRST-YEAR STUDENT INFORMATION
Pre-Professional Advising Office
201 Hannah Hall
248-370-4936
preprofadvising@Oakland.edu
https://oakland.edu/advising/pre-professional-advising/about/index
four things first-year pre-
dentistry students must start
immediately
● Shadowing/ Observing
● Direct patient contact
● Community Service
● Networking
Shadowing or observing dentists in
action is mandatory for many doctoral
programs
● Observe rural, urban, and suburban
dentists in action
● Make an informed decision
● 2-3 hours per week
● Document and reflect
● Shadow/ observe every year
Direct patient contact gives
pre-dentistry students an
advantage in the admissions
process
● Dental assistant, patient care volunteer
● Free dental clinics, hospitals, hospices
● 2-3 hours per week
● Document and reflect
● Gain hands-on experience every year
Community Service demonstrates
compassion for others not like
yourself
● Help underserved local communities
● Develop leadership skills
● 2-3 hours per week
● Document and reflect
● Engage in community service every year
Networking is A Crucial part of
the Application Process and
professional Development
● Network with professors
● Develop an excellent reputation
● 2-3 hours per week
● Document and reflect
● Grow and nurture your network every year
● Academic excellence
● Strong commitment to the field
● Networking
● Love of serving underserved communities
To gain a competitive advantage, contact Carmen Gamlin, Pre-
Professional Advisor at preprofadvising@oakland.edu or 248-370-
4936. We look forward to helping you achieve your pre-dentistry
goals!
Getting into dentistry school is very, very
competitive

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Pre-Dentistry: First Year Student Information

  • 1. PRE-DENTISTRY (DDS/DMD) FIRST-YEAR STUDENT INFORMATION Pre-Professional Advising Office 201 Hannah Hall 248-370-4936 preprofadvising@Oakland.edu https://oakland.edu/advising/pre-professional-advising/about/index
  • 2. four things first-year pre- dentistry students must start immediately ● Shadowing/ Observing ● Direct patient contact ● Community Service ● Networking
  • 3. Shadowing or observing dentists in action is mandatory for many doctoral programs ● Observe rural, urban, and suburban dentists in action ● Make an informed decision ● 2-3 hours per week ● Document and reflect ● Shadow/ observe every year
  • 4. Direct patient contact gives pre-dentistry students an advantage in the admissions process ● Dental assistant, patient care volunteer ● Free dental clinics, hospitals, hospices ● 2-3 hours per week ● Document and reflect ● Gain hands-on experience every year
  • 5. Community Service demonstrates compassion for others not like yourself ● Help underserved local communities ● Develop leadership skills ● 2-3 hours per week ● Document and reflect ● Engage in community service every year
  • 6. Networking is A Crucial part of the Application Process and professional Development ● Network with professors ● Develop an excellent reputation ● 2-3 hours per week ● Document and reflect ● Grow and nurture your network every year
  • 7. ● Academic excellence ● Strong commitment to the field ● Networking ● Love of serving underserved communities To gain a competitive advantage, contact Carmen Gamlin, Pre- Professional Advisor at preprofadvising@oakland.edu or 248-370- 4936. We look forward to helping you achieve your pre-dentistry goals! Getting into dentistry school is very, very competitive