Pre-Dental

Learning Format

On-Campus

Types

Concentration
Pre-Dental

Prepare for Dental School—and a Career That Makes an Impact

The Pre-Dental concentration is part of the Pre-Medicine and Pre-Health Professions major.

Are you fascinated by health, science, and the power of a confident smile? Our Pre-Dental program is designed for students who want to become dentists, orthodontists, oral surgeons, or dental specialists. You’ll gain the academic knowledge, clinical exposure, and support you need to take the next step toward dental school.

You'll study essential subjects like biology, chemistry, physics, and anatomy, while also exploring areas like oral health, patient care, and healthcare ethics. Along the way, you'll develop the critical thinking, precision, and communication skills that great dentists rely on every day.

Our faculty will help you graduate ready to shine on your Dental Admission Test (DAT) and stand out on your dental school applications. Whether your goal is to open your own practice, specialize in orthodontics, or improve access to care in underserved communities, your journey starts here.

Pre-Medicine and Pre-Health Professions

Program Requirements

Program Requirements

Designed for students interested in going to Dental School, the Pre-Dental concentration is part of the Pre-Medical and Pre-Health Professions major.

 

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Meet our Faculty

Shelli Waetzig

Shelli Waetzig, Ph.D.

Professor and Chair, Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Food Science Department
508-626-4784
swaetzig@framingham.edu
Hemenway Annex
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Steven Cok, Ph.D.

Professor, Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Food Science Department
(508) 626-4782
scok@framingham.edu
Hemenway Annex
Amanda Simons

Amanda Simons, Ph.D.

Professor and Chair, Biology Department
(508) 626-4681
asimons@framingham.edu
Hemenway Annex
Dr. Aline Davis

Aline Davis, Ph.D.

Professor, Biology Department
(508) 626-4797
adavis@framingham.edu
Hemenway Annex

Learn More

If the Pre-Dental major sounds like a good fit but you would like to learn more, contact Admissions at admissions [at] framingham.edu (admissions[at]framingham[dot]edu) or 508-626-4500.

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