How to become a Dentist: How long does it take to become a dentist?

[@loveallah6355]

Your music background was loud. Anyway great job

[@TheAmericanSmile]

Sorry about that . doing much better now check out my new video

[@chakiyahmcneil]

So glad I found this! I’m currently in the process of becoming an certified Dental Assistant and was thinking about continuing in the dental field and becoming a hygienist.

[@TheJusDon]

I decided to watch your advice because I wanted someone with my skin tone’s opinion. ♥️✊🏿

[@TheAmericanSmile]

Not many of us. thank you

[@taniamara9208]

Hello! I am a dentist in Brazil and I am impressed with how much you study there! Here we have to finish high school with good grades and to give university entrance exams and then if we graduate in dentistry after 5 years ... I summarized a lot but basically that's it! I'm sorry if I wrote something in English that you did not understand because I'm still learning English ... I love your channel! Xoxo

[@TheAmericanSmile]

I went to school with alot of great dentist who had degrees in other countries but had to go back to school to be able to practice in the United States. it is definitely more of a process here.

[@nathanielcimaroli8181]

How much money did the school cost after the student loans and everything?

[@Babydoll_bre]

Great video I'm in hygiene school and I have a huge interest in dental school

[@TheAmericanSmile]

wish you the best

[@kiairarue5933]

I got my ged but I graduated college with a 3.37 gpa...

[@StraighttothepointLIVE]

Thank you so much Doc. This was very helpful 😁😁

[@ad7543]

Best of luck to all! NYU here I come!!

[@0s0sXD]

The music is loud

[@cristydink]

this was extremely helpful! thank you so much!

[@nextgendude1]

organic chemistry is currently kicking my ass right now on my road to becoming a dentist lol

[@TheAmericanSmile]

Organic Chemistry is a weed out class. You can beat it back . good luck

[@josiahbutler2254]

does it matter what college degree you have before you go to dental school?

[@dikshyaadhikari1768]

wow !your explanation has my all questions answer and thankyou !

[@alextrump4695]

Music too loud

[@TheAmericanSmile]

sorry

[@DoitwithOA]

Thank you .

[@jeffmeisner8976]

Would it be un- wise for me to become a dentist at around 48 years old... Can I work till Im 70? Can I pay back those loans at my age when I would graduate - 48 ? I have a family of 3 kids - can you get housing allowance with financial aid because you can't work a job?

[@TheAmericanSmile]

if you have already graduated college sure, why not. Depends how much you borrow, if you can pay it back in time. But i am sure it will be worth it. best of luck

[@agborrita6797]

Thank you

[@thegoldenerarythm4091]

hi i wanted to know that i live in india and will finish my 12th next year.. To do DDS in US what will be the process. like can i directly come US after 12th ,give SAT,TOFEl and DAT and get admission in DDS programme. please please help since i want to be a dentist in US any how but i am very confused.......like please help me

[@TheAmericanSmile]

Not sure if i answered this question already in a live. But there are programs in united states dental schools that accept dentist from other countries to get licenses in the US.

[@thegoldenerarythm4091]

@@TheAmericanSmile oh ok thank u

[@surinasav4568]

Thank you !!

[@kailynykl]

Hello! I would like to ask, 1) after u finish dental school, you get your license to be a general dentist, and is able to start working and earning as a certified general dentist, correct? No compulsory residency etc is needed? 2) If you are interested in specialise in a specific area (for example pediatrics dentistry), you must first work as a general dentist for around 2 years, then apply for residencies programs in universities, in the case of pediatrics dentistry 2--3 years. After you have completed ur residency program in the universities, are u officially a certified pediatrics dentist and can start earning and working as one? I really appreciate your reply, thank you so much and sorry for bothering!!

[@TheAmericanSmile]

You don't need to do a residency after dental school, it is optional. You dont have to have work experience to apply for a specialty , you can just apply when you graduate

[@ninasya4581]

I am 19 and graduated high school with a gpa less than 2.5, is there still a chance i can become a dentist?

[@KC-yp4hc]

Where do I do the Prerequisites for dental school?

[@TheAmericanSmile]

In undergrad, college

[@fatimaalashry4929]

So, I have a question I can't enter a dentistry school until I take 4 years of science which it's any subject like bio, chem ,and etc.. By the way I am living in NY so I am talking about entering dentistry in NY. Ah by the way thank you ♥️

[@TheAmericanSmile]

you need the prerequites

[@justjadab]

Hello! I’m currently in 8th grade and have applied for high schools that have medical/health AP classes. Turns out I haven’t got accepted in neither. I’m freaking out about my future and don’t know where to start first, please give me advice :(

[@TheAmericanSmile]

You don't have to freak out. You are at the beginning. Stay focused and get good grades and you can get in. One step at a time

[@JohnWick-dm1up]

Omg fucking shit I’ve been looking for a video like this forever you clarified most of my questions thank you so much Please excuse my language

[@ninasmith1333]

Hi, what are the pros of doing residency and why did you choose not to do it?

[@TheAmericanSmile]

residency is hospital based and doesn't always cover what dentist do on a regular basis

[@Haniya-bp9ck]

How much does all this school cost???

[@TheAmericanSmile]

I have about $250 K in student loans

[@غٌزالالرافديٌن-ض9ز]

Thank you ♥️

[@Princess-B]

How much time do we take in college before going to dental school?I am really interested in dentist.am in high school now

[@TheAmericanSmile]

i did four years of college.

[@DorimeIdol]

Do you need to do maths methods aka advanced maths to become a dentist?

[@TheAmericanSmile]

Some dental schools like calculus

[@madina...7034]

How much does it take to become a dentist

[@TheAmericanSmile]

Alot of money. I have been a dentist for 12 years and I know that cost is rising. it can be anywhere from Free to 350,000 in the US

[@helenpizl106]

I'm going to the dentist tomorrow. How ironic

[@TheAmericanSmile]

good luck

[@helenpizl106]

Never mind it was cancelled but it's getting re scheduled for next week but thanks

[@arielstinson8731]

I don't have the smarts to be a dentist

[@TheAmericanSmile]

we all have to learn

[@iCyberZombie1]

Why add music? So annoying can’t even focus

[@TheAmericanSmile]

No music?

[@yasminezazi5734]

LOL!!! 00:06

[@swordofesau952]

You don't need no bachelor's degree or special education to become a dentist they should just open trade school and go straight for dental shouldn't take more than 2 years it's all about practice to be good in everything. all that

[@TheAmericanSmile]

You dont have to have a bachelors degree but your competition probably will