Undergrad Majors and Classes to Prepare for Dental School || Brittany Goes to Dental School

[@zionblackmon8457]

Really wish I would've found your channel when I was in high school

[@brittanywatu4835]

:D

[@Spiritualmuslim786]

You're so helpful I love you! I'm applying to colleges right now and I want to become a dentist

[@brittanywatu4835]

Glad to hear that! Good luck!

[@Spiritualmuslim786]

Brittany Watu thanks :D

[@missionnoel6753]

NeverHadPorkB4 ! Why?

[@Spiritualmuslim786]

Hannah Patt why do I want to become a dentist? Because I'll be a doctor who only focuses on one body part: the mouth.

[@missionnoel6753]

Yeah you probably just want to become a doctor because you want BIG MONEY OHHH WOOOOOOOOOW

[@sumarelyyan240]

Thank you so much!! I took anatomy last semester and now I am taking physiology right now and its so stressful but you made me feel so better to know that I am taking the right classes!! THANK YOU

[@brittanywatu4835]

Yes! It is all worth it :)

[@jenniferjohnson2272]

I’m so glad I found this channel before high school. I’m in 7th grade and your videos are so helpful for understanding what to do in the future.

[@brittanywatu4835]

Yay I'm so glad that you find them helpful! Best of luck to you to your journey to dental school

[@elainehuynh3001]

Hi Brittany! I'm a senior in High school but I'm taking college courses right now. Do you think dentist students need to be the students that find biology and chemistry easy in high school? I'm not the smartest student and I think i'm pretty average, but I'm really interested in dentistry. Also, I was told I should major in microbiology if I want to go into a dentistry program. What did you major in before getting into your program?

[@brittanywatu4835]

+ElaineHuynh hi Elaine, I don't think you necessarily have to find science classes easy. I'm a strong believer of working hard in everything you do because it will pay off! Sometimes the "smarter" students will take it for granted and will not do better in the long run. You can major in anything you'd like, just as long as you complete the prerequisites. Choose whatever interests you! My major was biological sciences but I have classmates in dental school who were psychology, business, and even performance music majors!

[@ir9999]

just normal everyday blogs! even if you think they're boring we might think they are interesting !!:)

[@TeamOverTheEdge]

Thanks for the awesome advice, also thank you for letting me know about Thomas Frank. I've been watching his videos and they seem great also downloaded his book and read it, very good tips and advice.

[@TeamOverTheEdge]

Also a video on how to get dentist to shadow and that whole process would be great, asking them to shadow seems very awkward to me idk

[@brittanywatu4835]

You're welcome! Yes, his videos and books are lifesavers!

[@lorrany22k]

This is so helpful thank you . I'm going to college and I had no idea what to take this helped a lot thank you

[@brittanywatu4835]

+Lorrany Silva You're welcome!! Good luck with all your studies 😋

[@courtneyc9908]

I'm going into 8th grade and already seriously thinking about going to dental school 😂🤷🏼‍♀️

[@brittanywatu4835]

Yay! That is awesome! It really is never too early to start thinking about your future career!

[@kattiedao1117]

That's really awesome! Just keep in mind that you can do it. Don't be easily discouraged.

[@jenniferjohnson2272]

courtney c same!

[@gloriaw7066]

Thank you for the video. It is super helpful. Thank you for uploading!

[@brittanywatu4835]

You're welcome! I'm glad that you found it useful! :)

[@leahjoy6476]

This was soo helpful, you explained everything so briefly and understandable. Thanks👏❤

[@brittanywatu4835]

So happy it helped! Good luck!

[@jahzlynjohnson]

I just found your channel and I'm in love! I'm in the 11th grade and I guess you can say I finally jumped on the excited for college train and want to consider being a dentist and I have a few question. So say if I major in biological sciences for my undergraduate years, when I finish with those four years would I have to take the DAT in the college I'm in or would I have to go else where? Like would the school I'm in offer that test so I could continue my studies there? I'm still confused on how the whole process works. I'm sorry if this doesn't make any sense

[@brittanywatu4835]

You take the DAT in a testing center outside of your college because the actual test is from the American Dental Association, not the college. Hope this helped! Let me know if you have any other questions!

[@alexsoudah993]

What year in undergrad do you take the DAT?

[@brittanywatu4835]

+Alex Soudah I took it the winter before I applied to dental school

[@grxk5181]

Your videos are really helpful

[@brittanywatu4835]

Thank you! :)

[@averys362]

I’m a senior from louisiana. I’m really happy I found this video because I just got accepted to my college of choice but it doesnt have a dental hygiene program. I’ve had the burden of worrying about what major to pursue and I’m sure biological science would do good and prep me better than majoring in something unrelated.

[@brittanywatu4835]

Congratulations!

[@monkeypotato]

Thx for your awesome advice!! This helps alot

[@clearcreekrentals9583]

WOW. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO. THIS IS VERY INFORMATIVE.

[@brittanywatu4835]

Glad it helped

[@robertoantonioaleman6135]

This video was very helpful, thank you.

[@cindydao565]

This video was very helpful! I was wondering, however, how important is GPA when applying to dental school and DAT score? Also what undergrad school did you go to and did it have dental programs there or internships that helped you get into dental school?

[@Mynguyen.24]

I love all of your recommend and you are really focusing on what you do. Not much people taking specific about this. In addition, I think you missed the math class in prerequisite, most of the school require statistics course. I had took one calculus 1 classes and get disappointed that they did not require it, so I need to get statistics class soon...

[@jaydenacoba1699]

Hi Brittany! I’m currently a sophomore in high school and I too want to pursue a career in dentistry. I’ve done some research and some websites say that it is highly recommended to take a pre-dental program before going into dental school. However, I’m confused because I always thought that you would just need to major in a science-related field, take other prerequisite courses, take the DAT, and after that you can apply to dental school. I’m just wondering if you know anything about the pre-dental program thing.

[@flowerpower341]

I went to a dental impressions day st a dental school, and I didn't like it it but I'm ok with becoming hygienest? Dies tht make any sense??? Also can one go to dental school if they're not good at chemistry?

[@brittanywatu4835]

Yes that makes sense! Dentist and dental hygienist is similar but different too! It's ok if you want to be a hygienist rather than a dentist. In dental school, there aren't any chemistry classes but it is definitely one of the foundation sciences that you need to take before going to dental school. Also, what do you mean by not good? Because if you are decent at it, you should be fine!

[@flowerpower341]

Not good, as in it was difficult for me to understand in high school. I am not good with that subject. But we just had a mini chemistry unit in bio, and I actually understood stuff about bonds, hydrogen ions, isotopes, etc. I'm just scared about stoichiometry, mols, etc :(

[@diymaker6260]

Hey! I love your channel so much! Quick question, how long did it take you to finish undergrad? Two years?

[@brittanywatu4835]

No I finished in 3 years!

[@diymaker6260]

Brittany Watu oh great! Another question, i want to take biomedical Sciences in Cardiff University, the duration time is 3 years, so i take the DAT after i finish the undergrad courses and then start dental school? -thanks!

[@MohammedAli-gv1tj]

Mayb I ask what your gpa was in high school? I have a 3.2 in my senior (very bad) and was wondering if it’s too late to become a dentist. I really need help.

[@Sss12698]

I’m currently in middle school (13 yo male) I might become a hygienist I don’t really know

[@pruciavalcourt9015]

How many years of undergrad do you Need to take prerequisite classes and what year did you take the DAT

[@brittanywatu4835]

You need to take prerequisite classes while you are in undergrad, it doesn't matter what specific year you take the classes, just as long as you take it. I took the DAT the winter before I applied to dental school.

[@pruciavalcourt9015]

Brittany Watu Thank you so much 😘

[@laurlaur6489]

Did you take immunology in undergrad? I'm applying to dental school this cycle and debating to take immunology next semester. I know pathology is a pretty challenging freshman level dental school course, but haven't heard if immuno is one. Thanks!

[@brittanywatu4835]

No I didn't, I wish I did if I could. We had a pretty big immunology section in our Physiology course.

[@GWUADIGWUADI]

I’m 21, planning on going to school to become a dentist. But, i have no history of dental work in high school. I was wondering if anyone can help me figure we/how to start.

[@fabianboleslaw5524]

Hi Gwuadi! I think the best offer is to chilling on the web to know about how dental industry works and what kind of possibilities you can get. I was in you situation a some years before and started to read dental guides about dentisry and dental works. I offer you to check doksi's free database, i hope it'll help you ;) doksi.net/doksik.php?preflang=any&fid=604&q=dental&doksi_order=relevance_desc

[@Blessed_and_Stylish]

Hi Brittany! Thank you for this useful video. Quick question. I was thinking about pursuing Dentistry. I'm a freshman in the biological field. my community college makes me take math class as a pre-requisite. Do I really need math classes? Hope to read you back! thank you. Wish you the best! Keep us informed!

[@keykey4353]

Hello again Brittany, I'm planning of taking Bachelor of Oral Health, do you think its more advantage than Bachelor of Science? Thank you!

[@mariembehary5484]

hey would u please continue ur dental life videos i really really like all ur videos but the thing is i am a first year dental student and i wait for ur videos every single week at least one time for dental students and the other time for undergraduate one if u dont mind of course

[@giivianna8981]

Why should I do Biological Science and not a Pre Dental School? I'm so confused about what I should to do to be helping myself in the future to be able to apply for Dental School 😩 oh and just to let you know I love your videos haha

[@brittanywatu4835]

+Gii Vianna if you can go to a pre dental school then by all means, go to a pre dental school!

[@brittanywatu4835]

In the US, it works differently. Watch my recent video because I explain how the procedure to go to dental school is like in the US: kzbin.info/www/bejne/invPoomhpt6gq7s

[@CDCgamingHD]

Hey, what undergrad course did you actually complete? Thanks!

[@brittanywatu4835]

Do you mean all the classes I took in undergrad? Science and nonscience?

[@haileypatcher1976]

Brittany Watu i know is is really late but i would be interested to know :)

[@dorothy6200]

Jeeeezus! You're the angel I've been waiting for. I'm a junior in high school and I wasn't sure where I should start to figure out what I should study in college. I've chosen predentistry or general biology as a major/program for college but I was still unsure. Thank you for offering some clarity on the subject. Also, it'd be cool if you could make a video about what it was like to apply for undergraduate school. Senior year is going to be hectic.

[@brittanywatu4835]

Glad it helped! I'm not sure if I could because it's been such a long time since I was in high school :)

[@artithakur5408]

Ma'am i want to become a dentist in other countries not in mine... So do I have to complete my college in my country or move to other country for dental college??????

[@GabrielaPerez-ly2pr]

Hii love your videos!!!!! I have a question How many years did you do in the university before dental school??

[@brittanywatu4835]

Four years to get a bachelors degree, but I finished in three years

[@taniaaceves7830]

Hi, I saw in one of your videos that you are going to LLU. I wanted to see if maybe you can give me some advice. I was admitted into UCLA AND LLU and I'm having a hard time deciding between the two . Would you go to LLU again if you could do it again. That are your two cents of advice.

[@tsinger7720]

Thank you. It was helpful

[@markorigenes6527]

If I spent Bs Pharmacy for 4 years. How long will it be to be Doctor of Dental Medicine (Dentist)?

[@XxXJoely]

Is undergrad in the US the same as A levels in the U.K.? Also great video! I love them so much ❤️

[@phamnguyenlinhcuc7425]

Brittany, I’m about to register for my classes, which major do you think I should go for, thank you❤️

[@sarahkhan443]

Hey can u pls tell how much is the av. cost for 4yrs of pre dental In US?

[@mazan7824]

what type of math classes did you have to take also what was the hardest

[@brittanywatu4835]

To get my Bachelors degree in Biological Sciences, I had to have two semesters of any type of math. I took AP Calculus AB in high school so I had credit for that. I only needed 1 more semester worth of math so I just took Statistics. Math was never my strong suit so I avoided taking any more than I have to!

[@minakshithapa4119]

I have amblyopia in one eye. Is it possible for me to become a dentist?

[@orionxo00]

hey brittany, is it recommended to take calculus? i plan on getting a bachelors of science in psych and it doesn’t need calculus, but do you need it for the DAT or dental school? i’ll be able to get most pre-reqs out of the way with my major except physics and calculus. i know physics is a requirement but i wonder if i need calculus? thanks!

[@brittanywatu4835]

+Nava Hojreh zero calculus on the DAT and dental school 💖😎

[@xenamarice]

Hello, what specific topic a pre-dentistry study on biochemistry and physiology? :)

[@brittanywatu4835]

Everything :(

[@fazed7386]

What college did u go to for undergrad? And does it matter what college you go to for undergrad when applying to dental school?

[@ahmedal-khouja450]

i wanted to ask you if we can apply to dental school as an undergraduate student. Thank you

[@ileana2524]

Hey Brittany, Did you have take 1 or 2 semesters of Organic chemistry as a prerequisite?

[@brittanywatu4835]

2 organic chemistry semesters

[@ileana2524]

Brittany Watu Thank you!!

[@isterlinfarah1990]

I’m in gr 11 and my school (in Canada) only offers the basic science classes (bio,Chen,physics) so how do I take these other classes like Anatomy

[@brittanywatu4835]

If they don't offer it in high school, don't worry. I don't know in Canada how it works but in the US, sometimes you can take community college classes while still enrolled in high school!

[@whatsand]

Hi Brittany! Do you think that I should just go for my bachelors instead of trying to get an AA and prerequisites at my community college? I have researched a bunch and lots of schools either say that they have a limit for the number of prerequisites one can take at a CC or they strongly recommend them at at 4year. I just know that I would save a lot of money at a community college. If anyone in the comments can help too that would be grand. Thank you!!!

[@brittanywatu4835]

Definitely getting a bachelors will help in the long run! Trust me!

[@whatsand]

@@brittanywatu4835 Do you think there is a major that corresponds more to what you will learn at dental school? Or classes I should put more focus on than others? thanks!:)

[@b.s.razmila8633]

If I complete bachelor of science in nursing will I meet the prerequisites of dental school?

[@yiyangning5016]

Hi Brittany I’m wondering where I could complete those prerequisites? Like a community college or something? Thanks xx

[@brittanywatu4835]

4 yr university is best

[@samuelbatista8510]

if my BS degree don't take the pre-reqs what i have to do to take? Pre-Dentistry?

[@brittanywatu4835]

While taking the classes for your BS degree, take the pre requisites at the same time.

[@samuelbatista8510]

Brittany Watu oh, thanks!! Loving your channel ❤

[@rymgerfi6432]

thank you so much . Please can you film videos in the labs pleaase I love them so much .

[@brittanywatu4835]

+rym gerfi will do!

[@rymgerfi6432]

+Brittany Watu thank youuu so much you are the best .

[@jovanrodriguez7796]

Hey, i go to Aviation High School where students are given the opportunity to earn 2 certificates (A and Powerplant) for free which lets us get a career as a aircraft technician. Do you think the hand skills we gain from that will help us in dental school?

[@jovanrodriguez7796]

We deal with a ton of tools and power tools

[@brittanywatu4835]

YesI think that will really help! Anything with detailed hand work :)

[@bgates275]

What if you've got shaky hands due to nerves/being high strung? Does that mean dentistry is probably a bad idea?

[@brittanywatu4835]

John Smith steady hands and a firm grip is highly recommended if you want to be a dentist!

[@brittanywatu4835]

+John Smith and when your hands shake, what are you doing?

[@keykey4353]

How about majoring in Biolochemistry and Molecular Biology?

[@lexishere378]

So for my Jr year of high school next year, I plan on taking chemistry 101 which is 5 collage credits. for my Sr year, ill be taking physics 210, which is 4 college credits and general biology 101, which is 5 college credits. You said these were some of the pre requisite classes for dental school. since I'm taking them in high school, will this give me a boost? Btw ur videos help me a lot❤ I just subscribed.

[@brittanywatu4835]

Hi! Yes I believe this should give you a head start! :)

[@shopinter8408]

if i graduate some major that don't comply with the pre-reqs to apply for the DAT and Dental school, what i have to do to comply with?

[@brittanywatu4835]

You have to take the pre-requisites along with your major requirements

[@shopinter8408]

Brittany Watu thanks

[@fridayshow5690]

do you think that nursing has the pre requisites to get into dental school?

[@brittanywatu4835]

Not sure... Here are some prerequisites: general biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, English, psychology

[@jacohan4028]

Do volunteering in hospital or community clinic matters more for admission? Or is just shadowing dentists for EC more important? I'm actually want to go Dental school to specialize in OMFS. I'm very interested in field of oral surgery and pathology. Do I have to get into top-tier school to get spots for specializing?? How does it work?

[@brittanywatu4835]

I think anything related to dentistry is probably more important. For specializing, I don't think it matters which dental school you go to, whether it's "top tier" or not. What matters most is probably your ranking within your own class and making connections, getting involved with the dental specialty you are interested in.

[@jacohan4028]

Brittany Watu Thanks for the reply. I was kinda torn between going thru state school with less tuition or private ivy school with high tuition like Columbia.

[@sarahguerrero5]

Thanks for all the information. I love your videos, Very informative. IF you don't mind answering, How old are you?

[@brittanywatu4835]

+hellooKitty! Glad it helped! I'm 22

[@kayebitancur8130]

Hi Brittany, just want to know what degree you've graduated in and do you think Bachelor of Science will help me gain an entry for Dental School in the future? Thank you!

[@brittanywatu4835]

+Kaye Bitancur I have a B.S. In Biological Sciences. Any major is fine as long as you complete the requisites but I personally recommend one that is related to Biology.

[@zizipi]

Um how many credits usually for those bio and chem and all?

[@brittanywatu4835]

For my university, they were 4 or 5 units. I don't know how every university works though for credits.

[@BeautifulRedRose]

I’m thinking of majoring in Molecular Biology because it fulfills the Dental School prerequisites and some biochemistry is required. I’ve heard Dental students take some classes in BioChem in Dental School. Is this true? Am I going into the right major or should I should do regular Bio major?

[@brittanywatu4835]

Yes we take biochemistry in dental school but you can take any major you'd like! It's not limited to any type of biology

[@hennyr4740]

Do you need physics to be an orthodontist?

[@usagi7139]

Hey I am studying A level (Non-Science)but I want to be a dentist.what course can I take in university to become one?

[@prettybish]

sikaka rose Dentistry

[@xjustalice]

I made the huge mistake to not "apply" for dentistry (i am from the Netherlands and we go straight to uni when we're finished with A levels) we had to sign up before January 15th :'( now I am thinking about doing another major first before applying to dental school next year. What is the best option? I am thinking about doing Pharmacy.. (I can go straight to pharmacy school with my diploma) about 80% of the students there would've rather pursued dental school /medical school so the subjects the uni provides are for example cell biology .. Genetics and such.. What do you think? I am so sad I can't start with dental school this coming year :'(

[@xjustalice]

* these subjects they focus on in the first year, since so many students quit after that to go study dentistry /medical school .. But are these subjects a waste of time? I feel like dentistry is more about the mouth area and not necessarily about genetics and such right?

[@teliaa.g]

Hi I was wondering if this applies becoming an orthodontist or does that process consider taking more difficult classes

[@brittanywatu4835]

It doesn't matter in high school or undergrad. What matters is getting top grades and ranking in dental school as well as making a lot of connections too.

[@teliaa.g]

Brittany Watu thank youuu for responding!! Much love

[@pma9739]

Hey! Would you say Genetics and Microbiology are also courses that I should take in my undergrad school?

[@brittanywatu4835]

+Arlety Mendez I took Genetics because it was a required course to get my degree and I took Microbiology as a biology elective. I would say that they are great classes to take but definitely try to make the classes I mentioned in the video as the priorities.

[@pma9739]

Okay! Thanks for the advice!😃

[@ixelbonobonoyap5796]

Hi Brittany! I am super late to this video, 3 years late. I just found your channel right now. My name is ixel and I am currently an undergrad student and I want to attend UW Dental School. I wanted to ask you a few questions, but I am not sure where I can reach you now? Where could I private message you if that is ok?

[@brittanywatu4835]

Hi! You can email me at [e-mail] or DM me on Instagram @brittanyindentistry

[@jamilkaine4633]

Hey, I'm majoring in biology too and was wondering do i need any Calculus?

[@brittanywatu4835]

It depends on your college/university. Mine did not require calculus, only two semesters of any math.

[@BeautifulRedRose]

which major would be better for dental school biomedical or biological sciences

[@brittanywatu4835]

+Asredasarose224 I think both are good options

[@samuchitdhital9448]

where did you go for your undergrad?

[@samuelbatista8510]

To go to dental school you have to study some college, right? So, that college can be Dental Hygiene? If so, can it be Associate Degree or Bachelor?

[@brittanywatu4835]

Bachelors degree!

[@samuelbatista8510]

Brittany Watu thanks, but can i go to dental school after study dental hygiene as the college witch is required to study at dental school?

[@brittanywatu4835]

You can go into dental school after dental hygiene school but it is not required. Why not save money and time if you can go directly to dental school?

[@samuelbatista8510]

Brittany Watu really? I didn't know that!! I am asking cuz i am Brazilian and i wanna be dentist in USA so i was searching and i saw that was required some college before into dental school

[@brittanywatu4835]

college is required to go into dental school. A bachelors degree is required. But, going to dental hygiene school is not required.

[@livewithmusic93]

Please do a video about how to study for exams ( study hacks)

[@brittanywatu4835]

+İn Wonderland yes!

[@voisinjnr2068]

U just the best

[@sammanaftab6469]

Would a major in dental hygiene be a good idea before getting into dental school?

[@brittanywatu4835]

Not necessary but it is possible

[@TheRockadash]

Some of what you've said is similar to high school health.

[@techworld5517]

Do you take the D.A.T after college because it feels like it should be after dental school.

[@brittanywatu4835]

After college. It is called the dental admissions test, it is a pre requisite test to apply to dental school.

[@techworld5517]

Brittany Watu so you take classes in college to get ready to take it afterwards

[@brittanywatu4835]

Yes, exactly

[@techworld5517]

Brittany Watu thanks😃

[@michaelmurdock7331]

Should I major in dental hygienist to get into dental school .

[@brittanywatu4835]

+Michael Murdock is your end goal to be a dentist? If I were you, I would try to get into dental school directly to save time and money!

[@gordonhayward4515]

I think im inlove with you it is that possible, I am graduating gr. 12 from philippines also want to take dentistry.

[@tahvean]

So do you only have to take the prerequisites once ?

[@brittanywatu4835]

+Tahv Mason yes 😊

[@tahvean]

Brittany Watu so how hard would you say these classes are ? I’m very nervous because I start college next year

[@Brisun]

Did you get a major or did you go to dental school after your prereqs

[@brittanywatu4835]

I have a Bachelors of Science in Biological Sciences. You need to have a Bachelors degree to apply to dental school.

[@laylaad]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@brittanywatu4835]

:)

[@DevAnimate]

does this mean I dont have to worry about calculus or trigonometry? :o

[@brittanywatu4835]

The last time I did calculus was in my senior year of high school. And I believe trig is on the DAT

[@DevAnimate]

Thanks!

[@lesfleursdumal7]

do you recommend a major in nutrition?

[@brittanywatu4835]

Any major is fine! As long as you finish the pre-dental prerequisites.

[@lesfleursdumal7]

what do you think an incoming freshman going into biological sciences major in the fall do during the summer? your videos feel like a safe haven to me lol

[@brittanywatu4835]

Relax! There will be a lot of time to be productive and study when college starts!

[@miriamsoares5891]

What kind of dentist are you studying to be?

[@brittanywatu4835]

General dentist!

[@binzsta86]

I got a couple C's in undergrad, will that affect my chances of getting into DS?

[@brittanywatu4835]

Hi, I can't speak for all admissions committees but I'm pretty sure you can still get into dental school, just not the top tier ones.

[@binzsta86]

What you mean by top tier? What's the difference?

[@brittanywatu4835]

+Flash like you're most likely not going to go to Harvard.

[@surfthesun321]

Hey Brittany, did you take Calculus in Undergrad? Thanks.

[@brittanywatu4835]

+william alexandre no, only in high school

[@andrewjackson8166]

How long is undergrad?

[@brittanywatu4835]

+Andrew Jackson 4 years

[@andrewjackson8166]

Thank you!

[@hacerylmaz950]

you are very nice

[@Atiya606]

Did u take physics in undergrad?

[@brittanywatu4835]

Yes, it was one of the required course for my degree and it is also a prereq for most if not all dental schools.

[@fabianboleslaw5524]

great stuff and u are beautiful :)

[@taleirudolph2059]

This is so inspiring! Thank you so much!