Resources

Useful Links

Here is a list of some of the most useful links for pre-dental students on the internet. If you know of any additional sites, please e-mail and share with us.

American Dental Association (ADA)

Huge site with lots of helpful information for the future dentist. Also contains information on the ADAs Dental Admissions Test (DAT) required for admission at all U.S. Dental schools.

American Dental Education Association (ADEA)

This the leading organization of dental education in the United States. They are also the organization that manages the applicaiton process used most U.S. Dental schools for the application process. It contains links to all Canadian and U.S. Dental schools as well.

American Student Dental Association (ASDA)

Division of the ADA for dental students. The American Student Dental Association is a national student-run organization which protects and advances the rights, interests, and welfare of students pursuing careers in dentistry. Membership is also available for pre-dental students.

Predental.com

A comprehensive site with postings such as sample essays, links to numerous dental schools, statistics, DAT info.

StudentDoctor.net

Another useful site for finding insight into the dental application process, dental school interviews, and DAT.

DAT Preparation

Here are a few sites that provide information on how to prepare for the Dental Admission Test(R).

Kaplan

A test company offering courses for the DAT.

Princeton Review

Another test preparation companies offering courses for the DAT.

Volunteering Opportunities

Here are a few sites of places that offer health services in and around Berkeley.

Berkeley Free Clinic

A Great place to volunteer and get hands-on dental experience. Contact the dental section for more information.

Lifelong Medical Clinic

Local clinic providing health services, including dental services, to the underprivileged members of Berkeley. Volunteers get hands on experience working with very the friendly doctors and staff.

Other UC Berkeley Organizations of Interest

UC Berkeley Career Center

Contains additional information on how to prepare and apply to dental school.

mcbUSA

A student group providing aid to UC Berkeley MCB and pre-health majors.

MCBcDNA

Another student group providing aid to UC Berkeley MCB and pre-health majors.