Dentist School in Alabama - AL

By Karen Weil, allied health world contributing writer
Published: October, 31 2010

Those interested in dental schools in Alabama will be glad to know that there are options, which don’t necessitate leaving the state. Alabama boasts one accredited school that has a program for general dentistry as well as five specialty programs including periodontics, endodontics, orthodontics, and prosthodontics. Prospective dentists should be aware, though, that when applying for any competitive post-baccalaureate program, it is often necessary to apply to more than one school.  One can, in fact, apply for admission to dental programs across the nation through ADEA’s Associated American Dental Schools Application Service.

Alabama dentists are licensed through the Board of Dental Examiner of Alabama.  Candidates must provide evidence of having successfully completed dental school as well as 90 units of prerequisite classes (including 6 semester hours of math, 12 of English, 16 of chemistry, 8 each of physics and biology). Also necessary are character references and hepatitis testing.

Once licensed as a dentist, a person must continue to take classes to stay on top of the field. Continuing education should be approved both by the American Dental Association and Alabama’s board. 20 CEUs are required each year for license renewal.

Dentist Schools in Alabama

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Chattanooga College

[Campus]

Locations:

• Chattanooga

Programs:

• Dental Assistant
• Medical Assisting
• Medical Office Administration

Quick Summary: Start your career with an education from Chattanooga College Medical, Dental & Technical Careers.

Fortis Institute

[Campus]

Locations:

• Birmingham
• Foley
• Dothan
• Mobile
• Montgomery
• Pensacola

Programs:

• Dental Assistant
• Dental Assisting
• Allied Health Management

Quick Summary:

Get the skills and training you need for a great career at Fortis Institute. * Programs vary by location * Please contact each individual campus for accreditation information * Fortis Institute- Indianapolis advertising code is AC-0163.

Brown Mackie College

[Campus]

Locations:

• Birmingham

Programs:

• Diploma in Dental Assistant
• Associate of Science in Medical Assisting
• Diploma in Medical Assistant

Quick Summary: Grow, evolve, become at Brown Mackie College family of schools

South University - Campus

[Campus]

Locations:

• Montgomery

Programs:

• Medical Assisting (AS)
• Healthcare Management (BS)

Quick Summary: As a student at South University, you will learn from accomplished faculty members who have real-world experience in the subjects that they teach. Our small class sizes allow you to receive personalized attention from instructors, and the encouragement to recognize your goals for the future and the means to achieve them.

University of Phoenix

[Campus]

Locations:

• Columbus
• Birmingham

Programs:

• BS in Health Administration - Health Management

Quick Summary: At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.