Dentist School in Minnesota - MN

By an allied health world contributing writer
Published: August, 4 2010

A career in dentistry offers a two-fold advantage:  It provides ample opportunity to fulfill a social commitment to helping others while also providing a stable and sustainable lifestyle. If this career is attractive to you, you’re in luck as Minnesota is home to some of the most respected dental schools in the United States.

Dental school in Minnesota involves four years of post-graduate education with a curriculum that includes sciences courses such as human anatomy, oral anatomy, neuroanatomy, biochemistry, microbiology, pharmacology, physiology, and pathology. The dentistry curriculum covers topics such as operative dentistry, oral diagnosis, pediatric dentistry, anesthesia, periodontology, oral radiology, biomaterials, fixed and removable prosthodontics and managing a dental practice. A clinical practicum is also an important part of all programs offered by dental schools in Minnesota.

To be admitted to dental school in Minnesota, an overall GPA of 2.70 from an accredited college or university is required. However, keep in mind that admission is very competitive and most students attain much higher GPAs. In addition, applicants are required to take the Dental Aptitude Test given by the American Dental Association.  Competitive candidates will be invited to a personal interview by their prospective dental school admissions board as well.

For those who are strongly considering practicing dentistry in the rural areas of Minnesota, some dentistry schools offer special programs designed to encourage individuals to commit to practicing in a rural area and offer a variety of incentives for doing so.

Dentist Schools in Minnesota

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National American University

[Campus]

Locations:

• Minneapolis
• Sioux Falls

Programs:

• Medical Assisting
• Medical Administrative Assistant
• Health Care Management

Quick Summary: Flexible career learning to fit your busy lifestyle - National American University.

Everest Institute

[Campus]

Locations:

• Saint Paul

Programs:

• Medical General
• Medical Assistant (Diploma)
• Medical Administrative Assistant (Diploma)

Quick Summary: Reach your career goals with a degree or diploma from Everest Institute.

Anthem College

[Campus]

Locations:

• Minneapolis

Programs:

• Diploma - Medical Assistant
• A.S. - Medical Assistant

Quick Summary: Take the first step toward a rewarding career at Anthem College.

University of Phoenix

[Campus]

Locations:

• Saint Paul
• St Louis Park
• Madison

Programs:

• BS in Health Administration - Health Management

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

Argosy University

[Campus]

Locations:

• Saint Paul

Programs:

• Health Care Management (BS)

Quick Summary: Argosy University offers doctoral, master's, and bachelor's degree programs to students through its five colleges: Psychology andBehavioral Sciences, Education, Business, Health Sciences, and Undergraduate Studies, as well as certificate programs in many areas.