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A dental school is a graduate-level institution where students train to become dentists, typically earning a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree.

Programs usually last four years and combine classroom instruction in oral anatomy, pathology, and pharmacology with clinical practice treating patients.

She's applying to dental school after finishing her biology degree.

Admission is competitive, generally requiring prerequisite coursework and the Dental Admission Test.

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