Pre-Dental

Dentistry is the branch of the healing arts and sciences devoted to maintaining oral health. It is a dynamic health profession, offering opportunities to become a successful, highly respected member of the community.

A degree in dentistry offers a number of career options, including:

  • Academic dentistry
  • Private practice either as a general dentist or specialist (self-employed, employee, associate/ partner)
  • Dental research
  • Dental public policy
  • International health care
  • Federal government (military dentist)

For additional information on dental program, please visit The American Dental Education Association (ADEA).

Pre-Dental Degree Map

The Pre-Dental cohort is a non-degree advising program. You will not earn a degree in Pre-Dental.

Pre-Health Professions Advisor: Jason. Granvold contact at jason.granvold@umontana.edu

Pre-Med Faculty Advisor: Mark Pershouse. Contact at mark.pershouse@umontana.edu