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May 16, 2025

What DAT Score Do You Need to Get Into Dental School?

May 16, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
What DAT Score Do You Need to Get Into Dental School?

Learn what makes a good DAT score and exactly what to aim for to get into dental school

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May 03, 2025

How to Get a 520+ DAT Score: Strategies from Top Scorers

May 03, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Get a 520+ DAT Score: Strategies from Top Scorers

How hard is it to get a top DAT score? Learn proven study strategies to achieve a 26+ on the DAT

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April 22, 2025

How to Become A Dentist: Everything You Need to Know

April 22, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Become A Dentist: Everything You Need to Know

How hard is it to become a dentist? What the dentist career path looks like, plus recommendations to maximize your chances of pursuing your dream dental career

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April 08, 2025

Dental School Personal Statement: The Ultimate Guide (Examples Included)

April 08, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
Dental School Personal Statement: The Ultimate Guide (Examples Included)

Learn step-by-step how to write a unique dental school personal statement, including full length examples

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January 31, 2025

DAT Test Dates 2025: A Complete Summary (Score Release Time Frame Included)

January 31, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
DAT Test Dates 2025: A Complete Summary (Score Release Time Frame Included)

Learn your options for 2024 DAT test dates, plus score release dates, when to prep, and how to register

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February 29, 2024

How Long is the DAT? What to Expect on Test Day

February 29, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
How Long is the DAT? What to Expect on Test Day

A complete section-by-section DAT time breakdown, the total time for the exam, plus answers to frequently asked questions about what’s allowed on test day

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January 08, 2024

Respiratory and Cardiovascular Systems for the DAT

January 08, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
Respiratory and Cardiovascular Systems for the DAT

Learn key DAT concepts related to structure of respiratory and cardiovascular systems, breathing mechanisms, gas exchange, blood composition, plus practice questions and answers

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January 05, 2024

How to Ask to Shadow a Dentist (With Example Scripts)

January 05, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Ask to Shadow a Dentist (With Example Scripts)

Learn word-for-word how to get your dream dental shadowing opportunity

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January 05, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 1 Comment
Dental School
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November 28, 2023

How to Get Into Dental School: The Ultimate Guide

November 28, 2023/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Get Into Dental School: The Ultimate Guide

Everything you need to know to get into dental school, including recommendations for each year of college to gain admission to your dream program

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Dental School, Admissions, Applications
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