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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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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 28, 2025

When Should You Take the DAT? The Ideal Timeline

April 28, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
When Should You Take the DAT? The Ideal Timeline

Learn when to take the DAT, including deadlines, how to plan your test date, and strategies for scheduling it within your predental journey

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April 22, 2025

DMD vs. DDS: The Biggest Differences (And Which is Better)

April 22, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
DMD vs. DDS: The Biggest Differences (And Which is Better)

What are the differences between the DMD and DDS degrees? We’ll dive into exactly what is a DMD and what is a DDS dentist

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April 22, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 2 Comments
Dental School
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February 21, 2025

The Best Dental Schools in California

February 21, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
The Best Dental Schools in California

Learn all about the best dental schools in California, including acceptance rates, requirements, tuition cost, and clinical opportunities at each.

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Dental School
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August 08, 2024

Substitution and Elimination Reactions for the DAT

August 08, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
Substitution and Elimination Reactions for the DAT

Learn key DAT concepts related to and animal characteristics, plus practice questions and answers

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DAT, Dental School
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July 11, 2024

Chemistry Lab Techniques for the DAT

July 11, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
Chemistry Lab Techniques for the DAT

Learn key DAT concepts related to chemistry lab techniques and equipment for general chemistry, plus practice questions and answers

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March 12, 2024

Reproduction and Development for the DAT

March 12, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
Reproduction and Development for the DAT

Learn key DAT concepts related to fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation, neurulation, and organogenesis, plus practice questions and answers

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DAT, Dental School
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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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February 29, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ Comment
DAT, Dental School
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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 08, 2024

Biomolecules for the DAT

January 08, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
Biomolecules for the DAT

Learn key DAT concepts related to proteins, protein function, carbohydrates, lipids, and membranes, plus practice questions and answers

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January 05, 2024

Molecules and Stoichiometry for the DAT

January 05, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
Molecules and Stoichiometry for the DAT

Learn key DAT concepts related to moles, molecules, and stoichiometry, plus practice questions and answers

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DAT, Dental School
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January 05, 2024

Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry for the DAT

January 05, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry for the DAT

Learn key DAT concepts about the fundamentals of organic chemistry, plus practice questions and answers

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DAT, Dental School
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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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