Programs in dentistry help students learn about how to prevent, diagnose and treat different conditions in patients. Completing a program in dental sciences can open the door to additional specialized career paths, such as becoming an orthodontist or veterinary dentist.

Before people apply to medical school, they typically engage in the undergraduate pursuits that are most likely to prepare them for the intensity of those programs. Pre-med coursework can put students on the path to further study and, ultimately, to careers in the medical field.