Pre-Professional Program – Dentistry
Program Overview & Goals
Through our integrated advising program, students are sure to be prepared to pursue a career in dentistry. Students can major in any field they like while taking the courses needed for admittance to a top dental school. A pre-health advisor, who can join your integrated advising team, will help you build an academic path that sets you up for long-term success.
Via Hendrix
If your goals include pursuing dental school, you can get there Via Hendrix.
Your Hendrix experience is designed to help you move confidently toward your future.
Through intentional advising, immersive learning opportunities, and real-world experiences, Via Hendrix ensures that every step of your college journey contributes to your personal and professional growth. Here, career readiness is not separate from the classroom. It is built into the way you learn, lead, and prepare for a life of purpose.
Careers & Outcomes
The Hendrix Dentistry pre-professional pathway is a gateway to the career you want, providing the scientific, clinical, and problem-solving skills that employers look for and ensuring you can contribute on day one.
Salary Projections
The median salary for a dentist is $179,210, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Co-op Opportunities
Experience separates good job candidates from great ones. Via Hendrix, professional work experiences are guaranteed through our robust co-op program. Through the dentistry program, students can work at places including:
- Dentist Offices
- Dental Clinics
- Hospitals and Healthcare Centers
- Oral Health Research Labs
Meet the Pre-Professional Advisor
Andrea A. Duina
Professor of Biology
Related Programs
At Hendrix, you can study biology, chemistry, or even build your own major that integrates science, healthcare preparation, and research-focused study.
Your Next Steps Via Hendrix
Take the next step toward a future in oral healthcare and patient-centered practice. Learn how much value the Dentistry pre-professional program at Hendrix College can deliver for you as you prepare for dental school and a career in dentistry.