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Pre-Dental Society at UCSC

Mission Statement

The purpose of the Pre-Dental society at UC Santa Cruz  is to expose undergraduate students of UCSC to the field of dentistry. It will allow opportunities for members to become the most competitive dental school applicants. Not only will they be given a preview to the dental field, but also a chance to get hands on experience, improve DAT scores, receive mentorships by dental faculty and students, admission contacts at a variety of dental schools, volunteer opportunities to give back to the community, and to gain an appreciation for the various professions in the field and in doing so prepare them for Professional school.
​Aspects of the Pre-Dental Society
  • Meet students with similar career goals
  • Join us at our  General Body Meetings
  • Connect with past UCSC alumni
  • Meet local dentists from various specialties, current dental school students, as well as pre-health and dental school advisors
  • Gain leadership skills
Improving DAT scores
  • Form Study Groups with club peers
  • Get Test Prep Advice
  • Hear more about recommended DAT material​​
Shadowing Program
  • Shadow on campus and off campus
  • Program offers insight of the dental field
  • Will allow you to meet practicing dentists and form connections within the dental field
  • Have all your questions answered by the doctor
Network at a variety of dental schools
  • University of the Pacific Dugoni Discovery Day
  • UCSF Annual Impressions Conference
  • UCSF Give Kids A Smile Day
  • UC Davis Pre-Health Conference
  • WesternU Representative visits​
Volunteering 
  • Find volunteering experiences in the Santa Cruz community
  • Volunteer weekly at the Homeless Garden Project
  • Helps you engage with the community and make a positive impace while meeting recommended volunteering hours needed for dental school
Learn more about Pre-Dental Programs
  • SMDEP (Offered to 1st & 2nd years)
  • Inside UCSF Two-day program
  • Rutgers Gateway to Dentistry
  • Profile for Success at University of Michigan
  • USC Dental Explorers Program