Pre-Dentistry A.A.

Associate in Arts
Transfer Degree
Cost
$11,025* (estimated)

Build toward dental school success

Specialized skills in mouth, teeth and gum health

Start your journey toward dental school with an affordable and comprehensive associate degree in pre-dentistry from the 黑料社区. As a dentist, you檙e responsible for preventing, diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the teeth, mouth and surrounding facial areas. Oral health is a key component to overall health, and you can improve lives through this meaningful career path.

This two-year degree prepares you for the rigors of a bachelor檚 degree program as well as the dental school curriculum. In addition to general education courses, you complete introductory classes in biology, chemistry and physics. At graduation, you檙e ready to continue your education and succeed at the next level.

What can you do with an A.A. in Pre-Dentistry?

The Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree in Pre-Dentistry prepares you to transfer and complete a bachelor檚 degree in biology or related fields. It lays the foundation for dental school and a career in this field.

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    Explore ways to pay for college (based on need/achievement).

  • Transfer Degree

    Save money on your first 2 years and transfer your credits to the 4-year school of your choice.

  • Program Length: 2 Years

    Finish in 2 years as a full-time student.

*Estimated cost is based on the minimum number of credit hours to complete the program. This estimate includes in-district tuition and comprehensive fees for the 2026-2027 academic year, before financial aid, including grants, loans and scholarships, is applied. Actual cost may vary to include additional fees, materials and other cost of attendance factors such as living expenses, transportation, etc. Explore opportunities for financial assistance at 黑料社区. Learn more about the Cost of Attendance.

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Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their College and Career Navigator (CCN) to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements based on individual academic goals. View degree requirements in the .



Learn how 黑料社区 helps you transfer

Start at 黑料社区 and continue with a 4-year school to earn your bachelor's degree. 黑料社区 has partnerships with many colleges and universities, covering a wide range of programs.

Our Guaranteed Transfer Partnerships (GTAs) with a select number of schools guarantee admission to students who meet specific criteria.


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Pre-Dentistry at 黑料社区

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