How many years does it take to obtain a dentistry degree?

Answer by  xela (349)

At least four years in the United States, at least five years in the European Union. Usually 5 to 8 years of post-secondary education are completed before dentists begin practicing.

Answer by  aestella (176)

It only takes four years of Dental school before you earn your degree. However, all dental schools are very competitive and require applicants to exceed the instated course and extracurricular requirements. All applicants are also required to have a B.Sc. or B.A. degree.

Answer by  Lottadogs (1258)

T get a degree to practice dentistry first one has to complete a Bachelor of Science which typically takes four years. Once accepted into dental school there is four more years of training required before you become a dentist. So the total is 8 years education after high school.

Answer by  Brenda38 (34)

Four years of undergraduate education is needed to enter dental school. It takes three to four years to complete the dentistry degree, depending on the school's curriculum. Generally, it takes six years to become a dentist. Entering a specialty area requires post-graduate education that can take an additional two to six years to finish.

Answer by  elynne (1153)

It requires 8 years post-high scool to acquire a DDS degree. Those 8 years consist of 4 years of college. This degree will be in the sciences. Many colleges have pre-dental school curriculm. Followed by 4 years of Dental school. Upon completion of that, along with taking of your professional license exam, you will be a licensed dentist