Why study Pre-Dentistry at MC?
The B.S. in Biology and B.A. or B.S. in Biochemistry provide excellent preparation for dental school. Maryville College students have stellar placement into dental schools due to the rigorous academic program, the emphasis on undergraduate research, and the personal reference letters made by their faculty. During their tenure at MC, students are advised to work at a dentist’s office.
This hands-on experience combined with the rigorous academic coursework and undergraduate research provides Maryville College students ideal preparation for dental school.
Maryville College faculty members work closely with MC students, both in courses and conducting research. As a result, Maryville College faculty members are able to write excellent letters of reference and recommendation for MC students because faculty and students truly know one another.
Meet a Recent Grad
Caleb Campbell ’19
Currently: Dentist at Robison and Campbell Family Dentistry in Dalton, Georgia
Caleb, originally from Chatsworth, Georgia, was drawn to Maryville College because he knew it would prepare him for the rigor of dental school with its well-established biology curriculum. He had hands-on learning experiences in histology, anatomy, immunology and microbiology. “The Maryville College Senior Study program also allowed me to work with real human tooth samples and report findings on my own personal research,” he said.
In 2024, Caleb earned his DMD degree from Temple University’s Kornberg School of Dentistry, graduating summa cum laude. While in dental school, he participated in the Honors of Endodontics and Honors in Oral Surgery programs and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Society. “The faculty, peers and environment at MC all played a vital role in preparing me for my career,” he said.
