Ready to impact the health of individuals by creating healthy, confident smiles?
Major in Pre-Dentistry
What is Pre-Dentistry?
Pre-dentistry is your pathway to exploring how science and care come together to protect oral health, all while building the skills to become a future dentist. From critical thinking and communication to hands-on lab experience and patient interaction, you'll complete dental school prerequisites and gain real clinical experience while pursuing any major that fits your passions. With guidance from dedicated pre-health advisors, you’ll prepare for the Dental Admission Test, build confidence, and take meaningful steps toward dentist jobs and careers that improve lives and communities.
What You Can Do
An LSU degree opens doors to a wide range of career paths and professional opportunities. With a strong academic foundation, real-world learning, and support from a powerful alumni network, you’ll graduate prepared for success in today’s competitive job market. Whether you’re planning to work in a corporate setting, nonprofit organization, government agency, creative industry, or research lab, LSU equips you with the in-demand skills and hands-on experience employers value most.
Potential Careers
General Dentist
Orthodontist
Dental Researcher
Dental Educator
Pediatric Dentist
Oral Surgeon
Periodontist
Clinical Research Specialist
Workplace Settings
Private Dental Practices
Orthodontic Offices
Hospitals & Surgical Centers
Community Health Clinics
Public Health Agencies
Academic Dental Schools
Biomedical Research Laboratories
Pediatric Dental Clinics
Specialty Dental Practices
University Teaching Hospitals