Definition

1. Noun:
   • A graduate school offering study leading to degrees in dentistry: An institution of higher education, typically part of a university, that provides advanced professional training and education for students pursuing careers as dentists. Upon completion, graduates earn a professional degree such as a Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.).

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • She was accepted into a prestigious dental school on the East Coast.
  • After completing his undergraduate degree, he applied to several dental schools.
  • The curriculum at the dental school includes both classroom instruction and clinical practice.

Advanced Usage

• "to be in dental school": to be currently enrolled and studying in a dental school program.
  • My sister is in her third year of dental school.
• "to get into/attend dental school": to gain admission to or be a student at a dental school.
  • It is very competitive to get into dental school.

Variants and Related Words

• Dentistry (n): The profession or science of treating diseases and conditions of the teeth and gums.
  • He decided to pursue a career in dentistry.
• Dental student (n): A person who is studying at a dental school.
  • The dental student practiced the procedure on a model.

Synonyms

• College of dentistry: Another term for a dental school.
• School of dental medicine: An alternative name for a dental school.

Related Phrases

(Note: "Dental school" is a compound noun and does not have phrasal verbs. This section lists common collocations.) - Dental school admission: The process of applying and being accepted to a dental school. - Dental school admission requires excellent grades and test scores. - Dental school graduate: A person who has completed their studies at a dental school. - The new dental school graduate opened her own practice.

Related Idioms

(Note: There are no common idioms specifically using the term "dental school.")

Noun

1. a graduate school offering study leading to degrees in dentistry