Launch your journey into the vital field of oral healthcare with the Casper College pre-dentistry program. Dentists are more than just healthcare providers; they are compassionate practitioners who improve lives through both preventative care and advanced restorative surgery. Whether you are a traditional student starting your academic career or a nontraditional learner looking to transition into the medical field, our pre-dentistry track provides the rigorous scientific foundation needed to excel. As an Associate of Science (A.S.) transfer program, we focus on the “Student Success” that allows you to master complex prerequisites in a supportive environment before you move on to your bachelor’s and professional schooling.
We offer a transfer-oriented associate degree designed to meet the entry requirements of top-tier four-year universities and dental schools.
Casper College is a national leader in “affordable excellence,” consistently ranking as one of the best values for higher education in Wyoming. We are committed to helping you understand the investment you are making in your future by providing transparent cost information and personalized support. While individual costs vary based on residency and course load, many students use a combination of federal grants, the Hathaway Scholarship, and other funding sources to help manage their educational expenses.
We encourage you to use our net price calculator and contact our financial aid office for a customized estimate of your costs and aid eligibility.
While most students in this program intend to become licensed dentists, the scientific rigor of the curriculum prepares you for various roles in the dental and medical industries.
Casper College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Our science curriculum is designed to meet the stringent standards required by dental school admissions boards across the country, ensuring your credits are respected and transferrable.
The A.S. in Pre-Dentistry is a dedicated transfer degree. Through our 2+2 transfer agreements and the WyoTransfer system, our graduates transition seamlessly into the University of Wyoming or other regional institutions to complete their bachelor’s degree. By starting at CC, you benefit from small class sizes and direct access to faculty for your core science labs—an advantage that often leads to higher scores on the Dental Admission Test (DAT) compared to students at larger universities. Learn more at Transfer Agreements.
This is a transfer program. What does that mean? Pre-professional degree programs prepare students for entry into a bachelor’s degree program and then into their identified area of professional schooling. This Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in pre-dentistry is recommended for students pursuing dental school.
How to become a dentist
After completing an an associate degree at CC, you will continue your pre-dental study by transferring to a four-year school. You can declare a major in any subject at a four-year school to obtain a bachelor’s degree, as long as you take the prerequisite courses required to enter dental school.
Then, after being accepted to dental school, it will typically take a total of four more years to be awarded a Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.D.M.).
CC encourages students to begin a dialogue with their intended transfer schools as early as possible. Your academic advisor will assist you with this process, but it is the student’s responsibility to verify required courses and the application process for the school you are planning to attend.
Like most medical professions, it takes a great deal of training to become a dentist. You can start that training now at CC.
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