The Center for Advanced Dental Education (CADE) at Saint Louis University offers advanced degrees for dentists in the specialties of endodontics, periodontics and orthodontics. Prerequisites are a D.S.S or D.M.D. degree from an accredited dental school. Graduates receive a Master of Science in Dentistry. At the undergraduate level, students at Saint Louis University can major in Pre-Dentistry in order to prepare for professional dental school. The university offers several financing options, including financial aid, loans, scholarships, tuition reimbursement, and payment plans.
Saint Louis University - Center for Advanced Dental Education
3320 Rutger Street
St. Louis, MO 63104
314-977-8363
slu.edu
Founded in 1963, Missouri College's goal is to help fill the need for trained professionals in dental and medical offices in the St. Louis metropolitan area. The Dental Assistant program at Missouri College teaches students about a number of aspects of the dental profession, including dental anatomy; pathology and terminology; dental instruments and materials; x-rays and radiography. Students also learn about chair-side assisting techniques, and dental laboratory and office administration procedures.
Missouri College in St. Louis
1405 South Hanley Road
Brentwood, MO 63144
888-378-0333
missouricollege.com
The Midwest Institute offers programs that prepare students for careers in the medical industry. The Dental Assisting program offers one-on-one training on the equipment, with the latest techniques used in the dental field. Information regarding financial aid is available at the school's website, or by calling the number below. The Midwest Institute helps graduates find a position in the dental field. The Director of Placement works closely with each graduate to help them transition from the classroom to the real world as a dental professional.
Midwest Institute
10910 Manchester Road
Kirkwood, MO 63122-1242
314-965-8363
midwestinstitute.com
Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine offers a dental education to nearly 200 students each year. SIU's dental school also acts as a primary oral health care provider in Southern Illinois, helping about 8,000 patients every year with their dental needs. Programs include a Doctor of Dental Medicine, Post Graduate, Advanced Education in General Dentistry, and an Implant Program. The school's Office of Student Financial Aid helps students with any combination of grants, student loans, parent loans, student employment, or scholarships to fund their education.
SIU School of Dental Medicine
2800 College Avenue
Alton, IL 62002
618-474-7170
siu.edu/dentalmedicine