Understand the requirements of the universities that you are interested in attending. If a school you are interested in has a requirement that all admitted students must have an undergraduate grade point average that you have not earned, take note. Look for schools that interest you and that do not have strict requirements about grade point averages.
Consider taking more undergraduate classes if you are striving to meet the grade point average of a specific school. Choose science courses that are closely related to dentistry and make sure that you earn as many A's as possible. Continue taking classes until you meet the school's requirements.
Focus on other aspects of your application, such as your personal statement or letters of recommendation. Use these aspects of your application to prove that you are capable of success in dental school. Keep in mind that for many schools every aspect of an application makes a difference.
Prepare well for the Dental Admission Test (DAT), which many dental schools use to determine how successful you will be in dental school. Consider hiring a private tutor to help you maximize your score. In some cases, a high score on the DAT can reduce the impact of your low grade point average.
Apply to many different types of schools and don't be afraid to apply to a school even if you don't think that you will get in. It is important to have as many options available to you as possible when choosing a dental school. Plan ahead to take a lot of time out of your schedule to apply to extra schools that you might not have considered if your GPA had been higher.