The process of becoming a dentist is rigorous, sometimes stressful and rewarding.  You must be prepared to work hard and make some sacrifices knowing that the end result will be a successful and rewarding lifelong career. Applying to dental school requires focus and determination, as the process involves a number of different steps. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the typical dental school curriculum, the steps of the admissions process and the various pieces of the application to dental school before beginning your application.