What are the steps to getting me to becoming a dentist?

There are 4 steps:

1. Complete a Bachelor's degree program. Dental schools generally require applicants to hold bachelor's degrees before gaining admission. Although no specific pre-dental major is required, coursework in biology, physics, and chemistry can provide relevant preparation for dentistry school. 
2. Before applying to dental school, students must take the Dental Admission Test (DAT), which assesses academic capacity and scientific knowledge. A minimum score on this exam may be required to gain entrance to dental school. Dental schools consider DAT scores, grade point averages, interviews, and letters of recommendation during the admission process.
3. Dental school generally lasts four years and results in a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree.
4. All dentists must obtain state licensure to practice. Requirements vary by state; however, all states require passage of the National Board Dental Examinations.