Why Study Dentistry ? Science is a way of investigating, understanding, and explaining our natural and physical world and the wider universe. It involves generating and testing ideas and gathering evidence. Studying Dentistry enables people to learn more about how the world works as it helps in gaining knowledge that is useful in daily life.  By studying Dentistry , students will be able to: Develop an understanding of the world, built on current scientific theories. Learn that science involves particular processes and ways of developing and organizing knowledge that will continue to evolve Use their current scientific knowledge and skills for problem solving and developing further knowledge Use scientific knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about the communication, application, and implications of science as these relate to the cultures and to the sustainability of the environment.