The Department of Dentistry at this university offers a four-year Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree, with a requirement of at least two years of previous college experience. Prerequisite courses include biology, general and organic chemistry, English and physics. Admission is based on DAT scores and grades from prerequisite classes. The first two years of the DDS program are integrated with the MD program, and students qualify for a Bachelor of Medical Science degree halfway through the DDS course.
University of Alberta
Department of Dentistry
3028 Dentistry/Pharmacy Centre
Edmonton, AB T6G 2N8
780-492-1319
dent.ualberta.ca
This university in Ontario has a DDS program requiring a minimum of three years' university education prior to admission. Prerequisite courses include biochemistry, physiology, humanities/social science, and two life science courses (e.g., anatomy, biology, pharmacology). Admission is based on GPA (minimum 3.0) and DAT scores. Students can also receive additional training for specialized dentistry such as pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, oral surgery and other fields.
University of Toronto
Faculty of Dentistry
124 Edward St.
Toronto, ON M5G 1G6
416-979-4900
utoronto.ca
Located in Nova Scotia, this university's dental school offers a four-year DDS program. Admission requires a minimum amount of prerequisite courses, which include two years of humanities/social sciences, one year of a related science (e.g., biology), and others. Although no other minimum education is required for students to apply than the prerequisites, it is recommended that applicants complete a full undergraduate bachelor's program before applying. Only 36 students are accepted per year, based competitively on DAT scores and overall grades. Admission preference is also given to residents of the Canadian provinces along the Atlantic coast.
Dalhousie University
Faculty of Dentistry
Halifax, NS B3H 3J5
902-494-2211
dal.ca
This university's dental program offers a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree, which is equivalent to a DDS except for the name. Applicants to the program must have completed a minimum of three years' university education, with prerequisite courses including organic chemistry, biology, biochemistry and English. Admission is selective based on DAT scores and overall grades. Although non-residents of British Columbia can enter the program, preference is given to residents of the province.
University of British Columbia, Faculty of Dentistry
Nobel Biocare Oral Health Centre
2151 Wesbrook Mall
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
604-822-2112
dentistry.ubc.ca