List of Dental Schools in Canada

A career in dentistry can be very rewarding. The Canadian Dental Association states that "today's dentists do more than drill and fill patients' teeth; they perform a wide variety of procedures and functions." These can range from prevention and oral health education to restoration procedures and surgery. According to the Association, dentistry also involves an artistic element and is a detailed craft that involves precise handwork.

There are 10 accredited dental programs in Canada. Applicants should complete two to four years of undergraduate study before applying to dental school. All Canadian dental schools require the submission of Dental Aptitude Test (DAT) scores.You will attend dental school for at least 4 years, five years if you wish to specialize in a specific area of dentistry, such as orthodontics.
  1. British Columbia

    • The University of British Columbia, located in Vancouver, offers dental specialty programs in general dentistry, oral medicine and oral pathology, periodontics and endodontics. Three years of undergraduate study and a grade point average of 70 percent are minimum entry requirements at UBC and most other Canadian dental programs.

      University of British Columbia
      Faculty of Dentistry
      2199 Wesbrook Mall
      Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z7
      604-822-8063
      dentistry.ubc.ca

    Alberta

    • The University of Alberta offers dental programs in general dentistry as well as orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. Located in Edmonton, the University of Alberta offers dental students the opportunity of foreign exchange with Dresden, Germany during their course of study.

      University of Alberta
      Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
      3036 Dentistry/Pharmacy Building
      Edmonton, AB T6G 2N8
      780-492-1319
      www.dent.ualberta.ca

    Saskatchewan

    • The University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, offers an accredited program in general dentistry. This university is smaller in size and graduates approximately 28 dentists per year.

      University of Saskatchewan
      College of Dentistry
      107 Wiggins Road
      Saskatoon, SK S7N 5E5
      877-363-7275
      www.usask.ca/dentistry

    Manitoba

    • The University of Manitoba, located in Winnipeg, offers general dentistry as well as three specialized programs: oral & maxillofacial surgery, periodontics and orthodontics, and dentofacial orthopedics. The University of Manitoba has a high research profile and has set itself the goal to become one of the top five dental schools in North America.

      University of Manitoba
      Faculty of Dentistry
      780 Bannatyne Ave
      Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W2
      204-789-3631
      umanitoba.ca/faculties/dentistry

    Ontario

    • Two universities in Ontario offer accredited dentistry programs. The University of Western Ontario in London offers general dentistry, orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, as well as a qualifying program. As of 2011, completion of a 4-year undergraduate program will be required for admission.

      Considered one of the top-ranked dental schools in North America, the University of Toronto offers the most comprehensive programs in all of Canada. The specialized programs offered include general dentistry, dental public health, oral and maxillofacial surgery, periodontics, endodontics, oral medicine and oral pathology, oral and maxillofacial radiology, orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, pediatric dentistry and prosthodontics.

      University of Western Ontario
      Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
      School of Dentistry
      1151 Richmond Street
      London, ON N6A 5C1
      519-661-3330
      www.med.uwo.ca

      University of Toronto
      Faculty of Dentistry
      124 Edward St.
      Toronto, ON M5G 1G6
      416-979-4900
      www.utoronto.ca/dentistry

    Quebec

    • Three universities in the province of Quebec are accredited dental program providers: Laval University, McGill University and the University of Montreal. Laval University, located in Quebec City, offers programs in general dentistry, periodontics and oral and maxillofacial surgery. Both Laval University and the University of Montreal are French-language institutions. The University of Montreal offers dental specialty programs in general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, dentofacial orthopedics and prosthodontics. Two programs, general dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery, are offered by McGill University in Montreal. McGill is ranked as one of the top ten dental schools in North America.

      Laval University
      Faculté de médecine dentaire
      Pavillon de médecine dentaire
      Ste-Foy, QC G1K 7P4
      418-656-2247
      www.ulaval.ca/fmd

      University of Montreal
      Faculté de médecine dentaire
      C.P. 6128, Succ. Centre-Ville
      Montréal, QC H3C 3J7
      514-343-6750
      www.medent.umontreal.ca

      McGill University
      Faculty of Dentistry
      3640 University St.
      Montréal, QC H3A 2B2
      514-398-7203
      www.mcgill.ca/dentistry

    Nova Scotia

    • Dalhousie University in Halifax offers a qualifying program, general dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery. Small class size is a feature of attending this university.

      Dalhousie University
      Faculty of Dentistry
      5981 University Ave.
      Halifax, NS B3H 3J5
      902-494-2824
      www.dentistry.dal.ca

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