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Careers in Dentistry
Dentistry: High School Prep
All programs in Canada require students to take the necessary
high school classes to enter a pre-med/pre-dental undergraduate program.
Be sure to check if there is a residency clause at your selected school.
Completing the admission requirements is no guarantee of acceptance,
there is significant competition for very few places in the programs.
This is a summary guide to the schools in our immediate region;
there are other schools in Canada students may wish to consider.
Students should consult with admission officials or check web sites
for the program desired.
DENTISTRY
Entrance Requirements
Dalhousie University:
• Minimum 2 full year undergraduate including;
Biology, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physiology,
Microbiology & Biochemistry.
(complete undergraduate degree recommended)
• High Academic Standing
• Dental Aptitude Test
• Interview
• For more go to www.dentistry.dal.ca
DENTISTRY
Entrance Requirements
McGill University:
• Undergraduate degree:
Biology, Chemistry, Physics & Mathematics
• GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Dental Aptitude Test not required
• Interview
• For more go to www.mcgill.ca/dentistry
DENTISTRY
Entrance Requirements
Université de Montréal:
• Undergraduate degree:
Biology, Chemistry, Math & Physics
• Dental Aptitude Test
• Interview
• French fluency
• For more go to www.medent.umontreal.ca
DENTISTRY
Entrance Requirements
Laval University:
• Undergraduate degree science or arts:
Biology, Chemistry, Math & Physics
• Interview
• Dental Aptitude Test
• French fluency
• For more go to http://www.fmd.ulaval.ca/index.html
DENTISTRY
Registered Dental Hygienist:
Requirements differ throughout Canada.
This is a summary guide to the schools in our immediate
region; there are other schools in Canada students may
wish to consider. Students should consult with admission
officials or check web sites for the program desired.
REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST
Entrance Requirements
Dalhousie University:
• Minimum - one full year of university study in
Biology, Sociology, Psychology & Writing.
• Grade 12 Chemistry
• Interview
• For more go to
www.dentistry.dal.ca/Programs/DH/DHIntro.html
Dalhousie University is in the process of creating a 4 year degree
program while most programs are 2 year diploma programs at
technical schools, CEGEPS and private colleges.
REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST
Entrance Requirements
Oulton College:
• New program 2006
• Accepting 20 students with various backgrounds such as:
- high school only, with exceptional marks in
Biology, Chemistry & English
- previous dental assisting experience,
plus high school prerequisites above
- minimum grade C in university Biology, Chemistry & English
• Interview
• Aptitude test
• For more go to
http://www.oultoncollege.com/dental_hygene.html
REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST
Entrance Requirements
John Abbot: (English CEGEP Montreal)
• High School Chemistry, Biology & Math
• Interview
• For more go to http://www.johnabbott.qc.ca
REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST
Entrance Requirements
CEGEPS in Quebec:
• High School Chemistry, Biology & Math
• Interview
• French fluency
REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST
Certified Dental Assistant:
This is a summary guide to the schools in our immediate
region; there are other schools in Canada students may
wish to consider. Students should consult with admission
officials or check web sites for the program desired.
CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT
Entrance Requirements
Oulton College:
• 10 month program
• High School Graduate
• Grade 12 English
• Either grade 11 or 12 Chemistry & Biology
with a minimum of 65%
• Interview
• For more go to
http://www.oultoncollege.com/dental_assistant.html
CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT
Entrance Requirements
Nova Scotia Community College:
• 35 week program
• High School Graduation including,
academic Grade 12 Chemistry & Biology
• National exam for licensure in Nova Scotia.
• For more go to www.nscc.nc.ca
CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT
Entrance Requirements
Holland College:
• 14 months with on the job training
• Grade 12 academic minimum of 65% in English & Biology
• Keyboard, Windows & CPR Certificate
• For more go to
http://www.hollandc.pe.ca/FactSheets/DentalAssisting.htm
CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT
Entrance Requirements
* Dental Assisting Academy of New Brunswick:
• September - June (10 months)
• High School Graduation
• Proficiency in English
• Interview
• For more go to www.daanb.com
* Not accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation
of Canada. Additional training at an accredited school will
be required, with additional costs to the student.
CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT