Careers in Dentistry

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

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

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

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

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