1. Careers in Dentistry

2. 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

3. 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
DENTISTRY

4. 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
DENTISTRY

5. DENTISTRY Entrance Requirements Université de Montréal:
Undergraduate degree:
Biology, Chemistry, Math & Physics
Dental Aptitude Test
Interview
French fluency
For more go to
DENTISTRY

6. DENTISTRY Entrance Requirements Laval University:
Undergraduate degree science or arts:
Biology, Chemistry, Math & Physics
Interview
Dental Aptitude Test
French fluency
For more go to
DENTISTRY

7. 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

8. Entrance Requirements
Dalhousie University:
Minimum - one full year of university study in
Biology, Sociology, Psychology & Writing.
Grade 12 Chemistry
Interview
For more go to
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

9. 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
REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST

10. Entrance Requirements
John Abbot: (English CEGEP Montreal)
High School Chemistry, Biology & Math
Interview
For more go to
REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST

11. Entrance Requirements
CEGEPS in Quebec:
High School Chemistry, Biology & Math
Interview
French fluency
REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST

12. 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

13. 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
CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT

14. 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
CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT

15. 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
CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT

16. Entrance Requirements
* Dental Assisting Academy of New Brunswick:
September - June (10 months)
High School Graduation
Proficiency in English
Interview
For more go to
* 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