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International Dentist Advanced Placement Program (IDAPP) at University of Toronto

University of Toronto, Canada

Programme overview

A six-month intensive preparatory programme with 24 places for graduates of non-accredited dental programmes, leading to entry into the third year of the four-year DDS.

Faculty: Faculty of Dentistry  |  Duration: 6 months, followed by 2 years of DDS  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: January (programme), August (DDS)  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Courses include Biomaterials, Dental Public Health, Periodontics, Pharmacology, Prosthodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Restorative Dentistry, Endodontics, Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry.

Career pathways

Completion prepares graduates for the National Dental Examining Board examinations needed for certification and registration in any Canadian province.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum four-year dental degree from a programme not recognized by CDAC; minimum 3.00 GPA (4.00 scale) for dental coursework; Canadian citizen or permanent resident by July 2; Advanced Dental Admission Test (ADAT); proof of English ability. Applications open April 1 and close July 2.

Intake: January (programme), August (DDS)

Duration: 6 months, followed by 2 years of DDS

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