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MClD Orthodontics at Western University

Western University, Canada

Programme overview

The purpose of the program in Orthodontics is to provide the academic background and clinical experience appropriate to the specialty of Orthodontics. The program is fully accredited by the Council on Education of the Canadian Dental Association, and meets the specialty certification requirement of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario and the eligibility requirement of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada.

Faculty: Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry  |  Duration: 9 Terms  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: London, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Thesis-based programme, full-time, 9 Terms in length.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree (or their equivalent). Graduates of non-accredited post-secondary institutions are required to complete the Advanced Dental Admission Test (ADAT). Official ADAT results must be sent directly from the American Dental Association (ADA) to Western University. Results are valid for a period of three (3) years. Graduates of non-accredited post-secondary institutions but with a MSc or PhD (or their equivalent) in a dentally related field from an accredited post-secondary institution are not required to complete the ADAT. Please note: Admission to this program is highly competitive. We encourage all applicants to review the instructions carefully prior to commencing the application and to ensure their application is complete and submitted by the deadline. A statement of interest (250-500 words). Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions are required at the time of application. One official or certified copy will be required upon acceptance of an admissions offer. If available, a letter from the Dean or their designate indicating your dental school class rank. Curriculum vitae (maximum two pages). Three (3) letters of reference. A minimum of one (1) from a university faculty member who is familiar with your previous academic work. At least one year of clinical experience in

Graduate programmes charge Fall, Winter and Summer terms; Ivey MBA Direct has a July intake, the Accelerated MBA a November intake, and the Executive MBA September and February intakes. Deadlines and intake terms vary by programme.

Each graduate programme sets its own application deadlines, which may differ for domestic and international applicants. Applications are made through Western's online graduate application. The application fee is $185 CAD for most graduate programmes; $290 for Communication Sciences and Disorders (MClSc), Occupational Therapy (MSc OT) and Physical Therapy (MPT); $150 for Ivey MBA and Ivey MSc; $350 for Orthodontics.

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