Program Overview

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Introduction to the Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) Program

The Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) program is a four-year degree offered by the College of Dentistry at the University of Saskatchewan. This program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in dentistry, preparing them for a career in private practice, teaching, research, or other fields related to dentistry.

Program Overview

The D.M.D. program is a full-time program that cannot be started directly from high school. Students must complete three years of university-level studies prior to admission to the program. The program is divided into four years, with each year building on the previous one to provide a comprehensive education in dentistry.

What You Will Learn

In the D.M.D. program, you will learn to perform a wide variety of procedures and functions, including:

• Prevention/public education
• Detection and management of oral conditions
• Esthetic improvement
• Restoration
• Correction
• Reconstruction
• Surgery

Dental Curriculum

The dental curriculum is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in dentistry. The curriculum is divided into four years, with each year building on the previous one.

Year 1

In the first year, students will study:

• Preventative Dentistry and Dental Public Health
• Principles and Practice of Dentistry
• Human Oral Infectious Diseases
• Oral Histology and Embryology
• Operative Dentistry I
• Dental Materials
• Dental Anatomy and Morphology
• Occlusion
• Oral Microbiology Immunology and Physiology
• Principles of Biomedical Science for Dentistry Students
• Pharmacology

Year 2

In the second year, students will study:

• Oral Radiology I
• Communication Skills I
• Orthodontics I
• Periodontics I
• Operative Dentistry II
• Pediatrics I
• Removeable Prosthodontics II
• Fixed Prosthodontics I
• Diagnosis I
• Local Anesthesia
• Basic Internal Medicine
• Endodontics II
• Infection Control in Dentistry

Year 3

In the third year, students will study:

• Oral Radiology II
• Communication Skills II
• Orthodontics II
• Periodontics II
• Operative Dentistry III
• Pediatrics II
• Removeable Prosthodontics III
• Fixed Prosthodontics II
• Diagnosis II
• Endodontics III
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery I
• Hospital Rosters
• Implant Prosthodontics I
• Oral Pathology

Year 4

In the fourth year, students will study:

• Oral Radiology
• Orthodontics
• Pedodontics III
• Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery II
• Dental Practice Management
• Clinical Comprehensive Care

Why Study Here?

The College of Dentistry at the University of Saskatchewan is fully accredited by the Canadian Dental Association and recognized by the American Dental Association. Graduates of the D.M.D. program are eligible to take all North American board exams.

Reputation and Accreditation

The college is fully accredited by the Canadian Dental Association and recognized by the American Dental Association.

Hands-on and Clinical Experience

Students will gain hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art clinic simulation facility and provide direct patient care through the Student Dental Clinic.

Small Class Size

The small class size of 36 ensures that students will receive attention from the team of approximately 43 full-time faculty and 35 part-time faculty.

Careers

Most dentistry graduates go into private practice, but opportunities also exist in teaching, research, careers with government agencies, or industry.

• Private practice: A large majority of dentistry graduates go into private practice, either solo or in partnerships with other dentists.
• Academic dentistry: A career in academic dentistry combines teaching, research, community service, and patient care.
• Public health dentistry: This career focuses on community settings rather than private practice, promoting dental health, developing health policy, and preventing disease.
• International health care: Dentists provide services to populations abroad and work for agencies such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
• Research: Research careers offer opportunities to contribute to advancements in dentistry that ultimately impact patient care.

Tuition Estimates

As a guideline, the estimated expenses for students registered in Year 1 of the D.M.D. program are:

• Annual fees:
  • Out of province: $83,836.24
  • International: $150,234.24
• Tuition: $44,266 (out of province), $66,398 (international), $132,796 (international)
• Program fee: $9,734
• Student fees: $1,308.24
• Equipment rental: $6,396
• Total: $61,704.24 (out of province), $83,836.24 (out of province), $150,234.24 (international)

International Dental Degree Program

If you have already completed a dentistry degree from an academic institution not recognized by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC), you may be interested in the International Dental Degree Program, which will allow you to complete a Canadian Doctor of Dental Medicine in two years.

Preparing for Dentistry

Although the college has staff available to assist applicants who seek counsel regarding admission to the College of Dentistry, it is the college's policy not to instruct applicants as to a specific course of action they should follow, but rather provide the information needed for applicants to make their own choice with respect to the alternatives available.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the D.M.D. program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Required Pre-Dentistry Courses

Applicants must complete the following pre-dentistry courses:

• General Biology: 6 credit units
• General Chemistry: 3 credit units
• Organic Chemistry: 3 credit units
• General Physics: 3 credit units
• Biomolecules Biochemistry: 3 credit units
• Metabolism Biochemistry: 3 credit units
• Human Physiology: 6 credit units
• Microbiology: 3 credit units
• Basic Nutrition: 3 credit units
• Social Sciences/Humanities: 6 credit units

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

1. Completion of three 30-credit unit academic years of university-level course work towards the requirements of an undergraduate degree.
2. A cumulative weighted average of 75% over the two best academic years of study.
3. Completion of 39 credit units of required pre-dentistry courses with a minimum overall average of 70%.

Dental Aptitude Test

All applicants are required to take the Dental Aptitude Test (DAT) administered by the Canadian Dental Association.

Interview

All eligible applicants seeking admission are required to interview as part of the selection process.

English Language Proficiency

Applicants whose primary language is not English must present evidence of proficiency in English.

Criminal Record Check

Self-declaration of an adult criminal record is required of all applicants on the application form.

Immunization Requirements

Successful applicants must comply with the University of Saskatchewan's policy on immunization.

Selection Criteria

The Admissions Committee selects applicants based on the following criteria:

1. Academic Average (65% overall weighting)
2. Dental Aptitude Test (15% overall weighting)
3. Interview (20% overall weighting)

Admission Statistics

The College of Dentistry admits 36 students to the program each year.

Categories of Applicants

The College of Dentistry admits students from the following categories:

• Saskatchewan resident applicants
• Canadian applicants
• Indigenous applicants
• Special case applicants
• Transfer student applicants
• International applicants

Applying

The online application is available from August 1 to December 1 each year. A non-refundable application fee of $208 CAD is required.

Required Documentation

Applications are not complete until all required documentation is received. The required documentation includes:

1. Completed online application with payment of $208 CAD application fee
2. One set of official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
3. Official DAT report
4. Official Casper test scores
5. Supporting documents (if applicable)

After Applying

Applicants will be informed in writing of their application status by mid-April. To accept an offer of admission, applicants must pay a non-refundable deposit of 15% of tuition by the deadline stated in the offer letter.

College Info

The Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) degree in dentistry is offered by the University of Saskatchewan's College of Dentistry. The College of Dentistry is a dynamic college with a reputation for excellence in both teaching and research.