Program Overview

Program Overview

The DES in Pediatric Dentistry is a specialized program that develops students' knowledge and clinical skills in pediatric dentistry. The program is offered concurrently with the Master's in Dental Medicine, option in Pediatric Dentistry.

Program Details

• Duration: 9 trimesters (3 years)
• Credits: 79
• Language: French
• Campus: Montrťal
• Program Type: Diploma of Specialized Studies (DES)
• Faculty: Faculty of Dentistry

Admission Requirements

• Degree: Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
• GPA: Minimum 3.0/4.3
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of internship or residency in a hospital, or private practice, or clinical teaching
• Language: French (minimum B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
• English: Good understanding of written English

Application Process

• Application: Submit application with required documents, including letter of intention, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation
• Interview: Invitation to an interview may be required
• Tests: Dexterity tests may be required

Tuition Fees

• Quťbec Resident: $2,183.05 per trimester (15 credits)
• Canadian Non-Quťbec Resident: $5,393.20 per trimester (15 credits)
• International Student: $11,998.60 per trimester (15 credits)
• French or Belgian Francophone Student: $2,183.05 per trimester (15 credits)

Financial Aid

• Scholarships: Available for graduate students
• Exemption: International students may be exempt from additional tuition fees under certain conditions
• Budget Calculator: Available to help students estimate their expenses

Career Prospects

• Dentist: Pediatric dentist in a clinic or hospital
• Researcher: Researcher in pediatric dentistry
• Teacher: Teacher in a dental school

Research Areas

• Pediatric Dentistry: Clinical and fundamental research in pediatric dentistry
• Dental Materials: Research on dental materials used in pediatric dentistry
• Orthodontics: Research on orthodontic treatments for children

Faculty

• Faculty of Dentistry: Part of the University of Montrťal
• Research Centers: Affiliated with several research centers, including the Centre hospitalier universitaire (CHU) Sainte-Justine and the Institut universitaire de gťriatrie de Montrťal

Contact

For more information, please contact the Faculty of Dentistry or the University of Montrťal's admission office.