Why choose this program?
In »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥â€™s four-year Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) program, you’ll learn techniques in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a full range of dental diseases, including how to screen for oral cancers and perform oral surgery.
Your courses will cover a range of topics, including the biological, medical, and dental sciences. A strong emphasis is placed on clinical patient treatment activities, even in your first year. In your upper years you’ll cover topics such as oral and maxillofacial surgery, comprehensive patient care and more. As early as your second year you’ll treat dental patients in the Faculty of Dentistry's student dental clinic as well as in local hospitals and outreach clinics.
Careers
After successfully completing your degree, you’ll graduate with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree with the skills you need to pursue a career in dentistry – whether you want to work as an associate, buy your own dental practice, or go on to graduate studies in dentistry. Ìý
Admission requirements
»ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ accepts up to 46 candidates into the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) program each year. All applications are considered; however, preference is given to permanent residents of Nova Scotia. Applicants are required to meet academic (GPA, DAT) and non-academic requirements (interview process, resume, and others as required).
Financial information
At »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥, we want our students to focus on their studies, rather than worry about their personal finances.Ìý
Program options
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), four-year degreeÌý
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), three-year qualifying Qualifying Program for graduates of non-accredited international dental schoolsÌý
All dentistry programs at »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ are delivered by the .
