How to become a dentist in BC
Licensed Dentist (General Practitioner or Specialist) · British Columbia
Diagnose and treat teeth and mouth conditions. You need an undergraduate degree, four years of dental school, national exams and a licence.
THE ROUTE
The route at a glance
Grade 11 Preparation
Select foundational Grade 11 math and science courses
Grade 12 Graduation & Science Admission
Achieve competitive marks in Grade 12 academic prerequisites
Undergraduate Degree Studies (90+ Credits)
Complete 90+ transferable university credits with pre-dental prerequisites
Dental Aptitude Test (DAT) & Shadowing
Write the DAT, shadow dentists, and submit ADEA AADSAS application
Four-Year Dental Degree (UBC DMD)
Complete 4-year intensive clinical dental program at UBC
NDEB National Certification & Virtual OSCE
Pass the NDEB Virtual OSCE examination
BCCOHP Registration & Licensed Practice
Obtain BCCOHP full licence & begin dental practice
Grade 11 Preparation
Select foundational Grade 11 math and science courses
Grade 12 Graduation & Science Admission
Achieve competitive marks in Grade 12 academic prerequisites
Undergraduate Degree Studies (90+ Credits)
Complete 90+ transferable university credits with pre-dental prerequisites
Dental Aptitude Test (DAT) & Shadowing
Write the DAT, shadow dentists, and submit ADEA AADSAS application
Four-Year Dental Degree (UBC DMD)
Complete 4-year intensive clinical dental program at UBC
NDEB National Certification & Virtual OSCE
Pass the NDEB Virtual OSCE examination
BCCOHP Registration & Licensed Practice
Obtain BCCOHP full licence & begin dental practice
This is the overview. For the courses to take, the entry rules, the exams and the schools, open the full route.
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You examine teeth and oral tissues, diagnose dental conditions, fill cavities, and perform surgical procedures in private practice.
Maintain rigorous sterilization standards and follow radiation safety protocols during digital X-rays.
You can buy or establish your own independent private dental clinic.
You can also complete specialty residency training in orthodontics, periodontics, or pediatric dentistry.
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