 One
admission requirement for
all Canadian dental
schools are the submission
of Dental Aptitude Test
(DAT) scores. The DAT is
administered by the
Canadian Dental
Association (DAT) to
evaluate general academic
ability, comprehension of
scientific information,
two- and three-dimensional
visual perception and
manual dexterity.
While all Canadian
dental schools require
applicants to submit DAT
scores as part of the
admission process, the
test results are only one
factor considered in
evaluating the admission
potential of an applicant.
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It's
important to note
that registration
for the DAT is not
an application to
dental school. To
complete an
application for
entry to a dental
school, contact
the school(s) of
your choice
directly and
return the
completed
application
according to the
instructions given
by the school(s)
you are applying
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Financial
and Time Commitment
Attending dental school
is a large financial and
time commitment. You will
spend a minimum of 4-5
years at dental school so
it is important to ensure
the school you choose to
attend is the right school
for you. Most universities
offer virtual tours of
campuses on their Web
sites. Take the time to
learn everything you can
about campus life and
schools you are
considering. Visit the
campuses of the dental
schools you wish to
attend.
Tuition fees across
Canada, like the US, continue to rise
and you will need to obtain student
loans to finish your
degree. Learn what the
tuition fees are for the
dental schools you want to
apply to. Research what
financial support options
are available to you,
either through personal
savings, scholarship and
bursaries or through
federal and provincial
student loans.
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