FACULTY OF DENTISTRY, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO

QUALIFYING PROGRAM IN DENTISTRY

WHAT IS THE QUALIFYING PROGRAM?
The Qualifying Program is a special university program held over two academic years leading to the Certificate of Qualification in Dentistry. The program is intended for graduates of non-accredited dental programs, i.e. educational programs that have not been recognized by the
Canadian Dental Association (CDA) or the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation. Its purpose is to prepare students to take the examinations of the National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB), the same examinations which graduates of accredited dental programs must take to obtain certification. Upon successful completion of the Qualifying Program and the NDEB examinations, the candidate will be eligible for licensure/ registration as a dentist in all provinces in Canada.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
In order to be eligible to apply to the Qualifying Program, applicants must be graduates of a minimum four-year University dental program, not recognized by the CDA. Transcripts: A notarized copy of your dental school marks must be submitted with your application. Dental Diplomas: A notarized copy of your dental school diploma must be submitted with your application. Documents that are not in English must be accompanied by a notarized English
translation.

CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCE
Applicants must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada on or before the deadline date for applications. A photocopy of proof of Canadian Citizenship or Permanent
Resident Status (Immigration Form 1000 showing date landed) must be submitted with your application.

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