The curriculum integrates biological, medical, and dental sciences, with a strong emphasis on clinical patient treatment activities beginning in the first year. Students will treat dental patients in the Faculty’s dental hospital, as well as in local hospitals and Faculty-operated community clinics. Basic science classes of the Dentistry programs are offered by Departments of the Medical Faculty. These arrangements enable students to obtain extensive and varied clinical instruction and experience. The Faculty of Dentistry was founded in 1908 and is home to one of Canada’s largest and most modern community dental clinics.
The Faculty of Dentistry offers a four year DDS program, two-year program leading to a Diploma in Dental Hygiene, a two-year DDS Qualifying Program for graduates of non-accredited dental programs to gain a DDS degree, a one-year degree completion program leading to a Bachelor of Dental Hygiene for graduates of an accredited diploma in Dental Hygiene program and a Paediatric Dental General Practice Residency program. A six-year combined graduate program leading to the Degrees of MD/MSc in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, a three-year Master of Applied Science, Biomedical Engineering, Diploma in Prosthodontics Program, a three-year MSc in Prosthodontics program (this program is not offered in 2011-2012) and a three year Masters in Periodontics program are offered through the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
The Faculty also has an office for Continuing Education which arranges short classes primarily for dentists and dental hygienists. Alumni are a vital part of the Faculty through the office of Alumni Affairs.
*a combination of two one-term academic courses in the same discipline is considered equivalent to one full-year academic course.
The Faculty of Dentistry considers it desirable that all students intending to proceed to the study of dentistry should acquire a broad academic background and attain facility in the use of written and spoken English. Therefore, while minimum entrance requirements are established, students are encouraged to proceed to a Bachelor’s degree before seeking admission to the Faculty of Dentistry, particularly if there is any intention or likelihood of proceeding to graduate programs in dentistry or associated sciences. This statement is not to be interpreted to mean that any penalty will be imposed upon those who do not have more than the stated minimum requirements and truly outstanding candidates may be admitted after completion of the minimum entrance requirements.
Prior to or after making application to the first year of the DDS program, applicants are strongly encouraged to spend time in the office of a dentist to learn about the dental profession.
Because of the difficulty in comparing marks and grades from the various universities from which dentistry students are drawn, it is not possible to state a minimum standard that ensures serious consideration for admission. Completion of advanced level courses with grades which are better than average is an indication of ability to succeed academically as a dentistry student. An academic record which shows failed or repeated courses, courses passed with low grades or supplementary examinations, particularly in the two years prior to anticipated entry to dental school, makes the prospect of admission unlikely.
Applicants with the best academic record have the greatest chance of admission. Nonetheless, the Admissions Committee can and does make significant use of non-academic factors in deciding which applicants are admitted (e.g. Dental Aptitude Test, interviews, references).
For the information of potential applicants, the following is provided showing the characteristics of the applicants and entering class of 2009/2010.
Number of applicants: 442 Number enrolled: 38 (17 males, 21 females)International applicants may apply through the American Association of Dental Schools Application Services (AADSAS) and such applications must be submitted by September 1st.
Applications must be complete before they will be considered by the Admissions Committee. Applications submitted by the deadline may be completed at any time up to May 1, however, applicants are encouraged to submit supporting documents by February 1. Applications completed after February 1 are considered when completed if unfilled places remain in the entering class. The following documentation must be submitted in support of the application:
| 1. | Faculty of Dentistry application form and application fee. | ||
| 2. | Applicants must submit results from an approved Dental Aptitude Testing Program. Canadian citizens must complete the Canadian Dental Aptitude Test. Applicants must complete the Dental Aptitude Test no later than February to be considered for admission to the following September. Information regarding the Canadian Dental Aptitude Testing Program may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar, from the Faculty of Dentistry, or by writing to the Administrator, Dental Aptitude Test Program, Canadian Dental Association, 1815 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K1G 3Y6. You can also register online by accessing the Canadian Dental Association web page - http://www.cda-adc.ca/dat. Information about the American Dental Aptitude Test can be obtained from http://www.ada.org/ | ||
| 3. | Official transcripts in support of the applicant's academic record must be forwarded to the Faculty of Dentistry by the institution or institutions at which the applicant completed his/her pre-professional studies. If the applicant is still engaged in university studies, it would be advantageous to forward an interim transcript and a final transcript must be forwarded on completion of these credits. Dalhousie University regards an applicant's failure to disclose all his/her previous academic experiences to be an academic offence which could lead to subsequent dismissal from the University. Applicants must ensure that all successful or unsuccessful university attendance is indicated on the application form. | ||
| 4. | Three completed confidential evaluation forms (forms available for download from application website www.registrar.dal.ca) in regard to the applicant's character are to be forwarded directly to the Faculty of Dentistry, Dalhousie University Admissions Office, Halifax, NS, B3H 1W2. Two of these forms must be from a university faculty member who has taught the applicant recently or from a recent employer if the applicant is employed. The remaining form should be from someone (not a relative) known to the applicant. | ||
| 5. | A supplemental information form (forms available for download from application website www.registrar.dal.ca) providing information on employment, awards and volunteer activities, must be submitted directly to the Faculty of Dentistry. | ||
| 6. | Competitive applicants will be required to attend an admissions interview, and will be asked to complete a written “personality inventory” assessment. | ||
An application will not be considered if the applicant has been required to withdraw from studies at any other university dental or medical program at the request of the Faculty of that Institution, unless the application is supported by a recommendation from the Dean of that program.
Transfer students are not normally admitted to the DDS program. All such applications must be accompanied by a recommendation from the Dean of the program. All transfer applicants must meet the admission requirements for the DDS program.
On notice of acceptance to the Faculty of Dentistry, applicants must deposit with the Registrar a tuition deposit before a specified date. This amount is credited toward tuition fees if the student registers, but is not refundable if the student withdraws.
The nature of the programs in the Faculty of Dentistry involve students interacting with patients in a health care environment, and places students in a position of special trust with patients. Therefore, certain Faculty regulations must be adhered to by all students, including but not limited to: requirements for TB testing, immunization and CPR, criminal records and child abuse registry checks, clinic attire and clinical asepsis protocols. All requirements are outlined in the student Clinical Policy and Academic Policy manuals, provided to students at the beginning of each academic year.
Applicants whose immunization results indicate that they are HBeAg positive or who have a viral load >10 3 genome equivalents/ml will not be accepted into any clinical programs. Dalhousie University will reassess eligibility for admission should the applicant’s status change.
Students who do not acquire immunity from the HB vaccination series or who refuse the HB vaccine are susceptible to acquiring hepatitis B. Applicants in this category will be denied admission based on this criteria. However, after admission, any student becoming HBeAg positive or whose viral load exceeds 103 genome equivalents/ml during the course of their studies will be removed from patient care activities. Such modification of the clinical program may prevent a student from meeting graduation requirements.
Students who become HBeAg positive and whose viral load is greater than 103 genome equivalents/mL, have an ethical obligation to report their status to the Ad-hoc Committee on Bloodborne Pathogens (contact Ms. MacDonlad at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia at 421-2209) or to the Infection Control Coordinator, Assistant Dean Clinics, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs or Assistant Dean, Academic of the Faculty of Dentistry.
The cost of all immunizations and blood tests are the responsibility of the student/applicant.
During the first weeks of studies, students receive a 2-step Mantoux skin test to establish their tuberculin status.
Annual influenza immunization is required for all students during each year of study.
Students accepted to the program must have a current Level C CPR/AED (automated external defibrillator) course
A full explanation of the Faculty of Dentistry policy related to immunizations may be found on the Faculty of Dentistry website: ( http://www.dentistry.dal.ca).
The admissions procedures may be amended without notice by the Faculty of Dentistry.
Such facilities may refuse to accept students in the basis of information contained in the record check or other screening procedure. If the student is unable to complete a clinical requirement due to a failure to meet the record check or screening requirements of the facility; or, if the student is refused access to the facility on the basis of the information provided, such a student may fail the course, and as a result, in some instances, may not be eligible for progression of graduation.
Note that facility requirements may change from time to time and are beyond the control of the University.
Details on the requirements for such documentation and the deadlines for submission of documentation in a timely manner are provided to students by the Faculty of Dentistry after registration in the program.
Students should also be aware that some professional regulatory bodies may require a satisfactory records check/screening procedure as a condition of professional licensure.
| i. his/her parent(s), guardian, or spouse must reside in that province on a permanent basis; | ||||
| or | ||||
| ii. if the applicant is independent of his/her parent(s) or guardian, he/she must have lived and worked on a full-time basis in that province (not attending school on a full-time basis) for a minimum of one full year at the time of the application deadline (December 1); | ||||
| or | ||||
| iii. an applicant whose parent(s), guardian, or spouse do not meet the residency requirements as a direct result of a recent employment transfer, either into or out of a particular province would be given the choice (either the province of immediate former or future residency) of his/her province of residence. | ||||
| 1. | If the applicant's first language is not English, he/she must complete an English language proficiency test such as the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum score of 580 or computer-based score of 237; or IBT of 90 (students must achieve 4.0 on the essay or TOEFL writing test); or IELTS score of 6.5; or MELAB score of 81; or CAEL score of 70; or Can Test score of 4.5. | ||
| 2. | Complete an approved Dental Aptitude Test. | ||
| 3. | Original supporting documents from previously completed education must be provided, including course descriptions, and explanation of the grading system used, and course standings. | ||
| 4. | Completion of the prerequisite university study in North America. | ||
The Faculty of Dentistry accepts up to nine students into the DDS Qualifying Program each year.
Applicants must be Canadian citizens or residents.
| 1. | Dental graduation certificate or equivalent. | ||
| 2. | University transcript (or equivalent) and calendar course descriptions, indicating the courses completed for the dental degree referred to in No. 1. | ||
| 3. | Demonstrated proficiency in English, e.g. an acceptable score in English tests such as TOEFL - 580 or computer-based 237; or iBT of 90 (student must achieve 4.0 on the essay or TOEFL writing test); IELTS - 6.5; MELAB - 81; CAEL - 70; CanTest - 4.5. | ||
| 4. | Results of National Dental Examining Board Assessment of Fundamental Knowledge examination. This examination is administered by the National Dental Examining Board of Canada. Information about the examination, application deadlines and registration procedures for the examination are available from the National Dental Examining Board of Canada: at www.ndeb.ca 613-236-5912 | ||
| 5. | Resume (form available for download from application website www.registrar.dal.ca). | ||
Competitive applicants will be required to complete an admissions interview and further evaluations at the Faculty of Dentistry. Inquiries regarding the DDS Qualifying Program at Dalhousie University should be directed to the Office of the Dean, telephone number (902) 494-1400.
Accepted students will be required to submit a tuition deposit before a specified deadline. This amount is credited toward tuition fees if the student registers, but is not refundable if he/she withdraws.
Applicants whose immunization results indicate that they are HBeAg positive or who have a viral load >10 3 genome equivalents/ml will not be accepted into any clinical programs. Dalhousie University will reassess eligibility for admission should the applicant’s status change.
Students who do not acquire immunity from the HB vaccination series or who refuse the HB vaccine are susceptible to acquiring hepatitis B. Applicants in this category will be denied admission based on this criteria. However, after admission, any student becoming HBeAg positive or whose viral load exceeds 103 genome equivalents/ml during the course of their studies will be removed from patient care activities. Such modification of the clinical program may prevent a student from meeting graduation requirements.
Students who become HBeAg positive and whose viral load is greater than 103 genome equivalents/mL, have an ethical obligation to report their status to the Ad-hoc Committee on Bloodborne Pathogens (contact Ms. MacDonlad at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia at 421-2209) or to the Infection Control Coordinator, Assistant Dean Clinics, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs or Assistant Dean, Academic of the Faculty of Dentistry.
The cost of all immunizations and blood tests are the responsibility of the student/applicant.
During the first weeks of studies, students receive a 2-step Mantoux skin test to establish their tuberculin status.
Annual influenza immunization is required for all students during each year of study.
Students accepted to the program must have a current Level C CPR/AED (automated external defibrillator) course
A full explanation of the Faculty of Dentistry policy related to immunizations may be found on the Faculty of Dentistry website: ( http://www.dentistry.dal.ca).
Such facilities may refuse to accept students in the basis of information contained in the record check or other screening procedure. If the student is unable to complete a clinical requirement due to a failure to meet the record check or screening requirements of the facility; or, if the student is refused access to the facility on the basis of the information provided, such a student may fail the course, and as a result, in some instances, may not be eligible for progression of graduation.
Note that facility requirements may change from time to time and are beyond the control of the University.
Details on the requirements for such documentation and the deadlines for submission of documentation in a timely manner are provided to students by the Faculty of Dentistry after registration in the program.
Students should also be aware that some professional regulatory bodies may require a satisfactory records check/screening procedure as a condition of professional licensure.
Program changes as to content, requirements, etc., may be necessary and may not be reflected in a given edition of the Calendar. Such changes will be included in the course outline provided to students at the first meeting of the class. Instructors may make changes to course outlines at any time. However, if these changes affect any of the following areas, at least two-thirds of enrolled students must approve the changes in order for them to be valid: (a) evaluation; (b) weight of individual evaluation components; (c) examination requirements with a value of 10% or greater.
Students in the DDS program who are granted a course waiver shall, for the purpose of establishing (1) course rank; (2) grade point average; and (3) prizes and awards, have their final grades computed using only the required courses being taken.
Policies and procedures regarding application for and awarding of course waivers are outlined in the Academic Policy Manual.
| 1. | A student may be placed on probation for academic or professional reasons, described in classifications IV, V, VI in the Academic Policy Manual. | ||
| 2. | Probation shall usually occur when there are multiple concerns in one or both of the above parameters. | ||
| 3. | Probation shall only be implemented following a thorough review of a student's progress by the appropriate Academic Standards Class Committee. | ||
| 4. | Student(s) on probation must be reviewed regularly at the meeting of the appropriate Academic Standards Class Committee. | ||
| 5. | A student who has fulfilled all of the conditions of probation, in the opinion of the Class Committee, shall be removed from probation and permitted to proceed in the appropriate course as recommended by the Class Committee. | ||
| 6. | A student may not be eligible to sit final examinations and may not be promoted or graduated while on probation. | ||
| 7. | A student who has not met the conditions of probation shall be required to (a) enroll in a supplementary educational program; or (b) repeat an academic year; or (c) withdraw from the Faculty. | ||
Students wishing to discuss accommodation for disabilities should contact the office of Student Accessibility and Accommodation before classes commence.
A student who has achieved an overall grade point average of at least 2.0 and received one or two failing grade(s) may be offered the privilege of supplemental examination(s) or offered the privilege to repeat the year. Successful passing of the supplemental examination(s) prior to commencement of the academic year will permit promotion. Failure to pass the supplemental examinations may result in the student being offered the privilege of repeating the year. A student who has achieved a GPA lower than 2.0 and/or who has received more than 2 failing grades may be offered the privilege to repeat the year or maybe required to withdraw from the program.
As an academic requirement, students are assessed in each year on their aptitude and fitness for the profession of Dentistry as described in course outlines and the Academic Policy Manual. A student who, in the judgment of the Faculty, fails to attain satisfactory standard on this assessment may be retired from the Faculty.
Students must prepare exercises, reports, etc., as may be prescribed, and in courses involving laboratory or practical work they must complete such work satisfactorily before any credit for that course can be given. If Faculty deems it advisable, giving consideration to the students' overall performance in the program and the constraints of available time and resources, students may be given the opportunity to clear any deficiencies by means of remedial programs.
Students who, in the judgment of the Faculty, are deficient for any reason in their clinical practice may be required by Faculty to return for a special clinical session or to repeat the year. The satisfactory completion of this entire clinical session is required in order to allow students either to continue in their regular course or to graduate at a subsequent Convocation.
Final year students are responsible for the completion of patient care and/or the approved transfer of their assigned patients before they are awarded the DDS Degree.
In this system; A+ is the highest and C is the lowest passing grade; an INC grade allows an otherwise qualified candidate to fulfil the course requirements within a specified time in a program determined by Faculty; an F is a failing grade which may allow an otherwise qualified candidate supplemental examination privileges, or may disqualify the student from further evaluation without repeating the course and/or the entire academic year.
Course directors are responsible for defining the requirements for grades.
INC - Incomplete: Students are expected to complete all class work which is required to achieve a passing grade by the prescribed deadlines. Only in special circumstances and with appropriate Academic Standards Class Committee concurrence, or that of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs acting for the ASCC, may an instructor extend such deadlines. Incomplete work in a course must be completed by a time assigned by the relevant Academic Standards Class Committee and approved by Faculty. An INC will be converted to the earned grade if completed by the deadline. Otherwise, the course grade point value will be calculated as a 0.0 on the student’s grade point average, and the INC grade will normally be converted to a failing grade, unless the student is given permission by Faculty to withdraw from the course. Students cannot be promoted with INC grades.
W - Withdrew: A grade of W is recorded for courses in which a student withdrew with Faculty approval. No grade point value is recorded. It should be noted that all courses for a given year must be successfully completed before a student is promoted or graduated.
A cumulative grade point average is calculated by adding the total weighted grade point equivalents earned and dividing by the sum of the adjusted course weights for all courses taken. The cumulative GPA is used for the awarding of certain prizes, awards and scholarships.
Supplemental examinations are normally written after July 15 and before August 10, and are written at Dalhousie, unless approval is obtained to do otherwise.
Application for admission to a supplemental examination must be made on or before July 15th. Application forms may be obtained from the Dean of Dentistry's Office and must be accompanied by a supplemental examination fee.
On passing a supplemental examination or evaluation a notation is made on the transcript that the course is passed by supplemental activity, and no grade point value is assigned. If the student fails the supplemental examination or activity, a grade of F will be recorded for that course. Failing grades must be replaced by passing grades before a student is promoted to the next year of the program. Failure of supplemental examination(s) may result in the student being offered the privilege of repeating the year.
It is the student's responsibility to immediately inform the Office of the Dean and, when clinical activities are involved, any scheduled patients, of any absence due to illness, injury, or other cause. A medical certificate will be required before a test/examination is re-scheduled or a clinic penalty/suspension is removed. In the case of a serious personal problem, the student will be required to submit to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, a confidential written statement documenting the reasons for absence. Re-scheduled examinations will not be granted without written approval of the Assistant Dean.
Failure to report to classes or clinic or to report an absence due to injury or illness as required may result in suspension of clinic privileges and may limit a student's right to appeal an unsatisfactory course grade or the failure of an academic year. Written policies describing the responsibilities of students in such cases are available to all students in the Academic Policy Manual.
The National Dental Examining Board of Canada incorporated under Federal Statute offers an examination leading to a certificate which is recognized by the dental Licensing Boards in all provinces and territories of Canada. Holders of the certificate may be licensed to practise in all provinces sometimes after meeting additional provincial requirements. For further information inquiries should be addressed to: Registrar, National Dental Examining Board of Canada, Suite 103, 100 Bronson Ave., Ottawa K1R 6G8.
The program of dental education in the Faculty has received the approval of the Commission of Dental Accreditation of Canada. The Dalhousie Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree fulfils the educational requirement for obtaining a certificate from the National Dental Examining Board of Canada, the National Board of Dental Examiners of U.S.A., and the Boards of many of the states of the United States of America.
All mandatory laboratory/clinic instruments, equipment, consumables, uniforms (not shoes), lockers, manuals, textbooks, laptops, and 2-step Mantoux skin tests are included in Student Auxiliary fees. The University provides these items in order to maintain minimum standards and to ensure timely delivery and availability for the beginning of classes.
There are four parts to these fees:
| 1. | Student Kit Fee - these fees vary according to the students year of study | ||||
| a) | Consumable Kit, which includes uniforms, PSP plates, stethoscope, teeth, burs, gloves, laundry, lockers and manuals etc. | ||||
| b) | Equipment Kit, which includes preclinical equipment, articulators, surveyor, loupes etc. | ||||
| 2. | Academic Clinic Fee - Major clinical equipment, and instruments and facility renewal fees. | ||||
| 3. | Technology Fee - Laptop computer (lease), peripherals, software, clinic infrastructure and IT support. | ||||
| 4. | Electronic Textbook Fee - Electronic textbooks and supporting Vital Source software | ||||
Students are financially responsible for lost or damaged items. Degrees are withheld pending the return of or payment for missing/damaged items.
Doctor of Dental Surgery Program (DDS) 2012/13
| Electronic Textbooks |
Technology Fee |
Academic Clinic Fee |
Student Kit Fee |
Total | |
|
Year 1 |
$1,400.00 |
$2,500.00 |
$5,000.00 |
$6,606.00 |
$15,506.00 |
|
Year 2 |
$1,400.00 |
$2,500.00 |
$5,000.00 |
$4,774.00 |
$13,647.00 |
|
Year 3 |
$1,400.00 |
$2,500.00 |
$5,000.00 |
$2,222.00 |
$10,247.00 |
|
Year 4 |
$1,400.00 |
$2,500.00 |
$5,000.00 |
$1,988.00 |
$10,013.00 |
DDS Qualifying Program (QP) 2012/13
|
|
Electronic Textbooks |
Technology Fee |
Academic Clinic Fee |
Student Kit Fee |
Total |
|
Year 1 |
$2,800.00 |
$2,500.00 |
$5,000.00 |
$8,706.00 |
$19,006.00 |
|
Year 2 |
$2,800.00 |
$2,500.00 |
$5,000.00 |
$1,953.00 |
$12,253.00 |
Graduate Periodontic Program (GP) 2012/13
|
|
Electronic Textbooks |
Technology Fee |
Academic Clinic Fee |
Student Kit Fee |
Total |
|
Year 1 |
0.00 |
2500.00 |
5000.00 |
2000.00 |
9500.00 |
|
Year 2 |
0.00 |
2500.00 |
5000.00 |
2000.00 |
9500.00 |
|
Year 3 |
0.00 |
1250.00 |
TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
Student Kit Fee: If for any reason, a student withdraws from the program during the first official week, in any year, they will be granted a full refund of the fees charged in that year. A refund in the first week requires the return of all kit items to Dental Stores. There will be no refunds after the first official week of the program.
Academic Clinic Fee: There are no refunds of the Academic Clinic fee.
DDS Technology Fee: A student who withdraws from the program during the first official week, will be entitled to refunds as follows:
Years 1 and 3 - Full refund of the fees charged in that year upon the return of all equipment and peripherals, with original packaging, to the Coordinator of Building Services. Returned items will be subject to inspection prior to refund.
Year 2 - 50% refund of fees charged in that year upon the return of all leased equipment, to the Coordinator of Building Services.
Year 4 - 50% refund of fees charged in that year. Students who withdraw in year 4 will keep their laptop and peripherals.
QP Technology Fee: A student who withdraws from the program during the first official week, will be entitled to refunds as follows:
Year 1 - Full refund of the fees charged in that year upon the return of all equipment and peripherals, with original packaging, to the Coordinator of Building Services.
Year 2 - 50% refund of fees charged in that year. Students who withdraw in year 2 will keep their laptop and peripherals.
GP Technology Fee: A student who withdraws from the program during the first official week, will be entitled to refunds as follows:
Year 1 - Full refund of the fees charged in that year upon the return of all equipment and peripherals, with original packaging, to the Coordinator of Building Services.
Years 2 and 3 - 50% refund of fees charged in that year. Students who withdraw in years 2 or 3 will keep their laptop and peripherals.
There will be no refunds after the first official week of any program, in any year.
Electronic Textbook Fee: If for any reason, a student withdraws from the program, in any year, they will be entitled to a pro-rated refund of the fees charged in that year. Access to all titles on the Vital Source bookshelf will be terminated immediately upon withdrawal.
DDS Electronic Textbook Fees and Laptop Lease Fees (~50% of the total Technology Fee) are considered paid in full after 4 years. The remaining 50% of the Technology Fee which covers new technology, software upgrades, clinic infrastructure and IT support is payable until graduation.
QP Electronic Textbook Fees and Laptop Lease Fees (~50% of the total Technology Fee) are considered paid in full after 2 years. The remaining 50% of the Technology Fee which covers new technology, software upgrades, clinic infrastructure and IT support is payable until graduation.
| • | DENT 1112.01: Human Biochemistry | ||
| • | DENT 1113.06: Gross Anatomy/Neuroanatomy | ||
| • | DENT 1120.03: Histology | ||
| • | DENT 1121.03: Oral Histology | ||
| • | DENT 1116.03: Basic Mechanisms of Disease | ||
| • | DENT 1117.03: Pharmacology | ||
| • | DENT 1118.01: Infectious Diseases | ||
| • | DENT 1119.03: Physiology | ||
| • | DENT 1211.06: Patient Care I | ||
| • | DENT 1311.03: Growth and Development I | ||
| • | DENT 1411.06: Cariology I | ||
| • | DENT 1502.00: Elective | ||
| • | DENT 1503.00: Periodontology Elective | ||
| • | DENT 1511.03: Periodontology I | ||
| • | DENT 1550.00: Mindfulness Elective | ||
| • | DENT 1611.03: Occlusion and Neuromuscular Function I | ||
| • | DENT 2111.06: Dental Biomaterials Science | ||
| • | DENT 2117.01: Pharmacology II | ||
| • | DENT 2119.03: Systematic Pathology and Immunology | ||
| • | DENT 2211.03: Clinical Patient Care II | ||
| • | DENT 2212.06: Patient Care II | ||
| • | DENT 2311.03: Growth and Development II | ||
| • | DENT 2400.01: Paediatric Dentistry II | ||
| • | DENT 2412.06: Cariology II | ||
| • | DENT 2413.03: Endodontics II | ||
| • | DENT 2501.00: Summer Elective | ||
| • | DENT 2504.00: Elective | ||
| • | DENT 2511.03: Periodontology II | ||
| • | DENT 2512.01: Evidence-Based Dentistry | ||
| • | DENT 2550.00: Mindfulness Elective | ||
| • | DENT 2611.06: Removable Prosthodontics | ||
| • | DENT 3116.01: General Medicine and Patient Health Assessment | ||
| • | DENT 3117.01: Foundation Sciences in Clinical Practice | ||
| • | DENT 3211.01: Patient Care III | ||
| • | DENT 3212.06: Clinical Comprehensive Patient Care | ||
| • | DENT 3220.03: Clinical Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning | ||
| • | DENT 3400.03: Paediatric Dentistry III | ||
| • | DENT 3500.06: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | ||
| • | DENT 3505.00: Elective | ||
| • | DENT 3512.01: Evidence-Based Dentistry | ||
| • | DENT 3513.01: Diagnosis and Management of Temporomandibular Disorders | ||
| • | DENT 3521.00: Oral Pathology Elective | ||
| • | DENT 3550.00: Mindfulness Elective | ||
| • | DENT 3617.01: Implant Dentistry | ||
| • | DENT 3618.06: Clinical Prosthodontics | ||
| • | DENT 3619.03: Didactic Prosthodontics | ||
| • | DENT 3717.06: Endodontics III | ||
| • | DENT 3719.06: Periodontology III | ||
| • | DENT 3811.01: Oral Pathology, Medicine and Radiology | ||
| • | DENT 3818.03: Orthodontics III | ||
| • | DENT 4211.03: Patient Care IV Seminars | ||
| • | DENT 4212.06: Clinical Comprehensive Patient Care | ||
| • | DENT 4223.06: Periodontology IV | ||
| • | DENT 4220.03: Clinical Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning | ||
| • | DENT 4400.03: Paediatric Dentistry IV | ||
| • | DENT 4500.06: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | ||
| • | DENT 4507.00: Elective | ||
| • | DENT 4508.00: ART Elective | ||
| • | DENT 4509.00: Implant Elective | ||
| • | DENT 4512.00: Endodontics Elective | ||
| • | DENT 4513.00: Oral Surgery Elective | ||
| • | DENT 4517.00: Dental Public Health Elective | ||
| • | DENT 4521.00: Oral Pathology Elective | ||
| • | DENT 4550.00: Mindfulness Elective | ||
| • | DENT 4555.00: Externship Elective | ||
| • | DENT 4616.12: Prosthodontics IV | ||
| • | DENT 4717.06: Endodontics IV | ||
| • | DENT 4811.01: Oral Pathology, Medicine and Radiology | ||
| • | DENT 4818.03: Orthodontics IV | ||
| • | DENQ 2311.03: Growth & Development | ||
| • | DENQ 3000.06: Foundation Sciences for Dentistry in Canada | ||
| • | DENQ 3001.06: Clinical Dental Sciences for Dentistry in Canada | ||
| • | DENQ 3116.01: General Medicine and Patient Health Assessment | ||
| • | DENQ 3117.01: Foundation Sciences for Clinical Practice | ||
| • | DENQ 3211.01: Patient Care III | ||
| • | DENQ 3212.06: Clinical Comprehensive Patient Care | ||
| • | DENQ 3220.03: Clinical Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning | ||
| • | DENQ 3400.03: Paediatric Dentistry | ||
| • | DENQ 3500.06: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | ||
| • | DENQ 3505.00: Elective | ||
| • | DENQ 3512.01: Evidence-Based Dentistry | ||
| • | DENQ 3513.01: Diagnosis and Management of Temporomandibular Disorders | ||
| • | DENQ 3521.00: Oral Pathology Elective | ||
| • | DENQ 3550.00: Mindfulness Elective | ||
| • | DENQ 3617.01: Implant Dentistry | ||
| • | DENQ 3618.06: Clinical Prosthodontics | ||
| • | DENQ 3619.03: Didactic Prosthodontics | ||
| • | DENQ 3717.06: Endodontics | ||
| • | DENQ 3719.06: Periodontology | ||
| • | DENQ 3811.01: Oral Pathology, Medicine and Radiology | ||
| • | DENQ 3818.03: Orthodontics | ||
| • | DENT 4211.03: Patient Care Seminar | ||
| • | DENT 4212.06: Clinical Comprehensive Patient Care | ||
| • | DENT 4223.06: Periodontology | ||
| • | DENT 4220.03: Clinical Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning | ||
| • | DENT 4400.03: Paediatric Dentistry | ||
| • | DENT 4500.06: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | ||
| • | DENT 4507.00: Elective | ||
| • | DENT 4508.00: ART Elective | ||
| • | DENT 4509.00: Implant Elective | ||
| • | DENT 4510.00: Surgical Periodontics Elective | ||
| • | DENT 4512.00: Endodontics Elective | ||
| • | DENT 4513.00: Oral Surgery Elective | ||
| • | DENT 4517.00: Dental Public Health Elective | ||
| • | DENT 4521.00: Oral Pathology Elective | ||
| • | DENT 4550.00: Mindfulness Elective | ||
| • | DENT 4555.00: Externship Elective | ||
| • | DENT 4616.12: Prosthodontics | ||
| • | DENT 4717.06: Endodontics | ||
| • | DENT 4811.01: Oral Pathology, Medicine and Radiology | ||
| • | DENT 4818.03: Orthodontics | ||
| • | knowledge and understanding of, and respect for, the expertise, roles and values of other health and human service professionals | ||
| • | understanding the concept and practice of patient/client/family-centred care. | ||
| • | effective communication, teamwork and leadership skills applied in interprofessional contexts. | ||
| • | positive attitudes related to the value of collaborating and teamwork in health and human service contexts. | ||
| • | an understanding, from a multi-disciplinary perspective, of the Canadian health and social systems, the legal send regulatory foundation of professional practice, how health and human service institutions are organized and operate, and how different health and human service professions contribute to the systems and ins. | ||
Graduate training is primarily delivered through seminars, laboratory and clinical activities and a research thesis. Students require a minimum of 5 two-term courses in Prosthodontics and 6 one-term courses taken for the 5000-level courses offered by the School of Biomedical Engineering in addition to their research thesis.
There is potential for tailoring the focus of study depending on your area of interest by selecting from the 5000-level courses offered by the School of Biomedical Engineering http://www.dal.ca/biomedical.
A research thesis representing original work by the student will be carried out under supervision of a faculty member of the School of Biomedical Engineering.
All students in the program will be given the opportunity to teach in the undergraduate DDS program. Stipends will be available. Graduates will meet all requirements for certification and licensure as dental specialists in Prosthodontics in Canada and the United States.
Graduate training is primarily delivered through seminars, laboratory and clinical activities and a research thesis. Students will take courses in Prosthodontics, research design, statistics, adult education, and biomedical sciences.
A research thesis representing original work by the student will be carried out under supervision of a faculty member of the Faculty of Dentistry.
All students in the program will be required to teach in the undergraduate DDS program. Stipends are available for qualified students. Graduates will meet all requirements for certification and licensure as dental specialists in Prosthodontics in Canada and the United States.
Students will require a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or equivalent from a CDAC accredited or reciprocal accredited institution. A minimum ‘B’ average in undergraduate and professional coursework will be required. Students will have displayed an interest and aptitude in Paediatric Dentistry in their undergraduate curriculum as displayed by their marks in third and fourth year Paediatric Dentistry and reference letters.
The Graduate Program in Periodontics is a three-year Masters in Periodontics program designed to train clinicians for the specialty practice of periodontics using an evidence based approach. Students will be trained to the level of proficiency in the management of patients in need of treatment for a variety of periodontal diseases and mucogingival defects, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMDs), dental implant therapy and conscious sedation. A major emphasis will be placed on patient care utilizing an evidenced based approach. In addition, students will be expected to complete a research project that is suitable for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
The Faculty of Dentistry has an office for Continuing Dental Education which organizes courses for dentists, dental hygienists, and other allied dental health personnel. The principal objective of these courses is to assist in the maintenance of competence for the dental profession. Presentations include the review of basic knowledge and introduction of new concepts and techniques. Members of faculty, local resource people, and visiting clinicians are employed. Most of the continuing education programs are offered in Halifax, but some are also presented in other centres. Current Dental and Dental Hygiene students are also allowed to attend regular sessions at no charge. The content, location, and scheduling of the various courses are based on advice received from professional associations, assessment of client needs, current trends, and the Faculty Continuing Education Committee. Tuition fees are cost related and are set individually for each class.
Interested persons should address inquiries to:
| Office of Continuing Dental Education | ||||
| Faculty of Dentistry | ||||
| Dalhousie University | ||||
| 5981 University Ave | ||||
| P.O. Box 15000 | ||||
| Halifax, NS B3H 4R2 | ||||
| Phone: (902) 494-1674 | ||||
| Fax: (902) 494-5101 | ||||
| www.dentistry.dal.ca/cde | ||||