PRESENTED BY
Sahar Panju and Tony Tran
SOS seminar
How to get into
Dental School
S L I D E S W I L L B E A VA I B A L E O N T H E S O S W E B S I T E
SEMINAR OUTLINE
Dental Aptitude Test (DAT)
Canadian Dental Schools - Requirements
Dental School Interviews
BECOMING A DENTIST
STEP 1
Obtain a Bachelors
Degree
STEP 2
Gain Admission to an
accredited Dental School
STEP 3
Write Licensing Exams
PRACTICE DENTISTRY
OPTIONAL
Specialize Further &
Pass appropriate
Licensing Exam
YOU ARE NOW A DENTIST!
Standardized exam taken by potential dental school students
Can write DAT unlimited number of times
Following reported on of ficial DAT transcript:
Results of most recent DAT written
Total number of times DAT written
More info: Canadian Dental Association (CDA) website
http://www.cda-adc.ca
DENTAL APTITUDE TEST
DENTAL APTITUDE TEST
FORMAT
SECTIONS
Natural Sciences
(Biology & Chemistry)
Perceptual Ability
Reading
Comprehension
Manual Dexterity
DENTAL APTITUDE TEST
FORMAT
SECTIONS FORMAT SAMPLE TOPICS
Natural Sciences
(Biology & Chemistry)
60 Minutes
70 Ques.
- Cell metabolism
- Physiology
- Genetics
- Atomic and Molecular Structure
Perceptual Ability
Reading
Comprehension
50 Minutes
50 Ques.
- Answer ques. based on passages
- Read, organize, and analyze new information
Manual Dexterity
30 Minutes
Carving a specified model out of bar of soap
DENTAL APTITUDE TEST
FORMAT
SECTIONS FORMAT SAMPLE TOPICS
Natural Sciences
(Biology & Chemistry)
60 Minutes
70 Ques.
- Cell metabolism
- Physiology
- Genetics
- Atomic and Molecular Structure
Perceptual Ability
60 Minutes
90 Ques.
-Keyholes
-Top-Front-End
-Angle Ranking
-Hole Punching
-Cube Counting
-Pattern Folding
Reading
Comprehension
50 Minutes
50 Ques.
- Answer ques. based on passages
- Read, organize, and analyze new information
Manual Dexterity
30 Minutes
Carving a specified model out of bar of soap
PERCEPTUAL ABILITY TEST
In question 3 a flat pattern will be presented. This pattern is to be folded into a
three dimensional figure. The correct figure is one of the four given at the right of
the pattern. There is only one correct figure. The outside of the pattern is what is
seen at the left.
DENTAL APTITUDE TEST
FORMAT
SECTIONS FORMAT SAMPLE TOPICS
Natural Sciences
(Biology & Chemistry)
60 Minutes
70 Ques.
- Cell metabolism
- Physiology
- Genetics
- Atomic and Molecular Structure
Perceptual Ability
60 Minutes
90 Ques.
-Keyholes
-Top-Front-End
-Angle Ranking
-Hole Punching
-Cube Counting
-Pattern Folding
Reading
Comprehension
50 Minutes
50 Ques.
- Answer ques. based on passages
- Read, organize, and analyze new information
Manual Dexterity
30 Minutes
Carving a specified model out of bar of soap
DENTAL APTITUDE TEST
FORMAT
SECTIONS FORMAT SAMPLE TOPICS
Natural Sciences
(Biology & Chemistry)
60 Minutes
70 Ques.
- Cell metabolism
- Physiology
- Genetics
- Atomic and Molecular Structure
Perceptual Ability
60 Minutes
90 Ques.
-Keyholes
-Top-Front-End
-Angle Ranking
-Hole Punching
-Cube Counting
-Pattern Folding
Reading
Comprehension
50 Minutes
50 Ques.
- Answer ques. based on passages
- Read, organize, and analyze new information
Manual Dexterity
30 Minutes
Carving a specified model out of bar of soap
MANUAL DEXTERITY TEST
Each section is scored individually and out of 30
Also scores Academic Average
INCLUDES: Natural Sciences and
Reading Comprehension scores
Often dental schools look at:
Academic Average (AA)
Perceptual Ability Test (PAT) score
Reading Comprehension (RC) score
DENTAL APTITUDE TEST
SCORING
DENTAL APTITUDE TEST
FEE
DAT Total: $260
Written Test Portion: $210
Manual Dexterity Test Portion: $50
**Note: Manual Dexterity Portion is optional**
Because not all Canadian dental schools require Manual Dexterity Test (MDT)
Strongly consider taking the MDT if planning to applying out of province
DENTAL APTITUDE TEST
FEE
DAT Total: $260
Written Test Portion: $210
Manual Dexterity Test Portion: $50
**Note: Manual Dexterity Portion is optional**
Following schools don’t require MDT Portion
University of Toronto, University of Western Ontario, University of British Columbia,
Dalhousie University, McGill University
DAT Fee covers:
A scheduled DAT
An official student transcript
5 official transcripts mailed directly to dental schools
American DAT:
Has no Manual Dexterity Test (carving) Portion
Includes Quantitative Reasoning (math) Portion
Includes Organic Chemistry
DENTAL APTITUDE TEST
AMERICAN V S . CANADIAN
American DAT NOT accepted for entry
into all Canadian Schools
Canadian version IS accepted by
American Schools
University of Toronto
University of Western Ontario
University of Alberta
University of British Columbia
University of Manitoba
Dalhousie University
McGill University
CANADIAN DENTAL SCHOOLS
Upon graduation from an accredited dental school,
you earn:
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) ; or
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
DEGREE GRANTED BY DENTAL SCHOOLS
D.D.S OR D.M.D
Training and education received for either
degree is similar
Difference is only in the name
Some dental schools award the DMD degree while
others award the DDS degree.
More Info on GPA conversion: http://www.ouac.on.ca/docs/omsas/b_omsas_e.pdf
SCHOOLS IN WEST CANADA
PREREQUISITES
http://www.cda-adc.ca/en/becoming/dat/information/schools/
Schools
Prerequisites 6=full year equivalent 3=half year
equivalent
Alberta
(Alberta)
Biology 6
, Chemistry 6, Physics 6, Organic Chemistry 6,
Biochemistry 3, English 6
, Statistics 3
UBC
(British Columbia)
Biology 6
, Chemistry 6, Organic Chemistry 6, Biochemistry 6,
English 6
Manitoba
(Manitoba)
Biology 6
, Chemistry 6, Physics 6, Organic Chemistry 6,
Biochemistry 6, English 6
, Humanities/Social Science 6
SCHOOLS IN EAST CANADA
PREREQUISITES
Schools
Prerequisites 6=full year equivalent 3=half year
equivalent
Dalhousie
(Nova Scotia)
Biology w/ labs 6
, Chemistry w/ labs 3, Physics w/ labs 6, Organic
Chemistry w/ labs 3, Biochemistry 3, Microbiology 3, Vertebrate
physiology 6, Writing course 6, Humanities/Social Science 12
Toronto
(Ontario)
Biochemistry 6, Human/Mammalian Physiology 6, Life Sciences
12, Humanities/Social Science 6
Western
(Ontario)
Organic Chemistry w/ labs 3, Biochemistry w/ labs 3,
Human/Mammalian Physiology 6 (or with challenge exam)
McGill
(Quebec)
Biology w/ labs 6
, Chemistry w/ labs 3, Physics w/ labs 6, Organic
Chemistry w/ labs 3,
Recommended Biochemistry 3, Physiology 6
http://www.cda-adc.ca/en/becoming/dat/information/schools/
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
ONTARIO
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
REQUIREMENTS:
At least 3 years
GPA:
Summer courses include in GPA calculation
Courses completed after [MAY 31 of entry yr] not considered
Worst academic year dropped from GPA calculation if:
Completed 4 or more years; &
It’s not the most recent year
DAT: If written more than once, then highest score used
American DAT is accepted
Academic Average (AA): 22
Perceptual Ability Test (PAT): 21
DEADLINE TO APPLY: December 2, 2014
» www.utoronto.ca/dentistry
175-190 domestic applicants invited for
an interview
It graduates approximately 70 qualified
dentists each year
Full coarse load not required each year
No reference letters required in
application package
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
ONTARIO
UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO
ONTARIO
Doctor of Dental Surger y (DDS)
REQUIREMENTS:
Be in final year or completed undergraduate degree
GPA:
Summer courses
not counted as part of F/W session
may be taken for pre-req credits
marks not included in GPA calculation
Years with less than 24 credits not included in GPA
Years with less than 30 credits counted but w/ a penalty
DAT: I f w r i t ten m o r e than onc e , m os t r e c e n t sc o re u s e d
American DAT is accepted
DEADLINE TO APPLY: D e c e m ber 1 2 01 4
» www.schulich.uwo.ca/dentistry
Academic Competitiveness: 80% or higher
average in each of two academic years,
and DAT score of 21/30
Receive approximately 500 -600
applications for 52 positions
Applicant ranking: 60% academics, 15%
DAT score, and 25% interview
No reference letters required in application
package
UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO
ONTARIO
UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA
ALBERTA
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
REQUIREMENTS:
At least 2 years (60 credits)
At least 1 year should have full course load (30 credits)
GPA:
Lowest academic year dropped from GPA calculation if:
Completed 4 or more years; &
It’s not the most recent year
It’s not the only year with full coarse load (30 credits)
DAT: If written more than once, then highest score used
• Only Canadian DAT is accepted
• Manual Dexterity (carving) score required
DEADLINE TO APPLY: November 1, 2014
No reference letters required in application package
» www.dentistry.ualberta.ca
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
REQUIREMENTS:
Completed 3 years (90 credits)
GPA:
Summer courses include in GPA calculation
Worst academic year dropped from GPA calculation if:
Completed 4 or more years; &
It’s not the most recent year
It includes at least 24 credits
DAT: If written more than once, highest overall score used
- American DAT is accepted
DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 18, 2014
No reference letters required in application package
» www.dentistry.ubc.ca
UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA
MANITOBA
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
REQUIREMENTS:
Completed 2 years (60 credits)
Minimum 24 credits required for a year to be considered
GPA:
Adjusted Grade Point Average (AGPA)
Core course average last year: 3.8
Summer courses not include in GPA calculation
» umanitoba.ca/dentistry
UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA
MANITOBA
» umanitoba.ca/dentistry
DAT: I f w r i t ten m o r e than onc e , t h e n h i ghe s t s c o re us e d
Only Canadian DAT is accepted
Manual Dexterity (carving) score required
DEADLINE TO APPLY: J a n u a r y 21 2 01 5
No reference letters required in application package
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
NOVA SCOTIA
Doctor of Dental Surger y (DDS)
REQUIREMENTS:
Completed 2 years (60 credits)
GPA:
Last Year average: 3.7
DAT: A m e r i c a n DAT i s a c c e p te d , M D T s c o r e n o t r e q u i r e d
DEADLINE TO APPLY: D e c e m ber 1 2 01 4
» www.dentistry.dal.ca
MCGILL UNIVERSITY
QUEBEC
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
REQUIREMENTS:
Be in final year or completed undergraduate degree
GPA:
Last Year average: 3.71
DAT: NOT REQUIRED
APPLICATION PACKAGE ALSO INCLUDES:
Two Reference Letters
1: from a professor / TA / lab demonstrator who can attest to applicant’s
academic abilities
2: from a non-academic referee who supervised applicant while
working/volunteering in a health care or social service setting
Personal Statement
Resume
Deadline November 1, 2014
» www.mcgill.ca/dentistry
SCHOOLS IN CANADA
» www.utoronto.ca/dentistry
School
Cut
off
GPA
Ave.
Entrance
Gpa
Year
to
Apply*
Alberta
3.0
3.90
(3.7
-4.0)
2
nd
year
UBC
2.8
3.70
3
rd
year
Manitoba
(AGPA)
2
nd
year
School
Cut
off
GPA
Ave.
Entrance
Gpa
Year
to
Apply*
Dalhousie
Last
two
years
2
nd
year
Toronto
3.0
3.85
3
rd
year
Western
3.7
(per year)
4
th
year
McGill
3.7
4
th
year
• Each year considered as full year course load
Evaluates an applicant’s:
Maturity, Motivation, Initiative, Ability to communicate, Personal qualities
POSSIBLE FORMATS:
1) Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
Interviewee exposed to series of stations
At stations: interviewee provided a question/scenario
and given time to formulate a response
2) Panel Interview
Often includes 3 interviewer on a panel
Interactive and group oriented
Often group of candidates interviewed together
SAMP L E Q U ES TIO N S :
http:/ / www.d e nti s try. ualb erta. ca/ en/Pr ogramsAd m issions/Den tis t r y/DDSOve r view/DDSFAQs/Sample MMIQues t ions.as
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DENTAL SCHOOL
INTERVIEW
bethune.yorku.ca/sos
SOS Office: BC 208
Open 10am – 4pm
Sahar: saharp@yorku.ca
Tony: tt8042@yorku.ca
Student Ombuds services
