Advanced Standing Program for International Dental Graduates

This transformative program lets internationally trained dentists earn a Canadian DDS degree and prepare to be licensed to practice in Canada.

Advanced Standing Program for International Dental Graduates

This transformative program lets internationally trained dentists earn a Canadian DDS degree and prepare to be licensed to practice in Canada.

Advanced Standing Program for International Dental Graduates

This transformative program lets internationally trained dentists earn a Canadian DDS degree and prepare to be licensed to practice in Canada.

About the program

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Schulich Dentistry’s Advanced Standing Program for International Dental Graduates (ASPIDG) offers internationally trained dentists the chance to join Year 2 of Western’s DDS Program. Participants complete the remaining curriculum alongside domestic learners, gaining the knowledge and clinical experience required for a Canadian Doctor of Dental Surgery degree—an important step toward eligibility to pursue licensure and practice in Canada.

Program name: Advanced Standing Program for International Dental Graduates (ASPIDG)
Degree level: Undergraduate
Duration: 3 years
Application deadline: November 1
Contact: dds.asp@schulich.uwo.ca
Website: ASPIDG

DDS

3 years

Full-time

Internationally Trained Dentists

Reasons to study

A dentist instructs a student on dental equipment in a clinical setting.

Accelerated entry

Your professional experience opens the door to Year 2 of our DDS Program, where you’ll complete the remaining requirements for a Canadian DDS degree.

A dental student explains an X-ray.

Prepare for Canadian practice

Train alongside your Canadian peers in advanced simulation labs and clinical teaching environments that build confidence and hands-on skill.

Two dental professionals discuss patient care in a clinic.

Small cohort

Be part of a supportive community of up to 20 learners committed to excellence, collaboration, and success.

Admission requirements

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How to apply

Application deadline: November 1
Non-refundable processing fee of $375 Canadian funds.

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Plan your finances

Tuition & fees

Application fee
Bench Test (selected)
Tuition: see Registrar fee schedules (Internationally Trained Dentists).

Fee schedules

Living expenses

Living costs range between $14,500 to $31,900 CAD annually, depending on whether you live on or off-campus.

Living expenses breakdown

Support available

The Western Financial Aid Office is here to help you meet your educational goals. For detailed information, please visit the Office the Registrar website.

Find out what’s available

After graduation

Once you complete the DDS program you can work in the community or choose to pursue various post-graduate opportunities, including:

General dental practice
Graduate orthodontics & dentofacial orthopedics
Oral & maxillofacial surgery
Pediatric dentistry
Endodontics
Prosthodontics
Dental public health
Dental clinician scientist program
Implantology
Health administration
Project Management

Have questions? Connect with us!

Email dds.asp@schulich.uwo.ca for more information or get your questions answered.

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