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Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
Our DDS program offers intensive educational experiences and clinical training that shape world-class, community-focused dental practitioners.
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
Our DDS program offers intensive educational experiences and clinical training that shape world-class, community-focused dental practitioners.
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
Our DDS program offers intensive educational experiences and clinical training that shape world-class, community-focused dental practitioners.
About the program
Our DDS program provides the knowledge and skills necessary to enter general practice, pursue specialty training or embark on a research career.
Our pre-clinical simulation area encourages you to learn and practice techniques and procedures in a training environment that closely simulates clinical practice.
The program's final two years are clinically intensive, providing learners with clinical experience that emphasizes a comprehensive, patient-centred approach to oral health care.
- Degree name: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
- Degree level: Undergraduate
- Duration: 4 years
- Application period: Mid-September to November 1 by 4:30 p.m. ET
- Contact: admissions.dentistry@schulich.uwo.ca
- Website: Schulich Medicine & Dentistry Admissions
Reasons to study
Specialized training & resources
Advanced simulation facilities guided by dedicated faculty let you build confidence in essential clinical skills.
Community service learning
The Community Service Learning (CSL) program provides you with integrated learning experiences through placements in community sites and low cost primary clinics in southwestern Ontario.
Postgraduate programs
Continue to expand your skills with high-quality postgraduate programs in orthodontics and general practice residency.
Simulation clinics
Our simulation clinic enables you to learn and practice techniques and procedures in an environment that closely simulates clinical practice.
Student leadership opportunities
Make an impact through involvement and engagement in the University of Western Ontario Dental Student Society (UWODDS).
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
Non-academic requirements
Apply to our DDS program
The OUAC application opens mid-September and closes November 1.
Non-refundable processing fee: $375 CAD
Plan your finances
Successfully financing dental school means careful planning and budgeting. You'll need to identify available resources, estimate costs and develop financial strategies. If your dream is to become a dental practitioner, there are supports available to help you succeed.
Tuition & fees
- Ontario residents: $35,300 CAD
- Out-of-province: $40,900 CAD
Living expenses
Support 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
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