Faculty of Dentistry

Programs

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Preparing you to provide the best oral health services to individuals and communities.
Explore our DDH program.

Our professional programs

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

The Faculty of Dentistry offers a four-year, fully-accredited Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) program, designed to graduate competent general dentists who will be ethical, compassionate, caring, knowledgeable, and skilled practitioners. We also offer a three-year DDS Qualifying Program that prepares graduates of international dental programs to become certified to practise dentistry in Canada.

DDS fact sheet and prerequisite courses

Bachelor of Dental Hygiene/Bachelor of Dental Hygiene (Honours)

When you study dental hygiene at Dalhousie University, you'll learn about topics in the dental and medical professions. There is an emphasis on technology, hands-on experience, and the applications you'll use in your career, such as digital patient records. You will also work closely with a dentistry student in the management of your patients, simulating real-world experiences.

Our two-year Bachelor of Dental Hygiene (BDH) program delivers a current, scientific, and professional education in a supportive, hands-on atmosphere in Dalhousie's state-of-the-art clinic using the most up-to-date equipment available. You will leave with the knowledge and skills needed to become a qualified dental hygienist, whether you become part of a team in a private dental office or decide to start your own dental practice.

BDH fact sheet and prerequisite courses

We also offer Bachelor of Dental Hygiene (Honours) program that may be completed as a full-time student over a one-year period, or as a part-time student over a two-year period. This program covers areas such as alternative practice settings, research methods, health promotion, health policy, entrepreneurship, and teaching methods.

When you have completed the BDH (Hons) program, you are eligible to pursue a master's degree.

Our graduate studies programs

Explore our graduate and post-doctoral programs.