The BTDPC Program will open its second pilot application process in the early part of 2026.

The application will require demographic information. The first and last name you use must match your NDEB profile and legal name.

You will need to provide consent for the ACFD to request the required documents from the National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB). Shared documents that NDEB will send to ACFD will include:

• Verifying applicant information, including credential verification
• ACJ and AFK exam results, from all attempts
• NDECC exam results, from all attempts (if applicable)

On the application, you will rank your choice of program location. The choices are:

• University of Alberta (English)
• l’Université Laval (French*)
• Dalhousie University (English)

You only need to submit one application to be considered for all three sites, using a rank-ordered list. We will endeavour to place students according to their preferred choice, but this cannot be guaranteed.

You may only select sites that offer the language(s) you are proficient in.

*Although the course is offered in French, a minimum knowledge of English is required.

You will need to upload a PDF of your curriculum vitae, including a list of verifiers.

In a single PDF, upload all your documentation to prove your citizenship or permanent residency in Canada.

In a maximum of 500 words, you will need to describe your academic and training experience related to dental practice and how that contributes to enhancing professional expertise.

In a maximum of 500 words, you’ll describe your clinical experience to date. Specifically, state:

• How many years after graduation have you provided clinical care
• What type of care have you provided
  • E.g. restorative, prosthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, etc.
• In what setting(s) have you provided care

Also, you must provide the contact information for three professional references who can verify your clinical experience. We require their name, email address, phone number, and relationship to you.

There are two options for providing evidence of language proficiency: proof of previous education or a language exam. You will still need to meet the language proficiency requirement in addition to the NDEB NDECC.

Proof of Previous Education in English/French
If choosing this option, in the application, you will provide final official transcripts that meet the following requirements.

Three or more years of full-time post-secondary education

• in English or French in Canada

OR

• from another country/institution where English/French is recognized as the official/primary language of instruction.

We only consider courses taken for credit, and we will not include failed courses, English/French as a second language, or English-language learner (ELL) courses in the five-course-per-year calculation. The years do not need to be completed from the same institution.

Language Exam
If choosing this option, in the application, you will provide final official transcripts that meet the following requirements. Test scores must be valid and verifiable. English or French tests must be no older than two years from the application deadline.

English – Exam

• TOEFL Internet-Based Test (iBT) minimum score of 90 with no section less than 21.

OR

• IELTS (Academic) minimum score of 7.0 in each of the four components of a single test

French – Exam

• Test de connaissance du français tout public (TCF)

OR

• Test d’évaluation de français (TEF)

Minimum result equal to or greater than 400/699 in oral comprehension and written comprehension; and a result equal to or greater than 10/20 (TCF) or 400/699 (TEF) in the written expression test.

All qualified candidates will also be required to complete a professional conversational language assessment (administered by the English Language School and the Faculty of St. Jean, University of Alberta). This assessment will be administered after applying to the BTDPC and will be held online during the assessment period.

Interviews will be administered online through ACFD via the multiple mini interviews (MMI) format. Kira Talent will be the service provider to administer the MMI interviews.

Factors such as critical thinking, decision making, ability to work as a team, etc., will be evaluated in a series of discrete short interviews with independent evaluators. The minimum score is dependent on the average interview score and the standard deviation. As such, the minimum interview score will be reviewed and set yearly.

Following the interview, all candidates who meet the minimum interview score are rank-ordered, and the top-ranked candidates are selected for an in-person assessment.

NOTE: This assessment is held in-person for six days at a pilot site.

Based on your interview results, you may proceed to the pre-entry assessment. This will identify your areas of strength and weakness, relative to the following areas:

• Caries management and operative
• Periodontics
• Fixed and removable prosthodontics
• Endodontics
• Pediatric dentistry
• Oral surgery

Based on your results, this will determine your:

• Acceptance to the program
• Non-core modules during the program

During the pre-entry assessment, it may be determined that this program is not a fit for you, and you may be recommended to apply for a three-year advanced placement or qualifying degree program.

Upon notification of acceptance, applicants will be required to confirm their admission and intention to register by submitting a non-refundable tuition deposit within the time specified in the letter of acceptance. The deposit will be credited toward the payment of tuition upon completion of registration.

Complete and fully documented immunization is a program requirement. The vaccination requirements are based on provincial guidelines for healthcare students in a post-secondary institution, and serology/immunisation outside the guidelines is not routinely done or recommended.

All immunisation records need to be written and legible. A certified translation must be provided for all non-English documentation. Students without acceptable records will be required to complete their primary immunisation series, which can take many months, so early action on this requirement is strongly advised.

A clear police information check, including a vulnerable sector check (PIC), is required under the Protection for Persons in Care Act, also known as a criminal record check, security clearance check, or police clearance. The check must have been completed within six months of the program start date. The clinical practice site will determine the criteria for acceptance/denial of a placement.

*Other conditions for acceptance of admission may apply.

Enrolment is limited. Admission offers are for the term you applied for, and can not be deferred. The admission committee will reserve the right to exercise its discretion in individual cases. Admission decisions are final and can not be appealed.

The pre-assessment process will be available at the three pilot sites: University of Alberta, l’Université Laval and Dalhousie University.

The admission process steps are:

• Accepting applications and deadline
• Conversational language assessment
• Multiple mini interviews and selection for assessment
• In-person assessments at pilot site
• Selected candidates notified
• Enrolment

All of the above activities will take place between when applications open in Early 2026 and May 2026. Exact dates will be posted on the website by the end of the year.

Applications that are incomplete or lack the required documentation will not be reviewed. Applicants must meet all minimum requirements. Admission decisions are final. There is no formal appeal to any other body or person.