Training Programs: BTDPC Program

Online Application

Apply now to the ACFD Bridge Training to Dental Practice in Canada Program

Opens: January 22, 2026
Deadline: February 28, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EST

Before you apply, please note:

  • You only need to apply once to be considered by all three schools.
  • You must meet all the eligibility and minimum admission requirements.
  • Applications must be complete and submitted as a single application to be reviewed.
  • Admission decisions are final. There is no formal appeal to any other body or person.

Personal Information

Provide all given names (First, Middle) exactly as presented in your NDEB documents.
Provide all family names exactly as presented in your NDEB documents.
Address
Email Address

Emergency Contact

Emergency Contact Name

Consent to Share Information from NDEB to ACFD Bridge Training to Dental Practice in Canada Program

ACFD Bridge Training to Dental Practice in Canada Program Requirements

Applicant will be required to provide consent to allow their NDEB Equivalency Pathway application information, and results from the AFK and ACJ will be forwarded from NDEB to ACFD.

For use only in the ACFD Bridge Training to Dental Practice in Canada Program admissions process, I hereby provide my consent for:

  1. ACFD Bridge Training to Dental Practice in Canada Program to use my application information and share with NDEB for verification purposes.
  2. NDEB to provide the ACFD Bridge Training to Dental Practice in Canada Program with results from all my attempts at all NDEB exams.
Consent Statement

Language Proficiency

Provide either proof of previous education or language exam results as evidence of language proficiency. Your application will be assessed based on the language of instruction you choose.

Language of Instruction
†Although the course is offered in French, a minimum knowledge of English is required.
I will provide evidence of language proficiency through:

Program Site Preferences

The program is being offered at three schools for 2026–2027. We will endeavour to assign candidates based on their top choice, but this is not guaranteed.

The application process uses rank-ordered lists to select and determine which candidate should be considered for which site.

You must:

  • Only select schools that match your language proficiency
  • Select a maximum of one school per choice
  • Select only sites you wish to be considered for
  • If selected, attend an in-person six-day assessment at the site that is considering you as a student
University of Alberta (English Instruction Only)
Dalhousie University (English Instruction Only)
Laval University (French Instruction Only)

CV and Citizenship

Provide your curriculum vitae, with a list of verifiers, and proof of status in Canada.

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Verifiers are individuals who can confirm your employment, training or clinical experience. Submit your CV in one PDF.
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Submit all your proof of citizenship/residency status document(s) in one PDF.

Past Academic and Training Experience

Describe your academic and training experiences to date. This description can include any experience you have taken to enhance your professional expertise for dental practice.

In a maximum of 300 words, please describe your academic and training experience related to dental practice.

Clinical Experience

Describe your clinical experiences to date and 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
In a maximum of 300 words, describe your clinical experience.

References

List any clinic colleagues, staff, or supervisors who can validate your clinical experiences as stated above. Family members cannot serve as a reference.

I certify the information I have provided in my application to be true to the best of my knowledge, and the application information is submitted for myself. Any misrepresentation of information may result in removal from consideration or from the training program.

Application Payment

The application fee is for reviewing your application. Additional fees will apply for the pre-entry assessment and program. Application fees are non-refundable.

$500.00