Orthodontics and Dentistry Courses in Canada

Dentistry is a branch of medical science which deals with the treatment of the diseases and irregularities of the mouth, jaw, teeth and the surrounding supporting tissues. Orthodontics is a highly specialized branch of dentistry that is related to the treatment of the irregularities of the teeth and jaw bones.

There are several Canadian universities that offer various levels of courses in Orthodontics and Dentistry. Most reputed universities among them include the names of the University of Alberta, the University of British Columbia and the University of Manitoba. Large number of overseas students travels to these universities every year for acquiring professional qualifications in Orthodontics and Dentistry.

Various specialized programmes in Dentistry such as specializations in Dental Hygiene, Dental Surgery and Orthodontics are available at the University of Alberta. Major courses offered at the university include PhD in Dentistry, MSc in Dentistry , Diploma in Dental Hygiene, MSc in Orthodontics, Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) and DDS Advanced Placement Program.

The University of British Columbia conducts some reputed courses namely, Doctor of Dental Medicine in Dentistry, PhD in Dentistry, MSc in Dental Science,  PhD in Dental Science and Bachelor of Dental Science in Dental Hygiene

Major dentistry programmes conducted at the University of Manitoba are Master of dentistry (oral and maxillofacial surgery), Master of dentistry (Periodontics), BSc in dentistry, MSc in dental science (orthodontics specialty), Diploma in dental hygiene and Doctor of dental medicine (DMD).

Apart from these universities, Dalhousie University (Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Doctor of Dental Surgery), Vancouver Island University (Diploma in Dental Hygiene), University of the Fraser Valley (Dental Hygiene diploma and Certified dental assisting certificate), University of Lethbridge (Dentistry pre-professional programme), Thompson Rivers University (Associate degree in science in pre-dentistry) and University of Toronto (PhD in Dentistry) are also preferred destinations of international applicants for  Orthodontics and Dentistry professional Courses.