subject: Guide To Becoming A Credible Dentist In Canada. [print this page] Talking about Dentistry in todays day and age brings one at a stage where you realize how important and essential this occupation has become. With growing competition the educational qualifications and prerequisites for a dentist too have altered and become stringent. Especially in Canada, the qualifications for becoming a credible Dentist comprise a systematic accomplishment of various degrees, certificate courses and experience.
Pre-dental Education Course
Instead of studying biology or physics, one must study a pre-dental educational course. This will give you a concrete background to begin your Dental education. Different schools have different requirements, so one should contact the school and find out- A simple way to find right details is through school websites.
However, studying from a well known Canadian University adds more credibility to your curriculum vitae.
DAT Scores
Before applying to various schools, your DAT (Dental Aptitude Test) scores are extremely important. The DAT scores assess a students acumen, two and three dimension visual perception, understanding and dexterity.
Various Specializations and CDAC
Dental School takes four to five years to complete the course. In the process of these few years one gets trained in the field of Dentistry and can then make his or her choice of specialization. There are many types of Dentists, specializing in different aspects of improving your dental structure.
Endodontics, Prosthodontics, Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, Dental Public Health, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Oral Medicine and Pathology and Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology are some specialized fields.
Albeit, only with a CDAC (Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada) all the courses can be recognized and hold any value.
Amongst these specialized fields, being a Cosmetic Dentist is not a niche occupation. This is because; anyone studying dentistry can be a Cosmetic Dentist. In Canada, one does not wield a degree of a Cosmetic Dentist. For instance, in British Columbia or Vancouver, Cosmetic Dentists are spread all over, as Prosthodontists, Endodontists, or some other Dental Surgeons.
Accreditation
In Canada, one needs to find an appropriate manner to become a licensed practitioner. And every province has a different way of obtaining this certification and licensure.
You also need to find a procedure to get your certification to practice as a specialized dentist. And one needs to be affiliated with any one of the credible Dental Association of Canada.
If a foreign student wishes to practice in Canada, his or her list of requirements may vary from Canadian students applying for certification and licensure.
Once you have completed Dental School along with acquiring a Certification and Licensure, you can practice and assist an esteemed organization to gain experience. Though, one can find a job through career services department in the Dental School. Sometimes, the school pulls you out to work on the basis of your credentials at Dental School.
After Dental School, you can obtain a few more courses in specialization through examinations such as NDSE (National Dental Specialty Examination), which then leads you to FRCD Fellowship in the College and can also be used for registration in various provinces.
Also, Students can benefit from the mutual certification with Australia and the United States which allows graduates to practice in these countries as well.
