Study with us
Program details
The Department of Dental Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences offers graduate instruction and research leading to a Master of Dentistry degree in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The program includes a four-year hospital residency, after which a postgraduate training certificate is awarded.
Expected duration: 4 years
To complete the MDent in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, you will:
- Complete 48 credit hours of coursework
- Finish all clinical off-service rotations and assignments as outlined in the hospital residency training
- Write an essay or conduct a research project
Tuition and fees
You will pay the yearly program fee for each year you are registered (refer to Graduate tuition and fees).
Stipend information
As a resident, you will be a member of the Professional Association of Residents and Interns of Manitoba (PARIM). The approximate stipend is $60,000 per year. For more details, visit the Professional Association of Residents and Interns of Manitoba website.
Accreditation
Our program is fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC) and recognized by the American Dental Association. Graduates are eligible for examinations by:
- The Royal College of Dentists of Canada (RCDC)
- National Dental Specialty Exams (NDSE)
- American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS)
Clinical requirements
Experience hands-on learning with progressive training rotations at Health Sciences Centre in:
- Anesthesia
- Otolaryngology
- Internal Medicine
- Surgical Oncology
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Intensive Care
- Emergency Room Medicine
- Plastic Surgery
Essay/research project
In your fourth year, you’ll complete and present a research project or essay in a chosen area, supported by additional coursework if needed.
Sample course offerings
- DDSS 7230: Advanced Oral Pathology (6 credit hours)
- DDSS 7240: Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Seminar 1 (3 credit hours)
- DDSS 7250: Clinical Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1 (6 credit hours)
- ANAT 7060: Advanced Human Macroscopic (Gross) Anatomy (6 credit hours)
- CHSC 6810: Biostatistics for Clinicians (3 credit hours)
- ORLB 7090: Pharmacology (3 credit hours)
- DDSS 7290: Clinical Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 4 (6 credit hours)
For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.
Admission requirements
The following are minimum requirements to be considered for entry into the MDent in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
To be considered for admission, you must:
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
- Possess a dental qualification that makes you eligible for licensure in a province of Canada.
- Hold a National Dental Examining Board of Canada Certificate.
- Comply with provincial requirements for licensing of dental interns and residents.
NOTE: Preference will be given to applicants who have completed a one-year hospital residency program.
Additional requirements
In addition to the admission requirements listed above, all applicants must meet the minimum English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
How to apply
This program has one application deadline each year, with entry only in July. To apply, please complete the online application, which includes the following components:
- Application fee: A non-refundable fee is required.
- Unofficial copies of transcripts: Submit copies of your academic records.
- Current curriculum vitae: Provide an updated CV detailing your education and experience.
- Dean’s letter: A Dean’s letter from the institution which conferred your dental degree. This letter must be requested within the online application.
- Two letters of recommendation:
- One from your current or recent position.
- One from a professional in oral and maxillofacial surgery (both must be requested through the application).
- Statement of intent: Outline your goals and reasons for applying.
- Proof of English language proficiency (if required).
NOTE: Make sure to gather all these materials before submitting your application.
Application deadline
Learn more
Contact us
Admission and application inquiries
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Room 500 UMSU University Centre
65 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
graduate.admissions@umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-474-9377
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Program inquiries
Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry
Dean’s Office, Graduate Programs
Room D113 Dentistry Building
780 Bannatyne Avenue
University of Manitoba (Bannatyne Campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W2
oral.surgery@umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-272-3062
Fax: 204-272-3077