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Program details
The Department of Preventive Dental Science offers graduate instruction and research leading to a Master of Dentistry degree in Pediatric Dentistry.
Expected duration: 3 years
Tuition and fees
You will pay the yearly program fee for each year you are enrolled. For more details, please refer to the Graduate tuition and fees.
Program requirements
To successfully complete the program, you will need to fulfill the following requirements:
- Coursework: Complete 64 credit hours of classes.
- Exams: Pass a comprehensive oral clinical exam.
- Thesis: Write and defend a thesis.
- Additional responsibilities: Fulfill other graduate resident duties.
Accreditation and certification
The program is fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC) and recognized by the American Dental Association. Upon completion, you’ll be eligible to take exams with:
- The Royal College of Dentists of Canada (RCDC)
- National Dental Specialty Exams (NDSE)
- The American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD)
Accreditation and certification
The program is fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC) and recognized by the American Dental Association. Upon completion, you will be eligible to take exams with:
- The Royal College of Dentists of Canada (RCDC)
- National Dental Specialty Exams (NDSE)
- The American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD)
Graduate resident responsibilities
As a graduate resident, you will have opportunities to make significant contributions to the field while developing your expertise. Your responsibilities will include a mix of research, teaching, and community engagement. Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Prepare your Master’s thesis: Develop and showcase your research.
- Oral defense: Present your research and answer questions.
- Share your work internationally: Present at an international forum.
- Publish your research: Submit an article to a reputable journal.
- Engage in teaching: Teach undergraduate students in the orthodontic clinic.
- Participate in outreach: Support and educate underserved communities.
Stipend
As a resident, you’ll be a valued member of the Professional Association of Residents and Interns of Manitoba (PARIM).
You can expect an approximate annual stipend of $60,000. For more details, visit the Professional Association of Residents and Interns of Manitoba.
Sample course offerings
- PDSD 7101: Preventive Programs in Pediatric Dentistry (3 credit hours)
- PDSD 7102: Hospital Pediatric Dentistry I (6 credit hours)
- PDSD 7104: Management and Restorative Treatment of Pediatric Patients I (6 credit hours)
- PDSD: 7107 Special Needs and Emergency Care in Pediatric
- Patients (3 credit hours)
- PDSD 7110: Pharmacology and Toxicology in Pediatric Dentistry (3 credit hours)
- ANAT 7060: Advanced Human Macroscopic (Gross) Anatomy (6 credit hours)
- CHSC 6810: Biostatistics for Clinicians (3 credit hours)
- DDSS 7030: Advanced Oral Radiology (1 credit hour)
- NATV 1200: Indigenous Peoples of Canada (6 credit hours)
- NATV 3240: Indigenous Medicine and Health (3 credit hours)
For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.
Admission requirements
To be considered for entry into the Master of Dentistry (MDent) in Pediatric Dentistry program, you must meet the following minimum requirements. Please note that meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
Eligibility
The Pediatric Dentistry program only accepts Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.
Educational background
- You must be a graduate of a minimum four-year university-based dentistry program.
- You should have at least one year of clinical experience.
Additional requirements
All applicants must also meet the minimum admission requirements and English language proficiency standards set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
How to apply
Application process
Applications for the Master of Dentistry (MDent) in Pediatric Dentistry have one deadline per year and are accepted for July entry only. You must complete your application online, which includes several parts:
- Application fee: Non-refundable.
- Official academic transcripts: Provide transcripts from all recognized post-secondary institutions, even if a degree has not been awarded. Scan and upload your transcripts directly through the online application. Transcripts sent directly from the institution are not required until you have been admitted.
- Current curriculum vitae (CV): Upload your most recent curriculum vitae.
- Three letters of recommendation: Request these within the application.
- Biographical sketch: Submit a one or two-page document discussing your educational and career objectives, personal experiences, and other factors impacting these objectives.
- Proof of English language proficiency: Provide this if required.
Interview requirements
Applicants selected for an interview must show a genuine interest in careers that focus on prevention and wellness in rural and underserved areas.
For more details, visit the Graduate application process and English language proficiency requirements.
Application deadline
Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. Please contact the department for admission committee review timelines.
Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.
Canadian and Permanent Resident applicants
| Term | Annual application deadline |
|---|---|
| Summer (July) | January 15 |
Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.
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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
pediatric@umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-789-3401
Fax: 204-789-3991