Prosthodontics (MDent)

Expected duration: 3 years

Coursework requirements

You will need to complete 99 credit hours of coursework, along with a thesis and additional graduate resident responsibilities.

Graduate resident responsibilities

As a graduate resident, you will be responsible for:

• Preparation of a master’s thesis
• Oral defense of your research project
• Submission of an article for publication based on your research
• Limited teaching in the undergraduate prosthodontic program
• Participation in outreach to underserved communities

Accreditation and eligibility

This 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 the examinations for:

• Royal College of Dentists of Canada (RCDC)
• National Dental Specialty Exams (NDSE)
• American Board of Prosthodontics (ABP)

Tuition and fees

You will pay tuition and yearly program (and clinic) fees for every year you are registered in the program. For detailed information, refer to the Graduate tuition and fees.

Eligibility criteria

• Degree requirement: You must have a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from a minimum four-year undergraduate dental school. A DMD or DDS that is three years in length is acceptable if the undergraduate dental school is accredited in Canada.
• Licensure qualification: You must possess a dental qualification that makes you eligible for licensure in a province of Canada.
• Provincial compliance: You must comply with provincial requirements for licensing dental interns and residents.

Additional requirements

In addition to the above criteria, all applicants must meet the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Application process for the Master of Dentistry in Prosthodontics

Applications for the Master of Dentistry (MDent) in Prosthodontics are accepted once a year, with a deadline for August entry. To apply, you must complete the online application, which includes several required components.

Required application components

To complete your application, you need to submit the following:

• Application fee: This fee is non-refundable. You can pay it here.
• Unofficial copies of transcripts: Provide unofficial transcripts from your previous academic institutions.
• Dean’s letter: Include a letter from the Dean of the institution that awarded your dental degree. This letter will be completed within the online application.
• Current curriculum vitae: Submit your most recent curriculum vitae (CV) outlining your education and professional experience.
• Two letters of recommendation: Request two letters, including one from your current or most recent position. These must be requested from within the application.
• Biographical sketch: Write a biographical sketch (500-600 words) explaining your reasons for choosing Prosthodontics and why you want to study at the University of Manitoba.
• Proof of English language proficiency: If applicable, provide documentation of your English language proficiency. You can find more information about requirements here.

NOTE: Ensure you have all the required components ready before submitting your application to facilitate a smooth application process. 

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, US and International applicants

For Fall (September) term start, select Summer 2026 as the Proposed Start Term in the online application.

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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