ADAT and Canadian Degree Completion Programs for Indian Dentists (2026)
If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you can earn a Canadian DDS or DMD in two to three years through a degree completion program for internationally trained dentists. The ADAT is the exam most of these programs use to rank applicants. Here is how the ADAT works, which programs exist, and what they cost.
The ADAT: what it tests
The Advanced Dental Admission Test is run by the American Dental Association and taken at Pearson VUE test centres in the US and at select locations in Canada.
That is 200 questions in about 4.5 hours, reported as a scaled score from 200 to 800. The fee is US$465, plus a US$435 fee for graduates of non-CODA programs such as an Indian BDS. Programs compare applicants on this score, so a strong ADAT is your best lever for a seat.
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Canadian degree completion programs
All of these programs require Canadian citizenship or permanent residency. Requirements, deadlines and fees change every cycle, so check each program’s own page before you apply.
| University | Program | Length and seats | Costs we could verify |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Toronto | International Dentist Advanced Placement Program (IDAPP) | 2.5 years, 24 seats | Application CA$350; tuition CA$90,656, then CA$45,000 and CA$46,000 |
| University of Alberta | DDS Advanced Placement | 3 years; 20 admitted of 188 applicants in 2025 | Application CA$150 + CA$175; estimated total CA$293,808 |
| University of Saskatchewan | International Dental Degree Program (IDDP) | 2 years, up to 10 seats | Application CA$312; year 1 tuition CA$69,338 (in province) or CA$104,007 |
| University of Manitoba | International Dentist Degree Program (IDDP) | 2.5 years | Application CA$100; also accepts refugee status |
| Western University | Advanced Standing | Joins year 2, up to 20 | Application CA$375 + CA$4,500 bench test; does not accept the AFK |
| University of British Columbia | IDDCP | Not accepting applications | |
The ADAT route from India to a Canadian licence
Frequently asked questions
I am not a permanent resident. Can I still use the ADAT route?
What ADAT score do I need?
Is the ADAT the same as the DAT?
Can I use my ADAT for US programs too?
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Current as of 5 October 2026. Sources: ADA ADAT information and 2026 fee guide, and each university’s published program and cost pages as of September 2026. Programs change requirements, seats and fees every cycle; confirm directly with each university before you apply. Educational content, not legal or immigration advice.