I am a dentist trained abroad. Is advanced standing an alternative to repeating an entire degree?

01 / Start with your situation

Your first steps

1. Review Western's eligibility and the alternative credential-assessment route before choosing a degree.
2. Arrange required exam, assessment and transcript documents early.
3. Get a multi-year budget including bench-test, equipment and living costs; submit only through the specific ASP application route.

02 / Compare real options

Programs and organizations to explore

Open a program to see requirements, costs, funding and the official starting point.

03 / Check affordability

Possible funding

These are leads to assess individually. Loans must be repaid, and grants have conditions.

04 / Before you commit

Important distinctions

• This is a competitive and costly degree pathway; a general loan is unlikely to cover its full cost.
• A DDS and provincial professional registration are separate stages.