UPDATE: BTDPC Program Explained | New Pathway for International Dentists in Canada 2026 to 2028

📌 BTDPC Program Explained | New Pathway for International Dentists in Canada 🇨🇦 In this video, I break down everything you need to know about the Bridge Training to Dental Practice in Canada (BTDPC) Program by the Association of Canadian Faculties of Dentistry. If you're an internationally trained dentist trying to get licensed in Canada, this might be the fastest and most practical pathway right now. 🦷 What is the BTDPC Program? The BTDPC is a new university-based bridging program designed to help internationally trained dentists become practice-ready in Canada. Instead of repeating a full DDS, this program focuses on filling competency gaps and preparing you for licensure. 🚀 Why this program is a BIG deal: NEW 3rd pathway to dental licensure in Canada ~8 months duration (much shorter than DDS) Offered at: University of Alberta Faculty of Dentistry Dalhousie University Faculty of Dentistry Université Laval Faculty of Dentistry After completion → Direct eligibility for NDEB Virtual OSCE (no NDECC for newer cohorts) 📋 Eligibility (Important!) International dental graduate (minimum 4-year program) Must be a Canadian citizen or PR Must have passed: AFK ACJ Valid scores up to 5 years 🧠 What you’ll learn: Clinical skills (operative, prostho, endo, perio, OS, peds) Canadian standards of care Real patient-based clinical exposure Personalized modules based on your weaknesses 💡 Key Insight: This is NOT a prep course and NOT a DDS program — it’s a competency-based bridge designed to get you licensed faster. ⏳ Timeline (example): Applications open: Jan Deadline: Feb Interviews: March Assessment: May Program starts: September 💰 Estimated Costs (approx): Application + assessment + training ≈ ~$10,000+ CAD (pilot year) 🎯 Who should consider this? Failed NDECC or struggling in equivalency Don’t want to spend 2–3 years + $200K on DDS Want a faster, structured pathway to licensure 👇 Watch till the end to understand: ✔ Is BTDPC better than DDS? ✔ Who should apply (and who shouldn’t) ✔ My honest thoughts on the future of this pathway 🔗 Official Program Link: https://acfd.ca/training-programs/btd... 💬 Drop your questions below — I’ll answer all! If you’re applying this cycle, let’s connect 👇 📌 Don’t forget to LIKE, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE for more content on: Canadian DDS pathway NDEB exams (AFK, ACJ, OSCE) International dentist journey 🇨🇦 #BTDPC #DentistryInCanada #InternationalDentist #NDEB #AFK #ACJ #DDSCanada #DentalCareer