DAT does not include a manual dexterity component, results of the U.S. Canadian DAT scores are accepted by most U.S. Submission of DAT scores is an admission requirement of most of the 10 Canadian dental schools, though not all the schools require results from the Manual Dexterity Test.
Ideally, you should take the DAT exam at least one year before entering dental school. The Dental Aptitude Test (DAT) Program is conducted by the Canadian Dental Association (CDA), in coordination with the American Dental Association, and has been in operation on a national basis since 1966.Īs a dental school applicant, you are encouraged to participate in the DAT well in advance of applying to dental school. CDA has no role in this process our only role is to administer the DAT exam. It is important to understand that each dental school in Canada determines its own admission requirements, including whether it will require DAT scores. Please note: Although described below, there is no MDT component in the 2021 DAT sessions. Rules and Notice Acknowledgement and Agreement Form.Canadian Dental School Contact Information.
