Immigrating to Canada

[PHDentist]

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Hello everyone,

I am qualified as a Dentist and have done master in community dentistry (public health) in india. I have around 3 years of clinical experience and a year of teaching experience. I wish to settle abroad as early as possible, may be in 6 months and am looking for opportunities in canada. I plan to apply for Immigration (PR) to canada and as per the information I have received, the duration for processing the same is two and a half years ( in India), less or more.

I have few queries, please anyone respond

1. Can I get a job in canada without having to write NBDE exam ( as the community dentists are in demand, i guess so) and get a work permit ( which takes lesser time than immigration processing) and travel to canada, while my immigration is processed?
2. If I have to take up NBDE exam, is the period for qualifying program, which is typically 2 years, same for even people who have done post graduation?
3. Can anyone share information as to how to apply for qualifying program from india?

I have more, but let me start with these doubts..

Thanks in advance.

 

[g3k]

Hello everyone,

I am qualified as a Dentist and have done master in community dentistry (public health) in india. I have around 3 years of clinical experience and a year of teaching experience. I wish to settle abroad as early as possible, may be in 6 months and am looking for opportunities in canada. I plan to apply for Immigration (PR) to canada and as per the information I have received, the duration for processing the same is two and a half years ( in India), less or more.

I have few queries, please anyone respond

1. Can I get a job in canada without having to write NBDE exam ( as the community dentists are in demand, i guess so) and get a work permit ( which takes lesser time than immigration processing) and travel to canada, while my immigration is processed?
2. If I have to take up NBDE exam, is the period for qualifying program, which is typically 2 years, same for even people who have done post graduation?
3. Can anyone share information as to how to apply for qualifying program from india?

I have more, but let me start with these doubts..

Thanks in advance.

http://www.cda-adc.ca/en/dental_profession/becoming/certification/general.asp
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=349430
and some search on this forum will answer your questions.
NBDE is for American DDS/DMD programs.

 

[BlueToothHunter]

1. Can I get a job in canada without having to write NBDE exam ( as the community dentists are in demand, i guess so) and get a work permit ( which takes lesser time than immigration processing) and travel to canada, while my immigration is processed?

No. There is a demand but you cannot work without a license.

2. If I have to take up NBDE exam, is the period for qualifying program, which is typically 2 years, same for even people who have done post graduation?

Yes.

3. Can anyone share information as to how to apply for qualifying program from india?

You can click on this link http://www.ndeb.ca/en/index.htm and do a little investigating! Bonne chance!

Although immigration policy to Canada is not as convoluted as that of US, international qualifications still do need to go through several layers of artificial barriers. As compared to some US states where you can skip that layer via specialty training and obtaining state-only licensure, I don't think that's possible in Canada.

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[poumpy]

1. Can I get a job in canada without having to write NBDE exam ( as the community dentists are in demand, i guess so) and get a work permit ( which takes lesser time than immigration processing) and travel to canada, while my immigration is processed?

NO

2. If I have to take up NBDE exam, is the period for qualifying program, which is typically 2 years, same for even people who have done post graduation?

YES

3. Can anyone share information as to how to apply for qualifying program from india?

You have to be PR to qualify for application for EE and then for a Qualifiying program

I have more, but let me start with these doubts..

Thanks in advance.

here are some answer about your questions

 

[PHDentist]

here are some answer about your questions

Thank you poumpy. This means that I cannot apply even for EE from india ( as am yet to apply for PR). I am planning to apply for immigration to canada sometime this week. Anyways thanks again for the information.

 

[drblack]

Thank you poumpy. This means that I cannot apply even for EE from india ( as am yet to apply for PR). I am planning to apply for immigration to canada sometime this week. Anyways thanks again for the information.

Hi

Which college r u from.I mean BDS and MDS

 

[dental doc80]

hi

yes u can apply for the EE program from india itself and can give the exam also even though you are not a PR or citizen but the exam can only be given in canada.

secondly u can apply only to univ of manitoba as an international student where as all the other canadian univ offering QP require you to be either a citizen or PR of canada.

hope that helped.

 

[overseas]

hi

yes u can apply for the EE program from india itself and can give the exam also even though you are not a PR or citizen but the exam can only be given in canada.

secondly u can apply only to univ of manitoba as an international student where as all the other canadian univ offering QP require you to be either a citizen or PR of canada.

hope that helped.

hi dentaldoc08, u mentioned reg applyi to univ of manitoba as an intl student..so what all courses can we apply then?😕

wish u belated Xmas greetings & happy new year 2007.

 

[overseas]

Thank you poumpy. This means that I cannot apply even for EE from india ( as am yet to apply for PR). I am planning to apply for immigration to canada sometime this week. Anyways thanks again for the information.

hi PhDentist,..I m sure that we can apply for Eligibility Examaintn in Canda thgh we are not a PR..i thnk someone was rong n sayi that we cant..

 

[dental doc80]

hi dentaldoc08, u mentioned reg applyi to univ of manitoba as an intl student..so what all courses can we apply then?😕

wish u belated Xmas greetings & happy new year 2007.

hi...thnx for the wishes..same to u too...
well i dont know which all courses we can apply to....all i know is that we can apply for the international dental degree program ..which is the 2 yr program that we have to go thru to get our license in canada....hope this helps...

 

[PHDentist]

Hi,

Thanks so much both dental_doc and overseas. But now, How do we find out the procedure for applying to EE from india? I surfed many web sites, nothing was of any use. I mainly prefer Ontario.. So if any of you come across any info on this, please let me know. so will I..

hi...thnx for the wishes..same to u too...
well i dont know which all courses we can apply to....all i know is that we can apply for the international dental degree program ..which is the 2 yr program that we have to go thru to get our license in canada....hope this helps...

 

[samyred]

I have applied 1 year ago in Canada for the PR, and my lawyer told me that I only have to wait a few more months till I get it.
you have to make sure you have a score higher than 67 of immigration points.
If you have a family, then you have a chance, otherwise You need to have moderate french skills when passing the TEF exam.

 

[skap]

Hi PH dentist. go to www.acfd.ca & www.ndeb.ca
This two websites will answer all your questions. One more thing no matter how highly qualified u r in India it dosent matter even a bit here. U have to give the eligibility exam, score 85% and above in it (to have a chance in the total of 62 seats in all of Canada) then go to whichever uni. that calls u for interview and practical exam. If u r excellent in ur clinical skills, u will get in somewhere, but if ur practical hand is on the weaker side start practising, cos even a score of 85% and higher wont help u then. One more thing that might be on positive side for u is ur masters dedgree cos Uni. Of British Columbia,Vancouver prefers students with Masters.

So once u come to canada dont limit urself to canadian schools only,start pursuing National Boards part1&2 also for getting into US schools, cos its comparatively easy to get in there as US has a lot more Uni. with lot many seats for Foriegn Trained Dentists compared to the limited seats available in Canada.

I might sound a bit blunt but this is the reality I am telling u. If u need any more help feel free to ask.
Take care and best.

 

[PREMANAND]

HI,
Your reply made interesting reading🙄 🙄

I am in Canada and i wish to know how i can attempt my American exams at the same time-Kindly guide me .👍

Hi PH dentist. go to www.acfd.ca & www.ndeb.ca
This two websites will answer all your questions. One more thing no matter how highly qualified u r in India it dosent matter even a bit here. U have to give the eligibility exam, score 85% and above in it (to have a chance in the total of 62 seats in all of Canada) then go to whichever uni. that calls u for interview and practical exam. If u r excellent in ur clinical skills, u will get in somewhere, but if ur practical hand is on the weaker side start practising, cos even a score of 85% and higher wont help u then. One more thing that might be on positive side for u is ur masters dedgree cos Uni. Of British Columbia,Vancouver prefers students with Masters.

So once u come to canada dont limit urself to canadian schools only,start pursuing National Boards part1&2 also for getting into US schools, cos its comparatively easy to get in there as US has a lot more Uni. with lot many seats for Foriegn Trained Dentists compared to the limited seats available in Canada.

I might sound a bit blunt but this is the reality I am telling u. If u need any more help feel free to ask.
Take care and best.

 

[PREMANAND]

Hi,
It will take you about four to six years to get your immigration from India plus about three years for compleating your qualifing programme here in Canada.
So best way i feel is to apply for an international student seat and compleate you four year dental school and get your licenst to practice in Canada.
Sorry for being so blunt but this is one way of looking at this.

Hello everyone,

I am qualified as a Dentist and have done master in community dentistry (public health) in india. I have around 3 years of clinical experience and a year of teaching experience. I wish to settle abroad as early as possible, may be in 6 months and am looking for opportunities in canada. I plan to apply for Immigration (PR) to canada and as per the information I have received, the duration for processing the same is two and a half years ( in India), less or more.

I have few queries, please anyone respond

1. Can I get a job in canada without having to write NBDE exam ( as the community dentists are in demand, i guess so) and get a work permit ( which takes lesser time than immigration processing) and travel to canada, while my immigration is processed?
2. If I have to take up NBDE exam, is the period for qualifying program, which is typically 2 years, same for even people who have done post graduation?
3. Can anyone share information as to how to apply for qualifying program from india?

I have more, but let me start with these doubts..

Thanks in advance.

 

[skap]

HI,
Your reply made interesting reading🙄 🙄

I am in Canada and i wish to know how i can attempt my American exams at the same time-Kindly guide me .👍

U can take pary 1/2 national boards. The exams r offered in Canada too.check out www.ada.org, Get good scores in it and apply to US universities. Then the procedure is same as in Canada. Go to whichever schools that call u for interview and exams, if u do good u r in.Of course u need a visitors visa to US for attending the interviews, if u r not a canadian citizen. If u r a PR in most cases u get a ten year visitors visa to US.Thats what I did after trying for three years in Canada. The max I could go on ACFD is 84 after writing it five times. Even with this score I got an interview call from only one uni, where the competition was so severe that I was shocked.In NB 1/2 i got 89/84. I got a call from seven universities of the eight I applied to and got into one of the programs. This is because US has more spots than canada for foriegn grads.

Hope this helps, take care and best.👍

 

[PLANT]

Hi

What Is Practical Exam About,do They Give Cavity Prpep?? Or What Else..if Someone Knew Please Share ..and Also Do They Provide Air Motor Or We Have To Get Them With ..
Thanks

 

[PHDentist]

Hi Premanand

Thanks so much for your kind advice. I have already applied for PR a month before. How Can I apply for the one you have mentioned below?

Hi,
It will take you about four to six years to get your immigration from India plus about three years for compleating your qualifing programme here in Canada.
So best way i feel is to apply for an international student seat and compleate you four year dental school and get your licenst to practice in Canada.
Sorry for being so blunt but this is one way of looking at this.

 

[dentistz]

Hi! I am also interested in immigrating to Canada. PHDentist Pls check your PM.
Thanks

 

[jpdentdoc]

[hi hdentist,
i think v r sailing in the same boat.i am very much inerested in teaching but not in practice,my my profile is nearly same as yours.
cmonidentify me.

 

[jpdentdoc]

Hi! I am also interested in immigrating to Canada. PHDentist Pls check your PM.
Thanks

hi dentist,
i think v r sailing in the same boat.i am very much inerested in teaching but not in practice,my my profile is nearly same as yours..