Hi Arde, I am in same shoes as you. Too much gap. Wasted alot of time on stupid things. My honest advise to you is to study hard for canadian exams and clinical exams. It is most easy way out. This is best option.
2nd option:
Applying for school is not easy. They look at your gap. Every time I go for an interview they tell me I have a big gap and dentistry has changed a lot. they look for clinical experience. Or you can try enrolling in some 1 year advanced clinical training courses in states to gain some clinical experience but it costs a lot and still no guarantee and it's hard to get into these courses as well.
Explore what is best for you. my advise study hard for AFK and go for direct licensing. Dont burn out your attemps. Rest you can learn when you have licence. Good luck.
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