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Doctor of Dental Medicine- The DMD Program is a full-time, four-year degree program at UBC-Vancouver that is designed to prepare students to practice their chosen profession with appropriate competence. The program is based on sound knowledge of the related biological sciences, strong clinical skills, and an understanding of the role of the dentist as a health professional and leader in the community.

Dental Hygiene Degree - The DHD Entry-to-Practice Admission Option is a full-time, four-year degree program at UBC-Vancouver that includes didactic and clinical instruction and leads to a Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Science.

Dental Hygiene Degree Completion Category 1 - The DHD Degree Completion Admission Option (Category 1)  is the entry point to the UBC Dental Hygiene Degree Program for dental hygienists who have 30 credits of specified university transferable courses and a dental hygiene diploma/certificate from an accredited North American dental hygiene diploma program. Successful applicants will receive academic credit for three years of previous post-secondary education and must complete the fourth year of the Degree Program

Dental Hygiene Degree Completion Category 2 - The DHD Degree Completion Admission Option (Category 2) is the entry point to the UBC Dental Hygiene Degree Program for dental hygienists who have a dental hygiene diploma/certificate from an accredited North American dental hygiene diploma program. Successful applicants will receive academic credit for two years of previous post-secondary education and must complete the third and fourth year of the Degree Program.

MSc in Craniofacial Science -The Faculty of Dentistry offers advanced study leading to the MSc in Craniofacial Science through one of the following areas of study:

• Research in Population Health will explore the complex interactions (social, cultural, environmental) that affect the oral health of individuals, communities and populations.
• Oral health related clinical research includes both interventional and observational studies focusing on the following: disease prevention, diagnosis, risk, treatment, prognosis and health care.
• Basic science research in the areas of biomaterials, cell biology, developmental biology, microbiology and molecular biology is available.

Combined MSc in Craniofacial Science and Clinical Specialty Diploma

These combined programs option offer graduate training in conjunction with a MSc in Craniofacial Science. In this program the degree and the diploma are awarded conjointly, and graduate will be eligible to take the examinations for specialty certification.

MSc/Diploma in Endodontics - This combined program is a clinical specialty program that allows students to complete the MSc in Craniofacial Science combined with clinical specialty preparation through the Diploma in Endodontics.

MSc/Diploma in Orthodontics - Achievement of the Diploma in Orthodontics requires successful completion of the clinical and didactic requirements associated with the diploma program in the Faculty of Dentistry, successful completion of the MSc in Craniofacial Science course requirements, and successful defense and submission of the thesis to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

MSc/Diploma in Pediatric Dentistry - The student will divide clinical training between the University of British Columbia Point Grey Campus and BC Children’s Hospital. Achievement of the Diploma in Pediatric Dentistry requires successful completion of the clinical and didactic requirements associated with the diploma program in the Faculty of Dentistry, successful completion of the MSc in Craniofacial Science course requirements, and successful defense and submission of the thesis to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

MSc/Diploma in Periodontics - The Faculty of Dentistry, through its Division of Periodontics and Dental Hygiene, offers graduate training in Periodontics as a three-year program aimed at producing clinical specialists with an excellent foundation in clinical, behavioural, and biomedical sciences. Successful graduates receive a Diploma in Periodontics and Master of Science Degree in Craniofacial Science, and are eligible to take the examination for the Fellowship Examination of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Board Examination.

MSc/Diploma in Prosthodontics - The Faculty of Dentistry, through its Division of Prosthodontics and Dental Geriatrics, offers graduate training in Prosthodontics as a three-year program aimed at producing clinical specialists. The program provides education and training for clinicians, researchers and teachers. Achievement of the Diploma in Prosthodontics requires successful completion of the clinical and didactic requirements associated with the diploma program in the Faculty of Dentistry, successful completion of the MSc in Craniofacial Science course requirements, and successful defense and submission of the thesis to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Combined PhD in Craniofacial Science and Clinical Specialty Diploma

These combined programs option are clinical specialty programs that are offered in conjunction with a PhD in Craniofacial Science. In this program the degree and the diploma are awarded conjointly and both must be completed to graduate.

PhD/Diploma in Endodontics - This program option offers a degree and diploma awarded conjointly.  Achievement of the Diploma in Endodontics requires completion of the clinical and didactic requirements associated with the diploma program in the Faculty of Dentistry, successful completion of the PhD in Craniofacial Science course requirements, and successful defense and submission of the thesis to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

PhD/Diploma in Orthodontics - Achievement of the Diploma in Orthodontics requires completion of the clinical and didactic requirements associated with the diploma program in the Faculty of Dentistry, successful completion of the PhD in Craniofacial Science course requirements, and successful defense and submission of the thesis to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

PhD/Diploma in Pediatric Dentistry - The students will divide clinical training between the University of British Columbia Point Grey Campus and BC Children’s Hospital. PhD/Diploma students will begin their training alongside the MSc/Diploma students and will moving into full time research from years two through four. In years five and six, the PhD/Diploma students will complete their clinical training.

PhD/Diploma in Periodontics -  Completion of the Diploma in Periodontics requires completion of the clinical and didactic requirements associated with the diploma program in the Faculty of Dentistry, and successful completion of the PhD in Craniofacial Science course requirements, and successful defense and submission of their thesis to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

PhD/Diploma in Prosthodontics - Achievement of the diploma in  Prosthodontic dentistry requires completion of the clinical and didactic requirements associated with the diploma program in the Faculty of Dentistry, successful completion of the PhD in Craniofacial Science course requirements, and successful defense and submission of the thesis to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology (OMOP) Hospital Residency - The program consists of a four-year hospital-based residency in both oral medicine and oral pathology specialties.  This four-year program leads to dual certification and eligibility to take examinations of the Royal College of Dentists (Canada) Fellowship and the American Board of the Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. Detailed curriculum can be found in its respective page.

General Practice Residency (GPR) Training Program -  A one-year hospital based dental residency program (GPR) beginning in June of each year.