Manitoba Dentistry (DMD): CASPer and Interview Format

Does University of Manitoba dentistry require CASPer, and what is the DMD interview like?

No. University of Manitoba dentistry does not require Casper: its DMD admissions page does not mention it. In the general category, the adjusted GPA, DAT and interview are weighted equally, and the interview is the CDA structured interview: up to 35 minutes with a two-person panel. Manitoba applicants receive at least 25 of 29 seats.

Key facts

✓University of Manitoba dentistry (DMD) does not require Casper in its latest published (2026-2027) cycle; its admissions page does not mention it.
✓Manitoba DMD general-category applicants are ranked on adjusted GPA, DAT and the interview, weighted equally.
✓The Manitoba DMD interview is the CDA structured interview: up to 35 minutes with a two-person panel.
✓At least 25 of the 29 University of Manitoba DMD seats go to Manitobans; in 2025, 306 applicants applied and 90 were interviewed.
✓Arvin Ardakani, a final-year medical student, coaches CASPer and interviews for medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physiotherapy, nursing and every other pre-health applicant, plus residency applicants, through ExperienceMED.

Arvin Ardakani teaching a live CASPer and interview preparation class to a room of pre-health applicants

Arvin Ardakani teaching a live class

No, University of Manitoba dentistry does not require Casper in its latest published (2026-2027) cycle. Manitoba uses the CDA structured panel interview rather than an MMI, and that interview counts as much as your GPA and your DAT.

Does Manitoba dentistry require CASPer?

No. Casper, Duet and Snapshot are not mentioned on Manitoba’s DMD admissions page. The Canadian English DAT is required, and a perceptual ability score below 14 rules an applicant out of the interview. Next door, Saskatchewan dentistry sets its own rules, so check each school you apply to.

What is the Manitoba dentistry interview format?

General-category applicants have the Canadian Dental Association structured interview, up to 35 minutes with a two-person panel. Indigenous and individual-category applicants have a non-structured panel interview of up to 45 minutes. If you are unsure how this differs from a station format, see panel interview vs MMI.

How does Manitoba dentistry select applicants?

In the general category, adjusted GPA, DAT and interview are weighted equally. At least 25 of 29 seats go to Manitoba residents. In 2025, Manitoba received 306 applications and interviewed 90 applicants.

What does Manitoba dentistry not publish?

Whether the interview is virtual or in person.
Dates for the fall 2027 cycle. The last published cycle held interviews at the end of April, with decisions in mid to late June.

Every fact on this page comes from the University of Manitoba’s own dentistry admissions page, listed under Sources with the date it was checked.

How do you prepare for the Manitoba dentistry interview?

A structured panel interview is a conversation, so it rewards real stories, a clear reason for the profession and calm answers to follow-up questions. Arvin Ardakani coaches applicants on the personal stories behind their answers and runs mock interviews with follow-ups. See how to answer “tell me about yourself” and dental school interview preparation in Canada.

To have your answers marked by Arvin, try the free CASPer mock if your other dental schools use Casper, or see the programs.

Frequently asked

Does Manitoba dentistry require CASPer?

No. Casper is not part of the University of Manitoba DMD admission requirements. Manitoba dentistry selects on adjusted GPA, the Canadian English DAT and the CDA structured interview.

What is the Manitoba dentistry interview format?

University of Manitoba DMD applicants in the general category have the CDA structured interview, which lasts up to 35 minutes with a panel of two interviewers. Indigenous and individual-category applicants have a non-structured panel interview of up to 45 minutes.

How much does the interview count at Manitoba dentistry?

In the University of Manitoba DMD general category, the interview counts equally with adjusted GPA and the DAT in the final ranking.

How competitive is Manitoba dentistry?

In 2025, the University of Manitoba received 306 applications for its 29-seat DMD class and interviewed 90 applicants. At least 25 of the 29 seats go to Manitobans, and a DAT perceptual ability score below 14 rules an applicant out of the interview.

Can I get coaching for the Manitoba dentistry interview?

Yes. Arvin Ardakani, a final-year medical student who founded ExperienceMED, coaches dentistry applicants for CASPer and interviews, marks every answer himself and gives students direct WhatsApp access. Shima, a dental applicant writing in her second language, moved from the 1st quartile to the 4th on CASPer with his coaching.

By the ExperienceMED team. Reviewed by Arvin Ardakani, final-year medical student, 4x 4th-quartile CASPer scorer.

Updated 2026-10-21

Does University of Manitoba dentistry require CASPer, and what is the DMD interview like?

Key facts

Does Manitoba dentistry require CASPer?

What is the Manitoba dentistry interview format?

How does Manitoba dentistry select applicants?

What does Manitoba dentistry not publish?

How do you prepare for the Manitoba dentistry interview?

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