Does Western University dentistry require CASPer, and what is the DDS interview like?

Yes. Western’s Schulich School of Dentistry requires the Canadian Casper test for fall 2027 entry, and its interviews are structured, virtual panel interviews with three interviewers, held in February. Every applicant also completes the Western autobiographical sketch (ABS) on the Kira Talent platform.

Does Western dentistry require CASPer?

Yes. Western requires a Canadian Casper test, with scores received by the November 1 application deadline, and states it does not require Snapshot or Duet. Register for test code CSP-10211 and book one of the dates listed for “Western University Dentistry”. The DAT is required without the manual dexterity section, its scores are also due by November 1, and the French DAT is not accepted.

What is the Western ABS on Kira Talent?

The Western ABS is Western’s own autobiographical sketch. Applicants get access on the Kira Talent platform after the OUAC application closes, and the ABS runs in mid-November. Western describes it as a chance to tell your story and share who you are beyond grades and test scores. Read the Western dentistry ABS on Kira guide for how the assessment works and how to prepare for it.

What is the Western dentistry interview like?

Western’s dentistry interviews are structured, standardized and conducted virtually by three-person panels of dentists, community members and current dental students. For fall 2027 entry they run on 6 and 7 February 2027, with interview decisions sent by email in January.

How does Western dentistry select applicants?

Western ranks candidates on a compiled score of academic achievement, the DAT, Casper, the Western ABS and the interview, and awards bonus points for a graduate degree conferred by the application deadline. It does not publish the percentages. For comparison, see how Toronto dentistry uses Casper and its interview.

What does Western dentistry not publish?

• The weighting of each component.
• How long the interview lasts.
• The interview language.

How do you prepare for the Western dentistry interview?

A panel interview is a conversation, so it rewards real stories, a clear reason for choosing dentistry and calm answers to follow-up questions. Arvin Ardakani coaches applicants on the personal stories behind their answers, for the ABS and the panel alike, and runs mock interviews with follow-ups through the Interview course. See panel interview vs MMI and how to answer “tell me about yourself”.

To have your Casper answers marked by Arvin, try the free CASPer mock or see the programs.

Related: which Canadian dental schools require CASPer, dental school interview preparation in Canada and CASPer for dental applicants.