Patient anxiety
Scenarios about a frightened or non-compliant patient and how you balance autonomy with their own best interest.
Your DAT and GPA are done. Casper still decides.
Know which Canadian dental schools require Casper and how each one weights it, then practise the same system that scored 4th quartile four times, on scenarios written for dentistry.
Which dental schools require Casper, and how much it counts
Every row was read on the school's own admissions page, with the date I checked it. Where a school does not publish an answer, the row says so instead of guessing. Applying to medicine as well? The medicine page has the same table for MD programs.
| School | Requires CASPer | Weighting | Source, checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalhousie University, Faculty of Dentistry (DDS) | Not confirmed on the school's page yet | - | Dentistry (DDS) | Dalhousie UniversityChecked 2026-09-17 |
| McGill University, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences (DMD) | Yes | Interview-invitation score is academic performance 70%, Casper 20%, CV 10%. The final ranking after the MMI weighs MMI score most heavily, with academic and non-cognitive (Casper and CV) scores also considered. | Selection process | 4-Year DMD Program, McGill UniversityChecked 2026-09-17 |
| Universite de Montreal, Faculte de medecine dentaire (Doctorat de 1er cycle) | No | Casper and the TAED dental aptitude test were part of file evaluation in earlier cycles; the program's own admissions page states that starting with Fall 2027 entry it is no longer necessary to pass the TAED or the Casper exam, and selection weightings were adjusted accordingly. | Doctorat de 1er cycle en medecine dentaire | Admission, Universite de MontrealChecked 2026-09-17 |
| Universite Laval, Faculte de medecine dentaire (Doctorat de premier cycle) | Yes | Interview invitation: academic file 60%, Casper 20%. Final selection after the structured interview: academic file 60%, Casper 20%, structured interview 20%. The exam is administered in French only for this program. | Medecine dentaire | Doctorat de premier cycle, Universite LavalChecked 2026-09-17 |
| University of Alberta, Mike Petryk School of Dentistry (DDS) | Yes | One of several selection criteria alongside DAT results, personal experience, interview performance and personal statements. No minimum score or percentage weighting is published; applicants must submit scores by the school's stated deadline to be considered for an interview. | Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) | Mike Petryk School of Dentistry, University of AlbertaChecked 2026-09-17 |
| University of British Columbia, Faculty of Dentistry (DMD) | No | - | Admission | Doctor of Dental Medicine, UBC Academic CalendarChecked 2026-09-17 |
| University of Manitoba, Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry (DMD) | No | - | Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry Applicant Information | Explore UM, University of ManitobaChecked 2026-09-17 |
| University of Saskatchewan, College of Dentistry (DMD) | No | - | Dentistry | Admissions, University of SaskatchewanChecked 2026-09-17 |
| University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry (DDS) | Yes | Considered alongside academic achievement, DAT scores and essays when making interview and final admission decisions. No published percentage weighting. | Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) | Faculty of Dentistry, University of TorontoChecked 2026-09-17 |
| Western University, Schulich Dentistry (DDS) | Yes | Casper score is one input into a compiled ranking score alongside academic achievement, DAT score, the Western Autobiographical Sketch and an interview. No published percentage weighting. | Admission requirements | Medicine & Dentistry Admissions, Western UniversityChecked 2026-09-17 |
Full detail and citations: Which Canadian dental schools require CASPer?
Why dental scenarios differ
Cost and access
A patient who cannot afford treatment, or a colleague cutting corners to keep costs down.
Scope of practice
Knowing when to step in when a hygienist, assistant or colleague is working outside their scope.
Infection control
A skipped sterilization step or a mislabeled tray, testing whether you speak up.
The 7-Level Blueprint does not change for dentistry. What changes is the practice material: the bank includes scenarios built around these themes so the setting is never a surprise on test day.
Three ways to walk into your Casper knowing what to do
Every program teaches the same seven levels and includes the dental scenario bank. What changes is how much of your own writing I mark myself before test day.
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And if the first session is not what you expected, tell me before we hang up and I refund you on the spot, no argument. It has to be said on the call while we are still talking.
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Dental FAQ
Is the test different for dentistry?
No. CASPer runs the same format whatever program you apply to. What differs is which scenario themes come up most, and those lean toward patient anxiety, cost and access, scope of practice and infection control.
Do you have dental scenarios?
Yes. The practice bank includes original scenarios written around the themes dental applicants actually see, alongside the general bank.
Which Canadian dental schools use CASPer?
It varies by school and can change between cycles. The table above is checked directly against each school's own admissions page, with the date it was checked; see the full article for details.
I am applying to both medicine and dentistry.
Then you sit Casper once. One sitting per cycle is sent to every program you select, medical or dental, as long as both use Casper that cycle, and the same course and coaching cover both. The medicine page carries the medical school table.