The goal of the Internationally Educated Dental Professionals (IEDP) Bridging Program is to help newcomers navigate the dental licensure pathway and assist with integration into Canadian dental practice.

If you're a dental professional and you've received your education outside of Canada, the IEDP Bridging Program can offer you the following services:

• structured study groups
• on-site healthcare library
• online learning resources
• educational sessions
• support with alternative career choices
• Observership Program

Our team can also offer one-on-one support and information to immigrant IEDPs who seek opportunities for alternate careers and employment.

To be eligible, you must be:

• an Internationally Educated Dentist or Dental Professional
• Registered and working with an ISANS Employment Specialist
• Interested in pursuing certification as a dentist or interested in accessing alternative careers
• Have a Canadian Language Benchmark of 5+
• Committed to attending all program activities

IEDP Study Groups
These structured study groups run weekly and are topic-focused. Participating in the Study Group will allow you to share knowledge, experience, and resources. The study groups encourage learning while relying on expertise from colleagues in the group. On-site reference books, updated on-line resources, review materials, and electronic resources are used to facilitate these sessions.

On-site & Online Resources
ISANS has a library of updated textbooks and reference books that IEDs can borrow. ISANS Healthcare library also offers a list of review materials and suggested textbooks from the Dental Examining Boards.

For more information, please contact your employment specialist or email iehp@isans.ca.