Students are able to expand the scope of their clinical experiences through opportunities to use local hospitals, including such as the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre, the IWK-Grace Health Centre, the Canadian Forces Hospital and the Camp Hill Medical Centre. Students also gain experience in the faculty's community-based dental clinics, including an elementary school setting. The teaching, research and clinical facilities utilize the latest concepts of educational methodology, research and training. The curriculum emphasizes the integration of the biological, behavioral and dental sciences. In addition to teaching, faculty members are actively involved in basic, clinical and educational research.
Many students also have an opportunity to work with researchers.
Students have convenient access to movie theatres, musical performances and a variety of pubs and restaurants. The nearby downtown offers a metro centre, a waterfront boardwalk and historic sites of interest. Point Pleasant Park is a popular outdoor recreation area. The university campus is a lively place to spend your time. Students can choose from a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including clubs, societies, intramural and varsity athletics.