With the limited number of dental seats in Canadian universities, many aspiring dentists look abroad for high-quality, accredited programs. If you’re comparing top destinations, three compelling options often rise to the top: Ireland, the United States of America (USA), and Australia and New Zealand.

Meet Jen. She moved from Alberta, Canada to Griffith University in beautiful Gold Coast, Australia in 2022 to study the Bachelor of Dental Health Science and Master of Dentistry. Jen now lives on the beautiful Gold Coast and enjoys the pristine beaches and stunning hinterland in her free time.

What’s your true calling? It’s certainly a loaded question and one we suspect you’ve asked yourself. Melbourne Doctor of Dental Surgery alum Dr. Arora shared how she narrowed down her true calling and how she ultimately landed on dentistry; however, her advice is relevant to anyone considering their future career!

Aspiring dentists, meet Dr. Cristina Galloro, a dentist based in Toronto, Ontario. After seeing her in featured in Top 20 Dentists to Look Out for in 2021, we thought it was time to reach out to the former OzTREKK student. Here’s what she had to say about choosing to study at an Australian dental school and practicing in Canada after graduation.