4.1 Instruments Computers and Textbook
Software
Students entering the Faculty of Dentistry will be expected to purchase a specified laptop computer and Vital Source Technology software. This expenditure is approximately $3500 for the first year of the program. Each following year of the program, students will be required to purchase additional software licensing/updates for a cost of approximately $900/year. These costs replace former textbook expenditures.

Each student, on registering, will be provided with a microscope. Otherwise, students are responsible for the purchase of instruments as may be necessary or required. Over the four years of dentistry, the cost of such instruments is approximately $30,000 (see fee schedule); the bulk of the expenditure is incurred in the first two or three years. Dental Kits are the property of Dental students. The Faculty is unable to accept returns of any student computer, software, kit or kit items should a student leave the Faculty for whatever reason.

4.2 Immunization and Bloodborne Diseases Policy
Note: This policy is under review. Please consult the Faculty of Dentistry for further information.

All students enrolled in the Faculty of Dentistry must be immunized against the following diseases: diphtheria/tetanus, polio, rubella, measles, mumps, chicken pox and hepatitis B. Students must be tested for tuberculosis if a suspected exposure occurs. Students who cannot be immunized because of allergies or for other reasons must provide a physician’s certificate to verify these reasons.

Before the first day of classes, all students must complete the University of Manitoba Immunization Record Form provided by the Admissions Office. A physician or nurse must sign immunization records. All students are responsible for updating their immunizations as needed.

Students will not be permitted to attend clinics until all immunization requirements are up-to-date.

4.3 CPR Certification Policy
Accepted candidates will be required to show proof of CPR certification by October 15 of each year. The CPR Certification level required by the Faculty of Dentistry is: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers. This certification must be maintained on a yearly basis up to the date of graduation.

4.4 Financial Aid
A number of loan and bursary funds, including 12 bursaries for first year students, are available to dental students. Applications and further information are available in the Dean’s Office (late September).

4.5 Attendance
See the chapter, General Academic Regulations and Requirements. The Faculty of Dentistry has additional regulations that can be found in the Student Handbook, available on-line via the Faculty's web page (umanitoba.ca/faculties/dentistry).