Study Dentistry Abroad from Nigeria: Routes, Costs & Careers
Dentistry is a respected, high-earning branch of medicine. Here is how to study Dentistry abroad from Nigeria with Hadey Travels Global, recognised schools, entry requirements and support.
Dentistry is medicine for the mouth, a precise, hands-on profession that is respected everywhere and rewarded well. Hadey Travels Global (HTG) helps Nigerian students train as dentists at recognised universities where the degree is accepted for registration at home and abroad.
Why study Dentistry abroad?
Dentistry combines healthcare with fine manual skill and, in many countries, strong private-practice income. As with medicine, everything hinges on the school being properly accredited for dental registration, the check Hadey Travels Global performs before recommending any programme to you.
What you’ll study
- Oral anatomy, physiology and dental materials science
- Cariology, periodontology and oral pathology
- Restorative dentistry, prosthodontics and orthodontics
- Oral surgery and clinical patient care
- Supervised clinical practice in dental teaching hospitals
Career paths after graduation
- General dental practitioner (after registration)
- Specialist, orthodontics, oral surgery, prosthodontics
- Hospital and community dental services
- Private practice ownership
Where Hadey Travels Global places students
Hadey Travels Global places dentistry students in recognised universities in:
Can’t find your preferred country here? Contact Hadey Travels Global, we have strong partner options and great offers across many more destinations and will match you to the one that fits your goals and budget.
Entry requirements
- O’Level (WAEC/NECO): five credits including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics, in no more than two sittings.
- Biology and Chemistry are essential; good manual dexterity is an advantage many schools value.
- An international passport valid for at least 18 months at the point of application.
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL) where the university or country requires it, many of our partner schools also accept a WAEC English credit.
Why Hadey Travels Global (HTG)?
Hadey Travels Global identifies accredited dental schools, prepares your admission and visa documentation, and explains the registration route for your target country. You get the full cost before committing and our support right through to arrival.
Ready to take the next step?
Hadey Travels Global handles admission, visa and travel for Dentistry — start with a free, honest assessment of your options.
Start your applicationFrequently asked questions
Is a foreign dentistry degree recognised in Nigeria?
Yes, subject to the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria assessment. Hadey Travels Global only recommends recognised dental schools.
How long is a dentistry degree?
Typically five to six years including clinical training.
Is dentistry as competitive as medicine?
It is competitive, but studying abroad through Hadey Travels Global opens recognised routes that are often more accessible than the local quota.