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Does the Magus Kensai Archetype give a character the ability to use dex-to-damage? It's not quite granting the Exotic Weapon Proficiency feat, but it can grant proficiency in an exotic weapon.
Aldori:
These slightly curved swords measure just over 3 feet in length. An Aldori dueling sword can be used as a martial weapon (in which case it functions as a longsword), but if you have the feat Exotic Weapon Proficiency (Aldori dueling sword), you can use the Weapon Finesse feat to apply your Dexterity modifier instead of your Strength modifier to attack rolls with an Aldori dueling sword sized for you, even though it isn’t a light weapon. You can also wield an Aldori dueling sword in two hands to apply 1-1/2 times your Strength bonus to damage rolls.
Kensai
A kensai is proficient in simple weapons and in a single martial or exotic melee weapon of his choice
I'm found several home brew/non-offical posts, but nothing that I would consider appropriate to back up making this character for PFS

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Yes, if the kensai chooses an Aldori dueling sword he is considered to have Exotic Weapon Proficiency (Aldori Dueling Sword).
However that doesn't directly grant dex-to-damage or dex-to-attack. You still need other abilities to get dex to damage. The shortest feat-only route is:
Weapon Finesse - Dex to attack rolls
Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus (free from Kensai), and Slashing Grace - Dex to damage