{"id":27,"date":"2021-01-28T15:17:12","date_gmt":"2021-01-28T15:17:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ndeb.wpengine.com\/?page_id=27"},"modified":"2026-08-05T12:53:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T16:53:48","slug":"how-to-become-a-dentist-in-canada","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/activity-log-backup\/how-to-become-a-dentist-in-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"How to become a dentist in Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; el_class=&#8221;container-1180&#8243; z_index=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1613051966216{padding-top: 100px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dentistry is a regulated profession in Canada. Each provincial dental regulatory authority is responsible for establishing the licensure requirements in their province.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; row_negative_margin=&#8221;disable_negative_margin&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1613050162582{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;icon-box container-1180&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1613048589927{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;text-center&#8221;]Common to all provinces are the requirements that you:[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243;]<div class=\"q_icon_list left\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"qode-icon-ndeb ndeb-icon-degree qode-ili-icon-holder transparent\" style=\"\" ><\/span><p style=\"\">Have a <strong>BDS\/DDS\/DMD degree<\/strong><\/p><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text]and[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243;]<div class=\"q_icon_list left\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"qode-icon-ndeb ndeb-icon-certificate qode-ili-icon-holder transparent\" style=\"\" ><\/span><p style=\"\">Hold an <strong>NDEB certificate<\/strong><\/p><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; el_class=&#8221;container-1180&#8243; z_index=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1613134207383{padding-bottom: 60px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]The process of becoming certified depends on where you obtained your dental education and if you want to be licensed as a general dentist, specialist, or both.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; el_class=&#8221;container-1180&#8243; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1619633901530{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h3\">What process should I follow?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"licensed_dentist_checkbox\"><div class=\"licensed_dentist_checkbox_iiner\"><div class=\"checkbox_row checkbox_row_1\"><span class=\"label\"><span class=\"custom_chk\"><input id=\"option1\" type=\"radio\" name=\"licensed_dentist_1[]\" value=\"opt1\" \/><span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span><label class=\"label\" for=\"option1\">I am a general dentist<\/label><\/span><\/span><span class=\"label\"><span class=\"custom_chk\"><input id=\"option2\" type=\"radio\" name=\"licensed_dentist_1[]\" value=\"opt2\" \/><span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span><label class=\"label\" for=\"option2\">I am a dental specialist<\/label><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"checkbox_content\">General dentists hold a BDS\/DDS\/DMD degree issued by a university.<br \/>\nDental specialists hold a BDS\/DDS\/DMD degree and have advanced education and training in one of the following disciplines:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dental Public Health<\/li>\n<li>Endodontics<\/li>\n<li>Oral Medicine and\/or Oral Pathology<\/li>\n<li>Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology<\/li>\n<li>Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery<\/li>\n<li>Orthodontics<\/li>\n<li>Pediatric Dentistry<\/li>\n<li>Periodontics<\/li>\n<li>Prosthodontics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><div class=\"checkbox_row checkbox_row_2\"><span class=\"label\"><span class=\"custom_chk\"><input id=\"option3\" type=\"radio\" name=\"licensed_dentist_2[]\" value=\"opt3\" \/><span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span><label class=\"label\" for=\"option3\">I graduated from an accredited program<\/label><\/span><\/span><span class=\"label\"><span class=\"custom_chk\"><input id=\"option4\" type=\"radio\" name=\"licensed_dentist_2[]\" value=\"opt4\"  \/><span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span><label class=\"label\" for=\"option4\">I graduated from a non-accredited program<\/label><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"checkbox_content\">In Canada, accreditation is determined by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdac-cadc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada<\/a> (CDAC). A dental program that is not recognized by the CDAC is considered to be non-accredited.<\/p>\n<p>You can look up your program on the CDAC website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdac-cadc.ca\/find-a-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canadian Graduates<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdac-cadc.ca\/international\/internationally-educated-professionals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Graduates.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The NDEB defines a non-accredited dental program as a dental degree program from a university that is authorized by the government of the country it is located into award degrees.<\/div><div class=\"option_div_ids\"><input id=\"opt1_opt3\" type=\"hidden\" name=\"opt1_opt3\" value=\"option1-3\" \/><input id=\"opt1_opt4\" type=\"hidden\" name=\"opt1_opt4\" value=\"option1-4\" \/><input id=\"opt2_opt3\" type=\"hidden\" name=\"opt2_opt3\" value=\"option2-3\" \/><input id=\"opt2_opt4\" type=\"hidden\" name=\"opt2_opt4\" value=\"option2-4\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; el_class=&#8221;container-1180&#8243; z_index=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1614187126759{padding-top: 50px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;option_main_id&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h3\">Entry-to-Practice Pathway<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; row_negative_margin=&#8221;disable_negative_margin&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1613135125763{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;container-1180 sky-blue-box&#8221; el_id=&#8221;option1-3&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;text-center&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Graduate of an Accredited General Dentistry Program<\/h3>\n<p>You completed a dental degree program from a university (BDS\/DDS\/DMD), and<br \/>\nyour dental degree program is recognized by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC).[\/vc_column_text]<span data-type=\"normal\" data-hover-icon-color=\"#bb5c00\" class=\"qode_icon_shortcode  q_font_awsome_icon fa-2x pull-center \" style=\"margin: 20px 0; \"><i class=\"qodef-icon-linea-icon icon-arrows-down qode_icon_element\" style=\"color: #bb5c00;\" ><\/i><\/span>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1612864864127{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;text-center&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Certification Process<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"qode-accordion-holder clearfix qode-toggle qode-initial \">\n\t<h4 class=\"clearfix qode-title-holder\">\n<span class=\"qode-tab-title\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"qode-tab-title-icon\">\n\t\t\t<span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"qode-icon-ndeb ndeb-icon--examination \" ><\/span>\t\t<\/span>\n\t    <span class=\"qode-tab-title-inner\">\n        NDEB Virtual OSCE    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"qode-accordion-mark\">\n    <span class=\"qode-accordion-mark-icon\">\n        <span class=\"icon_plus\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<div  class=\"qode-accordion-content qode-acc-title-with-icon\" >\n    <div class=\"qode-accordion-content-inner\">\n        [vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"h6\">NDEB Virtual OSCE<\/h5>\n<p>The Virtual OSCE is a summative examination that assesses the problem solving and critical decision-making skills required of beginning dental practitioners in Canada. Examination items are based on the knowledge, skills and abilities of beginning dental practitioners in Canada. The Virtual OSCE is a national standard of competence for dentists in Canada.[\/vc_column_text]    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><span data-type=\"normal\" data-hover-icon-color=\"#bb5c00\" class=\"qode_icon_shortcode  q_font_awsome_icon fa-2x pull-center \" style=\"margin: 20px 0; \"><i class=\"qodef-icon-linea-icon icon-arrows-down qode_icon_element\" style=\"color: #bb5c00;\" ><\/i><\/span><div class=\"qode-accordion-holder clearfix qode-toggle qode-initial \">\n\t<h4 class=\"clearfix qode-title-holder\">\n<span class=\"qode-tab-title\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"qode-tab-title-icon\">\n\t\t\t<span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"qode-icon-ndeb ndeb-icon-certificate \" ><\/span>\t\t<\/span>\n\t    <span class=\"qode-tab-title-inner\">\n        NDEB Certification    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"qode-accordion-mark\">\n    <span class=\"qode-accordion-mark-icon\">\n        <span class=\"icon_plus\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<div  class=\"qode-accordion-content qode-acc-title-with-icon\" >\n    <div class=\"qode-accordion-content-inner\">\n        [vc_column_text]NDEB certification is granted upon successful completion of the Written Examination and the OSCE or after January 2023 the Virtual OSCE and after proof of graduation is provided to the NDEB. When you are certified your name will be entered in the national register and you will be mailed a hard copy certificate. NDEB certification does not expire.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/certification-process\/getting-your-certificate-and-license\/\">Go to Getting your Certificate and Licensure<\/a>[\/vc_column_text]    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><span data-type=\"normal\" data-hover-icon-color=\"#bb5c00\" class=\"qode_icon_shortcode  q_font_awsome_icon fa-2x pull-center \" style=\"margin: 20px 0; \"><i class=\"qodef-icon-linea-icon icon-arrows-down qode_icon_element\" style=\"color: #bb5c00;\" ><\/i><\/span><div class=\"qode-accordion-holder clearfix qode-toggle qode-initial \">\n\t<h4 class=\"clearfix qode-title-holder\">\n<span class=\"qode-tab-title\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"qode-tab-title-icon\">\n\t\t\t<span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"qode-icon-ndeb ndeb-icon-provincial-licensure \" ><\/span>\t\t<\/span>\n\t    <span class=\"qode-tab-title-inner\">\n        Provincial Licensure    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"qode-accordion-mark\">\n    <span class=\"qode-accordion-mark-icon\">\n        <span class=\"icon_plus\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<div  class=\"qode-accordion-content qode-acc-title-with-icon\" >\n    <div class=\"qode-accordion-content-inner\">\n        [vc_column_text]To be licensed to practice as a dentist in Canada, you must communicate with the Dental Regulatory Authority (DRA) of the province you wish to practise in for information on their licensure requirements.<\/p>\n<p>DRAs may require additional documentation, jurisprudence tests, and evidence of language proficiency prior to licensure.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/resources\/contacts-and-organizations\/#DRA\">Go to DRAs<\/a>[\/vc_column_text]    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; row_negative_margin=&#8221;disable_negative_margin&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1615568745545{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;container-1180 sky-blue-box&#8221; el_id=&#8221;option1-4&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;text-center&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Graduate of a Non-Accredited General Dentistry Program<\/h3>\n<p>You completed a dental degree program from a university that is authorized by the government of that country in which it is located to award such degrees, and<\/p>\n<p>your dental degree program is not recognized by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC).<\/p>\n<p>The pathway below focuses on the Equivalency Process administered by the NDEB. There is also the option to attend a Degree Completion Program at an accredited university.[\/vc_column_text]<span data-type=\"normal\" data-hover-icon-color=\"#bb5c00\" class=\"qode_icon_shortcode  q_font_awsome_icon fa-2x pull-center \" style=\"margin: 20px 0; \"><i class=\"qodef-icon-linea-icon icon-arrows-down qode_icon_element\" style=\"color: #bb5c00;\" ><\/i><\/span>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1613139026743{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;text-center&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Equivalency Process<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"qode-accordion-holder clearfix qode-toggle qode-initial \">\n\t<h4 class=\"clearfix qode-title-holder\">\n<span class=\"qode-tab-title\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"qode-tab-title-icon\">\n\t\t\t<span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"qode-icon-ndeb ndeb-icon-examination \" ><\/span>\t\t<\/span>\n\t    <span class=\"qode-tab-title-inner\">\n        Assessment of Fundamental Knowledge (AFK)    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"qode-accordion-mark\">\n    <span class=\"qode-accordion-mark-icon\">\n        <span class=\"icon_plus\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<div  class=\"qode-accordion-content qode-acc-title-with-icon\" >\n    <div class=\"qode-accordion-content-inner\">\n        [vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The AFK tests biomedical science and applied clinical science knowledge. A passing grade is required before you can continue to the other examinations in the Equivalency Process.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/equivalency-process\/assessment-of-fundamental-knowledge\/\">Go to AFK<\/a>[\/vc_column_text]    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><span data-type=\"normal\" data-hover-icon-color=\"#bb5c00\" class=\"qode_icon_shortcode  q_font_awsome_icon fa-2x pull-center \" style=\"margin: 20px 0; \"><i class=\"qodef-icon-linea-icon icon-arrows-down qode_icon_element\" style=\"color: #bb5c00;\" ><\/i><\/span><div class=\"qode-accordion-holder clearfix qode-toggle qode-initial \">\n\t<h4 class=\"clearfix qode-title-holder\">\n<span class=\"qode-tab-title\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"qode-tab-title-icon\">\n\t\t\t<span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"qode-icon-ndeb ndeb-icon-examination \" ><\/span>\t\t<\/span>\n\t    <span class=\"qode-tab-title-inner\">\n        Assessment of Clinical Judgement (ACJ)    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"qode-accordion-mark\">\n    <span class=\"qode-accordion-mark-icon\">\n        <span class=\"icon_plus\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<div  class=\"qode-accordion-content qode-acc-title-with-icon\" >\n    <div class=\"qode-accordion-content-inner\">\n        [vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"h6\">Assessment of Clinical Judgement (ACJ)<\/h5>\n<p>The ACJ assesses your ability to formulate a diagnosis and make clinical decisions, as well as evaluate your knowledge in oral radiology and ability to make a radiographic interpretation and diagnosis.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/equivalency-process\/assessment-of-clinical-judgement\/\">Go to ACJ<\/a>[\/vc_column_text]    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><span data-type=\"normal\" data-hover-icon-color=\"#bb5c00\" class=\"qode_icon_shortcode  q_font_awsome_icon fa-2x pull-center \" style=\"margin: 20px 0; \"><i class=\"qodef-icon-linea-icon icon-arrows-down qode_icon_element\" style=\"color: #bb5c00;\" ><\/i><\/span><div class=\"qode-accordion-holder clearfix qode-toggle qode-initial \">\n\t<h4 class=\"clearfix qode-title-holder\">\n<span class=\"qode-tab-title\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"qode-tab-title-icon\">\n\t\t\t<span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"qode-icon-ndeb ndeb-icon-examination \" ><\/span>\t\t<\/span>\n\t    <span class=\"qode-tab-title-inner\">\n        NDECC    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"qode-accordion-mark\">\n    <span class=\"qode-accordion-mark-icon\">\n        <span class=\"icon_plus\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<div  class=\"qode-accordion-content qode-acc-title-with-icon\" >\n    <div class=\"qode-accordion-content-inner\">\n        [vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"h6\">NDECC<\/h5>\n<p>The NDECC assesses clinical competence through the performance of clinical requirements on simulated patients and through situational judgement scenarios.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/equivalency-process\/ndecc-2\/\">Go to NDECC<\/a>[\/vc_column_text]    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><span data-type=\"normal\" data-hover-icon-color=\"#bb5c00\" class=\"qode_icon_shortcode  q_font_awsome_icon fa-2x pull-center \" style=\"margin: 20px 0; \"><i class=\"qodef-icon-linea-icon icon-arrows-down qode_icon_element\" style=\"color: #bb5c00;\" ><\/i><\/span>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1613139504640{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;text-center&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Certification Process<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"qode-accordion-holder clearfix qode-toggle qode-initial \">\n\t<h4 class=\"clearfix qode-title-holder\">\n<span class=\"qode-tab-title\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"qode-tab-title-icon\">\n\t\t\t<span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"qode-icon-ndeb ndeb-icon--examination \" ><\/span>\t\t<\/span>\n\t    <span class=\"qode-tab-title-inner\">\n        NDEB Virtual OSCE    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"qode-accordion-mark\">\n    <span class=\"qode-accordion-mark-icon\">\n        <span class=\"icon_plus\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<div  class=\"qode-accordion-content qode-acc-title-with-icon\" >\n    <div class=\"qode-accordion-content-inner\">\n        [vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"h6\">NDEB Virtual OSCE<\/h5>\n<p>The Virtual OSCE is a summative examination that assesses the problem solving and critical decision-making skills required of beginning dental practitioners in Canada. Examination items are based on the knowledge, skills and abilities of beginning dental practitioners in Canada. The Virtual OSCE is a national standard of competence for dentists in Canada.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><span data-type=\"normal\" data-hover-icon-color=\"#bb5c00\" class=\"qode_icon_shortcode  q_font_awsome_icon fa-2x pull-center \" style=\"margin: 20px 0; \"><i class=\"qodef-icon-linea-icon icon-arrows-down qode_icon_element\" style=\"color: #bb5c00;\" ><\/i><\/span><div class=\"qode-accordion-holder clearfix qode-toggle qode-initial \">\n\t<h4 class=\"clearfix qode-title-holder\">\n<span class=\"qode-tab-title\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"qode-tab-title-icon\">\n\t\t\t<span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"qode-icon-ndeb ndeb-icon-certificate \" ><\/span>\t\t<\/span>\n\t    <span class=\"qode-tab-title-inner\">\n        NDEB Certification    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"qode-accordion-mark\">\n    <span class=\"qode-accordion-mark-icon\">\n        <span class=\"icon_plus\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<div  class=\"qode-accordion-content qode-acc-title-with-icon\" >\n    <div class=\"qode-accordion-content-inner\">\n        [vc_column_text]NDEB certification is granted upon successful completion of the Written Examination and the OSCE or as of January 2023 the Virtual OSCE, and after proof of graduation is provided to the NDEB. When you are certified your name will be entered in the national register and you will be mailed a hard copy certificate. NDEB certification does not expire.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/specialty-certifications\/getting-your-certification-and-license\/\">Go to Getting your Certificate and Licensure<\/a>[\/vc_column_text]    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><span data-type=\"normal\" data-hover-icon-color=\"#bb5c00\" class=\"qode_icon_shortcode  q_font_awsome_icon fa-2x pull-center \" style=\"margin: 20px 0; \"><i class=\"qodef-icon-linea-icon icon-arrows-down qode_icon_element\" style=\"color: #bb5c00;\" ><\/i><\/span><div class=\"qode-accordion-holder clearfix qode-toggle qode-initial \">\n\t<h4 class=\"clearfix qode-title-holder\">\n<span class=\"qode-tab-title\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"qode-tab-title-icon\">\n\t\t\t<span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"qode-icon-ndeb ndeb-icon-provincial-licensure \" ><\/span>\t\t<\/span>\n\t    <span class=\"qode-tab-title-inner\">\n        Provincial Licensure    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"qode-accordion-mark\">\n    <span class=\"qode-accordion-mark-icon\">\n        <span class=\"icon_plus\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<div  class=\"qode-accordion-content qode-acc-title-with-icon\" >\n    <div class=\"qode-accordion-content-inner\">\n        [vc_column_text]To be licensed to practice as a dentist in Canada, you must communicate with the Dental Regulatory Authority (DRA) of the province you wish to practise in for information on their licensure requirements.<\/p>\n<p>DRAs may require additional documentation, jurisprudence tests, and evidence of language proficiency prior to licensure.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/resources\/contacts-and-organizations\/#DRA\">Go to DRAs<\/a>[\/vc_column_text]    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; row_negative_margin=&#8221;disable_negative_margin&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1613137205954{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;container-1180 sky-blue-box&#8221; el_id=&#8221;option2-3&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;text-center&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Graduate of an Accredited Dental Specialty Program<\/h3>\n<p>You hold a masters degree from an accredited dental specialty program,<\/p>\n<p>your dental <a href=\"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/specialty-certifications\/entry-to-practice-dental-specialists\/\">specialty is recognized in Canada<\/a>, and<\/p>\n<p>your dental specialty degree is from a university dental institution recognized through an accreditation process approved by the NDEB or a mutual recognition agreement approved by the NDEB.[\/vc_column_text]<span data-type=\"normal\" data-hover-icon-color=\"#bb5c00\" class=\"qode_icon_shortcode  q_font_awsome_icon fa-2x pull-center \" style=\"margin: 20px 0; \"><i class=\"qodef-icon-linea-icon icon-arrows-down qode_icon_element\" style=\"color: #bb5c00;\" ><\/i><\/span><div class=\"qode-accordion-holder clearfix qode-toggle qode-initial \">\n\t<h4 class=\"clearfix qode-title-holder\">\n<span class=\"qode-tab-title\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"qode-tab-title-icon\">\n\t\t\t<span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"qode-icon-ndeb ndeb-icon--examination \" ><\/span>\t\t<\/span>\n\t    <span class=\"qode-tab-title-inner\">\n        National Dental Specialty Examination (NDSE)    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"qode-accordion-mark\">\n    <span class=\"qode-accordion-mark-icon\">\n        <span class=\"icon_plus\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<div  class=\"qode-accordion-content qode-acc-title-with-icon\" >\n    <div class=\"qode-accordion-content-inner\">\n        [vc_column_text]To pursue licensure as a specialist in Canada, you must pass the NDSE in your specialty. The NDSE is administered by the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (RCDC).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ndse-ensd.ca\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Go to NDSE<\/a>[\/vc_column_text]    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><span data-type=\"normal\" data-hover-icon-color=\"#bb5c00\" class=\"qode_icon_shortcode  q_font_awsome_icon fa-2x pull-center \" style=\"margin: 20px 0; \"><i class=\"qodef-icon-linea-icon icon-arrows-down qode_icon_element\" style=\"color: #bb5c00;\" ><\/i><\/span><div class=\"qode-accordion-holder clearfix qode-toggle qode-initial \">\n\t<h4 class=\"clearfix qode-title-holder\">\n<span class=\"qode-tab-title\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"qode-tab-title-icon\">\n\t\t\t<span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"qode-icon-ndeb ndeb-icon-provincial-licensure \" ><\/span>\t\t<\/span>\n\t    <span class=\"qode-tab-title-inner\">\n        Provincial Licensure    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"qode-accordion-mark\">\n    <span class=\"qode-accordion-mark-icon\">\n        <span class=\"icon_plus\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<div  class=\"qode-accordion-content qode-acc-title-with-icon\" >\n    <div class=\"qode-accordion-content-inner\">\n        [vc_column_text]To be licensed to practice as a dental specialist in Canada, you must communicate with the Dental Regulatory Authority (DRA) of the province where you want to practise. DRAs may require additional documentation, jurisprudence tests, and evidence of language proficiency prior to licensure.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/resources\/contacts-and-organizations\/#DRA\">Go to DRAs<\/a>[\/vc_column_text]    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; row_negative_margin=&#8221;disable_negative_margin&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1615568761517{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;container-1180 sky-blue-box&#8221; el_id=&#8221;option2-4&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;text-center&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Graduate of a Non-Accredited Dental Specialty Program<\/h3>\n<p>You hold a masters degree in a dental specialty from a university that is authorized by the government of that country in which it is located to award such degrees,<\/p>\n<p>your dental <a href=\"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/specialty-certifications\/entry-to-practice-dental-specialists-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">specialty is recognized in Canada<\/a>, and<\/p>\n<p>your degree is not recognized by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC).[\/vc_column_text]<span data-type=\"normal\" data-hover-icon-color=\"#bb5c00\" class=\"qode_icon_shortcode  q_font_awsome_icon fa-2x pull-center \" style=\"margin: 20px 0; \"><i class=\"qodef-icon-linea-icon icon-arrows-down qode_icon_element\" style=\"color: #bb5c00;\" ><\/i><\/span><div class=\"qode-accordion-holder clearfix qode-toggle qode-initial \">\n\t<h4 class=\"clearfix qode-title-holder\">\n<span class=\"qode-tab-title\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"qode-tab-title-icon\">\n\t\t\t<span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"qode-icon-ndeb ndeb-icon-degree \" ><\/span>\t\t<\/span>\n\t    <span class=\"qode-tab-title-inner\">\n        Dental Specialty Assessment and Training Program (DSATP)    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"qode-accordion-mark\">\n    <span class=\"qode-accordion-mark-icon\">\n        <span class=\"icon_plus\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<div  class=\"qode-accordion-content qode-acc-title-with-icon\" >\n    <div class=\"qode-accordion-content-inner\">\n        [vc_column_text]DSATPs are training programs for internationally trained dental specialists offered by some Canadian Faculties of Dentistry. For admission requirements to Dental Specialty Assessment and Training Programs (DSATPs) visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/resources\/contacts-and-organizations\/#DSATP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">websites of the Faculties of Dentistry<\/a> that offer the DSATPs.[\/vc_column_text]    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><span data-type=\"normal\" data-hover-icon-color=\"#bb5c00\" class=\"qode_icon_shortcode  q_font_awsome_icon fa-2x pull-center \" style=\"margin: 20px 0; \"><i class=\"qodef-icon-linea-icon icon-arrows-down qode_icon_element\" style=\"color: #bb5c00;\" ><\/i><\/span><div class=\"qode-accordion-holder clearfix qode-toggle qode-initial \">\n\t<h4 class=\"clearfix qode-title-holder\">\n<span class=\"qode-tab-title\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"qode-tab-title-icon\">\n\t\t\t<span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"qode-icon-ndeb ndeb-icon--examination \" ><\/span>\t\t<\/span>\n\t    <span class=\"qode-tab-title-inner\">\n        National Dental Specialty Examination (NDSE)    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"qode-accordion-mark\">\n    <span class=\"qode-accordion-mark-icon\">\n        <span class=\"icon_plus\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<div  class=\"qode-accordion-content qode-acc-title-with-icon\" >\n    <div class=\"qode-accordion-content-inner\">\n        [vc_column_text]To pursue licensure as a specialist in Canada, you must pass the NDSE in your specialty. The NDSE is administered by the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (RCDC).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ndse-ensd.ca\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Go to NDSE<\/a>[\/vc_column_text]    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><span data-type=\"normal\" data-hover-icon-color=\"#bb5c00\" class=\"qode_icon_shortcode  q_font_awsome_icon fa-2x pull-center \" style=\"margin: 20px 0; \"><i class=\"qodef-icon-linea-icon icon-arrows-down qode_icon_element\" style=\"color: #bb5c00;\" ><\/i><\/span><div class=\"qode-accordion-holder clearfix qode-toggle qode-initial \">\n\t<h4 class=\"clearfix qode-title-holder\">\n<span class=\"qode-tab-title\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"qode-tab-title-icon\">\n\t\t\t<span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"qode-icon-ndeb ndeb-icon-provincial-licensure \" ><\/span>\t\t<\/span>\n\t    <span class=\"qode-tab-title-inner\">\n        Provincial Licensure    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"qode-accordion-mark\">\n    <span class=\"qode-accordion-mark-icon\">\n        <span class=\"icon_plus\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<div  class=\"qode-accordion-content qode-acc-title-with-icon\" >\n    <div class=\"qode-accordion-content-inner\">\n        [vc_column_text]To be licensed to practice as a dental specialist in Canada, you must communicate with the Dental Regulatory Authority (DRA) of the province where you want to practise. DRAs may require additional documentation, jurisprudence tests, and evidence of language proficiency prior to licensure.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/resources\/contacts-and-organizations\/#DRA\">Go to DRAs<\/a>[\/vc_column_text]    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; row_negative_margin=&#8221;disable_negative_margin&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;container-1180 faq-box&#8221; el_id=&#8221;option1-3-faq&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1615569232675{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 120px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;admin-label-hide&#8221;]<strong>Admin Label: FAQs for Graduate of an Accredited General Dentistry Program<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"qode-giwt\">\n    <div class=\"qode-giwt-inner qode-type1-gradient-bottom-to-top-text-hover\">\n                    <span class=\"qode-giwt-icon-holder\">\n                <span data-type=\"normal\"  class=\"qode_icon_shortcode  q_font_awsome_icon fa-2x  \" style=\" \"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"qode-icon-ndeb ndeb-icon-faq qode_icon_element\" style=\"\" ><\/span><\/span>            <\/span>\n                <div class=\"qode-giwt-content-holder\">\n            <div class=\"qode-giwt-title-holder\">\n                <h2 >\n                                            Frequently Asked Questions                                    <\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"qode-accordion-holder clearfix qode-toggle qode-initial\" id=\"accordionGroup1788331247\"><h3  class=\"clearfix qode-title-holder\" role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-1788331247-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"sect-1788331247-1\"><span class=\"qode-tab-title\"><span class=\"qode-tab-title-inner\">Can I take the examinations before I graduate?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"qode-accordion-mark\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"qode-accordion-mark-icon\"><span class=\"icon_plus\"><\/span><span class=\"icon_minus-06\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"qode-accordion-content\" id=\"sect-1788331247-1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1788331247-1\"><div class=\"qode-accordion-content-inner\">The Virtual OSCE can be taken four months before months before graduation. Your expected date of graduation will be confirmed with your university prior to taking the examinations.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; row_negative_margin=&#8221;disable_negative_margin&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;container-1180 faq-box&#8221; el_id=&#8221;option1-4-faq&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1615569241598{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 120px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;admin-label-hide&#8221;]<strong>Admin Label: Graduate of a Non-accredited General Dentistry Program<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"qode-giwt\">\n    <div class=\"qode-giwt-inner qode-type1-gradient-bottom-to-top-text-hover\">\n                    <span class=\"qode-giwt-icon-holder\">\n                <span data-type=\"normal\"  class=\"qode_icon_shortcode  q_font_awsome_icon fa-2x  \" style=\" \"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"qode-icon-ndeb ndeb-icon-faq qode_icon_element\" style=\"\" ><\/span><\/span>            <\/span>\n                <div class=\"qode-giwt-content-holder\">\n            <div class=\"qode-giwt-title-holder\">\n                <h2 >\n                                            Frequently Asked Questions                                    <\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"qode-accordion-holder clearfix qode-toggle qode-initial\" id=\"accordionGroup1788331247\"><h3  class=\"clearfix qode-title-holder\" role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-1788331247-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"sect-1788331247-1\"><span class=\"qode-tab-title\"><span class=\"qode-tab-title-inner\">If I complete a Degree Completion Program, am I considered a graduate of an accredited dental program?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"qode-accordion-mark\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"qode-accordion-mark-icon\"><span class=\"icon_plus\"><\/span><span class=\"icon_minus-06\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"qode-accordion-content\" id=\"sect-1788331247-1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1788331247-1\"><div class=\"qode-accordion-content-inner\">Yes, if you successfully complete a Degree Completion program at a Canadian faculty of Dentistry, you will receive a degree from an accredited university and complete the process for graduates of accredited dental programs.<\/div><\/div><h3  class=\"clearfix qode-title-holder\" role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-1788331247-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"sect-1788331247-2\"><span class=\"qode-tab-title\"><span class=\"qode-tab-title-inner\">If I take the Australian Dental Council Equivalency Process can I go directly to the Certification Process?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"qode-accordion-mark\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"qode-accordion-mark-icon\"><span class=\"icon_plus\"><\/span><span class=\"icon_minus-06\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"qode-accordion-content\" id=\"sect-1788331247-2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1788331247-2\"><div class=\"qode-accordion-content-inner\">There is no reciprocity between the Australian Dental Council and the NDEB. You must complete the NDEB Equivalency Process in order to participate in the Certification Process.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; el_class=&#8221;container-1180&#8243; z_index=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1613051966216{padding-top: 100px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dentistry is a regulated profession in Canada. 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