{"id":95709,"date":"2025-03-17T15:29:51","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T19:29:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/?page_id=95709"},"modified":"2026-08-05T07:57:54","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T11:57:54","slug":"exam-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/activity-log-backup\/resources\/exam-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Exam Resources"},"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;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][\/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; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744382394890{padding-top: 90px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;container-1180&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1782158551387{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;green-box&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h3\">Protocols<\/h2>\n<article class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-18\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 px-6\">\n<div class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-none\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn @xs\/thread:px-0 @sm\/thread:px-1.5 @md\/thread:px-4\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"b12b2b4a-1d07-4752-8078-9b96564893f3\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o-mini\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"248\">The NDEB protocols provide all the essential information about the examination process. They outline the exam format, expectations, and evaluation criteria, offering a comprehensive guide to understanding the structure and requirements of the exam.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<ul class=\"ul-col-2 dot\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2026-AFK-PROTOCOL_Revised.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 AFK Protocol &#8211; Revised<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2026-ACJ-PROTOCOL_Revised.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 ACJ Protocol &#8211; Revised<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2026-NDECC-PROTOCOL-Effective-June-15-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 NDECC Protocol<\/a> *<strong>Effective June 15, 2026*<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2026-VIRTUAL-OSCE-PROTOCOL_Revised.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Virtual OSCE Protocol &#8211; Revised<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744302488738{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Preparation Resources<\/h3>\n<p>The materials available here are protected by intellectual property laws, and are provided for limited, non-commercial use only. The rules for their use are strictly enforced by the National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB). Information on the <a href=\"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/NDEB-Intellectual-Property-Statement.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NDEB\u2019s intellectual property<\/a> and the limits on how they may be used are set out in the introduction to certain study resources, and also in the <a href=\"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/terms-and-conditions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NDEB Terms and Conditions<\/a>.[\/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;center&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Select an exam and start your preparation.<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/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&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"qode-accordion-holder clearfix qode-accordion 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-online-test \" ><\/span>\t\t<\/span>\n\t    <span class=\"qode-tab-title-inner\">\n        AFK and 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 css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;container-1180&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1730824698715\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p><strong>ACJ Sample Questions and Answers\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The question and answer sample for the ACJ provides an example of the formats commonly used in the ACJ. You are strongly encouraged to view the sample document in preparation for the ACJ.<\/p>\n<p>Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ACJ-SAMPLE-QUESTIONS-AND-ANSWERS-2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ACJ Sample Questions and Answers<\/a> in PDF (Updated October 2024).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1705495901832\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p><strong>Electronic Exam Orientation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Watch the <a href=\"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/examination-orientation-videos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AFK and ACJ Electronic Exam Orientation<\/a> video.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]    <\/div>\n<\/div><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-dentist-tools \" ><\/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 css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;container-1180&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1730824698715\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1727791404717\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p><strong>NDECC Practical Guide<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-scheme-color=\"@0D0D0D,1,18:95000,19:5000\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">The NDECC Practical Guide contains information about the NDECC Test Centre and is designed to provide candidates<\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@0D0D0D,1,18:95000,19:5000\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0with details about the facilities, instruments and materials provided, as well as answer frequently asked\u00a0<\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@0D0D0D,1,18:95000,19:5000\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">questions about the examination and\u00a0Test\u00a0Centre. This document\u00a0will be updated when new information is\u00a0<\/span><span data-scheme-color=\"@0D0D0D,1,18:95000,19:5000\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/NDECC-Practical-Guide_Effective-July-30-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-scheme-color=\"@0D0D0D,1,18:95000,19:5000\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">NDECC Practical Guide<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>NDECC Situational Judgement Reference List<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Situational Judgement component assesses skills required for managing issues that arise in the dental office. The purpose of this list of references is to help candidates prepare for the situational judgement component of the NDECC. It is understood that candidates would not read all the references on this list but would rather refer to some of the references to review certain topics.\u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NDECC-Reference-List_V12_2026-03-12.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the NDECC Reference List \/ Liste de r\u00e9f\u00e9rence de l\u2019EDNCC<\/a> .\u00a0<em><strong>Updated March 2026<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tips for taking the NDECC<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1713445834573\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>Download\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Tips-for-the-NDECC_V4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tips for the NDECC<\/a> in PDF. <em><strong>Updated October 2025<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>NDECC Situational Judgement Example(s)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1697465893772\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>The NDECC Situational Judgment example document provides a sample situational judgement scenario and corresponding grading scheme. Download the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NDECC-Situational-Judgement-Station-Sample_English_V3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NDECC Situational Judgement Station Sample<\/a>\u00a0in PDF.<em>\u00a0<strong>Revised October, 2023.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to Expect in the NDECC<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1705495901832\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>Consult our video on <a href=\"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/examination-orientation-videos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">what to expect in the NDECC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Candidate Orientation Videos \u2013 Clinical Skills &amp; Situational Judgement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our candidate orientation videos can be reviewed prior to your examination day. Consult the videos in the <a href=\"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/examination-orientation-videos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Video Library<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]    <\/div>\n<\/div><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-online-test \" ><\/span>\t\t<\/span>\n\t    <span class=\"qode-tab-title-inner\">\n        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 css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;container-1180&#8243;]<strong>Virtual OSCE Frameworks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Virtual OSCE Frameworks provide an illustration of the case-based question formats generally used in the Virtual OSCE. The Virtual OSCE Frameworks do not represent the proportion of test items in the Virtual OSCE. All frameworks may not appear in a given form of the Virtual OSCE.<\/p>\n<p>Download the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Virtual-OSCE-Frameworks-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Virtual OSCE Frameworks<\/a>\u00a0in PDF.\u00a0<em><strong>Revised January 29, 2026<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Virtual OSCE Orientation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/examination-orientation-videos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This video<\/a> should be watched by candidates planning to take the Virtual OSCE.[\/vc_column_text]    <\/div>\n<\/div><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        Other resources    <\/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; el_class=&#8221;container-1180&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1704898706434\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p><strong>Reference Texts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The list of reference texts contains material recommended in faculties of dentistry.\u00a0 Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-06-11-Reference-Texts-Textes-de-reference-.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NDEB reference text list<\/a> in PDF. (Updated June 18, 2026)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Released Question Bank<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Download the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ndebreleasedquestions_2019_1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">released question bank\u00a0<\/a>in PDF.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Multi-Answer Multiple Choice Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1738267051051\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>Some NDEB examinations contain a question format described as multi-answer multiple-choice. This question type includes a question with one or more correct answers. The grade you receive on each question depends on if you select all the correct answers, some of the correct answers, or an incorrect answer. To see an example of responses of three different examinees and the score for each question based on their answers download the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Multi-Answer-Multiple-choice-Questions-EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Multi-Answer Multiple Choice Questions Example<\/a>\u00a0in PDF.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) for a Beginning Dental Practitioner in Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This document lists the KSAs that are required for the safe and effective practice of a beginning dental practitioner in Canada.<\/p>\n<p>Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/KSA-approved-Feb-9-2024.pdf\">KSAs<\/a> in PDF.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/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;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/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;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][\/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; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744382394890{padding-top: 90px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;container-1180&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1782158551387{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;green-box&#8221;] Protocols The NDEB protocols&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":30,"featured_media":0,"parent":17,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"full_width.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-95709","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/activity-log-backup\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/95709","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/activity-log-backup\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/activity-log-backup\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/activity-log-backup\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/30"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/activity-log-backup\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=95709"}],"version-history":[{"count":148,"href":"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/activity-log-backup\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/95709\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":99603,"href":"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/activity-log-backup\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/95709\/revisions\/99603"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/activity-log-backup\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/17"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ndeb-bned.ca\/activity-log-backup\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=95709"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}