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26 September, 2025

Certification Process Application is Opening Soon

The application window for the March 2026 Virtual OSCE opens on October 21, 2025. If you are a graduate of an accredited dental program planning to register for the Virtual OSCE...

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25 September, 2025

Our Mission, Setting the Standard for Dental Competence in Canada

The National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) is responsible for establishing the minimal competency of a beginning dentists in Canada. This national standard confirms that all dentists, regardless of where...

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23 September, 2025

So, You Want to Be a Dentist in Canada

Becoming a dentist in Canada is a journey, and there’s more than one way to receiving NDEB certification. Obtaining an NDEB certificate demonstrates that you meet the national standard of...

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22 September, 2025

Understanding Credential Verification

Dentistry is a regulated healthcare profession in Canada, and the National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) plays an essential role in confirming that every individual entering the profession has...

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15 September, 2025

AFK Registration Opens Tomorrow!

Registration for the February 2026 Assessment of Fundamental Knowledge (AFK) opens September 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (ET). The AFK is the first exam in the Equivalency Process for individuals who...

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04 September, 2025

Getting ready for the Virtual OSCE?

The next Virtual OSCE exam will take place on November 17, 2025. If you are a candidate preparing for the Virtual OSCE, we encourage you to explore the variety of resources...

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28 August, 2025

Office closure : September 1, 2025

The NDEB office will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, for Labour Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 2 at 9:00 a.m. While we are away, visit our FAQ page...

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19 August, 2025

Opening Soon: Registration for the January – March 2026 NDECC Session

Registration for the NDECC session running from January 5 until March 12, 2026 is opening on September 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM ET. To register, log in to your NDEBConnect account. The...

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13 August, 2025

Be Registration Ready

Registration for the February 2026 Assessment of Fundamental Knowledge (AFK) opens on September 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. ET. To help you get ready before registration day, we’ve created a short...

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08 August, 2025

Our Strategic Plan in Action

With the launch of our 2025–2029 Strategic Plan, a forward-looking roadmap built around four key priorities, we are reaffirming our commitment to contributing to the oral health of Canadians through...

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