The provincial Dental Regulatory Authorities (DRAs) are responsible for issuing dental licenses. Once certified, contact the DRA in the province you wish to practice.
An NDEB certificate is issued upon successful completion of the Written Examination and OSCE, and after proof of graduation is provided to the NDEB office.
Graduates of Canadian dental programs
Canadian dental programs generally provide confirmation of graduation for their final year students directly to the NDEB. Graduates are not required to send anything to the NDEB, unless requested to do so.
Graduates of accredited dental programs in the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland
You must request an original official transcript of marks be sent directly to the NDEB in a sealed envelope. The final transcript must indicate the date the degree was conferred. An interim transcript of marks will not include the date of conferral and is not acceptable.
Individuals who successfully complete the Equivalency Process
Individuals who have successfully completed the NDEB Equivalency Process are not required to provide proof of graduation in order to be certified.
The provincial Dental Regulatory Authorities (DRAs) are responsible for issuing dental licenses. Once certified, contact the DRA in the province you wish to practice.