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Registering for the Exam

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Registering for the Virtual OSCE

If you have an approved application, you can register for the Virtual OSCE. To register:

  1. Login to your NDEBConnect account
  2. Select “registration”
  3. Select “new registration”
  4. Select a location to take the exam. Only locations with space available will be displayed.
  5. Pay the registration fee

Once you are registered you can see your registration by viewing “my registrations”. Click on the blue number on the left to see additional details regarding your exam. The information memo posted in your registration will have a schedule, exact location, and other important details about your exam.

Scheduling your Exam

In May and November, the Virtual OSCE will be held at Prometric test centres in Canada and the US. If your exam is taking place at a Prometric test centre you will need to schedule your seat time with Prometric after you have registered.

You will receive an email notification from the NDEB when scheduling with Prometric becomes available. Scheduling instructions can be found in the information included with your registration.

Transferring your Registration

Location transfers can be done through your NDEBConnect account prior to the registration deadline. There are no fees for transferring your location.

After the Exam

Examination results are released within 8 weeks of the exam. You will receive an email indicating your results are available. To view your results login to your NDEBConnect account and select “results” from the main menu.

If you received a passing grade, we will verify that we have received your proof of graduation. When successful completion of the Virtual OSCE and proof of graduation are confirmed you can be certified. Your certificate will be mailed to the address in your online profile and your name will be added to the National Register. The provincial dental regulators will be able to obtain your certification information from the National Register.

Once certified you can apply for licensure in the province of your choice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Your profile will only provide locations with availability. If your centre does not appear as an option, this indicates there is currently no availability for this location. You can either register for another location, or wait until registration opens for the next examination.
Yes, you can withdraw from a session and register in another session if there is space available. Withdraw can now be processed instantaneously on your NDEBConnect profile and you can register immediately at another location, provided places are available and registration is still open. 
You can only register for examinations when registration is open and if spaces are available. If you are unable to register, check the upcoming dates page to confirm registration is open. It is not unusual for examinations to fill-up prior to the registration deadline.