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. The examination leads to NDEB certification and is required for licensure in Canada.
The Virtual OSCE consists of 200 questions. There are 50 standard single answer multiple choice questions and 150 case based questions. The questions can include photos, radiographs, charts, and other supporting material.
The Virtual OSCE blueprint showing the content areas and approximate percentage of questions in each area can be found in the Virtual OSCE Protocol.
