The National Dental Examining Board of Canada |

The National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) is the organization responsible for establishing and maintaining a national standard of competence of dentists in Canada.

What is required to practice dentistry in Canada?

For Graduates looking to become certified, select one of the following:

Graduates of accredited
dental programs

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Graduates of non-accredited
dental programs

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Current application processing time: 14-16 weeks

Graduates of eligible non-accredited
specialty dental programs

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Updates & News

Now Open – Registration for the August AFK

January 15, 2019

Registration for the August 2019 Assessment of Fundamental Knowledge (AFK) is now open. To register, log in to your online profile.

New IDDCP at University of Saskatchewan now accepting applications

January 11, 2019

In December 2018, the Board of Governors of the University of Saskatchewan gave final approval for an International Dental Degree Completion Program.

AFK Registration

December 14, 2018

Registration for the August 2019 Assessment of Fundamental Knowledge will open in January 2019.

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02	Feb 2019	Assessment of Fundamental Knowledge Registration Deadline: November 15, 2018 21:00 EST
08	Feb 2019	Dental Specialty Core Knowledge Examination Registration Deadline: January 4, 2019
02-03	Mar 2019	Written Examination and OSCE in Canada Registration Deadline: January 9, 2019 21:00 EST

02 Feb 2019	Equivalency Process - AFK Assessment Date
08 Feb 2019	Dental Specialty Core Knowledge Examination Examination Date
02-03 Mar 2019	Certification Process Examination Date