Entry-to-Practice: Graduates of Non-Accredited Dental Programs
Assessment of Fundamental Knowledge (AFK)
Assessment of Clinical Judgement (ACJ)
NDECC
Certification Process:
Virtual OSCE
NDEB Certification
Provincial Licensure
In Canada, accreditation is determined by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC). A dental program that is not recognized by the CDAC is considered to be non-accredited. The NDEB defines a non-accredited dental program as an undergraduate dental program offered by a university dental institution that is authorized by the government of the country in which it is located to award such degrees but has not been accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada or recognized by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada pursuant to a mutual recognition agreement
Individuals who hold a DDS/DMD/BDS from a non-accredited program must follow one of three pathways:
Option 1
The NDEB Equivalency Process
The NDEB Equivalency Process includes three examinations. Successful completion of the examinations allows individuals to move on to the next step, the NDEB Certification Process.
Option 2
An accredited Qualifying/Degree Completion Program
Accredited Qualifying and Degree Completion Programs are offered by Faculties of Dentistry in Canada. These programs are designed to familiarize international graduates to dentistry and dental practice in Canada. Upon successful completion of a Qualifying or Degree Completion Program, individuals are eligible to participate in the NDEB Certification Process.
Option 3
BTDPC Program
The BTDPC is for graduates of non-accredited dental programs who have started the Equivalency Process to obtain licensure as a general dentist in Canada and have yet to pass the NDECC.
Successful completion of an accredited BTDPC makes a person eligible to apply the NDEB Certification Process.
Registration as a dentist in New Zealand
The NDEB and the New Zealand Dental Council have an agreement that enables participants who have successfully completed the NDEB Equivalency Process to apply for licensure as a dentist in New Zealand.
Visit I Want to Practice in New Zealand for more information.