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30 April, 2026

Are you Taking an Upcoming Exam? Here’s How to Be Ready

If your exam is just around the corner, now is the time to focus on the details that will help your exam day go smoothly. Being prepared isn’t just about...

05 March, 2026

Preparing for the AFK? Join Our Upcoming Information Session

Planning to take the Assessment of Fundamental Knowledge (AFK)? Join us for an upcoming information session designed to help you understand the process and feel prepared for exam day. During the...

02 February, 2026

2024-2025 Annual Report

Our 2024–2025 Annual Report is here. From enhancing research activities and data analysis to strengthening candidate support, this year’s report details the progress we are making toward our strategic priorities. Read...

27 January, 2026

NDEB Recommendations on EP Application and Examination Validity

In early 2025, the National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) proposed a series of changes to the Equivalency Process (EP) application requirements and examination validity periods. The recommendations were intended...

19 December, 2025

Holiday office closure

Our office will close December 25, 2025 for the holiday season and will reopen on January 5, 2026. Our phones will be off beginning Tuesday, December 22, at 4:00 p.m. Messages...

09 October, 2025

Thanksgiving Office Closure

Our office will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025 for Thanksgiving. We will reopen on Tuesday, October 14. If you have any questions regarding the documents required for the Certification...

08 October, 2025

Upcoming March 2026 Virtual OSCE Registration

Registration for the March 15, 2026, Virtual OSCE will open on October 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. ET. To register login to you NDEBConnect account. The Virtual OSCE is a summative...

06 October, 2025

Safeguard Your Personal Information

The NDEB is committed to protecting candidates’ personal information. We take measures to ensure that your data remains secure and private at every step of our processes. While these measures are...

26 September, 2025

Canada Post service disruption

Canada Post services have been shut down as of September 26, 2025. During the strike, mail and parcels will not be processed or delivered. This includes items already in transit. If...

26 September, 2025

Certification Process Application is Opening Soon

The application window for the March 2026 Virtual OSCE opens on October 21, 2025. If you are a graduate of an accredited dental program planning to register for the Virtual OSCE...

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