How to Prepare
Study Resources
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Reference Texts
The list of reference texts contains material recommended in faculties of dentistry. Additional references for the NDSE in each specialty can be found on the specialty specific pages of the website.
Download the NDEB reference text list in PDF. (Updated November 8, 2021)
Virtual OSCE Frameworks
The Virtual OSCE Frameworks provide an illustration of the case-based question formats generally used in the Virtual OSCE. The Virtual OSCE Frameworks do not represent the proportion of test items in the Virtual OSCE. All frameworks may not appear in a given form of the Virtual OSCE.
Download the Virtual OSCE Frameworks in PDF.
ACJ Question and Answer Framework
The question and answer framework for the ACJ provides an example of the formats commonly used in the ACJ. You are strongly encouraged to view the framework document in preparation for the ACJ.
Download the ACJ Question and Answer Framework in PDF (Updated March 4, 2021).
Virtual OSCE Orientation
DSCKE Sample Questions
Download the DSCKE Sample Questions in PDF.
NDECC Situational Judgement Example(s)
The NDECC Situational Judgment example document provides a sample situational judgement scenario and corresponding grading scheme. Download the NDECC Situation Judgement Station Sample in PDF. Updated September 6, 2022.
NDECC Situational Judgement Reference List
The Situational Judgement component assesses skills required for managing issues that arise in the dental office. The purpose of this list of references is to help examinees prepare for the situational judgement component of the NDECC. It is understood that examinees would not read all the references on this list but would rather refer to some of the references to review certain topics.
Download the NDECC Situational Judgement Reference List in PDF. Revised December 19, 2022
NDEB Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Framework
This document lists 43 KSAs that are required for the safe and effective practice of a beginning dental practitioner in Canada.
Download the NDEB KSAs in PDF.
Multi-Answer Multiple Choice Questions
Some NDEB examinations contain a question format described as multi-answer multiple-choice. This question type includes a question with one or more correct answers. The grade you receive on each question depends on if you select all the correct answers, some of the correct answers, or an incorrect answer.
To see an example of responses of three different examinees and the score for each question based on their answers download the Multi-Answer Multiple Choice Questions Example in PDF.
Released Question Bank
Download the released question bank in PDF.
What to expect on NDECC exam day
Electronic Examination Orientation
Additional Resources
The Federation of Canadian Dental Student Associations also has resources available on their website at http://fcdsa.ca/resources-2/.