How to Apply

Application for the DSCKE involves two steps:

Step 1

Application and submission of required documents

Step 2

Credential verification

To apply for the DSCKE, follow these simple steps:

Step 1

Application and submission of required documents

You must download:

The DSCKE Application Form
The Confirmation of Degree Completion Form
The Self-Assessment Checklist for your specialty
DSCKE Required Documents

The application form and required documentation must be sent by mail or courier and must be received by the NDEB office before the application deadline date.

Self Assessment Checklists

The following checklists are guides to assist you in evaluating your suitability for admission into a DSATP and must be submitted with the application form. For detailed information on Canadian specialty programs, consult the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada website.

Step 2

Credential Verification

All required documents are subject to the NDEB’s credential verification process. This process begins when all required documents are received as per the criteria outlined in the Required Documents.

When all of the required documents are accepted, you will receive an email indicating that they have been approved and you will be eligible to register for the DSCKE.

If you are unable to submit the required documents due to circumstances beyond your control, you may use the NDEB Alternative Documentation Submission process.

Registering for the DSCKE

When your DSCKE application has been approved, you will be eligible to register for the DSCKE.

To register for the DSCKE, download and print the registration form. The completed form should be sent with the examination fee to the NDEB office.

When your registration has been accepted by the NDEB, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to schedule your test with Prometric.