Specialty Certification Process Archives - The National Dental Examining Board of Canada

10 June, 2021

I am certified as a general dentist; how do I access my account to apply for the NDSE?

Your username is the email addressed used when you created your profile for the Certification Process. You can reset your password from the first page of the online portal. If...

25 January, 2021

Why don’t all universities offer DSATPs?

Not all specialty programs are offered at every university. Additionally, availability of the DSATPs is dependent on the physical facilities available. Consequently, there are very few DSATP spaces offered across...

25 January, 2021

I completed my specialty program more than five years ago, how do I apply?

If you graduated from an accredited dental specialty program more than five years (60 months) ago, you must download the NDSE Special Consideration Application Form. This form outlines the requirements...

25 January, 2021

Can I take the NDSE before I complete my specialty program?

You can take the NDSE if you are within the final six months of an accredited specialty program, or have completed a DSATP. The NDEB will confirm your eligibility directly...

25 January, 2021

How do I know if my specialty is recognized?

There are nine dental specialties recognized by CDAC: Dental public health, endodontics, oral and maxillofacial radiology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, oral medicine/oral pathology, prosthodontics, periodontics and pediatric dentistry. The...

25 January, 2021

I cannot find my preferred examination centre when I try to register.

Your profile will only provide locations with availability. If your centre does not appear as an option, this indicates there is currently no availability for this location. You can either register...