The National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) is the organization responsible for establishing and maintaining a national standard of competence of dentists in Canada.

The NDEB develops and administers innovative, internationally-recognized examinations that are valid and reliable. Each year, approximately 1000 dentists from Canada and around the world are certified through the NDEB’s examination processes.

How do I become a Licensed Dentist in Canada?

How do I become a Licensed Dentist in Canada?

There are different pathways to become a licensed dentist in Canada.

Providing FAIR, VALID,
and RELIABLE, evaluations of competence.

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

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UPCOMING DATES

NDECC

Exam Date23 June - 11 September 2025 Registration Deadline21 April, 2025 21:00 ET
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Assessment of Clinical Judgement (ACJ)

Exam Date25 November, 2025 Registration Deadline15 October, 2025 21:00 ET
Registration open date: 10 June, 2025 10:00 ET

Virtual OSCE

Exam Date12 November, 2025 Registration Deadline01 October, 2025 21:00 ET
Registration open date: 25 June, 2025 10:00 ET

Virtual OSCE

Exam Date27 May, 2025 Registration Deadline05 May, 2025 21:00 ET
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