
NDEB Application Steps
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Open an NDEB account (click here) and pay the account fee.
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Send the documents requested (watch video)
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Wait for the NDEB to review and approve your documents.
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What is NDEB Equivalency Process?
The NDEB equivalency process helps international dentists become licensed to practice dentistry in Canada. It involves three exams (AFK, ACJ, NDECC exam) followed by the licensing exams (written board and OSCE). This direct path doesn't require going back to university. The other option is to go through a university program. Both paths start with the AFK exam and end with the OSCE and written board exams.

Direct Path
Steps for Direct Pathway
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NDEB application & approval
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Pass the ACJ and NDECC exam
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Pass the written board and OSCE exams
Duration: 2-3 years
Budget: $30k-$60k
University Path
Steps for University Pathway
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NDEB application & approval
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Pass the AFK &/or ADAT
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Complete a Canadian university
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Pass the written board and OSCE exams
Duration: 3-4 years
Budget: $100k-$200k